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Laden x Di Genius "My Place" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #StElizabeth #SaintElizabeth #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Laden #DiGenius #MyPlace #JunctionStElizabeth #MusicVideo #Video #NowOrNever #Youtube

Laden Shows Hometown Love With @DiGenius1 In “My Place”

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There’s nothing like home. Whether you are abroad or a few miles away, there’s nothing like being in the place you were born and raised in. For Dancehall Artist Laden, the Parish of St. Elizabeth means everything to him, and for that he holds the title of “Senty King“. Do you love there more than him? Check out the video for the single, “My Place“.

Directed by Rizzy for Now Or Never and featuring Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor, Laden shows hometown love in, “My Place”. He emphasizes the importance of his place, stating that he’s good there, and the bonds made there are stronger than ever. Shot in Junction, St. Elizabeth, we see familiar spots, and unity throughout. Laden and Di Genius share plenty history together, and it’s great to hear them on a track now. For those missing home, may this video be one of them that jog memories of being at chill spots, hanging out with friends, and taking in the nightlife on the weekends. Home is where the heart is.

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.@DiGenius1 Brings Dancehall Classics To Streaming With “The Recovered Files” Album

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The 2000s in Dancehall Music was an era that can never be duplicated. There were local and International crossovers, the ascension of Deejays who went on to become legends, and lots of good vibes and energy. It was in the mid 2000s that the world warmed up to a young Producer by the name of Stephen McGregor. The son of the legendary Freddie McGregor was determined to carve his own path in music, and the determination won. When he got his start, there was no stopping him, and he made hits with everyone. From Mavado, to Vybz Kartel, to Laden, to Agent Sasco, to Nicky B, to his brother Chino McGregor, the world got familiar to the sounds of “Di Genius“. There’s a lot of history in that Big Ship Studio. The years that followed saw a shift in the music Industry as MP3s and CDs soon gave way to Digital Music Streaming, and a number of those Di Genius hits never crossed over. In 2024, after lots of work, Stephen has made it a reality with the release of “The Recovered Files” album.

Featuring 20 classic tracks, Di Genius restored some of our favourites from the 2000s on “The Recovered Files” compilation album. We get music from a Vybz Kartel who was in heading into a new level of prime, a young Aidonia who was venomous on a Riddim, Chino who found his pocket and cruised over his brother’s productions, the rise of the “Gully Gad” Mavado, a young firecracker that was Blak Ryno, and more. Fans will fall in love with the “Darker Shadow Riddim“, recite some Gaza Commandments, reflect on their allegiances to Gaza, Gully, and J.O.P., and enjoy the work of Di Genius over and over on their favourite streaming platform. We believe “The Recovered Files” will be the start of a series of restorations and releases in the coming months, and with Di Genius at the helm, we know it will be a celebration every time. What’s your favourite Riddim from Di Genius?

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Things Get “Dark Dark” In New Chronic Law & Laden Collab

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It’s about to get crazy. Dancehall Artist Chronic Law continues to keep the Studios in business thanks to his consistent release of new music, and we have yet to see any form of slowing down. The year has been a fruitful one for the Deejay, and with a recent cosign from Vybz Kartel, his name will be mentioned even more. Earlier, he released the video for the single, “Dark Dark“.

Produced by Eastern Entertainment on the “Fully Dark Riddim” and featuring Dancehall Artist Laden, Chronic Law brings the guns out in “Dark Dark”. The “Law Boss” and “Senty King” trade war-ready bars, and let listeners know that when the time calls for it, they are locked and loaded for anyone who dares to step into their circle with bad intentions. Thanks to direction by G Team, we get a Music Video that finds the Deejays emphasizing the badness, and everyone has a tool, even the Video Vixens (Popular Vixen Zho makes an appearance in this as well). A collab we didn’t know we needed, we hope we get to hear more from Chronic Law and Laden in the near future.

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Things Get Exciting On The Worksite In Laden’s “Construction”

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Everyday is a working day, but sometimes there needs to be a break. The 9 to 5 can bring on a different type of fatigue, so rest and relaxation in various forms are needed. For Dancehall Artist Laden, his work day suddenly turns into a party in the video for the single, “Construction“.

Directed by Top Shootah, the worksite gets exciting for Laden in “Construction”. Construction work is one of the hardest jobs to do, but thanks to the appearance of some lovely ladies (including emerging Video Vixen Zho), Laden finds himself getting to work on their beauty sensual features, and their enticing dance moves. “Construction” was produced by Slyda Di Wizard, and is one of a number of tracks Laden has prepared this year directly for the ladies. No matter your position on the worksite, when the ladies come around, it’s break time.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Laden – Time To Shine (2009)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection is a lil late, but we’re here. Today’s selection is dedicated to those who have dreams, ambitions, and a desire to win despite the odds they’re facing. We listen to Dancehall Artist Laden’s “Time To Shine“.

Produced by Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor and released through the Big Ship label in 2009, Laden provides a song that aims to uplift, and encourage. An Artist who is filled with potential and promise, he asks the question, “When is it going to be my time to shine?“. In a time when everyone is trying to make it, Laden was just looking for his big break. Formerly known as “Jim Laden“, the Deejay was a contestant in the 2006 season of the Digicel Rising Stars competition series. He gained popularity after placing at 8th place, but his career wasn’t gaining the right success at the time. “Time To Shine” came at a great time for him, and instantly became a hit. Paired with the popularity of “Di Genius” and his productions, “Time To Shine” took Laden to various parts of the world, and the song even had some commercial appeal as it appeared in a few campaigns.

Since the release of “Time To Shine”, Laden went on to enjoy moderate success, securing a number of hits over the years. He had some trouble with the law, but nowadays he’s more focused on making good music, and lending his expertise to the new generation of Artists. No matter where life takes him, “Time To Shine” remains his biggest, and most memorable single.

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Laden Shares His “Jailhouse Story”!

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It’s never easy when life is spent behind bars. While some may have the privilege of treating it like a “home away from home“, others are not so lucky. Dancehall Artist Laden, who was enjoying life in music, had to face the consequences of his action when he was sentenced to 4 years for illegal gun possession, and 18 months for possession of ammunition. His presence may be missed on the scene, but he holds on through the new track, “Jailhouse Story“.

Produced by Armzhouse Records, Laden takes us to the day he was locked up, to his current state behind bars. While he shared some of what has been happening including missing out on his daughter’s graduation, he is sorry that life has lead him to this situation. He acknowledges that he is missed by friend, family, and fans, and he emphasizes that “Freedom is a must“, with him returning to the outside world soon. Despite what got him there, we hope Laden is keeping it together, and staying creative.

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