"How To Make A Killing" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Hollywood #FIlm #Reggae #DubMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #HowToMakeAKilling #Movie #GlenPowell #Redfellow #A24 #AugustusPablo #KingTubby #KingTubbyMeetsRockersUptown #Dub #1976 #Caribbean #MargaretQualley #JohnPattonFord

Augustus Pablo’s “King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown” Featured In “How To Make A Killing” Film


How has it been movie lovers? What’s the new screening that you’re obsessed with? Recently, Movie Studio A24 released their latest Film, “How To Make A Killing“. Directed by John Patton Ford, the Film stars Glen Powell as a Man who was disowned by his wealthy family at birth, and plots ways to get what is deserved to him, even if it means taking out some family members in the process. The Film features a mix of new and old music of various genres, but a familiar sound from Jamaica could be heard in a scene.

During a scene in the Film, “How To Make A Killing”, the familiar sound of a Melodica played by Musician/Producer Augustus Pablo could be heard along with some Reggae/Dub production. What was heard was Augustus Pablo’s “King Tubby Meets Uptown Rockers” from 1974. The Dub version of Jacob Miller’sBaby I Love You So” which was produced by Pablo, was a collaboration between Pablo and King Tubby who was the Mixing Engineer. The track was released a number of times including through the Mango Label, as a B-Side to Jacob Miller’s single, and later through Island Records. It was also featured on the 1976 album of the same name. The track was previously featured in Grand Theft Auto 4, and is Rolling Stone Magazine’sTop 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time“.

“How To Make A Killing” is out now.

Check out the video below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

Continue reading “Augustus Pablo’s “King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown” Featured In “How To Make A Killing” Film”

Jamaica, UK, London, R&B, Pop Music, Music, Reggae, Blog, 13thStreetPromotions, 13thStreetPromo, Aswad, Legendary Aswad, Reggae Band, Oldies Sunday, Oldies, Old School, 1988, Mango Records, Island Records, Ace of Base, Luther Ingram, Tina Turner, Reggae Band,

OLDIES SUNDAY: Aswad – Don’t Turn Around (1988)


Don’t you just love hearing a Reggae cover version of a popular song? Well you’ll love our selection today on “Oldies Sunday“! Today we go back to the 80’s with UK Reggae Band, Aswad with the track, “Don’t Turn Around“. Produced by Chris Porter, this was released through the Mango Label and Island Records in 1988. The song was originally a Tina Turner B-Side written by Diane Warren and Albert Hammond and released in 1986, but gained the attention of Aswad when they heard Luther Ingram’s 1987 cover version. The Reggae version turned out to be a hit for the Band as it was the #1 single in New Zealand and UK (with a Silver certification), and a top ten hit in Norway, Ireland, Netherlands, and Belgium. It also influenced Swedish Pop group Ace of Base’s cover version which the Band helped to produce.

Aswad went on to release over 21 albums and scored a couple more hits, but “Don’t Turn Around” is still a crowd favourite. Nice up your Sunday by checking out the track below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

Continue reading “OLDIES SUNDAY: Aswad – Don’t Turn Around (1988)”

Jamaica, Reggae, Music, Roots Reggae, Burning Spear, Recall Some Great Men, Great Men, Burning Music, Mek We Dweet, Mango Records, Paul Bogle, Nelson Mandela, Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Black History, Black History Month, Black Power, Civil Rights, Caribbean, Entertainment, Throwback,

Black Superheroes: We Look Back At Burning Spear’s “Great Men”


It’s February 1st, which means we’ve made it to another Black History Month. It is also the start of Reggae Month in Jamaica, and various parts of the world. While we look back at those who fought for the freedom of Black People, and celebrate those who continue the fight, we also look back at those who changed the game with their sound. Today we go back to 1990 with Reggae Icon Burning Spear and his tribute to the Black Superheroes, “Great Men (a.k.a. “Recall Some Great Men)“. Produced by Burning Spear and Nelson Miller, this was released through Mango Records, and featured on Spear’s 1990 Grammy nominated Album “Mek We Dweet“. In the song, Burning Spear roll calls some of the heroes who have contributed to the freedom of Black People worldwide. He starts off with the chorus, “Let’s recall some great men, who been fighting for our rights…“, and mentions the likes of Paul Bogle, Nelson Mandela, Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr.

As we celebrate the month and those before us, let us also recognize those who are making strides and steadily making an impact in the world. Thanks for checking out the Blog, be sure to share with a friend, and follow us on Instagram! Hear the song below.

Hear this classic here