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EvaFlow, Jamaica, Reggae, The DrumKeyz, 13thStreetPromotions

@IAmEvaFlow Sounds Off On “The Anthem”

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Straight out of the In.Digg.Nation Collective comes Recording Artist/Producer EvaFlow with his debut single, “The Anthem“. Produced by Christopher Cooper with assistance from The DrumKeys, EvaFlow flips lyrics that motivate you while the Production keeps you grooving. From encouraging you to follow your dreams, to wanting to build Empires, EvaFlow might have a single that will creep up on you over time. Hailing from Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, Eva aims to make a mark with his own blend of Reggae and Hip Hop compositions. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Ulo, 1Ulo, Zinc Fence Records, Jamaica, Dancehall, Reggae, 13thStreetPromotions, Teflon ZincFence,

Ulo Kicks Off “Top Works Season” With “Real Yute”!

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“Top Works Season” is in effect as Producer Teflon (Zinc Fence Records) adds the finishing touches to his new project, “Top Works Project Vol. 1“! Featuring tracks from fresh faces, new sounds, and new vibes, expect the unexpected on this one. Today, brings his Dancehall Artist Ulo to the forefront and fires off one of the first few tracks from the project. Titled “Real Yute“, Ulo delcares himself a real one and lets listeners know what he stands for over a bouncing Production which features Shaydz ZincFence/SilkkiWonda co-producing with Teflon. With Ulo’s delivery on this one, this sounds like a track that will you’ll hear a couple times and can’t help but letting it play in full over and over in your head. For the real yutes, be sure to keep an eye and ear out for “Top Works Project Vol. 1“! Mixed by Suku of Ward 21, and Artwork provided by ElephantRose. Ulolololololo! Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Ugandan Recording Artist @MCNormanGanja Releases “Special Request (No Lies)”

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Ugandan Reggae/Dancehall Artist MC Norman recently released his brand new single, “Special Request (No Lies)”. Produced by Kron Productions, the Artist questions his role in a relationship and requests that his love interest tells the truth as they’ve had some rough episodes. The multi award winning Artist has been making his rounds in United States and has been receiving some favourable buzz thanks to his single “Ndiyabuza” which has appeared on the soundtracks to popular US Television Shows such as, “What My Husband Doesn’t Know”, “American Gangster”, and “The Game”. MC Norman was also a 7 time nominee in the International Music Awards recently held in the United States, and was nominated for “Best African Dancehall Artist” in the 2016 Afrimma Awards.

About The Artist

Born to Senior Eddy Ganja, a Ugandan music legend, Soloist and Vocalist with the Afrigo Band, MC Norman started off his music career in 1987 at the age of 12 by working with the Afrigo band which included Joanita Kawalya and Peterson Mutebi. Before he left Uganda, he was one of the top local MCs who had stints with the then high end Clubs like Missouri in Maganjo, Pulsations in Kabalagala, and many others. He later joined MM Disco Sound, and worked with Artists such as the late Ivan Matama, DJ Lubba Style, and Rhino Kalemba before joining Jose Chameleon and DJ Bernazor as Dancers and MCs for the Missouri Club every Wednesday and Friday.

MC Norman became a widely acknowledged MC after working with Sam Amooti and Paddy at Jaaja Ansinansi, and later working at Vibration Disco Club alongside Junior Plies Compious, DJ Roberto, DJ Henry and Lota. He later joined his brother and former “Bakayimbira Dramactors” Actor Philip Ganja in South Africa in 1998. Together they started “Ganja Music Productions”, a Music and Film Production company to help develop talented individuals. The two brothers have worked with some of the top South African Kwaito Artists including Arthur Mafokate, the late Zombo, Purity, and Penny Penny, the Shangani Music Star. Their Film Company was responsible for Productions like “Welcome To South Africa” which sold up to 2 Million copies in Uganda, and 5000 copies in South Africa on the day of its release. They also produced “Buladina”, a tribute Film about the life of fallen star, Paul Kafero.

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Walshy Fire, Machet, MachetReggae, Youtube, Youtube Music, Naturally, 13thStreetPromotions, Roots Reggae, Virginia, Major Lazer

@WalshyFire & @MachetReggae’s “Naturally” Featured In New @Youtube Music Commercial!

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The Jamaican Influence continues to flood media all across the World this year in various forms. Recently, Youtube launched their Youtube Music service along with a new Mobile App. To help promote the new ventures, they’ve released a series of Commercials featuring various real world themes with soundtracks provided by some popular Musicians. In their latest titled “Tina’s Theme“, Jamaica’s own Walshy Fire (Major Lazer) and Virginia based Reggae Band Machet provided the music with their “Naturally” single. The single was released in May and has been well received online since. It’s not just what we listen to, it’s who we are. Check out the Commercial and the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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@KabakaPyramid Goes Bar For Bar With Himself In “Kabaka Vs Pyramid” Video!

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Sometimes It’s a battle when an Artist has to switch up the styles to be placed on a bigger platform. Today, Reggae Artist Kabaka Pyramid battles with his Hip Hop side on another level in “Kabaka Vs Pyramid“. Shot by JussBuss TV and features the late Notorious B.I.G.’s “Gimme The Loot” Instrumental, it’s Reggae Vs Hip Hop as the twos sides of Kabaka try to justify the better and more successful one. With cameo appearances from Five Steez, The Sickest Drama, Runkus, Koro Fyah, Royal Blu and more, this is a battle to see and replay many times. Featured on Kabaka and Walshy Fire’s “Accurate Mixtape“, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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DMedz, D-Medz, DMedzMusic, Jamaica, Reggae, 13thStreetPromotions, Tyrone Simms Photography,

@DMedzMusic Lauded For Positive Lyrics, Continues To Empower Youth

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Recording Artist D-Medz has yet again released the visuals for a new positive Reggae jam. The Artist who is known for singles geared at youth empowerment has been getting great reviews with the new video and single ‘Nuh Falla (Bad Company)’ on the ‘Real Rock Riddim’. The video was shot in May Pen, Clarendon where the Artist resides, and Porus, Manchester.

D-Medz who is signed to EppJam Production has been creating a buzz in Reggae for quite some time. He received great reviews after his performance at Rebel Salute earlier this year and again at Reggae Sumfest in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay. The Artist, known for singles such as ‘Champion’ that was used as a theme song on the youth empowerment programme ‘Talk Up Yout’, ‘No Vote’ and ‘Rebel Souljah’ from his Empower EP, has kept within this belief in encouraging youths through music.

The ‘Champion’ Artist was met with open arms and words of encouragement by the Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, and the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica back stage at Reggae Sumfest after his big performance. He said “My music is about positivity and I encourage other Artists to strive to release music with similar content”.

D-Medz is now on the promotional trail for his new single. He can be followed on Instagram and Twitter @DMedzMusic and on Facebook as D-Medz Adams.

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