Tag: Rapper

NEW VIDEO: @dizzy_theillone – Confetti

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Today’s new music video comes from Jamaican rapper Dizzy The ill One. Titled “Confetti” and directed by Ricardo Rose, we see Dizzy starting his day of by rapping and writing rhymes to making links with friends to waking up out of his sleep to see a complete so g written. A good effort by Dizzy as the song is laid back and a great quality video. Dizzy’s “Departure Lounge” is on the way. What do you think? Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW MUSIC: @HardDayzSoReal – Sunday Afternoon

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Today’s new music comes from Blu Rok member Hard Dayz. Titled “Sunday Afternoon” and produced by SOS Dynamikz, Dayz speaks on things that are troubling him in his life but assures us that better will come. Many of us go through a thing or two and while many can’t handle it, others turn to friends or fight to make it better. Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW MUSIC: Christian (@Ashanei_) x @Kdon45 – Hands On The Wheel

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Care for a smoke? Get your herbs and roll one up for KDon and Christian’s newest track. Titled “Hands On The Wheel” and utilizes rapper SchoolBoy Q’s instrumental of the same name, we hear both rappers speaking on how they enjoy marijuana in the best way the can with their manipulation of words. Pass me the weed like Kobe Bryant bro! What you think? Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @Hopcashay682 – New York Vlog 1

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Today’s new video comes from Brooklyn rapper Hop in the form of a vlog in preparation towards his next mixtape “Preconceived Notions“. Here he speaks about his state of New York and what it means to him and how being the mecca of Hip Hop and its impact on the culture. We also see scenes of various landmarks. Positive message from the rapper and he also previewed his “New York” single. What do you think? Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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PICS: @RealiOctane x @REPJA “Buss A Blank” T-Shirt Popup Shop At @BaseKingston

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On Saturday June 15, clothing company REPJA and Reggae artist I Octane launched their collaboration in the form of a t-shirt at the premiere clothing store “Base Kingston & Belle” located at the Manor Park Plaza. While the event started later than the announced 3 pm, customers and onlookers got to see the new t shirt along with other creations by REPJA owners and designers Andre Allen, Omar Thomas, and Prince Graham. Since their inception in 2007, REPJA has managed to gain recognition all over the world. With celebrities such as Shaggy, Leon from Dormtainment, Beenie Man, and Konshens rocking the gear, their collaboration with I Octane marks as their Introduction to the Jamaican market. The design features a robotic hand forming the “gun fingers” gesture to signify the phrase “Buss A Blank” which is the name of I Octane’s hit. Patrons were also treated to music juggling  by DJ Vise, dancing by DanceJA and BG Dancerz, and performances from Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall and of course I Octane. The t shirt will be available at Base Kingston, REPJA.com, and select venues where I Octane will be performing. The shirt is so cool, I’m sorry I didn’t get one. Check out the pics below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Chaka Demus And Pliers – Murder She Wrote (1992)

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In recognition of French Montana and Nicki Minaj’s hit, “Freaks“, today I feature one of the songs that was sampled in it. Titled “Murder She Wrote“, this was a very popular hit of legendary duo Chaka Demus and Pliers. Released in 1992 and produced by Sly and Robbie on the “Bam Bam” remake riddim, this song was described as a song for the ladies with an “Angel face but a Devil’s heart“. This song spoke about a girl named Maxine who was a user, very promiscuous, and was also a murderer. According to the artists, this was written off an experience but with a few details omitted.

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