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Heavy D & The Boyz "Big Tyme" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #NewYork #MountVernon #Reggae #Dancehall #HipHop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #HeavyD #HeavyDandTheBoyz #BigTyme #MoodForLove #1989 #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Heavy D & The Boyz – Mood For Love (1989)

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On “Oldies Sunday” we celebrate the classics and the underrated gems, and we aim to bring listeners back to a time when they first enjoyed the selection, and introduce new listeners to something they’ve never heard before. Some of our Artists are Caribbean-born, some are born overseas but highly influenced by the Caribbean. For today’s selection, we highlight a Jamaican-born Artist who grew up overseas, but never left his Caribbean background behind. He is the late Recording Artist/Producer/Dancer/Actor Heavy D, and we feature the track, “Mood For Love“.

Produced by the cousins Heavy D and Pete Rock and featuring Eddie F, “Trouble” T. Roy, and G-Whiz who form “Heavy D & The Boyz“, “Mood For Love” was released through MCA Records/Uptown Records in 1989. It’s all about love on “Mood For Love”, and everything good that comes along with it. The song finds Heavy D draws inspirations from Reggae/Dancehall, R&B, and Hip Hop, and delivers in a Deejay cadence with melodic parts throughout. The song also sampled Yellowman’s “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng” and Pat Kelly’s “I’m In The Mood For Love“. Heavy D encourages love to flow on through his song, and it quickly gained popularity from many listeners. While it wasn’t officially released as a single, it was featured on Heavy D & The Boyz’s Platinum-selling sophomore album, “Big Tyme“.

Since the release of “Mood For Love”, Heavy D and his “Heavy D & The Boyz” collective went on to release more music, and enjoy more success. “Trouble” T. Roy passed away in 1990, and was the inspiration for the classic Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth track, “They  Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)“. Born in Mandeville, Manchester and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York, Heavy D become an important figure in Hip Hop, played a role in the development of a few Artists including Soul for Real, never turning his back on his roots and collaborated with the likes of Super Cat, Frankie Paul, and Buju Banton, acted in a number of Films and TV Shows, performed the Theme songs for “In Living Color” and “Madtv“, and even made hits with Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and B.B. King. Heavy D passed away on November 8, 2011, and despite the reports, his death has been a part of a few conspiracy theories in relation to Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, who has been the target of a number of investigations over the years. “Mood For Love” remains one of Heavy D’s more memorable tunes.

Thank You Heavy D For This Classic! S.I.P.

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Grafh x Dre Island "Something IN The Wind" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #NewYork #QueensNY #HipHop #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Grafh #DreIsland #SomethingINTheWind #DopeGangRecords #DeSpecialist #Caribbean

.@Grafh Links Up With @DreIslandMusic On “Something IN The Wind”

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This platform has highlighted for a number of years that the Hip Hop culture is very much active in the Caribbean, and it will be for years to come. Whether your taste is in the “Boom Bap” style, or more about the “Trap” vibe, there are many who have contributed recordings that have connected with many locally, and Internationally. Legendary Queens, New York Lyricist Grafh is working on new music, and recently tapped into his Caribbean side for a collaboration called, “Something IN The Wind“.

Produced by DeSpecialist and featuring Reggae/Dancehall Artist Dre Island, Grafh shares some of his observations in his everyday life on “Something IN The Wind”. He still shows that he’s still nice with the wordplay and flow, and Dre Island’s melodic contributions make for a great listen throughout. Grafh has been one of the Lyricists to know since the mid 90s, has inspired many to pick up rapping, and has been aligned to some of the biggest names in Hip Hop. Dre Island was inspired by Hip Hop and Dancehall sounds from his early days, so this collaboration was a good one that should open even more doors.

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Alex Mali "That Boy Is Mine" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Brooklyn #Jamaica #TrinidadandTobago #PopMusic #DancehallR&B #DancehallPop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #AlexMali #MainlyMali #ThatBoyIsMine #TheBoyIsMine #ODZZ #UGYN #NewYork #Caribbean

.@MainlyMali Protects What’s Hers In “That Boy Is Mine”

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Alex Mali returns with something new for the people. She had an eventful 2023 that included the release of her debut album, “Trust The Process“, and her name being mentioned in more places. She started the year and this month with a collaboration with DJ Rose Gold, but now she’s all about some matters of the heart. She releases her new single, “That Boy Is Mine“.

Produced by ODZZ and UGYN, Alex Mali is in attack mode in “That Boy Is Mine”. When it comes to her Man, she’s not about that sharing business. She fends off the Women who think they can easily snatch him away, and she’s protecting what’s hers from the watchy watchy girls. In a society where taking another person’s partner is welcomed, and celebrated by some, Mali doesn’t have any time for that, and she will get aggressive. Follow her advice, you’re not Brandy nor Monica, so go find your own person. The new single comes just a few days after her birthday (March 21), and we can expect the red (previously green)-haired Singer to deliver even more music in the coming months. Leave har Man alone, an’ go look yuh own.

