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OLDIES SUNDAY: Future Troubles – Kung Fu (1994)

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If you grew up watching Karate flicks, Westerns, and late night Action movies, life was pretty cool back then. Many Jamaicans will tell you about the weekend nights of watching a Shaolin Warrior avenging his Master, or the slickest Cowboy in the West taking down the gangs. Today on “Oldies Sunday“, we’re gonna share with you an Artist who drew inspiration from those days, and made a hit out of it.Many know him today as Future Fambo, but back then he was known as, Future Troubles. We go back in time to check out, “Kung Fu“.

Produced by Courtney Cole and released through Roof International in 1994, Future Troubles stepped on the scene like the chosen one in, “Kung Fu”. The song was inspired by the love for the action-packed Karate Films that received plenty airplay in Jamaica. The song was made for the dancers, and those who know how to keep the party vibes going. If you found someone rocking a black belt, or a bandana, or sporting nunchucks, don’t worry about it. Just enjoy the vibes. “Kung Fu” became a hit for Future Troubles, and he enjoyed a lot of expose back then. The song was not only a hit for the adults, but for the children who would go on and do moves seen on the TV screens on the weekend to the song. Troublesm went as much as release more music that shared the same Karate Film inspiration.

Since the release of “Kung Fu”, Future Troubles went through a series of ups and downs. He late changed his name to Future Fambo, scored a few more hits, and had a few exits from the spotlight. Some would say Fambo got the big break 3 times in his life. Today, he enjoys his newfound popularity on TikTok as a Commentator, and a Comedian. He is still into the music as he used some dark times in his life as the main ingredient for his latest single, “Give Thanks” with SheenWrks. Many still remember his old stage name, along with “Kung Fu”.

THANK YOU FUTURE TROUBLES FOR THIS HIT!

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Tifa, ItsTheTifa, Schoy Stewart, Chi Ching Ching, The Champ, Big Bumper, RD Studios, Jamaica, Dancehall, 13thStreetPromotions

NEW VIDEO: @ItsTheTifa – The Champ x Big Bumper

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Is this a preview of Kill Bill 3? The Jamaican Karate Kid? No my readers, this is the latest music video from Dancehall Artist, Tifa. Featuring her singles “The Champ” and “Big Bumper“, this was directed by RD Studios with cameos by Dancer/Media Personality Schoy Stewart as “Sensei“, and Dancehall Artist Chi Ching Ching as “The Judge“. In “The Champ“, Tifa is on a mission to prove that “when gyal good“, she is the greatest with help from Schoy. In “Big Bumper“, Tifa plays host to a “Big Bumper” contest where women present their derrieres to three judges in hopes that one will be crowned a winner. Not one to miss with her videos, Tifa has always worked with creative minded people to bring us very unique and enjoyable visuals over the years. From sword wielding to booty (real and fake) shaking, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: Carl Douglas’ “Kung Fu Fighting” Featured In @ScottsLawnCare Commercial

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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.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting (1974)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday Selection comes from Jamaican Recording Artist, Carl Douglas. Titled “Kung Fu Fighting (Buy It Here)“, this was produced by Biddu for PYE Records in 1974. At that time, Martial Art films (termed “Chopsocky“) were increasing in popularity worldwide (especially in Jamaica), and at a time during the rise of Disco music, Carl created it as a tribute.

“Kung Fu Fighting” didn’t start off as a hot single, and received no airplay five weeks since its release. After that it started gaining popularity in dance clubs and helped to make its entry into the UK Singles Chart at #42. After a while it rose to the top of the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks while it made its way to the US Billboard Hot 100 where it made it to #1. “Kung Fu Fighting” also went #1 in other countries including France, Austria, South Africa, Germany, and many more. It has been placed at #100 of VH1’s “100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders”, #1 in Channel 4’s “50 Greatest One-Hit Wonders” and was a part of a great moment in Pop Culture. In 1974 it was certified Gold, received a Grammy for “Best Selling Single“, played a role in the popularity of Disco music, and became one of the best selling singles of all time selling over 11 Million records worldwide.

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