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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): The Cimarons – Holy Christmas (1971)

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It was the day before Christmas, and everyone’s rushing. They’re either buying gifts to keep loved ones blushing, or checking off lists in grocery shopping. Regardless of what’s going on, it’s Christmas time on Oldies Sunday! We go back in time to check out a selection by UK Reggae Band The Cimarons called, “Holy Christmas“.

Produced by Robert Thompson and E. Mulby for A House Production and released through the Downtown label in 1971, The Cimarons celebrated the true reason for the season in “Holy Christmas”. The song recognizes the birth of Jesus Christ, and encourages everyone to sing of his birth, and foster the right spirit, and sing aloud. Backed by great production, the band delivered soulful vocals for a song that was instantly liked. Hope the season caught you in a good space. Please be safe this Christmas Eve.

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Heph B Preps “Strength Of A Lion” Album For Holiday Release

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The holidays are here, and AfroDancehall Artist Heph B is working on his role as Santa. With the 4th quarter of the year being one of the most popular times for music releases, the Artist looks to contribute to the season with new music. He made his presence felt earlier this year with singles, and now he’s readying for the release of the “Strength Of A Lion” album.

Announced in the later part of summer 2023, Heph B looks to set the tone again with “Strength Of A Lion”. The 14-track album is a follow up to the successful “AMARII” and “AMARII (Deluxe)” releases, and Heph describes it as his best body of work. The Artist taps into Dancehall, Reggae, Pop, Afrobeats, and Amapiano sounds, and shares other sides to his life and personality here. Production on “Strength Of A Lion” will feature the likes of Tower Beatz, BeatsByJoel, Disaster Music, Zena, and longtime Producer Steve Rawd, while the album will feature collaborations with Sacryfyce, John Concepcion, Bolojay, Dotman, and Starr Healer. Heph B promises a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience with the new album, and fans will make it a great addition to their music collection.

Heph B recently concluded his multi-city “AMARII World Tour”, and has a few plans in store after the release of “Strength Of A Lion”. Fans can look forward to live performances from him later this month, and stay tuned for more announcements.

Heph B’s “Strength Of A Lion” album is set for a December 22 release through DAE Records on all digital music streaming platforms.

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Sizzla & DJ Karim Trample The Demons On “Fire Bun”

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Reggae/Dancehall Icon Sizzla Kalonji has been having a busy 2023. With new music, community development, live performances, and tours, he is running off of a different type of energy. With the year coming to a close, he has a few more things in store to gear up for, and one of them was his recently released single, “Bun Dem”.

Produced by the legendary DJ Karim for his Stainless Music imprint along with Kalonji Music, Sizzla is not holding back as he charges after the wicked and corrupt individuals of the world. Unleashing powerful lyrics and displaying great energy over the production, Sizzla burns the fire that will have the oppressors begging for mercy. The listener will feel like they need to suit up and join the Artist in war, chanting “Fire, fire, fire…” throughout. “Fire Bun” is just one of many new releases this year, and DJ Karim adds to his catalogue of hits as he enjoys over 20 years of feeding the masses with music.

In addition to new music, Sizzla’s presence was requested for the 2024 edition of “BRT Weekend”. Come March 2024, the Deejay will take the stage with fellow musical giants for a fun filled series of events in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. BRT Weekend will celebrate their 12 year anniversary with their event, and they hold their own as the world’s biggest Caribbean Music Festival. Party goers will be tuned in as Sizzla delivers the hits, and celebrate great music.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Mystic Revealers – Got To Be A Better Way (1991)

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The world is troubled, and there’s a lot going on. Every day there’s some sort of conflict in family, friendships, and relationships. People are lead astray from all types of individuals and platforms, and even the most conscious or morally upstanding person can be corrupted. It’s a crazy world out there. Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from a Band that has delivered songs that aimed to make the listener more conscious of themselves, and more aware of what’s going on in the world. We go back in time to hear Mystic Revealers’ “Got To Be A Better Way“.

