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.@ShenYeng @BusySignal_Turf & @SkipMarley Featured On New @MajorLazer Album

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The trio known as Major Lazer has been tapped into the Caribbean since the beginning. Whether they’re sampling Reggae/Dancehall classics, or putting a modern spin on some of the genres, or collaborating with future Caribbean legends, they have opened up a lane for a wider audience. Returning to the scene with a new member Ape Drums (Trinidad’s Jillionaire left the group in 2019 to pursue a solo career), Major Lazer gives us the new album, “Music Is The Weapon” which finds Shenseea, Busy Signal, and Skip Marley as featured guests on the tracks “Tiny“, “Sun Comes Up“, and “Can’t Take It From Me” respectively.

Shenseea, Busy Signal, and Skip Marley are no strangers to International collabs, and Busy Signal has been racking up appearances on Major Lazer projects for a long time. Major Lazer continues to blend genres together and make the whole world dance, and the featured artists help to bring even more vibes. “Music Is The Weapon” is out now! Check out the tracks below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Big Youth – S90 Skank (1974)

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It’s Heroes Weekend in Jamaica, and we know many will find a way to have some fun during the Covid 19 Pandemic (Please be safe, and don’t add to the high positive cases). While there is a curfew implemented, that won’t stop the people from taking trips around the Island. Many would be looking forward to crews and gangs revving their choice of Bikes ranging from “Ninja Bikes” to “Yeng Yengs”, and today’s Oldies Sunday is a tribute to that, and honour a legend. Today’s selection comes from Manley Buchanan O.D. a.k.a. the great Big Youth with the track, “S90 Skank“.

Produced by Keith Hudson for his Imbidmts label and released in 1974, the track was inspired by the Honda S90, a popular Motorcycle in Jamaica at the time. The song featured Big Youth performing a series of half singing and toasting throughout the track, and you could hear the revving of a Bike at various parts. When recording, a Bike was brought into the Studio for added realism. The song turned out to be Big Youth’s first hit single, and was even used by Honda for a S90 Commercial. The track was featured on his “Everyday Youth (The Best Of Big Youth)” album in 1980, and “Cool Breeze – Ride Like Lightning: The Best Of Big Youth 1972-1976” album in 2002. Big Youth went on release many hits and projects over the years, and become an influence to generations of Reggae/Dancehall artists. This month (October 2020), he has been awarded the Order Of Distinction by the Government of Jamaica for his various contributions to the culture.

THANK YOU BIG YOUTH!

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Nice Up Your Day With @RasI_Musique’s “Kingman Ting” Video

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Happy Friday folks! We know many started off the day on the wrong foot, but we hope our latest entry changes all that. In fact, we believe that when you watch Ras-I’s “Kingman Ting” music video, you’ll find a huge smile plastered on your face!

Directed by LatyKim, Ras-I is fresh from the palace with this one. With great shots throughout, the addition of musicians, dancers, good friends, and great vibes, this is the video to keep on repeat. Having enjoyed a buzz since the single’s release, Ras-I and the song’s Co-Producers Koastal Kings knew they’ve found a hit once completed. It’s safe to say “Kingman Ting” is one of the year’s best releases, and we know Ras-I has more in store. Wha dem a go do fi stop Rasta?

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.@PopcaanMusic & @Preme Make A “Link Up” With Collab EP

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The “Unruly Boss” Popcaan has been staying pretty busy this year. Whether he’s dropping Dancehall hits or International collaborations, many got an earful of his music, and the output won’t be stopping anytime soon. Having enjoyed Billboard charting recently with his “Fixtape“, he looks to do it again with Toronto artist, Preme (formerly P Reign). Following up his “Light Of Day” debut album two years ago, Preme teams up with Popcaan for their collab EP, “Link Up“.

Featuring 6 tracks and released through Preme’s RepsUp label, he and Popcaan bring Island influences and sounds, and the best of their respective worlds. With production from Jaegen, Amir Jamm, 1Mind, LondonOnDaTrack, Beat Boss and others, the Hip Hop/Dancehall mashup got a good selection of beats to cruise on. With features from Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, BEAM, and DaVido, you’re in for a fun project that you’ll be playing over and over. What do you think of the “King Of Da North” and the “Unruly Boss” teaming up? Let us know in the comments or on our Social Media pages.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Josey Wales – Leggo Mi Hand Gateman (1983)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection highlights one of Dancehall’s greatest foundation artists, “The Outlaw” Josey Wales (Happy belated Birthday)! When you talk about “run Dancehall“, he was one of the artists who made it possible. We go back to the 80s to check out, “Leggo Mi Hand Gateman“.

Produced by Henry “Junjo” Lawes on the popular “Golden Hen Riddim” and released through the Volcano label in 1983, Josey Wales gives an account of entering a street dance in Clarendon one night. Acknowledging that he was taking a young lady out for some fun, he was dealing with some opposition before entering the dance, and gives details on what happened. “Leggo Mi Hand Gateman” became one of Josey Wales’ biggest hits, and is still a crowd pleaser to this day. The single was featured on Josey’s 1983 album, “The Outlaw“. Since his hit, Josey Wales went on to influence generations of Dancehall artists, deliver more hits, and was even awarded the Order of Distinction by the Government of Jamaica in October 2017. Real legend.

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.@BlvkH3ro & @OfficialWayneJ Step Into The “New Millennium” With Highly Anticipated EP!

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After giving listeners plenty content over the past few months, the Jamaican Ken & Ryu a.k.a. Blvk H3ro and Wayne J deliver their highly anticipated “New Millennium EP“! With 7 tracks loaded, the two artists bring the best of their worlds together to give the world an enjoyable project. While they’ve been hitting hard with “Young Boss” and “Original” earlier this year, the “Young Boss (Remix)” with Skillibeng fueled the anticipation even more. Featuring production from Dennis “Greatest” Hamilton, Kraggibadart, and Bob Riddim, this project was handled by a #TopTeam! Add this one to your collection today, and pay attention to “Ghetto Queen“!

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