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Keep The Love Going All Year With @JungleGod_RSNY’s “From Jungle With Love”

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The Valentine’s Weekend may be over, but the love is still happening. Some may have focused on just that one day, but what about the rest of the year? Enter JungleGod with something new to keep things bubbling. Tune in to his latest project, “From Jungle With Love“.

Released on Valentine’s Day, JungleGod provided 14 tracks for the lovers with “From Jungle With Love”. Sometimes putting the message in a song is the easiest way to do it, and Jungle gives listeners a number of way to express their love over production that taps into R&B, Dancehall, Pop, Reggae, and Hip Hop sounds. Jungle deals with love in various forms on this project, and he invited the likes of Robert “Dubwise” Browne, Jaivanni, David TV Barnes, and his RSNY brethren to make their contributions to the project. Keep the love going, and tune in to something special.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Jimmy Cliff – We All Are One (1983)

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It’s Reggae Month in Jamaica, and we continue to show respect to those who have contributed to the further development and success of Reggae on “Oldies Sunday“. Today’s entry highlights a Jamaican Rockstar who helped to set the standard. We look back at Jimmy Cliff, and his track, “We All Are One“.

Produced by Amir Bayyan, Jim Bonnefond, and Ronald Bell and released through Columbia/CBS in 1983, Jimmy Cliff promoted unity in “We All Are One”. Cliff reminds us that despite our race, age, culture, and nationality, we are all human with similar qualities and features at the end of the day, and we should treat each other better. Cliff delivers melodies over some solid production that taps into Reggae and Pop sounds, and “We All Are One” quickly became a hit for him. The single was featured on Cliff’s GRAMMY-nominated 1983 album, “The Power And The Glory“. Jimmy Cliff was one of the Artists who helped in bringing Reggae to International popularity in the early stages, and has inspired many around the world.

Since the release of “We All Are One”, Jimmy Cliff went on to release more music. He is a 2 time GRAMMY winner, was given the Order of Merit by the Government of Jamaica, was assigned as a Peace Ambassador for the United Nations, has been a part of many Humanitarian campaigns, and continues to contribute to the extension of Reggae music around the world. “We All Are One” remains one of his memorable hits.

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.@McKadaMusic Tackles Catcalling On “Psst” Single

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In Jamaica, there is a catcalling culture that has come under fire a number of times. Some Women find to be a form of harassment, and in recent times they have found ways to set boundaries to hinder its widespread. Reggae Artist McKada has experienced being catcalled numerous times in her life, and with her new single, “Psst“, she looks to put a stop to it.

Released through her McKada Music imprint and co-produced with Raymar “GSharp” Rochester, McKada is not entertaining anyone who catcalls her in “Psst”. The song finds her calling out the Men who think it’s nice when a Woman’s catcalled, but when she doesn’t entertain them, she’s insulted. The song is accompanied by a Music Video directed by Garreth Daley, and it finds the Singer walking through a community and she is approached by a number of Men throughout. Many stories of harassment are shared regularly on Social Media where Women have been subjected to various forms of abuse when rejecting Men’s catcalling. Sadly, there have also been stories of Women succumbing to attacks on their lives when they have rejected a Man’s unethical approach. McKada is doing her part in halting the rise in domestic violence cases in Jamaica, and “Psst” looks to be one that helps to inspire movements in not only Jamaica, but the Caribbean and the rest of the world.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Gregory Isaacs – If I Don’t Have You (1981)

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This Friday will be Valentine’s Day, and we know there will be many who will be in the loving mood, taking the time out to give their lover gifts, and take them out on dates. For the rest of the world, it’s just another Friday. We wanted to get ahead of the crowd with an “Oldies Sunday” selection that is nothing short of a classic. We go back to the 80s to tune in to “The Cool Ruler” Gregory Isaacs’ “If I Don’t Have You“.

The self-produced “If I Don’t Have You” was released in 1981 through the Pre and Charisma labels, Gregory Isaacs delivered a song so relatable with “If I Don’t Have You”. When it comes to someone you have a deep admiration and love for, you’ll want to do everything to ensure it’s perfect. For Gregory, he believes she is that one Woman that checks all the lists, is his ideal match, and his forever love. If he messes it up, he has no desire to seek another. “If I Don’t Have You” was an instant hit for Gregory locally and Internationally, and listeners fell in love with his signature smooth delivery, and the lyrics definitely connected. The track was included in his 1981 album, “More Gregory“. The track was also referenced in Brooklyn Rapper Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) in his 1999 single, “Ms. Fat Booty“. “If I Don’t Have You” is considered one of Gregory Isaacs’ most popular songs, and it ranks high among his extensive catalogue.

Since the release of “If I Don’t Have You”, Gregory Isaacs secured his place as one of the legends of Jamaican music, releasing many albums and singles over the years. His life was cut short in 2010, but his music continues to live on. Many of his love songs are played during the Valentine’s season, including “If I Don’t Have You”. Happy Valentine’s Day in advance.

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Celebrate @BobMarley’s 80th Birthday At The “UPRISING” Livestream

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Today, we celebrate the Birthday of a legend. Today is the 80th Birthday of the Original Gong, Bob Marley. Reggae has transcended so much thanks to his contributions, and his name continues to inspire, elevate, and receive praise and accolades. With this year’s celebration titled, “UPRISING 80“, Tuff Gong has conducted a series of events that not only celebrate the Man and his music, but highlight the many people who continue to honour him, be influenced by him, and give us a look into the future of Marley. The event will also feature a series of performances by the likes of Alexx A-Game, Naomi Cowan, Kumar Fyah, Quan Dajai, Bugle, Mortimer, and more from around the world. No long talking, come and celebrate Bob Marley by checking out the Livestream event below, and share with a friend.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Johnny Nash – Hold Me Tight (1968)

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February is recognized as “Reggae Month” in Jamaica, and in parts of the world. It is also Black History Month, and on “Oldies Sunday“, we’re celebrating Black Music. Today, we highlight History as we go back to the 1960s to check out American Reggae/Pop/Soul Singer Johnny Nash and his track, “Hold Me Tight“.

Co-Produced with Arthur Jenkins and released through JAD Records in 1968, Johnny Nash is making up with him lady through song in “Hold Me Tight”. Nash admits his mistakes throughout the relationship, and realizes that his lady is the right one for him, so he’s going to do all the right things to make the their union better. “Hold Me Tight” created History as being one of the first Rocksteady singles to be performed and released by a non-Jamaican, and it went on to become a top 5 hit in North America (securing a #1 in Canada), and earning a top 5 placement in the UK. It also paved the way for Nash to release even more Reggae/Rocksteady singles. “Hold Me Tight” was used in Commercials for the Score brand, was sampled by Tanya Stephens and Spragga Benz, and covered by the likes of Gregory Isaacs, Eddie Lovette, Anthony Swete, and Anita Harris.

Since the release of “Hold Me Tight”, Johnny Nash continued to release more albums and singles until the early 80s where he seemed to have disappeared from the spotlight. His career enjoyed some resurgence during the 90s, and started singing again in the 2000s. Johnny Nash passed away in October 2020 after his health started to decline for years. “Hold Me Tight” remains one of his most popular singles to date, and a part of Jamaican Music History.

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