Dancehall Artists Blakkman and Raine Seville team up for “Ghetto Paradise“. Produced by Island Jams, Blakkman gives us his observations in the ghetto, and highlights that “every ghetto yute is a star” while Raine delivers the chorus stating that it’s “Ghetto yutes’ time” and they should keep their heads held high as they will see the glory they dream about. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Straight out of Lagos, Nigeria, is Hip Hop Artist, Phlow. Here she delivers a remix to her single “Reputation“. Produced by Teck-Zilla, this features the Rapper dropping bars over a sample, drum and horn assisted production. The samples however, come in the form of vocals from Recording Artist Barrington Levy, Reggae Artist Johnny Osbourne’s 1982 single “In Your Eyes“, and Rapper Lauryn Hill’s “Lost Ones“. Bringing elements of Reggae really made this single pop as the original featured a sample from Jay-Z’s “Where I’m From“. You can find this and the original off her Str8 Buttah Productions debut “Mind Body & Phlow” EP, check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Dropping a new visual is Recording Artist and Ambassador for many brands, I Octane. Titled “Nuh Badda Dan Jah” and directed by Bling Blang Productions, Octane speaks on the evil that men do and affirms that nobody nor anything is bigger nor “badda” than Jah. With scenes depicting evil activities, Octane urges listeners to keep Jah close for protection and strength to overcome them and more. A clean visual with the powerful message assisted by Good Good Productions, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Spring is in the air, and with a new season comes a new mixtape from 1NE Don Sound founder DJ Supadon. Titled “Panda 6ixteen“, Supa provides almost 30 minutes of some of the latest Hip Hop, Pop, Dancehall, and EDM mixes and remixes. Something for the Gym session, the lunch break, the morning pick me, or just when you want something to bounce to, Supadon is a DJ you need. Check out the mix below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
First they started out as the youth of the Dancehall/Reggae culture, now they’re parents with growing kids. It isn’t unusual for the child of an Entertainer to follow in their parent’s footsteps one way or the other as at times they bring a modern take on their parent’s creations, or create their own lane. Some of the most famous off springs include Stephen, Ziggy, and Damian “Junior Gong” Marley (Sons of Bob Marley), Chino and Di Genius (Sons of Freddie McGregor), Junior Tucker (Son of Jimmy Tucker), Morgan Heritage (Children of Denroy Morgan), Tarrus Riley (Son of Jimmy Riley), Queen Ifrica (Daughter of Derrick Morgan), Protoje (Son of Lorna Bennett), Chronixx (Son of Chronicle) and many more. In part 5 of a few part series, I feature more of the new set of kids on the scene whose parents have covered much ground in their respective careers.
1. Addis Pablo (Suns Of Dub)
Famous Parent: Augustus Pablo
Occupation: Musician/Producer
Twitter/IG: @AddisPablo
Single(s): In My Father’s House, Far East Dub (Suns Of Dub)
2. Jo Mersa Marley
Famous Parent: Stephen Marley
Occupation: Reggae Artist
Twitter/IG: @JoMersaMarley
Single(s): Burn It Down, Light It Up (w/ Morgan Heritage)
From being one of the greatest One-hit wonders ever, to being in some of your favourite movies and TV shows, Carl Douglas’ 1974 “Kung Fu Fighting” single has crossed many paths the world over. Recently, the Biddu produced Disco single was featured in a new commercial for Scotts Lawn Care Products. Throughout the video you can hear the intro to the Jamaican born Singer’s hit while promoting good lawn care that’s safe for Adults, Children, and Animals. You can read my Oldies Sunday post about the single here. A single that was made as a tribute to the Karate Flick culture, congrats to Carl Douglas for gaining more exposure for such a timeless tune. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
