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Heavy D & The Boyz "Big Tyme" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #NewYork #MountVernon #Reggae #Dancehall #HipHop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #HeavyD #HeavyDandTheBoyz #BigTyme #MoodForLove #1989 #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Heavy D & The Boyz – Mood For Love (1989)

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On “Oldies Sunday” we celebrate the classics and the underrated gems, and we aim to bring listeners back to a time when they first enjoyed the selection, and introduce new listeners to something they’ve never heard before. Some of our Artists are Caribbean-born, some are born overseas but highly influenced by the Caribbean. For today’s selection, we highlight a Jamaican-born Artist who grew up overseas, but never left his Caribbean background behind. He is the late Recording Artist/Producer/Dancer/Actor Heavy D, and we feature the track, “Mood For Love“.

Produced by the cousins Heavy D and Pete Rock and featuring Eddie F, “Trouble” T. Roy, and G-Whiz who form “Heavy D & The Boyz“, “Mood For Love” was released through MCA Records/Uptown Records in 1989. It’s all about love on “Mood For Love”, and everything good that comes along with it. The song finds Heavy D draws inspirations from Reggae/Dancehall, R&B, and Hip Hop, and delivers in a Deejay cadence with melodic parts throughout. The song also sampled Yellowman’s “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng” and Pat Kelly’s “I’m In The Mood For Love“. Heavy D encourages love to flow on through his song, and it quickly gained popularity from many listeners. While it wasn’t officially released as a single, it was featured on Heavy D & The Boyz’s Platinum-selling sophomore album, “Big Tyme“.

Since the release of “Mood For Love”, Heavy D and his “Heavy D & The Boyz” collective went on to release more music, and enjoy more success. “Trouble” T. Roy passed away in 1990, and was the inspiration for the classic Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth track, “They  Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)“. Born in Mandeville, Manchester and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York, Heavy D become an important figure in Hip Hop, played a role in the development of a few Artists including Soul for Real, never turning his back on his roots and collaborated with the likes of Super Cat, Frankie Paul, and Buju Banton, acted in a number of Films and TV Shows, performed the Theme songs for “In Living Color” and “Madtv“, and even made hits with Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and B.B. King. Heavy D passed away on November 8, 2011, and despite the reports, his death has been a part of a few conspiracy theories in relation to Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, who has been the target of a number of investigations over the years. “Mood For Love” remains one of Heavy D’s more memorable tunes.

Thank You Heavy D For This Classic! S.I.P.

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Grafh x Dre Island "Something IN The Wind" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #NewYork #QueensNY #HipHop #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Grafh #DreIsland #SomethingINTheWind #DopeGangRecords #DeSpecialist #Caribbean

.@Grafh Links Up With @DreIslandMusic On “Something IN The Wind”

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This platform has highlighted for a number of years that the Hip Hop culture is very much active in the Caribbean, and it will be for years to come. Whether your taste is in the “Boom Bap” style, or more about the “Trap” vibe, there are many who have contributed recordings that have connected with many locally, and Internationally. Legendary Queens, New York Lyricist Grafh is working on new music, and recently tapped into his Caribbean side for a collaboration called, “Something IN The Wind“.

Produced by DeSpecialist and featuring Reggae/Dancehall Artist Dre Island, Grafh shares some of his observations in his everyday life on “Something IN The Wind”. He still shows that he’s still nice with the wordplay and flow, and Dre Island’s melodic contributions make for a great listen throughout. Grafh has been one of the Lyricists to know since the mid 90s, has inspired many to pick up rapping, and has been aligned to some of the biggest names in Hip Hop. Dre Island was inspired by Hip Hop and Dancehall sounds from his early days, so this collaboration was a good one that should open even more doors.

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Papa Reu ft. Lil Keke "Diamonds And Pearls" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Trinidad #TrinidadandTobago #Houston #HoustonTexas #HipHop #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #PapaReu #LilKeke #DiamondsAndPearls #2000 #XcuseMe #SouthernRap #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Papa Reu Ft. Lil Keke – Diamonds And Pearls (2000)

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The Caribbean has created, and dabbled in various musical genres over the decades, and they have turned into hits, or significant moments in the culture. There used to be a demographic that frowned upon the idea of Caribbean Artists doing Hip Hop Music, but over the years it has become the norm, with hits being made from some of the releases. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we highlight an Artist who used his Caribbean background to be a part of Hip Hop History. Hailing from Trinidad & Tobago, his name is Papa Reu, and we look back his track, “Diamonds And Pearls“.

