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Bim Lewis & Clover "Sweet Heart" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Comedy #Music #Reggae #13thStreetPromotions #BimLewis #BimandBam #Clover #HyacinthClover #Sweetheart #1975 #DawnRecords #VillageRecords #Polygamy #OpenMarriage #Riddim #Throwback #OldSchool #Oldies #OldiesSunday #Caribbean #BimBamAndClover

OLDIES SUNDAY: Bim Lewis & Clover – Sweet Heart (1975)

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One thing with Jamaicans, we’ll take anything and turn it into a song. From hard times, to achieving success, to the ups and downs of a relationship, to something that occurred 5 mins ago, and they’ll all be hit singles. For today’s “Oldies Sunday” selection, we share a situation that is somewhat common in many relationships, the other person. We go back in time to check out Ed Lewis a.k.a. “Bim” Lewis and Hyacinth Clover a.k.a. Clover’s “Sweet Heart“.

Produced by Chap Productions and released through the Dawn label and Village Records in 1975, Bim Lewis and Clover play the role of a married couple, and they deal with the possibility of a 3rd partner in, “Sweet Heart”. Bim shares with his Wife that he has a lady on the side, and the Mistress has expressed that she and the Wife should be friends. For Bim, that sounds like a great idea, but for Clover, she’s not putting up with that. She believes her Man is HER Man, and should not be shared with another Woman. Bim on the other hand, believes that he should have the best of both worlds, a Wife who does her duties and plays her role, while the Mistress covers ground when the Wife is unavailable. Bim is warming up to the idea of an Open Marriage, but it quickly goes sour when Clover shares she’d indulge if she has a Man on the side, and he should be friends with her Husband.

“Sweet Heart” quickly became popular in Jamaica, and its theme of infidelity was relatable. The track was featured on the Comedy Play, “Gun Court Affair“. Bim and Clover were a part of the “Bim, Bam and Clover” Comedy/Music troupe with Aston “Bam” Wynter, which started from “Bim & Bam”, the comedic duo who entertained many with their Comedy-Dramas since the 1930s. Unfortunately, the duo started out by adopting the blackface Minstrel style of the era, but over the years would try to phase out of that. Bim and Hyacinth Clover, who was the Sister of the legendary Singer Ken Boothe, were actually married, and their content when it came to relationships quickly resonated with their audience. Bim & Bam also helped in the development of the careers of Ska legend Derrick Morgan, and legendary Saxophonist/Co-Founder of The Skatalites Ronald Alphonso.

Since the release of “Sweet Heart”, Bim Lewis and Clover continued to do more releases under “Bim, Bam and Clover”. Bim would pass away in 1976, and Clover would continue the productions until she passed away in the 2000s. “Sweet Heart” is still played around the world, with many sharing that it was a guilty pleasure in their youth as many were children when it was first released.

THANK YOU BIM AND CLOVER FOR THIS CLASSIC!

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Justice Case/Justice The Artiste x Naomi Cowan "So In Love" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #RandB #Music #13thStreetPromotions #JusticeTheArtiste #JusticeCase #NaomiCowan #SoInLove #CloudBeats #JLL #Riddim #Caribbean

Justice Case Releases “So In Love” With @NaomiCowan, 1st Single Since Name Change

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Every love story needs a soundtrack, and they must be done by the right people. Recording Artist Justice The Artiste has been steadily building his name locally and Internationally, and recently he made a change in his career that is sure to propel him to more spaces. Justice drops “The Artiste” in favour of his surname “Case“, and he makes his official debut under the change with a single called, “So In Love“.

Produced by Cloud Beats and JLL and done in collaboration with Songbird Naomi Cowan, it’s all about good love in Justice Case’s “So In Love”. Blending Reggae with R&B with a sprinkle of the feel good Jamaican vibes, the new single taps into new love, and all that emotions and experiences that come with it. From the breaking down of egos, to curiosity sparking the beginning of a beautiful situation, the Artists put together a song that is sure to be the opening track for the new love stories that will commence shortly. Justice has been busy with a string of live performances, while Naomi is back in work mode since copping the JUNO Award last month for her “Welcome To Paradise” album. This is for the lover in you.

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Chronic Law "I.C.E." EP on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #ChronicLaw #ICE #insideColdAndEmpty #ICEEP #EP #Notnice #NotniceRecords #ICEGov #Riddim #LawBoss #FadaDark #Caribbean

Chronic Law Shares “I.C.E.” Experience On New EP

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There are Artists who use their platforms to tell their story, and Dancehall Artist Chronic Law has one to tell his. Having been freed from a 73-day stint at an I.C.E. detention center in the US, the “Law Boss” has experienced some things that many haven’t. It was only right that he took it to the booth, and release it for the world to know. Today, Chronic Law gives us the “I.C.E.” EP.

