Tag: patois

OLDIES SUNDAY: @DianaKingdom – Shy Guy (1995)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from Singer/Songwriter Diana King. Titled “Shy Guy” and produced by Andy Marvel in 1995, Diana sings about being a very desirable lady who all the men are eager for but would rather the affection from a “shy guy“. She speaks on refusing to be with a fly guy, a “rough neck” and a guy who’s “loving everybody” and details what she likes about a shy guy. In “Shy Guy” she delivered the song in English and Jamaican Patois.

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NEW MUSIC: @SpydaTeam x @AidoniaJOP – BadMan

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Today’s new music comes from French artists Spyda Team and they feature Jamaican deejay Aidonia. Titled “Badman” and produced by La Toile Productions, we hear the artists talking about the gangster life through a blend of French and Jamaican Patois. Interesting to hear one of Jamaica’s best collaborate with foreign artists. Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @MooreMayhem – About the VW SuperBowl Commercial…

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Have you seen the new commercial VW released to promote their new vehicle? In the video an American mimicks the Jamaican accent and ideals and encourages his co-workers to smile and be happy. In addition to the release of the video, many people have been commenting about it and giving either positive reviews…or negative ones suggesting that it’s racist. I personally think it was rather funny and shed a positive light on us since many foreigners believe we are very violent people. Fellow blogger Carla Moore speaks her mind on the matter, check out what she has to say by clicking on the video below and sharing your comments.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Stanley Beckford And The StarLites – Soldering (1975)

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Hey Blogworld! Today’s entry in Oldies Sunday comes from the late Stanley Beckford (1942 -2007) who headlined the groups The Starlites, The Turbines and The Astronauts. He was a Mento singer who garnered many hits and won festival song competitions with his high pitched, nasal timbre laced delivery and interesting subject matter.

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NEW VIDEO: The @BellaBlair21 Show: Episode 1

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Hey guys, are you in need of a few laughs? Then check out Toni Blair’s first installment of the Bella Blair Show. In this episode you will see Bella take on her many roles in various skits. Always a hit when she drops her videos, check it out and leave feedback below.

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Photo Of The Day: 36.84 Gold

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Fr left Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Michael Frater and Nesta Carter

One word: GREATNESS. Much love to our Jamaican athletes that took on the many challenges that were handed to them at the London 2012 Olympics. Our little Island in the sun has become a BIG black green and gold sign for the world to take notice of. This was more than a present for celebrating 50 years of Independence.

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