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Sonya Spence’s “Let Love Flow On” Featured In “American Fiction” Film

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It’s awards season, and if you’re in Music or Film, chances are you’re one of the people who is a part of an award-nominated creation. One award show many look forward to is the 96th Academy Awards. One of the Films up for a few awards is “American Fiction“. “American Fiction” stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, and Sterling K. Brown, and it focuses on a Novelist/Professor named Thelonious “Monk” Ellison (Wright) who out of frustration, wrote a satirical book on stereotypical Black people, that turned out becoming a success which has good and bad outcomes. The Film was released in December 2023 in Theatres, but was made available digitally on February 6. The Film features a selection of music that was played throughout, but in an important scene, a song from Jamaica was the soundtrack.

During a Wedding scene in “American Fiction”, “Let The Love Flow On” by the late Sonya Spence was featured. Produced by Sonia Pottinger and released through High Note Records in 1981, “Let Love Flow On” was a Reggae/Funk/Soul single that got Spence’s name out there. Sonya Spence was an Artist on the rise in the 1970s and 1980s, but her career was sidelined numerous times through a number of ways (You can see our Women’s History Month write up on her and this single here). (Editor’s note: I was happy and saddened by Sonya Spence’s song’s inclusion in the Film. Many Creatives worked hard for moments like these, but some of them never made it this far because they were robbed of it. Her story is truly a sad one. May she rest in peace.)

“American Fiction” is out now on your favourite movie streaming platforms. Will it secure any of the big awards? Stay tuned.

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.@BusySignal_Turf, Bitty Mclean Featured In @Netflix’s “The Kitchen” Film

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Jamaican Music continues to make a bigger presence in more of the things we enjoy, and we love it. Recently, Video Streaming giant Netflix released the Sci-Fi drama, “The Kitchen“. The Film stars British Rapper/Actor Kane “Kano” Robinson and Jedaiah Bannerman, and was directed by Kibwe Tavares, and Daniel Kaluuya, known for the Films “Black Panther“, and “Get Out“. The British Film focuses on the characters Izi and Benji (Played by Robinson and Bannerman respectively) as the manoeuvre through a dystopian future London, as residents of the housing project, “The Kitchen”. The Film is filled with great visuals, and a selection of music that range from 80s hits, to Afrobeat, to UK Rap, to familiar Jamaican music that we share with you below.

Music from “The Kitchen” included the Jamaican hits “Stay So” by Dancehall Artist Busy Signal, and a dub version of “Walk Away From Love” from British Reggae Singer, Bitty McLean. “Stay So” was produced by Dameon Gayle for Warriors Musick on the “New Box Riddim“, and released in 2017. “Walk Away From Love” is a cover of US Singer David Ruffin’s 1975 hit, and featured production from the era of Duke Reid productions on his Treasure Isle label. Both the dub and single versions of “Walk Away” are featured on McLean’s 2004 album, “On Bond Street KGN. JA.“. Both songs have made significant marks in the careers of the respective Artists, and adds to the ever-stirring pot of cultures that Immigrants have shared with the British scene as highlighted in the Film. “The Kitchen” has already gained favourable reviews online, and is a top 10 Film on Netflix. Check it out today.

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Alexx A-Game To Make Acting Debut In @OneLoveMovie

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Last year, we highlighted that come 2024, an official Biopic on the life of the late Reggae legend Bob Marley will be released. Titled “Bob Marley: One Love”, we shared that a number of prominent names in Jamaican music will make their acting debuts as key characters. One name, who will also play a key character, wasn’t announced until recently. His name is Alex Gallimore, but the music scene knows him as Alexx A-Game.

Alexx A-Game will make his acting debut in the long-awaited “Bob Marley: One Love” Film. Playing the role of the legendary Peter Tosh, A-Game knows that his role is very important as the late Tosh was a founding member of The Wailers along with Marley and the late Bunny Wailer, and an iconic figure in Reggae Music. “I’m still searching for words to express the feeling,” shared an ecstatic A-Game in a recent Instagram post. “I’m more than honored to be a part of the telling of the legendary story of BOB MARLEY. It has been a life changing experience. Thanks to Avy Kaufman, Reinaldo Marcus-Green, Ziggy Marley, and Paramount Pictures and the rest of the team for trusting me with the role of an iconic and legendary figure such as ‘Peter Tosh’. I got a chance to work with some of the most amazing people in Film/Production who are now family.“

Alexx A-Game, a former member of the Blu Print Band, has been an active as a solo Artist since the early 2010s, releasing a number of singles including “A-Game Everyday“, “Double” featuring Tory Lanez, “Rise Up Now“, “Go Harder“, and a couple Mixtapes including “Real ‘N’ True Vol. 1“. An Artist and Producer under his New Level Music Group label, he looks to release a number of singles this year including “More Life” on January 19, and increase his presence as a Creative. Fans and newcomers can look forward to A-Game’s Film debut when “Bob Marley: One Love” hits Theatres on February 14.