Consisting of 9 tracks, “I.C.E.” a.k.a. “Inside Cold & Empty” is Chronic Law’s experience being detained by I.C.E. in music form. Done in collaboration with Producer Notnice, the “Law Boss” details his time in “Alpha 3 Section 1“, “Alpha 2 Section 4“, and the “Krome Detention Center“, the names of the places he was detained. The EP speaks on dark times, maintaining sanity during the ordeal, keeping his faith close, and that day when he could walk free. The EP is released through Notnice Records, 1Law Records, and Collect Di Bred Ent., and is sure to be an important part of a Chronic Law fan’s collection. Freedom is sweet.

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"What's On 13th Street?" Playlist on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #PopMusic #Reggae #HipHop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Playlist #WhatsOn13thStreet #SpotifyPlaylist #Caribbean

.@PopcaanMusic, @Protoje, Chronic Law, Peaches Adaba & More Featured In “What’s On 13th Street?”

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Since March 2025, we premiered a new weekly Playlist called, “What’s On 13th Street?“. Since then, we have featured over 700 new songs from Artists in and outside the Caribbean. Some are your faves, others are legends in the game, and some newcomers. Please show your support for the Playlist by liking/following it on Spotify, share with your friends regularly, and enjoy!

This week for “What’s On 13th Street?“, we featured Protoje’s “The Art Of Acceptance”, Popcaan’s “Lavish And Madish” and “Life Still A Gwaan”, Chronic Law’s “Like Samson” single, Peaches Adaba’s “Meaning”, Rytikal’s “Top Tier”, Ai Milly’s “Need U More”, and more.

The “What’s On 13th Street?” Playlist is now available for streaming on Spotify.

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Beenie Man x Turno x Tiggs Da Author x Idris Elba "Rise Again" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Tanzania #UK #Dancehall #HipHop #Reggae #DrumNBass #Grime #Music #13thStreetPromotions #BeenieMan #IdrisElba #TiggsDaAuthor #Turno #NQRecords #RiseAgain #Riddim #Caribbean

Beenie Man Joins @IdrisElba, Tiggs Da Author, & Turno For “Rise Again”

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Dancehall Icon Beenie Man has seen a lot in his nearly 50 year music career. From a child star to now a veteran, he’s still very active, and continues to be an International Ambassador for Dancehall. When it comes to collaborations, his phone is still ringing for those. Recently, he joined a few International stars on the new single, “Rise Again“.

Beenie Man joins Tanzania/UK Artist Tiggs Da Author, International DJ/Producer Turno, and British Actor/DJ/Recording Artist Idris Elba on the single, “Rise Again”. Produced by Turno/NQ Records, the song is about resilience, and shares a message of overcoming opposing forces over some Drum ‘N’ Bass production. The world is dealing with wars of various kinds, and the uptempo release aims to put a fire in the people, and remind them who they are so they can stand tall against all things injustice. It’s a mix of cultures, sounds, and nations, and you should keep this one in heavy rotation. when the morning comes, all the nations will rise up, and be free again.

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Mental Health Is The Focus In Richard Brown Films’ “Silent Cry For Help”

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The Jamaican Film Industry has been shining for years, with many Filmmakers bringing their ideas to your screen. We urge those in power and those with the financial means to support the local Film Industry so many more can get the right tools and training, and make Jamaica THE hotspot for more Film productions. Today, we share something new from Richard Brown Films, a platform that has crafted a number of Films that have been doing well online, highlighting various themes. Today, we check out, “Silent Cry For Help“.

Starring Kemar Williams, Jessica Francis, Andrew Vassell, and Richard Brown who wrote and directed the Film, “Silent Cry For Help” sheds a light on Mental Health, and how one’s health can go on a decline after experiencing betrayal from the people they trust the most. The story focuses on “Abby“, a young Woman who built a life for herself that included a good job, a family to come home to, and a relationship she believed would stand the test of time. Everything seems to be going well, until one decision made a 180 degree change in her life. Her Mental Health goes through it as things come crashing down, but will it be that way for her forever? We hope justice will prevail, but you’d have to tune in to see what happens in the end. A Film that highlights the challenges one can suddenly have in life, and the experience many are still going through today. Keep the Jamaican Film Industry alive, and call on those who have the means to write the cheques, and make further developments.

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