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c9 "9 Is Now" EP on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #TrapDancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #C9 #9IsNow #G9Records #Riddim #EP #Caribbean

C9 Says “9 Is Now” With New EP

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The Trap/Chop Dancehall scene is stacked today, but you can’t forget those who helped to start the wave. North Coast-based Dancehall Artist C9 is one of the early names in the Trap Dancehall movement, and has been steadily influencing many Artists, while keeping the Studio and streets busy. Many tune in when he drops the latest sound, and he maintains a presence along with a fanbase. In this day, many seek to take the top spot, but like his new EP, C9 says “9 Is Now“.

Featuring 7 tracks, C9 returns to scene with a mission to be greater with the “9 Is Now” EP. The Deejay shares glimpses into the fast life, the ups and downs in the life he lives, and still has time to keep his listeners (including the ladies) locked in. The EP was released through G9 Records who handles all the production throughout, and includes a guest feature from Merkz. The clock has 24 hours for everyone, but when it strikes “9“, it’s C9’s time to dominate.

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Screwdriver "No Mama" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Screwdriver #NoMama #1987 #TheNowTeam #VolcanoLabel #Riddim #TeenagePregnancy #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Screwdriver – No Mama (1987)

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In just a few days (or hours for some), the Caribbean youth will steadily be back in the classroom for another year of School. As Parents you want the best for your child, ensuring that you did the necessary things to aid them, while they focus on their studies and earn the right education. As with life, temptation can come their way, and some get caught up in a manner of things. For some, it’s a temporary situation, while others experience something that stays with them for life. On “Oldies Sunday“, we focus on Teenage Pregnancy, and today selection comes from Deejay Screwdriver with the track, “No Mama“.

Produced by The Now Team and released through the Volcano Label in 1987, Screwdriver shares a scenario between a Mother and her Teenage Daughter Sharon who may or may not be pregnant in, “No Mama” (also called “Sharon A Pregnant You Pregnant”). The Mother goes through a number of questions with her Daughter, as she suspects and has caught on to a few things. The song’s subject matter is one that was relevant then, and is still relevant now as some of our youth have fallen by the wayside, and found themselves becoming victims to peer pressure, or placed themselves in adult situations before their time. Teenage Pregnancy has declined in some parts of the world over the years, but it is still a serious matter. “No Mama” quickly became a hit for Screwdriver, and was featured on the 1987 album, “No Mama”. The song’s popularity would spawn versions from other Deejays as well.

Since the release of “No Mama”, Screwdriver went on to release more music over the years, and toured various parts of the world. Today, he is focused on Art, but his music is still celebrated and remembered by many. “No Mama” comes up at times when the topic of Teenage Pregnancy is presented.

THANK YOU SCREWDRIVER FOR THIS TRACK!

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Kabaka Pyramid "Rebel Music: The Lyrics Tape" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Reggae #HipHop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #KabakaPyramid #RebelMusic #TheLyricsTape #Mixtape #Riddim #BebbleRock #Caribbean

After 15 Years, @KabakaPyramid Follows Up “Rebel Music” With “The Lyrics Tape”

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When it comes to lyricism in Reggae, one of those names you can’t write off, is Kabaka Pyramid. A student of Reggae, Dancehall, and Hip Hop, he has delivered powerful music with potent flows, and maintained a stance that lyricism is very important in the culture. He has sparred with the best of them, and his journey continues. The GRAMMY-winning Artist’s rise started with the help of an EP called, “Rebel Music“. Years later, he revisits that time with a new project called, “The Lyrics Tape“.

Featuring 10 tracks, Kabaka Pyramid brings 2011 into 2026 with the follow up to his “Rebel Music” EP called, “The Lyrics Tape”. With closer to 20 years in, he is still as sharp as ever, and the track selection showcases his growth over the years. Kabaka handles some of the production on the project along with Fatbabs and Jazzwad, while Pressure Busspipe and vocals from the late Peter Tosh show up. Having a lengthy music career is no easy feat, and Kabaka Pyramid has proven he’s here for the long haul. Accurate!

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Spragga Benz "Endeavors Reloaded" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #SpraggaBenz #Endeavors #EndeavorsReloaded #Album #RedSquare #LMRPro #Caribbean #Riddim

Spragga Benz Goes For Another Round With “Endeavors Reloaded” Album

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Spragga Benz is a legend. Since the 90s, he has delivered hit singles, appeared in Films, and has maintained a presence whether he’s doing Dancehall, or Reggae. His name is in the rafters as one of the best to do it, and he continues to build on his legacy. He looks to make more statements with the release of, “Endeavors Reloaded“.

An enhanced edition of the 2025 “Endeavors” album, Spragga Benz executes a new vision with the new “Reloaded” album. Featuring 13 tracks, the Deejay gives us some previously-released tracks with new features, expanding his reach. Production is handled by Red Square and LMRPro like the original “Endeavors”, with features from Bugle, Sean Paul, G. Dep, Agent Sasco, JC Lodge, Briggy Benz, Echo Minott, and Stonebwoy. Spragga Benz continues to put out powerful music, and when the world missed out on the first hit, sometimes you have reload, and drop again.

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Busta Rhymes x J Dilla "Dillagence 2" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Brooklyn #HipHop #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #BustaRhymes #JDilla #Detroit #Dillagence2 #ThisWoman #BamBam #Pliers #TootsandTheMaytals #TheMaytals #Riddim #Reggae #WhatABamBam #ByronLee #1966 #1993 #Caribbean #Sample #DAngelo

Pliers’ Version Of “Bam Bam” Sampled On @BustaRhymes & J Dilla’s “Dillagence II”

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Earlier this week, Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes released the long-awaited “Dillagence 2” project. Done in memory of the late Producer J. Dilla, Busta would record over a number of beats that Dilla left behind in his care. The project comes 18 years after the release of the first “Dillagence“, and he does the project justice with a number of tracks and collaborations. Busta taps into his Brooklyn roots, and even his Jamaican roots, and in the album, there was a familiar sound featured.

On track 7 of Busta Rhymes and J Dilla’s “Dillagence 2” called “This Woman“, the sound of Pliers’ “Bam Bam” was sampled. Featuring the late D’Angelo, the line of “This Woman, never troubled no one…” comes from the “This Man, don’t trouble no one…” line from “Bam Bam”. Released in 1993 and produced by Sly & Robbie, “Bam Bam” was a cover of Toots & The Maytals’ 1966 original (find the influence “Bam Bam” had in our Playlist here, and if you’d like, check out our Playlist featuring The Maytals), which was produced by the late Byron Lee. Pliers revealed that “Bam Bam” was recorded on the same day he and Chaka Demus recorded the classic “Murder She Wrote“, and both have found their own success. D’Angelo’s contribution on “This Woman” was rumored to be a part of his “Voodoo” album that never made the cut. Pliers’ version was featured on the 1993 album, “Tease Me“.

Busta Rhymes & J Dilla’s “Dillagence 2” is out now.

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.@DestinConrad, @JimmyOctober, @TrulyDyani & 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 900 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?“, Destin Conrad taps into his Jamaican side with the “RoadRunner” album, Trini Artist Jimmy October dropped the new “Sounds Of Java” project, D’Yani unleashes his long-awaited “LLAP” album, Bajan Artist Faith Callender shared her “Chapter 33” album, Twindem from The Bahamas released “A Little Longer”, Ghost tapped into the emotions with “Coming Again”, and more.

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

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