Tag: reggae

OLDIES SUNDAY: Folkes Brothers – Oh Carolina (1960)

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In recognition of Shaggy’s 20 year anniversary of his “Oh Carolina” hit, I thought I might give you all the original version. Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from The Folkes Brothers, the original artists behind the “Oh Carolina” single. The Folkes Brothers comprised of John, Mico, and Junior Folkes. Produced and released by Prince Buster in 1960, this is a love song where the artists are here urging Carolina to come back into the lead singer’s life after having bouts of sadness and loneliness.

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Mixtape Movements: @NeekoReggae – The Introduction To @KabakaPyramid

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Accurate! The fire burning Immaculate! On this Good Friday I present to you all a collaboration between UK’s DJ Neeko and Jamaica’s Kabaka Pyramid. Titled “The Introduction To Kabaka Pyramid“, this is a 21 track refresher course for fans of the artist, and if you’re a newbie this a start to be in tune with a great artist. Solid tape,  and this should make its rounds worldwide. Check out the mixtape below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW MUSIC: @SpydaTeam x @AidoniaJOP – BadMan

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Today’s new music comes from French artists Spyda Team and they feature Jamaican deejay Aidonia. Titled “Badman” and produced by La Toile Productions, we hear the artists talking about the gangster life through a blend of French and Jamaican Patois. Interesting to hear one of Jamaica’s best collaborate with foreign artists. Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @IAmChronixx – Smile Jamaica (Dir. By Til Maier)

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Today’s new video comes from Reggae artist Chronixx. Titled “Smile Jamaica” and directed by Til Maier from Germany, we see Chronixx singing about Jamaica personified as a female all while showing various people smiling. Very nice video and very good tune produced by Silly Walks Discotheque. Hi Keida! Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @DennisAlCapone – Teach The Children (Teacher Teacher) (1971)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from Reggae DJ and producer, Dennis AlCapone. Titled “Teach The Children (Teacher Teacher)” and produced by Duke Reid in 1971, AlCapone deejays about the activities that happen in the classroom with teachers and students. He spoke on children learning how to spell, speak foreign languages and show and tell along with students alerting teachers by saying “Teacher Teacher!“.

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NEW VIDEO: @OnstageTV Interviews Steffani Walters

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It’s always great when Jamaicans can go to anywhere in the world and make their families, country and themselves proud. Today on Onstage Winford Williams interviews the lovely Steffani Walters. Here she announced that apart from doing Reggae music, she has signed on to be a part of the Broadway version of The Lion King cast in Germany. She also spoke on the details and duties in her role as a member of the Lion King cast and her career as a Reggae Artist. Short but nice interview, I do wish her the best and she started in Jamaica. The bigger heads in Jamaica should take note, we are a very talented set of people who need the chance. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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