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OLDIES SUNDAY: The Royal Routes – I’ve Got To Be Dreaming

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection will take you to church thanks to The Royal Routes. Titled “I’ve Got To Be Dreaming“, this was produced by Royal Routes & Co. and released through the Ephesus label. This group, led by Everet Dyce, proved that nothing can stop them from delivering the good message through song, not even Poliomyelitis. This song is an undeniable hit that has transcended generations and is sure to bring back memories for many. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Gregory Peck – Wey You Ago Do (1989)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection is for all the Sound Bwoys and Sound Systems from Gregory Peck. Titled “Wey You Ago Do” this was produced by King Jammys and released in 1989. With an intro from the great Fuzzy Jones, Gregory is sending a warning to all Sound Systems and Selectors that his sound will not lose and they should just retire all together. He also hurled insults and stated that they cannot win the audience with their selections and his sound was the winner in all clashes.

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NEW MUSIC: @Tessanne – Fire

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Dropping it like it’s hot for the fans is Jamaican recording artist, Tessanne Chin! Titled “Fire” and produced by Florida’s J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, who have worked with Rick Ross, T-Pain, and Mary J. Blige to name a few, Tessanne turns up the tempo and goes old school soul on this selection. Here she promotes self worth and empowerment over a funky production that encourages some serious moves on the dance floor. Expect this one to burn up the airwaves, and no need for gloves as picking this single up won’t burn your fingers. Loving this from “Chinita Goodaz“. Available on iTunes tomorrow so make sure you get it for your daily playlist. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @SpraggaBenz3 x @AgentSasco x Red Square – Gi Wi Dem (2000)

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With Agent Sasco a.k.a. Assassin being a fixture in entertainment news overseas, today’s Oldies Sunday takes you back to one of the first times you’ve heard the artist born Jeffrey Campbell. Titled “Gi Wi Dem” and produced by Ward 21 for King Jammy’s Production in 2000 on the “Trilogy Riddim“, this was a clique record where Spragga Benz gave many an introduction to his Red Square Crew. The crew, comprised of Assassin, Spragga Benz, Sugar Slick, Greg Hines, Briggy, Natty Chris, and Limousine, all dropped lyrics about being available for any woman that comes their way with the proclamation that they will always be in their thoughts, hearts and souls.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @CharMaxRomeo – Chase The Devil (1976)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from “The Son Of Selassie” a.k.a. Max Romeo. Titled “Chase The Devil“, this was produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry with backing by “The Upsetters” band in 1976 for Island Records. It was also a single included in Max’s 4th studio album, “War Inna Babylon“. The song brings forth a “Good conquering evil” theme where the Devil is being a negative force on Earth and when Max dons his Iron shirt, he will fight the Devil and send him to outer space. Max later explained that the Devil is everything negative in our minds and the Iron shirt is our strength of spirit that allows one to cast out the Devil.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Happy Birthday @HarryBelafonte x Banana Boat Song (1956)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday is dedicated to Singer, Actor and Activist, Harry Belafonte who celebrates his 88th birthday. His most famous song, “Banana Boat Song (Day O)” is the featured selection. Released in 1956 by RCA and written by Irving Burgie and William Attaway, this was adapted from the song Jamaican Banana Workers would sing while they toiled on the docks. The song was also featured on Belafonte’s million unit selling “Calypso” album. Harry achieved great success with this single as it peaked at #5 on the Billboard charts in 1957, made its debut performance on The Muppet Show, made an appearance in the 1988 film “Beetlejuice“, has over the years been covered by many artists, and sampled by Lil Wayne on the track “6 Foot 7 Foot“. Despite the previous version of the song and the covers, Harry Belafonte’s version stood out the most and has become one of his signature songs.

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