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Razablade TV Taps Into the World Of Scamming In New “Jamaican Choppa” Film

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When it comes to being creative, there should be no limit in your abilities. Some develop their talents overnight, some take years. In the end, it’s about making a product that people will enjoy. Jamaica has had its share of Films that have received International acclaim over the years, and many have been inspired to make their own to share. While some have made Films that have made it to Film Festivals and platforms like Netflix, there are others who have carved their lanes on Youtube. Jason Whyte, known for his “Razablade TV” brand, has made his share of Films for Youtube over the years, and they have been well received. He taps into various topics that are a reflection of modern society with his content, and for his latest, he dives into the criminal world in, “Jamaican Choppa“.

Starring Drew (Romaine Smith), IconicSmash, and a host of other upcoming Actors, Jason Whyte sheds a light into the world of Lottery Scamming with “Jamaican Choppa”. The story focuses on “Andrew“, a young Man who is frustrated with his job and the rising cost of living. Seeking a change, he crossed paths with a friend who was a successful Scammer, who then recruited him to become a part of that life. Andrew would see the changes in his life, but will it last for long? The life of a Scammer is a dangerous one, and may not end in the best way. The Film was released on New Year’s Eve, and has found favor with viewers, with requests for a sequel. With the right people looking, we believe Whyte would get the right budget to make this a Film that will take on another life, and be placed on higher platforms. Don’t sleep on the talent.

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.@BujuBanton & Shabba Ranks Join @LilTunechi On Jeymes Samuel’s “Hallelujah Heaven”

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Remember the Black Cowboy Film “The Harder They Fall“? The Netflix Film was directed by Jeymes Samuel, starred Idris Elba, Regina King, and Jonathan Majors, and instantly became a hit. Samuel is back with a new Film called “The Book Of Clarence“, has brought along a soundtrack that is packed with a few stars including Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, and Lil Wayne on the track, “Hallelujah Heaven“.

Produced by Jeymes Samuel (Hip Hop heads may know his early work as a part of Production team “The Bullits“), “Hallelujah Heaven” is a display of Gospel-tinged sounds, thumping drums, solid lyricism, and great energy from two Jamaican legends, and a New Orleans Hip Hop legend. Buju and Shabba are no strangers to Hip Hop/Dancehall collaborations, and they ensured that their words connect with the people of Earth and the beings in Heaven, and keep the darkness out of the hearts of many. “Hallelujah Heaven” is just one of many tracks that make for a great soundtrack for a Film that is already high on the anticipation. “The Book Of Clarence” stars LaKeith Stanfield, who plays a man in Jerusalem who is down on his luck, and has to go through a series of events in order to have a better life. The Film also stars Teyana Taylor and Omar Sy, and will hit the Theatre screens on January 12, 2024.

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.@RootsLewis @NaomiCowan @NomaddzShepherd & More Star In Upcoming @OneLoveMovie

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It has been suggested for years and many claimed that they will take on the roles of directing and acting, but a Bob Marley Biopic is finally here! Come 2024, we will get to watch “Bob Marley: One Love“.

Under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green and Ziggy Marley the Producer, and the blessing from the Marley family, we get a Biopic that has been years in the making. The Film will cover the rise of the Bob Marley, including his assassination attempt that lead to the legendary “One Love Peace Concert“. British Actors Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch will play Bob and Rita Marley respectively, while Hector “Roots” Lewis, Naomi Cowan, Sevana, Sheldon Shepherd, Annalise McClure, Cornelius Grant, and Aston Barrett Jr. are just some of the names who play vital roles in the new Film. It’s safe to say this will be one of the greatest Biopics ever, and we can’t wait to see it in 2024. “Bob Marley: One Love” will be released through Paramount Pictures. Bob Marley’s legacy continues.

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