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NEW VIDEO: @PayAttentionJA x @SouthBeachCafeJ (Highlights)

Posted on October 17, 2013 by swadedavillain

Pay Attention, the premiere Hip Hop event, was held on Saturday October 5, 2013 at Club Indulge (Upstairs South Beach Cafe). Featuring performances by Slo Mo, BPM, Mario Evon and The Sickest Drama (TSD), it was another moment that highlighted the Jamaican Hip Hop movement going strong. Today with the help of Winston Stunnaz of Vision High Filmz, we get to see some of the performances. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW MUSIC: @Brucey_Will x @TheRealLadyLivi – Bill (Prod. By @SOSDynamikz)

Posted on September 26, 2013 by swadedavillain

As a teaser for their upcoming performances at #PayAttention on October 5, Bruce and Lady Livi released “Bill“. Produced by SOS Dynamikz, we hear both rappers trading bars and flows over a futuristic production from SOS and a slowed down hook. Be sure to check them out at the South Beach Café in Kingston Jamaica. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @PayAttentionJA Rap Cypher (Part 1)

Posted on May 16, 2013May 16, 2013 by swadedavillain

Pay attention! It’s that time again where some of Jamaica’s best Yardcore artists grace the stage and display their talent to the masses in a concert series called “Pay Attention“. Held on Saturday June 8 at Club Indulge in Kingston, and featuring acts such as Acmatic, Sly Rankin and others. As a teaser to the show, Pay Attention released a Rap Cypher video featuring Five Steez, Nomad Carlos, Memoirs, Tripple, The Sickest Drama, Gully Cash, and Avalanche. Very dope mix of flows and lyrics, a great showcase of what Jamaicans can do once given the opportunity. Foreign acts pay attention and read this article on making a link up here. Part 2 coming soon. What you think? Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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GUEST POST: @Acmatic – Almost EP Listening Session (@Shanny_14 x @LGrandison)

Posted on April 24, 2013 by swadedavillain

In preparation for Acmatic’s upcoming release of their “Almost” EP on Thursday, Shana Reid and Leethan Grandison stopped by Big Yard Studios to participate in a listening session. Even though they arrived late, they’ve managed to get a taste of what’s to come from the crew.

Songs Heard:

“FOCUS ON MY RIDE“

SR/LG – Expected to be a club banger. Beats reflecting what you can expect for your regular Friday night out. The beat also gives you a groovy vibe to just have fun…it will move you on the club floor.
“Focus On My Ride” is echoed at regular intervals, vocalist Phillip “King Lopo” Lopez says its all aimed at what you want…I think the focus is just fun! Lol.

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NEW VIDEO: Five Star (@5StarSOL) at @PayAttentionJA

Posted on March 7, 2013March 7, 2013 by swadedavillain

Over the weekend hip hop lovers got treated to some of the best entertainment at #PayAttention. Held on March 2 at Club Indulge, patrons got to enjoy songs from Iyah Gift, Koro Fyah, France Nooks and others. Today I highlight a performance from rapper Five Star from Sons Of Liberty (SOL). He performed a few of his songs and also brought onstage Tristan and Therapist from SOL. Check out his video and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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PICS: @PayAttentionJa – #PayAttention (June 23, 2012)

Posted on July 1, 2012July 1, 2012 by swadedavillain

It’s #PayAttention time again! This is a free event that showcases performances by a few Rappers, Deejays and Singers while offering premium liqour and tasty food. Artistes included this time around were Dahj Di Dadz, Machu Ezra, TSD, J Capri and the special guest this time around was Chan Dizzy. Held at Heather’s Garden Restaurant on June 23, check out the pics below provided by Skkan – Teen and Our Dancehall.