kingston – Page 32 – 13th Street Promotions

NEW VIDEO: @SOL_Music – Tribes Of Hip Hop

Posted on May 31, 2013May 31, 2013 by swadedavillain

The Sons Of Liberty are coming to your neighborhood, no need for your Neighborhood WatchDogs. Today’s new video comes from the collective of King Biggs, haYze, The Therapist, Tristan, The Rush and 5 Star. Titled “Tribes of Hip Hop” and directed by Yannick Reid for Aeon Pro Studios, Randy Richards and Matthew McCarthy, we see them leading a mob through a neighborhood all while dropping bars over a hard hitting production made by King Biggs. You may also see a few familiar faces in the crowd. Who got the Jazz? I need a SOL shirt! The third single off The Escape Theory which will be hitting the web on June 12th, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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#JaBlogDay Music: I-Noble – Mama Cry (Babylon Brutality)

Posted on May 23, 2013May 23, 2013 by swadedavillain

In recognition of Jamaica Blog Day I present a post on the subject of Police brutality and abuse in Jamaica. In the Reggae/Dancehall culture the Law Enforcement has been an enemy to many and while their job is to “Protect and Serve“, many members of the Police force go against the creed and abuse their authority and make enemies out of the people who depend on them to bring order and justice in their communities. Many unlawful murders and imprisonments are the result and the tension between residents and Police increases at a rapid rate. The Police and their abuse has been a subject in many songs over the years but today I share a song by someone who experienced it including losing a family member. “Mama Cry” is a song done by singer I-Noble who resides in Trench town, one of the places where Police brutality has occurred over the years. In his song he speaks about the occurrences between residents and Police in inner-city communities on a regular basis, the effects of people that go through the situations, and how many corrupt Policemen collect accolades for their wrongdoings. Produced by Lanz and Christina Grand of Reggae Embassy, check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Mixtape Movements: @VybzBossZip103 – MMG (Rack City Remix) Promo Mix

Posted on May 20, 2013May 20, 2013 by swadedavillain

As a part of the upcoming MMG (Rack City Remix) party that will be held on Sunday May 26 at 36 Halifax Avenue in Barbican, St. Andrew, Zip 103’s ZJ Vybz made and released a promo mix for the fans to enjoy. Featuring 25 minutes of some blazing Dancehall Music from the likes of Konshens, Aidonia, Vybz Kartel, Cham and others, this is just a taste of what to expect at the party. Featuring music juggling by ZJs Chrome, Ice, Vybz and Johnny Kool, YGunnerz, Fire T and DJ Chaddy G , it’s all about Music, Mayhem and Girls. Check out the mix below, make it to the party this Sunday, and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @PayAttentionJA Rap Cypher (Part 1)

Posted on May 16, 2013May 16, 2013 by swadedavillain

Pay attention! It’s that time again where some of Jamaica’s best Yardcore artists grace the stage and display their talent to the masses in a concert series called “Pay Attention“. Held on Saturday June 8 at Club Indulge in Kingston, and featuring acts such as Acmatic, Sly Rankin and others. As a teaser to the show, Pay Attention released a Rap Cypher video featuring Five Steez, Nomad Carlos, Memoirs, Tripple, The Sickest Drama, Gully Cash, and Avalanche. Very dope mix of flows and lyrics, a great showcase of what Jamaicans can do once given the opportunity. Foreign acts pay attention and read this article on making a link up here. Part 2 coming soon. What you think? Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @IamAJamaican x Backbenchaz Season 1: Episode 1

Posted on May 12, 2013May 12, 2013 by swadedavillain

Backbenchaz is a movement that aims to liberate the voice of the youth and aims to make the public more socially aware in an entertaining format. Today I feature the first video in their Youtube series which is in collaboration with IAmAJamaican. Hosted by Paula-Nicole Campbell and Chantelle Smith, they feature relationship advice, Jamaican culture, current events and many other features. They also Interview one of the top DJs in Jamaica, Zip 103 FM’s own ZJ Chrome. Here they talk about the climate in Dancehall Music, the DJ’s role, Vybz Kartel and his influence in music industry. Very entertaining video, I like how the youth are making moves to get their names on the frontline. Not many of us have the connections so we have to do it in our own way. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @ItsJahmiel_YVP – Never Give Up

Posted on May 9, 2013 by swadedavillain

With positive lyrics and a great message, YVP singer Jahmiel dropped off the visual treatment for his single. Titled “Never Give Up” and directed by Jerome Hyde, we see the singer taking a trod through communities while singing uplifting lyrics and ending up at Shocking Vibes studio with friends. Good video and song from the young singer, it was cool seeing him singing while sitting on the basketball hoop though. Check the message on the wall. Never give up. What do you think? Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.