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OLDIES SUNDAY: Chaka Demus And Pliers – Murder She Wrote (1992)

Posted on March 10, 2013March 10, 2013 by swadedavillain

In recognition of French Montana and Nicki Minaj’s hit, “Freaks“, today I feature one of the songs that was sampled in it. Titled “Murder She Wrote“, this was a very popular hit of legendary duo Chaka Demus and Pliers. Released in 1992 and produced by Sly and Robbie on the “Bam Bam” remake riddim, this song was described as a song for the ladies with an “Angel face but a Devil’s heart“. This song spoke about a girl named Maxine who was a user, very promiscuous, and was also a murderer. According to the artists, this was written off an experience but with a few details omitted.

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Mixtape Movements: @TheAlkaline – Youngest And Di Baddest EP

Posted on March 9, 2013March 9, 2013 by swadedavillain

In the wake of his current controversy Alkaline decided to capitalize off it by dropping an EP. Titled “Youngest And Di Baddest“, this a set of 9 songs done by the young deejay. Sclera tattoos are one thing but can he hold his own on this? Check out the mix below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW MUSIC: @MajorLazer x @PopcaanMusic x @Baauer – Talk ‘Bout Me

Posted on March 9, 2013March 9, 2013 by swadedavillain

Today’s new music comes from Major Lazer and they brought along Popcaan and Baauer for the ride. Titled “Talk ‘Bout Me“, Popcaan here tries his hand at deejaying over an Electronic instrumental. He does a pretty decent job at it and doesn’t go offbeat either. Off the “Lazer Strikes Back Vol. 2” EP, check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW MUSIC: @DaxLion – Free Me

Posted on March 8, 2013March 8, 2013 by swadedavillain

Today Dax Lion released his single, “Free Me“. Produced by Andrae Carter, Dax drops conscious lyrics over a very nice instrumental. He sings about going though trials and tribulations and asks Jah to free him from it all. Good stuff from Dax Lion. Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: Five Star (@5StarSOL) at @PayAttentionJA

Posted on March 7, 2013March 7, 2013 by swadedavillain

Over the weekend hip hop lovers got treated to some of the best entertainment at #PayAttention. Held on March 2 at Club Indulge, patrons got to enjoy songs from Iyah Gift, Koro Fyah, France Nooks and others. Today I highlight a performance from rapper Five Star from Sons Of Liberty (SOL). He performed a few of his songs and also brought onstage Tristan and Therapist from SOL. Check out his video and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @Mavado_Gully x @KarianSang – Take It

Posted on March 5, 2013March 7, 2013 by swadedavillain

It’s finally here! The Gully God Mavado finally released the music video for his collaborative effort with songstress Karian Sang. Titled “Take It“, we see Mavado phone singing to Karian from his mansion till they meet up at various areas and perform their single. Nice house, Karian looks really good too. Congrats to Mavado for having this video premiered on Billboard.com. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.