Dropping his debut single today is Dancehall Artist DV. Titled “Boom Pon It“, this was produced by Akeebu Records and features DV urging the ladies to show him what they’re working with. A sound that’s ready for the next dash out session at the dance, DV wants the ladies to be as raw as ever on this one. What do you think of his debut? Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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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 2 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. Eon Smit
Famous Parent: Garnett Silk
Occupation: Rapper/Songwriter
Twitter/IG: @EonSmit
Single(s): Wyser, Ole Hoes
2. Shiah Coore
Famous Parent: Stephen “Cat” Coore (Third World Band)
Occupation: Producer/Musician
Twitter/IG: @ShiahCoore
Single(s): Out Deh – Chronixx (Producer), Gyal Yuh Good – Busy Signal (Producer)
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“The Release” is an Entertainment Program featured on Hype TV and Sun City Radio every Tuesday at 8:30 PM, with repeats on Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 PM. Hosted by Talisa Taylor, the program features some of the newest entertainment releases and upcoming events. In this episode Recording Artist Exile Di Brave stops by, Di Unit Sound System speak on plans for 2016, music picks of the week, and highlights from the Sun City Radio High School Disc Jock Competition. If you want to check out seasons 1 and 2, and previous releases, look here. To get your releases featured, please email thereleaseent@gmail.com and tell them 13thStreetPromotions sent you. Check out the latest releases below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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The McGregor boys of Di Genius and Chino recently teamed up to deliver the visual for their single, “Zero Tolerance“. Directed by BiggzShip and Judeane Moore, we see them in mob mode ready to take a stance against the injustices happening in Jamaica. From poor performances displayed by Politicians to citizens suffering from poverty, Chino and Di Genius are armed with their crew ready to deliver a message to the nation. Off their upcoming G.M.T.A. (Great Minds Think Alike) project, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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We don’t always know a person’s past or what they’re going through, but there comes a time where they share it all in their own way. Today, US Based Hip Hop/Reggae Artist Sadiki-I shares his life on “My Story“. Directed by Birhan Tonge of Royal Ras Productions and shot in Jamaica and New York, this features Junior Reid and a cameo appearance by popular US Media Personality Angela Yee. Here Sadiki spoke on his Montserrat heritage, being raised in Boston, being a part of the street life, his run ins with the law, and his spiritual journey as a Rastafarian and his journey to Africa. Thanks to Jah, Sadiki has been saved, for if he wasn’t he’d be dead, locked up, or going crazy. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Rising Dancehall Artiste Magran has been getting great buzz in the streets with his newest single, “Bad Grandson”. The song was released under his own record label, Magran Music. The song is a humorous one and interchanges between two personalities, the Grandmother and the Grandson. While the Grandmother is expressing her frustrations with her Grandson because he is “bad” and has “nuff girls”, the Grandson wishes his Grandmother would just let him live his life.
Overall it is a very fun and playful concept that is clearly working for Magran, and the upcoming Artiste is loving the attention that he has been getting from the streets and radio so far. “I am bringing back the Granny/Grandson concept to life that General Degree started. I love music and I aim to revolutionize the game and bring back the humour and fun in Dancehall music.” Despite being very talented, Magran has been an underground Artiste for several years but is adamant that 2016 is the year and he will rise to the occasion so the world will know him and his music.
“A long time mi a do music and now I have a better understanding of how things work. I have a team of young people that I am working closely with who knows the business and has taken the time to help me with a lot of things”, revealed Magran. Magran is working closely with rising Record Label Vision House Records and Susan Smith of Powerhouse Gobal Media, who is responsible for all his Public Relations related work. Plans are also in motion for the shooting of the accompanying video, so fans of the Artiste can look out for that as well.
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