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OLDIES SUNDAY: Sharlene Flores – Parang Soca Fun (1993)

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It’s Christmas time, and it’s that time for music! On “Oldies Sunday“, you’re going to hear something classic, and something that brings back memories. Today, we head on over to Trinidad & Tobago to check out Sharlene Flores’ “Parang Soca Fun“.

Produced by Joe Brown with Wayne Flores and Ronnie Kalicharan of Flores De San Jose and released through Crosby’s in 1993, Sharlene Flores welcomed the Christmas season with good vibes in, “Parang Soca Fun”. There’s no Christmas party like a Caribbean Christmas party, and Flores brought in a great voice and music, and invited all listeners to partake in dance, food, fun, and unity. Listeners couldn’t help but dance to this one, and it quickly gained rotation in the Caribbean. “Parang Soca Fun” was featured on the 1993 album of the same name. Parang is a joyous time, and is made memorable with music by the likes of Sharlene Flores.

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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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OLDIES SUNDAY: Double Ugly – Seven Hero Dance (1992)

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The Month of October in Jamaica recognizes the heritage of the Island, and the heroes who fought for freedom. On Monday October 20, the Island celebrates “Heroes’ Day“, and awards various members of society with National Honours at King’s House. Today on “Oldies Sunday“, we want to give some people a reminder of our National Heroes. Today, we highlight Recording Artist Double Ugly, and the track, “Seven Hero Dance“.

Produced by Courtney Cole, and released through Roof International in 1992, Double Ugly reminded the people of our National Heroes in, “Seven Hero Dance”. Double observed back then that people were only namedropping a couple of National Heroes, and made it his duty to refresh their memory. With the uptempo production, we got an energetic track that got the people dancing while being educated. “Seven Hero Dance” gained some popularity soon after release, and was featured on the Compilation project, “Rooftop Skanking“, which was distributed through RUNNetherlands Music.

Double Ugly went on to release more music after the release of “Seven Hero Dance”. For some time some confused him with Dancehall Artist Ninja Man as “Double Ugly” was Ninja’s original stage name before the change, even though they sound nothing alike in their releases. For those who need a History lesson, take a seat in Double Ugly’s class today.

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