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OLDIES SUNDAY: Terror Fabulous – Miss Mattie Son (1995)

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A lot has happened these past few days, and there’s a saying that prevalent in these times that says, “You live by the sword, you die by the sword“. Replace “sword“, and you’ll get the idea. Today on “Oldies Sunday“, we look at a situation that fits the phrase. We go back in time to check out Terror Fabulous and his track, “Miss Mattie Son“.

Produced by Donovan Germain on the “Swing Easy Riddim” and released through Penthouse Records in 1995, Terror Fabulous shares a cautionary tale in, “Miss Mattie Son” (o/c “Mattie Son”, “Matty Son”, and “Miss Mattie Bwoy”). Terror speaks about a Man, Miss Mattie’s son, who terrorized his community, wielding his tools to cause despair. Despite his family urging him to turn his life around, the Man believes that his reign of terror was necessary. As the other saying goes, “You reap what you sow“, and so Miss Mattie’s son would eventually meet his end. “Miss Mattie Son” was a song that emerged during a time when party songs were the rage, but it still penetrated the scene, and got some attention. Fabulous was enjoying quite the attention during that time, and his track was well-received by many.

Since the release of “Miss Mattie Son”, Terror Fabulous continued to maintain a music career that gained International attention. Sadly, it would later be put on hold due to him battling Mental Health issues over the years. Attempted comebacks in the 2000s, and in recent time thanks to Social Media, and has performed some of his early tunes. “Miss Mattie Son”, as well as his other songs, still get played to this day.

Thank You Terror Fabulous For This Tune!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Jahmali – El Shaddai (1997)

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2025 has started off with a number of incidents, and hopefully they aren’t indications of what to expect for the rest of the year. When it comes to music, we just have to deliver content where one can find some peace and order for a few moments. Today’s “Oldies Sunday” selection comes from Reggae Artist Jahmali, and we highlight his single, “El Shaddai“.

Produced by Donovan Germain and released through Penthouse Records in 1997, Jahmali provides a song of rejoicing in, “El Shaddai”. The title means “God Almighty“, and the song encourages listeners to find peace in God every time. The song speaks on what’s going on in the world, and aims to be a guide for those who need a center, and a push into the right direction to fulfill their destinies. “El Shaddai” quickly became a hit for Jahmali, and spread throughout the world. The song was featured on the 1998 album of the same name, and became Jahmali’s biggest hit. The song was sampled in 2015 by Reggae Artist Exco Levi, and featured Jahmali as well.

Since the release of “El Shaddai”, Jahmali went on to release more music over the years. He is still active in Reggae, and many still remember his hit single.

Thank You Jahmali For This Classic!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Tony Tuff – I’ll Have To Get You (1980/1990)

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Recently, the Jamaican music scene, and the music world lost another star. The late Singer Tony Tuff transitioned on April 20, and many fans are still mourning the loss. His career started as a member of The African Brothers in the 1960s before going solo in the 1970s, with a number of hits to his name. Today on Oldies Sunday, we pay tribute to him by highlighting his hit single, “I’ll Have To Get You“.

Produced by Alvin Ranglin and released through GG’s Records in 1980, Tony Tuff had his sights set on a beautiful Woman in “I’ll Have To Get You”. He takes the listener through this story from the day he first laid eyes on her, to finding every way to not only have her full attention, but actually making her his. He shows a keen determination in getting her, and he lists all the qualities that make him attracted to her. The low tempo production on “I’ll Have To Get You” encourages many couples to boogie down in the later part of the dance, and the single quickly became a hit.

The popularity of “I’ll Have To Get You” enabled it to get a second life in 1990 when it was re-recorded and released as “I’ve Got To Get You“. Produced by Donovan Germain and Dave Kelly on the “A Love I Can Feel Riddim” and released through Penthouse Records, Tony Tuff’s hit earned him a new audience, and it secured its own place a 90s hit as the “A Love I Can Feel Riddim” gained popularity. It was allowed Tony to record various Dubplates for the song in the following years

Since the release of “I’ll Have To Get You”, Tony Tuff enjoyed a solo career that found him releasing more music and albums, touring parts of the world until his passing at age 69. The old and new versions of “I’ll Have To Get You” remain some of his most recognized singles.

Thank You Tony Tuff For This Classic! Sleep Well.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Carol Gonzalez – Spoiled By Your Love (1986/1991)

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It’s Wedding SZN! For the month of June, Oldies Sunday will feature some love songs that can be a great addition to your Wedding Playlists, and could be the official song to dance to. Today we go back a few decades with Carol Gonzalez and her single, “Spoiled By Your Love“! With two versions of this track produced by Donovan Germain, one version was released through the Rub-A-Dub label in 1986, while the 2nd version was released through Penthouse Records in 1991. The Rub-A-Dub version catered to Reggae listeners with a slow tempo and the legendary Dean Fraser playing the Saxophone while the Penthouse release was more of a Dancehall version with a faster tempo. The track was a cover of US Recording Artist Anita Ward’s single that was featured on her 1979 debut album, “Songs Of Love“. On the song, Carol spoke on a lover she could not get over, and no matter who she moved on with, he was just “the real thing“. Both versions of the song had Carol’s name buzzing locally and overseas, and received favourable airplay.

While Carol Gonzalez released more music over the years, and even scored a couple hits, she took a break to focus on her Law career (Attorney-at Law and a Judge). She came back to music for a short period in 2006 and launched her debut album a year later, but today she still practices Law.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Buju Banton – Love Sponge (1997)

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As we are facing the closing hours of this Valentine Weekend, there’s nothing like the oldies to add a finishing touch. Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from Mark Myrie a.k.a. Buju Banton and it’s dedicated to all the lovers. Titled “Love Sponge” and produced by Buju for Gargamel Productions in 1997, we hear Buju making a dedication to his lover. He goes on to detail how much she means to him, when they’re together they enjoy each other’s company, they make great things happen, and when they’re apart he gets miserable. With Buju’s infectious delivery, choice lyrics and a great production, this song went on to become one of Buju’s biggest hits and a song that’s made for couples when it’s time for a slow dance.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Beres Hammond x Marcia Griffiths (@QueenOfReggae) – Live On (1992)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from two legendary singers, Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths. Seeing that this is the last week in February and I haven’t posted a love song this would make a perfect one to end the “Love” theme for the month. Titled “Live On” and produced by Donovan Germain for Penthouse Records in 1992 on the “College Rock” Riddim.

“Live On” finds these two singers talking about being there for each other through good and bad times, expressing the feelings they have for each other and proclaiming that even through old age they’ll still be close and live on.

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