The self-produced “Got To Be A Better Way” was released through Sonic Sounds in 1991, and it finds Mystic Revealers seeking a way out of this world that has been tarnished for so long. They speak about wars, corrupt Politicians, poverty, hypocrisy, and they plead for the people to unite and develop solutions for a more positive world. The song was lead vocally by Billy “Mystic” Wilmot, and when performed live featured some deejaying by Dancehall Artist Angie Angel (the original version doesn’t contain her vocals, but it was somewhat sampled/remixed for a version with her called “What A Galang“). “Got To Be A Better Way” quickly became a hit for the Band locally, and was recognized internationally as it was released through MCA Records. The track was performed at Reggae Sunsplash, was featured on their 1993 album, “Jah Works“, and later on their 2015 “Crucial Cuts” compilation.

Mystic Revealers took their share of hiatuses over the years, but since the release of “Got To Be A Better Way”, they went on to release a number of singles and albums, and toured until a hiatus in the early 2000s. Lead Vocalist Billy Mystic went on to become a brand himself as he founded the Jamaica Surfing Association, opening the doors for the Caribbean’s Pro Surfing culture, and thanks to his acting prowess became a star on the popular Jamaican Soap Opera series “Royal Palm Estate” as the character “CC“. Mystic Revealers reconnected in the 2010s, released albums in 2015 and 2020. “Got To Be A Better Way” remains one of their most recognized singles.

Thank You Mystic Revealers For This Hit!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Gyptian – Serious Times (2005)

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With the month of October coming to a close, we’d like to highlight an Artist who made a significant dent when his music crossed over to the International market. A man who didn’t stick to one style, and earned a number of hits along the way. He recently celebrated his 40th birthday, and his name is Gyptian. On today’s Oldies Sunday, we look back at his debut single, “Serious Times“.

Produced by Kenneth Wilson on the “Spiritual War Riddim” and released through the Frenz Label in 2005, Gyptian shared some social commentary on “Serious Times”. The Singjay shares his observations on what’s affecting his community and the rest of the world, offers advice to listeners in their daily navigations, encourages everyone to be more in tune spiritually and socially, and to give thanks for life above ground. With the help of some African-inspired production and his own smooth vocals, “Serious Times” became Gyptian’s first hit. The track was featured on his 2006 debut album “My Name Is Gyptian“, which went on to make an Artist to watch locally, and Internationally. “Serious Times” was covered by a number of Artists, and was performed by a Student Choir during one season of the Jamaican “All Together Sing” High School Choir competition series.

Since the release of “Serious Times”, Gyptian went on to release more music that increased his profile locally, and eventually making him a bigger name overseas. His is still an active Artist, and is instantly recognized for his biggest hit “Hold Yuh”, but many still remember the new Artist in the mid-2000s who stepped out with “Serious Times”.

Thank You Gyptian For This Classic!

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.@ZaggaMusic Shares That “Energy Never Lie” On New Album

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The past few years have seen a rise in Jamaican Artists releasing EPs and albums. Some have blessed the Artists with many opportunities locally and Internationally, and others have become award winners. Artists like Zagga knew early on the importance of making albums a part of his catalogue. He has released 2 so far, and is going for the gold the 3rd time around with “Energy Never Lie“.

Featuring 12 tracks and released through Amini Music, Zagga steps out with positive messages, strong deliveries, and an array of different sounds for the “Energy Never Lie” album. The Artist has something for those who need a dose of positive energy, something for those who need to dance, something for the ladies, and contributions that will help to break the negative mindsets around the world. Production on the new album include the likes of 1Royalty Ent., Shakespeare, Extol Music, Wikid Media Music, Collect Di Bred Ent., Amini Music. Zagga holds his own for the most part, but invited friends like Moyann, Jahshii, and IWaata for a few tracks. Zagga has been deemed as an underrated Artist, but thanks to his consistency, more people are becoming more aware of him and his gifts. Energy never lied on this one.

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