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.@JKinggz_ & @Laughta1 Don’t Need “No Fake Love” In New Video!

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2019 saw Recording Artist JKinggz being very busy, and 2020 won’t see any change to that. With singles and projects out, he continues with the video for the new single, “No Fake Love“! Directed by the team of E.A.D., Polar Films, and RDCYF, both single and video features an appearance by prominent UK Recording Artist Laughta who fires off with her blend of Hip Hop and UK Grime throughout. The Ace Bankz produced track finds them making it clear that they have no time for fake people and the love they claim to have, being all about positive energy, and moving forward to achieving greatness and all that comes with that.

The St. Vincent and The Grenadines born/Brooklyn based JKinggz has a lot more in store for the year as he is currently working on more singles, and projects including the follow up to his “No Co-Sign” EP. He is also hitting the road to promote “No Fake Love” and more in the coming days. We encourage everyone to stay far from the fakers, as their negative energy and “love” will be your downfall.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Hopeton Lewis & U-Roy – Tom Drunk (1971)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from the duo of Jamaican Icons Hopeton Lewis and U-Roy. We get to hear the classic, “Tom Drunk“! Produced by Duke Reid and featuring Tommy McCook & The Supersonics, this was released in 1971 through the Treasure Isle Label. The track features the duo calling out a lying and cheating person who thinks their ways will always be beneficial to them. They also warn that there are consequences for those actions, and they throw in a few proverbs throughout like “Tom drunk, but Tom nuh fool“, and “Play fool to catch wise“. The song turned out to be a hit for the Artists, and its wicked production becomes infectious after every listen. The song was featured on U Roy’s 1978 album, “Jah Son Of Africa“.

Over the years, “Tom Drunk” has been covered by The Specials, its Instrumental has been featured on fellow legendary Artist Stranger Cole’s “Crying Every Night” track, and it has been sampled by Hip Hop Artists Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek, Mos Def, and Mr. Man on the classic, “Fortified Live“. U-Roy is still active in the music as he continues to perform his classics worldwide, while Hopeton Lewis made more hits until his passing in September 2014.

THANK YOU Hopeton Lewis & U-Roy for this classic!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @SteelPulse – Steppin’ Out (1984)

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It’s Grammy season! With Reggae Artists like Koffee, Julian Marley, Sly & Robbie, Steel Pulse, and Third World in the running to cop one this year, we felt the need to highlight one of the unique moments in the Reggae category on Oldies Sunday. The aforementioned Steel Pulse Band is up with their 1984 classic, “Steppin’ Out“! Produced by Steel Pulse, Jimmy “Senyah” Haynes, and Del Newman, the track was featured on their 5th studio album, “Earth Crisis“. “Steppin’ Out” is also one of the first Reggae singles to be nominated for a Grammy award. The other single to be nominated was Jimmy Cliff’s “Reggae Night“. The Grammy eventually went to Black Uhuru in 1985 for their “Anthem” album.

With its energetic production, the single became a favourite for many listeners. Since its release, it has been sampled by the likes of Hip Hop Artists Rakim, Bun B, Blac Monks, Society, and EDM Artist Miguel Migs. It has also been covered by Alborosie, and remixed by Producer Steve Thompson, and the late legendary DJ Screw (you can hear the screwed & chopped version below).

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Check Out Our “2019 Faves”!

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Enjoyed your holidays? It’s that time again where we present to you some of our favourite selections in a segment we call, “2019 Faves“! The following tracks are in no particular order, they just happened to be songs we were rocking to a lot since their releases this year. What are your favourites? Feel free to share with us. If you want to check out our 2018 and 2017 Faves, click here and here.

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DJ Chungy Returns With “The Takeover” Mixtape!

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It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Manchester’s own DJ Chungy. The 2nd place winner of the 2009 Heineken Green Synergy Competition and 1st place winner of the 2012 King Of Spin series, he has been rocking many events across Jamaica, and was even affiliated with the Skunk Nation Car Club.He gets back on the grind today as he returns with “The Takeover” Mixtape!

With almost an hour worth of hits, DJ Chungy mixes in the old with the new from some of your favourites. Whether you’re working or chilling, let this mix get you into some good vibes! As Christmas Day fast approaches, you’ll want to get the party started, so give Chungy a call today, and fix tings!

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With No Handouts, @FVRFVN Does His Thing On New Track!

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Upcoming Trini Recording Artist FVRFVN is closing off his 2019 with new music! Having teamed up with Sarkastik Ambassador a couple months ago, he’s now handling things on his own here with the track, “Do My Thing“! With the title of the track, he definitely could back it up as he has handled production on this one. With lyrics like a heatwave over some booming beats, FVRFVN sparked a few flames here, and is ensuring listeners that he has a lot of clips loaded to go.

With the Island being synonymous with Soca Music, it’s interesting to see Dancehall and Hip Hop Artists pop up in Trinidad & Tobago in recent years. With the playing field widening even more, there is now more room for Artists to be as creative as ever. FVRFVN is just one of many who have taken on the challenge. Keep your eyes peeled for more developments from the young Artist.

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