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.@FousheeLive Samples Prince Buster’s “Ghost Dance” For Her “war” Single

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New Jersey-based Recording Artist Fousheé recently announced her upcoming sophomore album, “Pointy Heights“. Dedicated to the St. Catherine community of Pointy Heights and her Jamaican background, Fousheé looks to deliver some of her best music yet while tapping in some sounds from the Caribbean. The sound is evident in her newest single, “war“.

Fousheé handles the production on her new single, “war”, as she speaks on the need for peace and harmony as she has had times where there were conflicts in her life. She makes note that there is power in the tongue, and she is having the kind of peace where she’ll even pray for her opps. Her vocals emphasize the peace that many of us need, but the production taps into a sound that may perk some ears. “war” features a sample of the late Ska Pioneer Prince Buster’s 1967 track, “Ghost Dance“. The self-produced track features Buster having a conversation with a friend who is no longer among the living through the writing of a letter, and sending well wishes to others who have passed away. The track also features backing vocals from a young Lee “Scratch” Perry (ah, duppies...), and was featured on the 1967 album, “Judge Dread“.

Fousheé looks to bring a new vibe to the world when she releases her “Pointy Heights” album on September 13, through RCA Records.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Menudo – If You’re Not Here (By My Side) (1984)

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We’re in the month of May, but the Oldies still play! May is also recognized as “Child’s Month“, and we may feature content where the children were stars. Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from Puerto Rican boy band Menudo with the track, “If You’re Not Here (By My Side)“.

Produced by Edgardo Díaz and Mary Lynne M. Pagan, “If You’re Not Here” was released through RCA Records in 1984. The track is the English version of the Spanish single titled “Si Tú No Estás“, which was featured on the band’s 1983 Spanish album, “A Todo Rock“. The track was a love song that was lead by then member of the band Robby Rosa a.k.a. Draco Rosa about having that special person in his life, and things would not be the same without her especially during touring. This was a track that would connect with young Women, and it became a popular one in various parts of the world (including Jamaica), and was performed during live performances despite not charting high on (#36 on the US R&B Billboard charts, #102 on the US Hot 100 Billboard charts). “If You’re Not Here” was featured on the band’s 1984 English album, “Reaching Out“.

Menudo has been considered one of the biggest Latin boy bands in history with over 20 Million records sold. The band was also the starting point for Ricky Martin, who was a member for a few years during his youth and went on to have a very successful solo career. Since the release of “If You’re Not Here”, Menudo went through various lineup changes, breakups, reunions, controversies, and the death of two former members (Ray Reyes and Anthony Galindo). Regardless of all Menudo went through, many people around the world still play their music, including “If You’re Not Here (By My Side)”.

thank you menudo for this classic!

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.@Protoje Kicks Off New Album SZN With “Same So”!

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This one goes out to all the special ladies out there. May you be like a favourite painting that can’t be parted with for anything in the world! With his 5th album on the way, Protoje starts things off with the first single, “Same So“.

Assisting Ziah on the track’s beautiful production, Protoje flexes some vocal chops that may be a surprise to many out there. When there’s that one person who takes over your every being, one who makes you want to do any and everything with them, one you just want all for yourself, you can very much relate to Protoje’s track here. It’s a beautiful thing when you have deep feelings for someone, and it’s mutually shared. Released through In.Digg.Nation/Six Course Music/RCA, expect nuff more niceness during New Abum SZN.

Accompanying the single is clean artwork by Yannick Reid, and a music video directed by JRDNMARS that can easily be your favourite video of the year, or at least top 2. Featuring dope fashion, a vast array of colourful scenes, the beautiful Celine Deidrick, and a lot of unmatched vibes, the music video will put a spark in your everything, and have you wishing you were there taking photos, putting together styles for the subjects, or just witnessing it all come together!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Happy Birthday @HarryBelafonte x Banana Boat Song (1956)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday is dedicated to Singer, Actor and Activist, Harry Belafonte who celebrates his 88th birthday. His most famous song, “Banana Boat Song (Day O)” is the featured selection. Released in 1956 by RCA and written by Irving Burgie and William Attaway, this was adapted from the song Jamaican Banana Workers would sing while they toiled on the docks. The song was also featured on Belafonte’s million unit selling “Calypso” album. Harry achieved great success with this single as it peaked at #5 on the Billboard charts in 1957, made its debut performance on The Muppet Show, made an appearance in the 1988 film “Beetlejuice“, has over the years been covered by many artists, and sampled by Lil Wayne on the track “6 Foot 7 Foot“. Despite the previous version of the song and the covers, Harry Belafonte’s version stood out the most and has become one of his signature songs.

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