Released through Reu Muzik in 2000 and featuring Houston Rap legend Lil Keke, Papa Reu had the ladies in mind for his single, “Diamonds And Pearls”. With Reu’s blend of Hip Hop and Dancehall deliveries, he melodically shares that he will provide a life filled love, happiness, loyalty, and splendour for the lady who falls for him, while Keke outlines in intentions in his segment. The production samples Evelyn “Champagne” King’s 1982 hit “Love Come Down“. “Diamonds And Pearls” became a hit for Papa Reu in various parts of the U.S. including Houston, Texas where he was based, and was featured on his 2000 debut album, “Xcuse Me!“, and Lil Keke’s “From Coast To Coast” project.

Since the release of “Diamonds And Pearls”, Papa Reu became a name etched in the History of Southern Hip Hop. He released more music over the years, and with his blend of Dancehall and Hip Hop, he was featured on a number of tracks with the likes of 504 Boyz, Lil Wayne, Juvenile, 8Ball & MJG, Rick Ross, Solange Knowles, Chamillionaire, Scarface, and many more. He was also signed to the legendary Cash Money Records for a number of years. Many still remember and play “Diamonds And Pearls”.

Thank You Papa Reu For This Hit!

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King Cruff: A Short Film on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Canada #Ontario #Dancehall #PopMusic #HipHop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #KingCruff #SolydRoy #ShortFilm #13thStreetVisuals #Video #Youtube #Interview #Caribbean

Get To Know @KingCruff In Our Latest Short Film!

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Since the late 2010s, King Cruff has been putting in the work to get his name out there as a Recording Artist. Formerly known as Solyd Roy, he has tapped into Dancehall, Reggae, Afrobeats, Pop, and Hip Hop sounds to create music that you need to hear. He has found some success in the 2020s, and he has a lot more to do. With his name being a part of the Tuff Gong roster, the world will have no choice but to get familiar. To get you started, we have created a Short Film where you can get familiar with King Cruff. Get to know about his beginnings, his background, get familiar with his music, and more as we’re currently in the “Cruff SZN“.

Along with the release of his latest single “LINGO” featuring Solo YT, “King Cruff: A Short Film” is a welcomed addition to your content consumption. Shot in Kingston at the Bob Marley Museum, we caught up with King Cruff ahead of his performance at the birthday celebration for the late Jo Mersa Marley at Reggaeland in Nine Miles, St. Ann. To check out previous offerings by King Cruff going back to the beginning as Solyd Roy, click here.

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.@DaleyHTG Is “Still A Villain”

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Rapper Daley returns with something new. After making a return from a brief hiatus at the beginning of 2024, he is determined to make his name pop up in more areas this time around. He keeps the people listening with “Still A Villain“.

Directed by Diego Jeanty for Neuyu, Daley gives us a one take performance of his new track, “Still A Villain”. Over production by longtime Producer LimitlessJoe, he’s in it to win, and is not taking anything less this time around. The hunger is still there, and if it means he has to turn up the energy a notch, he will to get to the top. With a possible project on the way, Daley is ensuring that the public gets a healthy dose of content till then. Expect more music in the coming weeks.

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Tyla "Tyla" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #SouthAfrica #Atlanta #Jamaica #PopMusic #Afrobeats #AfroPop #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Tyla #Skillibeng #Gunna #Jump #Caribbean #Africa

.@Skillibeng Joins @1GunnaGunna On @Tyllaaaaaaa’s “Jump”

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South African Recording Artist Tyla is on a roll. She has been making waves with her 2023 single “Water“, and since then, the anticipation for an album has been high. She finally gets things popping with the release of her self-titled debut album, and we can expect the music to do even more damage on and offline in the coming months. For one of the album’s tracks “Jump“, she called up a friend from the Caribbean for some extra vibes.

Produced by Sammy Soso, Tyla recruited Dancehall Artist Skillibeng, and Atlanta Rapper Gunna for her “Jump” track. With its blend of Afrobeats, Dancehall, and Hip Hop, we get a track that will make some noise in the party, and become a mainstay on many Playlists. From Jersey to Ibiza, Tyla’s vocals pair well with Skilli’s deejaying and Gunna’s rapping, and may be one of the more popular tracks off the album. Skillibeng has been busy with the International features over the past few months, and even got an Adult Film star to cosign him for his latest release, while Gunna has been showing up on a few International singles himself, as he’s on a comeback journey. Tyla’s self-titled album is out now.

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