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OLDIES SUNDAY: Windel Haye – Haunted House (1979)

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Every year we hear people say, “Jamaicans don’t celebrate Halloween“, yet there are Jamaicans going to costume parties and Halloween-themed events. Make up your minds. Anyway, with October 31 basically around the corner, it’s time we featured a ghostly selection on “Oldies Sunday“. Today, we feature Windel (also known as Windew) Haye, and his single, “Haunted House“.

Produced by Sir Coxsone Dodd and released through Studio One in 1979, Windel Haye stands tall on “Haunted House”. He shares that he’s ready to conquer the beast, and any evil force that wishes to step into his space. Whether day or night, he’s armed, and he’s anticipating a battle. “Haunted House” was inspired by Barnabas Collins, a TV Vampire from the 1960s series, “Dark Shadows” that gained some popularity in Jamaica. Haye’s tune is aimed at the bloodsucking character, as he details how he will eradicate him. The song gained some popularity shortly after its release, and contended with tracks like “Barnabas Collins” by Lone Ranger, which was cited to be an inspiration. It was also released in the early days of Dancehall Music, showcasing the “Toasting” style that would quickly become the wave.

Since the release of “Haunted House”, not much was heard of Windel Haye. “Haunted House” was one of two tracks released by him in 1979, but in 1980, he released “Roots & Herb Style” under the name, “Field Marshall Haye“. “Haunted House” is still mentioned by many. Happy Halloween to those who celebrate it, and those who don’t celebrate it.

Thank You Windel Haye For This Tune!

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.@KxngIzem Shares Terrifying Realities On “Haunted”!

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Jamaica is in trouble. While that may not be news to many of us, a lot has happened the shake the nation. With corruption and crime running rampant, it has left people seeking opportunities to leave the Island, and others having to go through various means to survive daily. Recording Artist Kxng Izem sheds a light on these and more in “Haunted“.

With a visualizer directed by Vartex Studio, Kxng Izem shares terrifying realities that is crippling the country. It may shock some who have seen Jamaica as this “Island Paradise“, but the residents living there haven’t been happy with the characters who are supposed to be making the country an ideal place to live and thrive. Kxng Izem shares his frustrations with comparisons of the nation’s state to that of Halloween, and the truth is, we need better leadership, and better opportunities for people to enjoy being here. “Haunted” was produced by Ten24 Music and JBeatz. Kxng Izem has been releasing content for a better part of this year, and is gearing up to release a new project soon.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Charlie Chaplin: Obeah Business (1991)

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It’s October 31, and in certain parts of the world, Halloween is celebrated. While Jamaicans don’t celebrate Halloween (expect the American minded folks), Jamaica’s music culture has shared a few words on ghosts (duppy), monsters, demons, vampires, and those who practice witchcraft and black magic. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we look at those whose practices involve potions, elixirs, and spirits. We go back to a couple decades to check out Charlie Chaplin’s “Obeah Business“.

Produced by Doctor Dread on the “Heavenless Riddim” and released through Ras Records in 1991, Charlie Chaplin puts fellow Entertainers on blast as he’s aware of their unethical practices to gain fame and fortune. While he does this in a comical way, he shares his experience in meeting an Obeah Man who exposed a few of his peers who sought the Obeah Man’s services that use his “powers” to give them success. The Obeah Man also shares that some of them owe him money, and he will use these same powers to bring bad omen their way until the fees are covered. The Obeah Business has been a very profitable one for decades as people would spend exuberant amounts of money to get their wishes granted. Charlie Chaplin’s “Obeah Business” gained some popularity when it was released as the Deejay was already a big name on the scene. The single was featured on his 1991 album, “Cry Blood“. Watch out for strange powder being sprinkled your way, and stay prayed up as there are people out there who wish to see your downfall.

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Mixtape Movements: @KickRaux Presents: HalloweenTown Mixtape

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Feeling spooky? Why not add a soundtrack to your horror story with KickRaux’s latest mixtape. Titled “HalloweenTown“, Kick gives listeners almost 30 mins of high energy tracks with contributions from Major Lazer, Kranium, Future, Michael Jackson and more! Break out the costumes (If you’re into that kind of thing…), grab some candy and rock out to this mix. Check out the mixtape below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Mixtape Movements: @MissDollazbabii – Halloween MixxUp 2012

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Feeling spooky? Then get your costumes ready and get into this Halloween Mix by DJ Dollaz! This is 37 minutes of Dancehall hits that is sure to hype you up. This mix Features the best in the business like Khago, Aidonia, Mavado, Sean Paul and many others. Click on the SoundCloud below and share your feedback in the comments section.

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