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Jamaica, Africa, Marcus Garvey, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Blog, Music, 13thStreetPromotions, 13thStreetPromo, Black Garvey, Rastafari, UNIA, Black Star Liner

Talk Bout Marcus: 8 Songs That Paid Tribute To Marcus Garvey

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What do you know about Marcus? The Teacher, the Leader, the Philosopher, the Prophet, the 1st National Hero, the Journalist, and the Publisher? The Right Excellent, Marcus Mosiah Garvey has been an influence to many in various fields for generations with his ideas and teachings. Today marks his 130th Birthday, and we at 13th Street Promotions would like to highlight a few songs that paid tribute to this great man. A man of nobility!

1. Culture – Marcus

2. Burning Spear – Marcus Senior

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Jamaica, Hip Hop, R&B, DJ, DJ Scribz, TheScribz, Music, Blog, 13thStreetPromo, 13thStreetPromotions, Retrospect, Mixtape, Soundcloud, Caribbean,

@TheScribz Brings Us Back To Hit Filled Times With His “Retrospect” Mixtape!

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DJ Scribz has been spinning the Dancehall hits to keep you moving, but when was the last time you heard those Hip Hop/R&B hits? With the “Retrospect” Mixtape, we go back as far as the late 90s/early 2000s and party! With hits aplenty, you’ll recall the first times you’ve heard these tunes, and maybe want to call up a friend to share in the throwback vibe. If you’re loving the Mixes, be sure to tell DJ Scribz on Instagram, and book him for your next event! Have a listen below.

https://soundcloud.com/thescribz/dj-scribz-presents-retrospect-throwback-mix/s-8QRYm

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Jamaica, Reggae, Blog, Blogger, 13thStreetPromotions, 13thStreetPromo, Royalty Free Side B, Used To Be My Life, Flight Plans, Sandra Foster, Glad You're Home, Can't Feel No Way, Sample, John Holt, Blood Sisters, Horace Andy, Dennis Brown, Protoje, Indiggnation, Music, Youtube, Soundcloud, Singer, Deejay, Diggy British, Tracker John MD, 8 Track, The Drum Keys, Winta James, Lila Ike, Runkus,

We Look At The Samples Of @Protoje’s “Royalty Free: Side B” (1 Year Anniversary)

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Time is moving fast, we were just enjoying the work of art that is “Royalty Free: Side B“. A project made by Recording Artist Protoje, this was released on his Birthday on June 14, 2016 via his Soundcloud page. Featuring 5 tracks and production from Tracker John MD, Winta James, The Drum Keys, 8 Track, and Protoje himself, the project was a hit among fans and newcomers, and had us all wanting the follow up. While we wait on “Royalty Free: Side A”, we look back at the year old project’s samples below. Happy Birthday Protoje and Side B!

1. Can’t Feel No Way – Protoje ft. Runkus

Sample: Don’t Feel No Way – Dennis Brown (1979)

2. Glad You’re Home – Protoje

Sample: Ring My Bell – Blood Sisters (1979)

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Summer Is Here As Jimmy Cliff & Bunny Wailer Classics Get Featured In New @CoronaExtraUSA Ads!

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Beer and Reggae seem to go hand in hand, do they? Recently, the Mexican Beer Brand Corona unleashed another Summer campaign which includes limited edition Beer cans. In the new Commercials, which highlights Sun, Sea, Fun, and Beer, Reggae Artist Jimmy Cliff’s 1972 classic, “You Can Get It If You Really Want (Get It Here)“, and Bunny Wailer’s “Cool Runnings” are provided as the theme songs. “You Can Get It If You Really Want” was released by Island Records and featured on the soundtrack to the cult classic “The Harder They Come (Get It Here)“. It was originally sung by the late Desmond Dekker in 1970 but Cliff recorded his own version for the Film. The single is no stranger to being used commercially as it was featured in “Speed 2: Cruise Control (Rent/Watch Here)“, and was used during election times in Nicaragua and Britain. Bunny Wailer’s single was released in 1981 through the Solomonic Label and was featured on his 8th Studio Album, “Rock ‘n’ Groove“. An original member of “The Wailers” along with the late Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, “Jah B” (affectionately called) is also a 3 time Grammy winner and is considered one of the “Gatekeepers” of Reggae music.

Corona used the late Hopeton Lewis’ single “Take It Easy” in their previous campaign. Check out the new ads below.

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Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Future: 8 Artists Who Started Out Young

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In recognition of May being Child’s Month, 13th Street Promotions is dedicating this Oldies Sunday post to the youth. Many of us can look back at our own childhood when we’d imitate our favourite Artists and pretend we are established stars. What many may or may not know is that some of our favourites started out or even got discovered in their early stages. While we know that acts like the late US Pop Star Michael Jackson and Jamaican Singer Jimmy Tucker started out very young (Jimmy was Jamaica’s 1st Child Prodigy in the 1950s), we’d like to inform you or refresh your memory on some of our Caribbean acts who started out young.

1. Machel Montano (Debut Age: 9) – Too Young To Soca

2. Beenie Man (Debut Age: 8) – Too Fancy

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Frankie Paul – Sara (1987) (R.I.P. Jamaican Stevie Wonder)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday pays respect to one of Jamaica’s greatest Vocalists, the one they called the “Jamaican Stevie Wonder“, the late Frankie “Dancehall” Paul. The Singer recently passed away after battling a long ailment, and the news sent shock waves all over the world. Having been born blind, Frankie showed many that you can still be great no matter your circumstance. Possessing a love for singing, he impressed Recording Artist Stevie Wonder during a visit to his school in Jamaica, and was inspired to pursue a Music career. Releasing multiple singles and Albums over the years, Frankie went on to be an influence for many of the Dancehall/Reggae Vocalists that followed. Having worked with almost every Producer and Record Label in Jamaica, Frankie Paul was a household name and ultimately a Legend.

As a part of keeping his spirit alive, we present to you “Sara”, his 1987 hit which was a cover of US Rock Band Starship’s single. The track was produced by King Jammy for his Jammys Label and was a part of Paul’s 1987 “Live And Love” Album.

Walk Good, Frankie Paul!

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