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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Scrunter – De Parang Now Start

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It’s that time of year when Ham is being sold for record-high prices, and crates of Sodas and Beers are being ordered. It’s Christmas time on Oldies Sunday. In Trinidad and Tobago, Parang is recognized (this year celebrates 45 years of Soca Parang), and for today’s selection, we go there to check out Scrunter’s “De Parang Now Start“.

Produced by Earl Crosby and released through JW Production, Scrunter celebrates the Christmas season in “De Parang Now Start”. Backed by great production, Scrunter shares lyrics about what Christmas time means to him, what is expected during the season, and invites everyone to partake and have fun. This track will have you dancing throughout, and if this doesn’t give you fond thoughts, you’re not listening hard enough. “De Parang Now Start” quickly became a popular track, and was featured on the compilation album, “A Decade Of Scrunter: De Parang Now Start“.

Scrunter is still active in music, and has been hailed as the “King Of Soca Parang“. It was rumoured last year of his passing, but he is still making his rounds, and showing up for Parang. Stay tuned to this platform for another holiday offering on Oldies Sunday!

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Anthony Selassie – Rub-A-Dub Christmas (1989)

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It’s that time of year where those who live where it snows long for warmer temperatures, and businesses look to make the most money they’ve made all year. It’s Christmas time on Oldies Sunday. For today’s selection, we go back to the 80s to check out Anthony Selassie’s “Rub-A-Dub Christmas“.

Produced by Sugar Minott and released through Youth Promotion in 1989, “Rub-A-Dub Christmas” was all about the parties, the unity, the love, and the immense vibes during the holiday season. Anthony Selassie borrows the classic “Tis The Season” melody, and delivers a version that everyone got along with. If your Bank account was low, it didn’t matter because everyone felt irie when this one played. “Rub-A-Dub Christmas” was featured on the “Christmas Jamboree” compilation that featured Sugar Minott and a few of his friends, and was released through Youth Promotion. Roll up some Collie Weed, and boogie down with your partner to this one.

Since the release of “Rub-A-Dub Christmas”, Anthony Selassie continued to have an active music career with his latest release being earlier this year. “Rub-A-Dub Christmas” still gets played around the world, along with many other Christmas-themed songs.

Thank You Anthony Selassie For This Tune!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Mystic Revealers – Got To Be A Better Way (1991)

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The world is troubled, and there’s a lot going on. Every day there’s some sort of conflict in family, friendships, and relationships. People are lead astray from all types of individuals and platforms, and even the most conscious or morally upstanding person can be corrupted. It’s a crazy world out there. Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from a Band that has delivered songs that aimed to make the listener more conscious of themselves, and more aware of what’s going on in the world. We go back in time to hear Mystic Revealers’ “Got To Be A Better Way“.

The self-produced “Got To Be A Better Way” was released through Sonic Sounds in 1991, and it finds Mystic Revealers seeking a way out of this world that has been tarnished for so long. They speak about wars, corrupt Politicians, poverty, hypocrisy, and they plead for the people to unite and develop solutions for a more positive world. The song was lead vocally by Billy “Mystic” Wilmot, and when performed live featured some deejaying by Dancehall Artist Angie Angel (the original version doesn’t contain her vocals, but it was somewhat sampled/remixed for a version with her called “What A Galang“). “Got To Be A Better Way” quickly became a hit for the Band locally, and was recognized internationally as it was released through MCA Records. The track was performed at Reggae Sunsplash, was featured on their 1993 album, “Jah Works“, and later on their 2015 “Crucial Cuts” compilation.

Mystic Revealers took their share of hiatuses over the years, but since the release of “Got To Be A Better Way”, they went on to release a number of singles and albums, and toured until a hiatus in the early 2000s. Lead Vocalist Billy Mystic went on to become a brand himself as he founded the Jamaica Surfing Association, opening the doors for the Caribbean’s Pro Surfing culture, and thanks to his acting prowess became a star on the popular Jamaican Soap Opera series “Royal Palm Estate” as the character “CC“. Mystic Revealers reconnected in the 2010s, released albums in 2015 and 2020. “Got To Be A Better Way” remains one of their most recognized singles.

Thank You Mystic Revealers For This Hit!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Reel 2 Real – I Like To Move It (1993)

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Ready to turn up the vibes? For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we’re throwing a party that even the pets will enjoy. Today, we go back to the 90s to check out Colombian/Trinidadian/American duo Reel 2 Real’s “I Like To Move It“.

