Tag: hip hop music

OLDIES SUNDAY: Chaka Demus And Pliers – Murder She Wrote (1992)

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In recognition of French Montana and Nicki Minaj’s hit, “Freaks“, today I feature one of the songs that was sampled in it. Titled “Murder She Wrote“, this was a very popular hit of legendary duo Chaka Demus and Pliers. Released in 1992 and produced by Sly and Robbie on the “Bam Bam” remake riddim, this song was described as a song for the ladies with an “Angel face but a Devil’s heart“. This song spoke about a girl named Maxine who was a user, very promiscuous, and was also a murderer. According to the artists, this was written off an experience but with a few details omitted.

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NEW VIDEO: Five Star (@5StarSOL) at @PayAttentionJA

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Over the weekend hip hop lovers got treated to some of the best entertainment at #PayAttention. Held on March 2 at Club Indulge, patrons got to enjoy songs from Iyah Gift, Koro Fyah, France Nooks and others. Today I highlight a performance from rapper Five Star from Sons Of Liberty (SOL). He performed a few of his songs and also brought onstage Tristan and Therapist from SOL. Check out his video and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW MUSIC: @IAmCashBilz – Bad Man (Prod. By @TalkToSOUL)

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Today’s new music comes from Brooklyn rapper Cash Bilz. Titled “Bad Man” and produced by Canada’s SOUL, Bilz bullies his way through the beat like he’s on a mission to collect corpses. A really dope beat to go with the delivery by Bilz. Off his upcoming Kill Bilz Vol. 1 mixtape, check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @NomadCarlos x @FiveSteez – Aww Snap!

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Tonight’s music video is brought to you by the Tag team of Nomad Carlos and Five Steez. Titled “Aww Snap!” and directed by The Board and shot in Kingston, we find the two rappers going bar for bar about their musical styles, their history and how they aim to make a mark in the music industry. Nice video, very clean too. Off Nomad’s “Me Against The Grain” mixtape, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @IAmVinDon x @HardDayzSoReal x CillAwesumore – Blu Rok Domination

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Yesterday the Blu Rok members Vindon, Hard Dayz, and Cill Awesumore released a video for the single “Blu Rok Domination“. Directed by #EpicFilms, we see a young lady being kidnapped, tied up and being interrogated by the trio. They all recite their lyrics to her while she’s shown under a spotlight. It has a torture chamber/Police interrogation scene look. “DemiGod” coming soon. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Mixtape Movements: @TherealLadyLivi – Class Clown

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Were you ever a class clown in high school? I used to be but today “Class Clown” is the title of London/Jamaica Rapper Lady Livi’s mixtape. Featuring 15 tracks, production from SOS Dynamikz and features including BruceyWill, Hard Dayz, Cill Awesumore, Dinho and many more this promises to be a good listen. How many female rappers do you know in Jamaica? She’s worth the listen. Check out the tape below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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