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KickRaux x Yaksta "If It's Too Heavy" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #KickRaux #Yaksta #IfItsTooHeavy #Riddim #Caribbean

Yaksta & KickRaux Team Up For “If It’s Too Heavy”

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It’s been a while since we’ve featured KickRaux. The Portmore-born/LA-based Producer lent his sound to many of your favourite Artists, and remixed a number of popular singles. His talent wasn’t asleep, this year might find it taking over the scene. Check out, “If It’s Too Heavy“.

Featuring Yaksta, KickRaux taps into some love vibes on, “If It’s Too Heavy”. We get a song that speaks on reassurance, love in good and bad times, and building on a foundation that will stand the test of time. This one is not for the fly by night relationships, this one is for the couples who want to make their union greater, and be prime examples for the next generation. Backed by Reggae production, the new track captivated lovers during the Valentine’s Weekend, and will be one to spin for the rest of the year. Yaksta continues to add solid music to his catalogue, and we look forward to even more music to drop from KickRaux’s lab this year.

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Norris Man "Persistence" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #13thStreetPromotions #NorrisMan #Persistence #1997 #KingOfKingsProduction #MPhaticMusic #ColinLevy #Riddim #Oldies #OldSchool #OldiesSunday #Caribbean #BlackHistoryMonth #ReggaeMonth

OLDIES SUNDAY: Norris Man – Persistence (1997)

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Reggae Music is universal. The music speaks on the hardship of Black people, the liberation of the Black people from oppression, and the consciousness of the Black Man. It’s Black History Month and Reggae Month, and on “Oldies Sunday” we celebrate Black Music. We go back to check out Norris Man’s “Persistence“.

Produced by Colin Levy for King Of Kings Production and released through M-Phatic Music in 1997, Norris Man encourages us to be more focused on the mission, uphold your morals, and to be more conscious in, “Persistence”. The song calls for people to be free from the ills of the world, and despite your troubles, never let the enemy know your most vulnerable points and times in life. “Persistence” quickly became a hit for Norris Man, and it brought his name to many parts of Jamaica, and the rest of the world. The single was featured on his 1999 debut album of the same name.

Since the release of “Persistence”, Norris Man went on to release more music over the years. He faced some backlash after a feud with Reggae Artist Sizzla, but he managed to overcome and secure a sizable fanbase from various parts of the world. He is still active, and many still play “Persistence” to this day.

Thank You Norris Man For This Classic!

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Blvk H3ro "Strictly Good Vibes" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #BlvkH3ro #StrictlyGoodVibes #BlackHero #AspektMafia #MusicVideo #JaakkoManinen #LA #Video #Youtube #Caribbean

In @BlvkH3ro’s Party, It’s All About “Strictly Good Vibes”

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It’s Friday, and the weekend is yours to conquer. What is the game plan? Party of course! If you’re going to party, party the right way with Blvk H3ro! The “H3ro” is known for music that aims to keep the listener thinking, and build a vibe, but today you’re gonna dance. Get things started with, “Strictly Good Vibes“.

Produced by Aspekt Mafia, Blvk H3ro isn’t here for war, it’s all about having “Strictly Good Vibes”. H3ro celebrates the good times, salutes the sound system culture, and the growing power of Reggae Music with his new selection, and it comes at the right time as people are celebrating love, and Reggae Month. The single is accompanied by a music video directed by Jaakko Manninen, and we see clips of Blvk H3ro in Los Angeles at the famed Boomyard with a few students in the Sound System scene, and repping Jamaica and Reggae in some of the best ways he can. Nice up the party with some good music today, and let those speakers get to work!

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Turbulence Celebrates “Love Forever”

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Reggae is love, and for decades it has been put on display by many Artists. Rastafari is love, and Recording Artist Turbulence’s catalogue has a number of selections for the lovers. Before the V-Day celebrations, he celebrates “Love Forever“.