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Sister Carol "Black Cinderella" album on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #NewYork #Dancehall #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #SisterCarol #BlackCinderella #InternationalStyle #1983 #PapaLife #JahLife #1984 #Caribbean #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool

OLDIES SUNDAY: Sister Carol – International Style (1983)

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The month of March is recognized Internationally as “Women’s History Month“. In the Caribbean, many Women have made great strides, and they have contributed to shaping the future for generations to come. In Jamaica’s music scene, many Women stepped up and made a difference, and set the tone for other Artists to be inspired by. On today’s “Oldies Sunday“, we highlight a Woman who opened the doors for the ladies, and stood out among the crowds. Her name is Sister Carol, and we check out her track, “International Style“.

Produced by Delroy Wright, Hyman “Jah Life” Wright, and Percy Chin and released through  the Jah Life/Live & Learn labels in 1983, Sister Carol had the people listening with “International Style”. This was the early days of Dancehall, and the advent of the Female Deejay was in its growing stages. Carol was one of the Artists who knew that she could hold her own among the Male-dominated scene, and gave listeners a display of a style that was locally known, and Internationally accepted. From Jamaican to American, from Trinidadian to Haitian, from Spanish to Swahili, Carol stepped out from the norm, and not only flexed her diversity, but educated the listener. “International Style” quickly became a hit, and was featured on her 1984 sophomore album, “Black Cinderella“.

Since the release of “International Style”, Sister Carol went on to release more music, and utilized her Degree in Education to teach the people inside, and outside of music. Carol is still active in music, and she sometimes join her daughter, Recording Artist Nakeeba Amaniyea, on a number of singles. In a time when Dancehall was Male-dominated, Sister Carol was one of the many ladies on the scene kicked down the doors to make way for the Female Deejay. “International Style” remains one of her most memorable singles.

Thank You Sister Carol For This Classic.

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Nicki Minaj x Skillibeng x Skeng "Forward From Trini" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #TrinidadandTobago #QueensNY #NewYork #HipHop #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #NickiMinaj #PinkFriday2 #Skeng #Skillibeng #ForwardFromTrini #Caribbean

.@Skillibeng, Skeng Join @NickiMinaj On “Forward From Trini”

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After much anticipation, Rapper Nicki Minaj finally released her long-awaited “Pink Friday 2” album. Having been 5 years since her last release, she looks to take back her rightful place in music as she stepped back to have a family, dropping singles here and there. She also celebrates her birthday with this album. The 22 track album finds Nicki in her element along with some new vibes. A few of her friends show up throughout, including Dancehall Artists Skeng and Skillibeng on the track, “Forward From Trini“.

Produced by Basbeats and Melio Sounds, Nicki Minaj, Skeng, and Skillibeng take it to the Islands with their new collaborations. Armed with slick lines and their respective energies on the track, “Forward From Trini” looks to be a standout on “Pink Friday 2”. The track also sampled elements of the “Stink Riddim“, which was produced by Dave Kelly, and released in 1996. The Riddim featured hits by Wayne Wonder, Beenie Man, Baby Cham, and the late Captain Barkey. Skilli first worked with Nicki on the remix of “Crocodile Teeth” in 2021, while Skeng gained a new audience after Nicki hopped on his “Likkle Miss” single last year. Maybe we get a music video for this one. Nicki Minaj continues to show love to Jamaica, maybe she will perform her album on the Island soon. Barbz roll out!

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Busta Rhymes, Shenseea, Chris Brown "Open Wide" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Brooklyn #HipHop #Dancehall #PopMusic #13thStreetPromotions #BustaRhymes #Shenseea #ChrisBrown #OpenWide #BlockBusta #ShenYeng #Breezy #Caribbean

.@ShenYeng Joins @BustaRhymes & @ChrisBrown On “Open Wide” Track

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Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes continues to build more roads in his legacy, with his latest project being the new album, “Blockbusta“. The 19 track album finds him tapping into various sounds and influences, and is still delivering like the Dungeon Dragon he is. One thing he doesn’t leave out is his Jamaican influence. He sprinkles it throughout, but he does one better and enlists Shenseea on the track, “Open Wide“.

Produced by ANATII and featuring Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes gives us another one of his R&B-styled tunes that’s aimed at the ladies with “Open Wide”. CB gives us a few lines along with delivering his signature melodies on the chorus, and Shenseea flexes with her vocals as well as sneaks in a few slick lines as she takes on 2 giants in music. Shenseea continues to make her International run an active one, despite what the conversations have been saying about her progress. With a sophomore album on the horizon, we expect to hear even more from “Shen Yeng“. Busta Rhymes’ “Blockbusta” album is out now!

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