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OLDIES SUNDAY: Barry Biggs – Work All Day (1976)

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It’s the first “Oldies Sunday” of the year, and the music continues. This year, it’s all about working towards good things. Today’s selection comes from Singer Barry Biggs, and we go back in time to check out, “Work All Day“.

Co-Produced with Byron Lee and released through Dynamic Sounds in 1976, Barry Bigs speaks on life as a working Man in, “Work All Day”. The hours are long and the work is tiring, but he is seeking the rest that is needed, and the rewards that he toiled so long for. Biggs delivers his song with good vocals here, and he was rewarded well for it as “Work All Day” became his International breakout hit. With great reception in Jamaica, the UK, and other parts of the world, Barry Biggs embraced the success with open arms. “Work All Day” was featured on the 1976 album, “Mr. Biggs“.

Since the release of “Work All Day”, Barry Biggs went on to secure more hits locally and Internationally. He also enjoyed a career as an Audio Engineer and Producer, and was the Lead Vocalist for Byron Lee & The Dragonaires. In later years he would perform, and his songs are still loved today, including “Work All Day”. Keep working for the 2026, and beyond, as the rewards are on the way.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Baba Dread – Ladder Of Progress (1981)

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Today, we give you our final “Oldies Sunday” selection for 2025. As we venture into 2026, we want to wish our readers/viewers all the best for the new year, and let’s make some good things happen. With that said, today’s entry comes from Baba Dread f.k.a. Zimbabwe Dread with the track, “Ladder Of Progress“.

Produced by Roy Cousins and released through Kingdom Records in 1981, it’s all about making good things happen in life in Baba Dread’s “Ladder Of Progress”. With a toasting/Deejaying style that ruled the scene, Baba provided words of motivation for the listener, with messages of striving when times are rough, having faith in trying times, and moving forward with good intentions. “Ladder Of Progress” was featured on the 1981 album, “Earthman Connection” (which was re-released in 2011 through Tamoki-Wambesi-Dove), Baba’s only album. “Ladder Of Progress” was received well with listeners, and over the years gained love in more parts of the world.

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Lionel Benjamin – Noel La Rive (1989)

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It’s the Christmas season again, and we’re bringing the music to you on “Oldies Sunday“! Today’s selection finds us going to our Caribbean neighbour Haiti to check out Lionel Benjamin’s “Noel La Rive“.

Self-Produced and released through LB+ Music in 1989, Lionel Benjamin rang in the holiday season with “Noel La Rive (Christmas Is Coming)“. Backed by some great Instrumentation, Benjamin delivers smooth vocals, encouraging everyone to get into the holiday spirit, and getting you to dance at the same time. “Noel La Rive” became a hit for Lionel Benjamin, and was featured on his 1989 album, “Tonton Nwel“, and a number of Christmas compilations over the years. Lionel Benjamin is one of Haiti’s biggest musical exports who is still active today, and is the Father of the late Haitian Artist/Producer Mikaben.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Mavado – Weh Dem A Do (2006)

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Today is a celebration. Today marks the birthday of one of Dancehall’s giants, Mavado. Why not give him an “Oldies Sunday” feature? Today, we go back in time to check out, “Weh Dem A Do“.

Produced by Delly Ranx and released through Di Ranx Productions on the “Redbull & Guinness Riddim” in 2006, Mavado came out swinging with “Weh Dem A Do”. Armed with a gritty and melodic delivery, Mavado stepped onto the scene showcasing the dark environment he’s from, and made for a song that not only had the gangsters’ attention, but the ladies as well. The Riddim’s upbeat sound made a good fit for the “Gully Gad“, and with a catchy hook (“Weh dem a do, weh dem a try…”) intact, it quickly became one of the Deejay’s first hits. “Weh Dem A Do” was featured on his critically acclaimed debut album, “Gangsta For Life, The Symphony Of David Brooks“, which went on to become a hit on the International market.

Since the release of “Weh Dem A Do”, Mavado not only became a household name in the Caribbean, but became a known figure Internationally, and secured his place as one of Dancehall’s legend. He ushered in his “Gullyside” movement, scored multiple hits, participated in one of the biggest beefs in Dancehall history (Gully vs Gaza with Vybz Kartel), and recently returned to Jamaica for the first time in several years due to legal issues. Mavado still holds the position as one of Dancehall’s top acts, and “Weh Dem A Do” still gets the crowd going. Check out our “Gully Forever” Playlist featuring a number of the Deejay’s hits over the years.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Singing Melody – Say What (2000)

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It’s been a while, but we’re back with “Oldies Sunday“! No matter what’s going on outside, good music is always inside. Today’s selection comes from the birthday boy, one of Jamaica’s legendary Vocalists, Singing Melody. We go back to check out, “Say What“.

Produced by Bobby “Digital-B” Dixon for Digital-B Records and released in 2000, Singing Melody delivers something for the ladies with “Say What”. The song finds him playing the role of a Man who is distraught with a Woman’s bad experiences in a relationship, and has all intention to make her life better. For every wrong move that Man made, Melody would do right by his love interest. “Say What” was released at a time when Singing Melody was one of the top acts out along with being a part of the supergroup, L.U.S.T. with Tony Curtis, Thriller U, and Lukie D. The single quickly became a hit for him, adding to the list as he was enjoying a career spanning a number of years. The single was later featured on his 2002 3rd album, “Expressions“.

Since the release of “Say What”, Singing Melody went on to release more music. He briefly enjoyed time as a local Reality TV star with his Wife, and is still actively recording music, and DJs for his fans on Social Media livestreams. “Say What” continues to get played in parts of the world, and remains one of his top hits.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Ray I – Weatherman Skank (1977)

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If you haven’t heard the news, Hurricane Melissa is upon us. For those in Jamaica, Haiti/Dominican Republic, Cuba, and surrounding areas/Islands, we urge you to please be safe. While we try to secure our belongings and sanity, we play music. How about something from “Oldies Sunday“? Today, we go back to the 70s to check out Ray I’s “Weatherman Skank“.

Produced by Carlton Patterson on the “Weatherman Skank Riddim“, and released through the Black & White Label in 1977, Ray I brings us the forecast for today, and everyday in, “Weatherman Skank”. Over some energetic production, Ray I gets busy with the deejaying throughout, giving Weather updates, and handling the Riddim with ease. The “Weatherman Skank Riddim” was a popular Riddim back in the day, and Ray I’s single was not only popular, but was just one of many releases that took control of the scene with the Artists grasping your attention with their crowd-gathering lyrics and flow. The popularity of the single also earned him the nickname, “Weather Man“.

Since the release of “Weatherman Skank”, Ray I would release a number of singles and a couple albums over the years. He was active some time in the early 2020s, but not much has been heard about him since. “Weatherman Skank” is still played in parts of the world. Stay safe, stay dry.

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