Produced by Ralphie Muniz and 1/2 of Reel 2 Real’s Erick Morillo and released through Strictly Rhythm in 1993, “I Like To Move It” was Mark Quashie a.k.a. The Mad Stuntman a.k.a. the other 1/2 of Reel 2 Real’s showcase of deejaying over some House Music production. The high energy track was made to get the people moving and rock rooms, with Dancehall/Ragga-inspired lyrics being chanted throughout. With the line “I like to move it move it…“, listeners were in for a good time. The track was included on Reel 2 Real’s 1994 debut album, “Move It!“. “I Like To Move It” was an instant hit for ravers as it secured #1 chart placements in a number of countries including Belgium, Canada, France, Zimbabwe, The Netherlands, and the UK, and top 10 placements in even more countries. The track went on to win a number of awards over the years, went gold in Australia, France, the UK, The Netherlands, and Germany, and has been hailed as one of the best EDM, Party, and 90s songs of all time by a number of publications.

The success of “I Like To Move It” didn’t stop at just chart placements. It was remixed a number of times over the years as well. The track is one of the most frequently licensed songs, appearing on numbers of compilations yearly. It appeared in commercials for USPS, McDonalds, Durex, Jeep, Toyota, and the Fairy dishwasher brand, used in the video games “Just Dance“, “DJ Hero“, “Mario Strikers Charged“, and “SingStar Dance“, and a dance emote inspired by it appeared in “Fortnite“. It was included in a number of TV shows and Films including “American Dad!“, “New York Undercover“, and “Saving Silverman“, but it was at its most popular when it appeared in the “Madagascar” animated film franchise thanks to it being performed by the character King Julien, becoming the official theme song of the franchise. The song still holds a level of popularity to this day.

Since the release of “I Like To Move It”, Reel 2 Real went on to release more music before disbanding in 1997. Erick Morillo continued to produce and DJ until his death in 2020, while Mark Quashie continued to release more music over the years, in between performing “I Like To Move It”. Reel 2 Real owned the 90s, while their biggest hit is still making an impact.

THANK YOU REEL 2 REAL FOR THIS CLASSIC!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Gully Bop – My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me (2014)

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For today’s Oldies Sunday, we dedicate it to the late Dancehall Artist Gully Bop. Gully Bop rose to fame in the early 1990s under the name “Country Man“, but unfortunate circumstances got him out of the spotlight for a number of years. Thanks to a viral video in the early 2010s, he made a comeback as “Gully Bop“, and things started to look up better than ever for him. Today, we highlight one of his first hits, “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me“.

Produced by Claims Records/Gutty Bling and released in 2014, Gully Bop’s “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me” found the Deejay in the best light. While the track was aimed at fellow Dancehall Artist Alkaline, it was Bop’s moment to show the world that his talent as an Artist was not a joke. With boasts about being lyrically superior to his peers and having the most charisma, Gully Bop made a lot of claims throughout, and had no problem backing up. “Dem Nuh Bad Like Me” quickly gained popularity, and earned its place as one of Bop’s first hits, and a memorable one to date. Bop’s popularity took him to the Sting stage, Reggae Sumfest, England, Canada, the US, and his name brought up in other parts of the world.

Since the release of “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me”, Gully Bop went on to gain more popularity. He got caught up in a few controversial situations which included relationships, and was the topic of many feuds and rumours. He managed to keep his name floating for a while, but his days as an Artist were slowly coming to a halt. His health started to decline, and he sought the assistance of a few for some time. Sadly on October 31, it was reported that Gully Bop passed away at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). Gully Bop was one of the few Artists who got the break twice, but wasn’t fortunate to make his comeback end on a successful note. Despite all the gossip, rumors, and drama, many still remember and play his song, including “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Me”.

Thank You Gully Bop For This Hit, Sleep Well.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Gyptian – Serious Times (2005)

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With the month of October coming to a close, we’d like to highlight an Artist who made a significant dent when his music crossed over to the International market. A man who didn’t stick to one style, and earned a number of hits along the way. He recently celebrated his 40th birthday, and his name is Gyptian. On today’s Oldies Sunday, we look back at his debut single, “Serious Times“.

Produced by Kenneth Wilson on the “Spiritual War Riddim” and released through the Frenz Label in 2005, Gyptian shared some social commentary on “Serious Times”. The Singjay shares his observations on what’s affecting his community and the rest of the world, offers advice to listeners in their daily navigations, encourages everyone to be more in tune spiritually and socially, and to give thanks for life above ground. With the help of some African-inspired production and his own smooth vocals, “Serious Times” became Gyptian’s first hit. The track was featured on his 2006 debut album “My Name Is Gyptian“, which went on to make an Artist to watch locally, and Internationally. “Serious Times” was covered by a number of Artists, and was performed by a Student Choir during one season of the Jamaican “All Together Sing” High School Choir competition series.

Since the release of “Serious Times”, Gyptian went on to release more music that increased his profile locally, and eventually making him a bigger name overseas. His is still an active Artist, and is instantly recognized for his biggest hit “Hold Yuh”, but many still remember the new Artist in the mid-2000s who stepped out with “Serious Times”.

Thank You Gyptian For This Classic!

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