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OLDIES SUNDAY: Roy Rayon – Love Fever (1985)

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Last night (July 26), the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) hosted the finals of their yearly “Jamaica Festival Song Competition“. Since 1966, the competition showcased a variety of talent from the Island, with one becoming the ultimate winner for the year, winning cash prizes and local recognition. Today on “Oldies Sunday” we thought, why not highlight one of the competition’s biggest winners. We go back in time to check out “Mr. Festival” a.k.a. Roy Rayon, and his track, “Love Fever“.

Produced by Fab 5, written by Grub Cooper, and released through Stage Records in 1985, Roy Rayon stepped out as a winner with his track, “Love Fever”. The song is about a feeling that one can’t just shake out of, and is very addictive. Rayon’s entry was made to connect with the people, and bring on some nice vibes. “Love Fever” was an entry in the 1985 staging of the JCDC Festival Song Competition, and it was emerged the victor that year. The song’s popularity spread to Rayon’s 1985 debut album, “Trash ‘N’ Ready“, which was also a successful release.

Since the release of “Love Fever”, Roy Rayon went on to become a household name. He would go on to win 3 more years at the JCDC Festival Song Competition, earning the nickname, “Mr. Festival”. Rayon would also gained consistent bookings yearly during Independence Day festivities, and various national events. He would also hold the position as celebrity judge on Digicel’s “Rising Stars” competition series for a number of years. He is recognized yearly for his contributions to the JCDC, and “Love Fever” is considered one of his favourite releases.

Thank You Roy Rayon For This Hit!

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Fab 5 – Christmas Breeze A Blow

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Have you been feeling the Christmas spirit? If you haven’t, you have been feeling the change the temperatures though. With Christmas Day in a couple days, we give you another “Oldies Sunday” selection to enjoy till then. We go back in time to check out the legendary Fab 5 Band, and their track, “Christmas Breeze A Blow“.

The self-produced track was featured on the “A Jamaican Christmas Gift” album, and it finds Fab 5 celebrating the start of the Christmas season. They share some of the many features of the season in Jamaica especially the “Christmas Breeze” and the birth of Jesus, and they boast about Jamaica’s absence of snow. It’s a merry time, and money or no money, everyone is having fun during the holidays. “Christmas Breeze A Blow” is one of Fab 5’s top Christmas songs, and has been included in many holiday Playlists. Some will say it’s not Christmas if there isn’t a Fab 5 song playing. We wish you all a Merry Christmas when it comes, may the day be one filled with good times with those you love. It’s a bonununous Christmas!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Gem Myers – One Man Woman (1986)

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In recognition of Women’s History Month, we take the time out to feature Women who have made great contributions to our music culture. While we celebrate the Women all year over here, we recognize some through our Oldies Sunday section. Today, our selection comes from one of Jamaica’s greatest Vocalists, Gem Myers with her track, “One Man Woman“.

Produced by Fab 5 and released through Stage Records in 1986, Gem Myers makes it clear from the start that she has no time for entertaining conversations from other men, and no time for playing around as she’s a one man woman. No time for intimidation, exploitation, confusion, and the boderation, Gem can only deal with one person, and he is doing what he’s supposed to to keep her happy. In a time when people celebrate having multiple partners or playing games with people’s hearts, Gem is a woman who would be referred to as a “one burner”. “One Man Woman” was a popular single when it was released, and was the first track on her 1987 album of the same name. Since “One Man Woman”, she has went on to release more music before being a staple at various events over the years in Jamaica, the Caribbean, and parts of the world. We truly believe she’s an underrated Vocalist, and she should be celebrated more. We hope our article starts a conversation in the right direction.

thank you gem myers

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25DaysOfChristmas: Fab 5 – Welcome Home For Christmas (Day 22)

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This for all the Jamaicans living overseas who managed to get their money together so they could come home for the holidays. Fab 5 gives a hearty welcome with their classic “Welcome Home For Christmas Day“. Really makes you feel at home when this is played and i’m sure it should be played on the next few Caribbean Airlines flights. Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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