If you didn’t know, Supreme Promotions and P. Diddy came together and hosted a Sound Clash a.k.a. DJ Battle in Kingston Jamaica on January 4. The Bad Boy Records founder even held a short performance alongside Beenie Man, Flippa Mafia, Kiprich and others. Check out the audio from the competitors below by downloading and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Now this was a record! Captain of the Big Ship Freddie McGregor makes his way on my Oldies Sunday selection today. Titled, “I Was Born A Winner” and produced in 1992 by himself and Danny Browne, this was a cover of Derrick Harriott’s 1967 hit “The Loser“. Freddie sings about missing his lady love and deflecting being called a loser, pretty great song to jam to.
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Check out what SartoutRecords has to offer for 2013.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR READERS! Since we’re entering a new year I do hope all your goals are reached, your days get better, less drama, and more fun for you and yours. I’d like to thank all my supporters, artists, and contributors worldwide for being a part of my crazy ass idea called a blog. 13thStreetPromotions celebrated a few milestones this past year and I do hope the best is coming pretty soon. Look out for a new design and a few tweaks all while delivering the same great entertainment when posted. Thank you all and enjoy the new year.
– Wade Haye
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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from Reggae artist Junior Byles. Titled “Fade Away” which was released in 1976 under Eagle Records, was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and was featured on the soundtrack for the hit Jamaican film “Rockers“. “Fade Away” speaks on the way people value material wealth over their own souls, corruption, the ills of society, and preaching that they will all fade away soon. “Fade Away” was hailed as Byles’ best work and became a big hit not only in Jamaica, but in the UK where it was largely successful and covered years later by the New Age Steppers group.
Since his heyday, not much has been heard of Junior Byles. He released many more singles and albums but over the years he suffered bouts of depression after recieving many tragics news. There were times he was witnessed living on the streets and making frequent visits to hospitals. His last big performance was in Jamaica in 2004 which recieved positive reviews and led to a short tour later that year.
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Sanjay of TVJ’s Intense sat with reggae star Protoje and discussed a few things. Protoje spoke on the way he makes his music, his past and future collaborations, his performances locally and overseas and its effects, his Sophomore album “The 8 Year Affair“, Busy Signal, and many others. Decent interview, I do hope Protoje fans are ready for 2013. Check it out below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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