Produced by Countree Hype on the “Flimstone Riddim“, Turbulence shares the importance of love between two people in, “Love Forever”. Along with the good times come the bad ones, and that special can never be broken a part. There will be those who spew hate, spread propaganda, and do a manner of things to break up happy homes, but true love will never die. The single is accompanied by a music video directed by Clipz By Will, and while Turbulence delivers his song, we see a couple bond in a number of ways throughout. During Reggae Month, let the music inspire new beginnings, rekindle lost connections, and secure two hearts that are in it for life. Love wins!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Perfect Giddimani – Hand Cart Bwoy (2004)

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Reggae is a music of love, and before the Valentine’s Day weekend, we thought we’d not only celebrate love, but celebrate the versatility of Reggae being it is Reggae Month on “Oldies Sunday“. For today’s selection, we go back in time to check out Perfect Giddimani’s “Hand Cart Bwoy“.

Produced by Rebel Chris for Rebel Musik in 2004, it’s all about two different world finding that love, and becoming a union in Perfect Giddimani’s “Hand Cart Bwoy”. Perfect shares his upbringing to one that’s not rich in wealth, but in love, and his chance meeting with a Woman who may have come from a more privileged place. They instantly clicked, and despite their backgrounds, they’ve managed to share love, and build a companionship that comes right out of the Romance novels. It’s the kind of love that’s not based on what you have, it’s your character, something that’s missing in a lot of relationships today. “Hand Cart Bwoy” was an instant hit for Perfect, and found its way to connect with many on the International market. The song would later be featured on his 2006 debut album, “Giddimani“. “Hand Cart Bwoy” was sampled by Cutthroat Mode in 2017 for a song of the same name.

Since the release of “Hand Cart Bwoy”, Perfect Giddimani continued to enjoy a career with a few more hits, and has been a touring Artist for a number of years. “Hand Cart Bwoy” remains one of his biggest songs, and is one to play for the lovers.

THANK YOU PERFECT GIDDIMANI FOR THIS CLASSIC!

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Jah Cure & T.O.K Sampled On New @JColeNC Album, “The Fall-Off”

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New music is in the air, and many are breathing it all in now. American Rapper/Producer J. Cole earlier released his long-awaited album, “The Fall-Off“. The new album serves as his supposed final project, and is chock full of selections for the fans, and music lovers. The double disc covers various aspects of his life and music career, but there are familiar sounds featured throughout.

On the track, “Only You“, a track featuring Burna Boy and features production from T-Minus, DZL, and Luca Mauti, J. Cole raps about Fatherhood, the trial and tribulations of a long-term relationship, and the negative effects that can come from success. The track taps into a variety of sounds, but particularly tapped into something from Jamaica. “Only You” sampled Jah Cure’s “Longing For“, and T.O.K’s “Footprints” from the “Drop Leaf Riddim“. Released in 2004 and produced by Don Corleon a.k.a. Donovan Bennett for Don Corleon Records, “Longing For” was one of Jah Cure’s most successful releases while “Footprints” became one of T.O.K’s top crossover singles in the 2000s.

Jah Cure was incarcerated during the release of “Longing For”, and the track built heavy anticipation for the Singer locally and Internationally. It was later featured on his 2005 album “True Reflections…A New Beginning“. J. Cole’s “Only You” title borrows a lyric from the track as well. “Footprints” found T.O.K at the top of their game. The group that consisted of Alex, Bay-C, Craigy T, and Flexx eyed more International looks, the 2000s was good to them. “Footprints” gained Islandwide appeal, but when the music video premiered on US channels BET and MTV, the single secured a sizable part of the International market, and would be a mainstay for years to come. “Footprints” was featured on the group’s 2005 album, “Unknown Language“. Don Corleon’s “Drop Leaf Riddim” remains one of his most successful Riddims, and the 2004 release featured tracks from Bounty Killa, Morgan Heritage, Sizzla, Tanya Stephens, Gentleman, Luciano, Maxi Priest, and more.

J. Cole’s new album, “The Fall-Off” is out now.

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