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Ras Ceylon x Anthony B "Check Yourself" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Oakland #California #SriLanka #HipHop #Reggae #CheckYourself #AfroTrap #Caribbean #RasCeylon #AnthonyB #AnthonyBReggae

.@RasCeylon & @AnthonyBReggae Uplift & Motivate On “Check Yourself”

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Oakland, California-based Recording Artist/Educator/Activist Ras Ceylon continues his mission of providing words of motivation, consciousness, and positivity through his various musical releases. He is regarded as the first Sri Lankan Hip Hop Artist to release an album, and for over 20 years has united the people from all walks of life with his content. The journey continues for him with the release of “Check Yourself“.

“Check Yourself” was produced by DJ Dixon and it features one of Reggae’s prominent names, Anthony B. Together, they seek to uplift the people, and send encouraging words of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. In a world that can corrupt the best of people, it is important to maintain good health to overcome what can bring you down. A creation by two longtime friends, this marks as their first release together, and is expected to make an impact this summer with its Afrotrap sounds permeating through speakers and social circles. If you’re new to Ras Ceylon, may today be the day you discover what he has been about. Positive vibes here, it’s time for optimal wellbeing.

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Janelle Monae "The Age Of Pleasure" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Kansas #Reggae #Dancehall #PopMusic #13thStreetPromotions #JanelleMonae #TheAgeOfPleasure #DerrickHarriott #MadCobra #BarringtonLevy #SisterNancy #Patra #Sample #Caribbean

.@JanelleMonae Samples Derrick Harriott, Barrington Levy, Sister Nancy & More For “The Age Of Pleasure”

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Earlier this year, US Recording Artist/Actress Janelle Monaé announced that she will be releasing her latest album, “The Age Of Pleasure“. Along with that came the single “Lipstick Lover“. While the racy visual showed another side of her, it contained the familiar sound of Dancehall Artist Mad Cobra’s 1992 hit, “Flex“. With the new album just released, a few more familiar sounds joined in.

On Janelle Monaé’s “The Age Of Pleasure” album, Jamaican Recording Artists Derrick Harriott, Barrington Levy, Sister Nancy, and Queen Patra all join Mad Cobra on a few tracks. On the 2nd track “Champagne S***“, Levy’s 1984 hit “Murderer” was sampled. The classic track also appears on the follow up track, “Black Sugar Beach“. “Murderer” was produced by Hyman Wright and Pat Chin, and released through the Grade One label. Sister Nancy’s 1982 hit “Bam Bam” was sampled on the track “Water Slide“. Patra’s “Whining Skill” from her 1993 debut album “Queen Of The Pack” was also sampled on the track. “Bam Bam” secures the title of the most sampled Jamaican song, and we have a Playlist and a few words about it here. Sister Nancy is also a featured Artist, appearing on the track, “French 75“. “Whining” was produced by Tony “CD” Kelly and Clifton “Specialist” Dillon. The legendary Grace Jones also appears on the album as a featured Artist, delivering on “Oooh La La“. Coming to the closing of the album, Derrick Harriott’s 1967 classic, “The Loser” was sampled on the track, “Only Have Eyes 42“. The track was released through Crystal Records, and produced by Harriott. Many have speculated that Monaé would have Jamaican influences on her new album, and what was brought forward did not disappoint.

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Abka Kaba "Battle Axe" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #AbkaKaba #BattleAxe #MusicVideo #ManchesterJamaica #Caribbean

.@AbkaKaba Fights Against Injustice On “Battle Axe”

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Manchester-based Recording Artist Abka Kaba wants to start a revolution. With reports of Government Officials caring more about their salaries and lifestyles than the growth and wellbeing of their countries, wars being fought around the World, crime and violence running rampant, Abka is stepping out for change. He calls on the Warriors on “Battle Axe“.

With a video directed by Kahinga Films, Abka Kaba shares his message on the Lions Flow-produced single, and sheds light on others who have, and are experiencing oppression in their part of the world. With a powerful delivery, listeners will be quickly tuned in to the message shared, and step up in pushing for a positive change. Formerly known on stage as Sheldon Senior, Abka Kaba has been on the scene for a number of years, and is also a Graphic Designer and the Creative behind Kahinga Films. If you haven’t been familiar with him, get to know him today.

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Sizzla "Everlasting Tour" in Japan on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Japan #Dancehall #Reggae #13thStreetPromotions #Sizzla #SizzlaKalonji #EverlastingTour #Caribbean #Hiroshima #Osaka #Tobishima #Okinawa

Sizzla Takes On Japan For New Multi-City “Everlasting Tour”

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Jamaican music Icon Sizzla Kalonji has blessed people globally with great music, and classic sounds. With a career closing in on 30 years, he connects with generations of listeners, and is still crafting timeless music. Having released a number of singles this year, Sizzla believed it was time to connect with the people in person, so he embarked on the “Everlasting Tour”.

Announced in January 2023, Sizzla Kalonji has taken his talents to the Land of the Rising Sun for a number of performances on his “Everlasting Tour”. Started on April 25 at Vibes in the city of Ibaraki, Sizzla performed to a packed venue, belting out some of his many hits. The tour continued to Kagoshima on the 26th where he made a scene at the Duckbill club. The famous Voodoo Lounge in Fukuoka was next to receive the Kalonji experience on April 27, and patrons were left with memories that will last a lifetime. For the weekend of the 28th to the 30th, Route Fourteen in Ichikawa, King Xmhu in Sapporo, and Mairo in Toyama welcomed Sizzla with a lot of love and vibes, and he blessed them with classic selections in return. 

For the first week of May, the “Everlasting Tour” takes over Japan’s night life. From the 1st to the 4th, Downtown in Osaka, Harbor Studio in Kobe, Mod’s in Okinawa, and Cross Road7 in Tobishima will felt Sizzla’s presence, and groove through the night to his various hits. The multi-city tour concludes this weekend in Kyoto at Octave, Clubasia in Shibuya, and lastly in Hiroshima at the Mugen5610 club. Despite the many episodes the world has gone through in the past few years, good music continues to prevail, and Sizzla Kalonji is one of the representatives to carry it near and far. For those who missed out, highlights of the tour stops are currently featured on Sizzla’s official Instagram and Youtube pages.

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.@JobyJayMusic Turns Up The “Love Levels” With Debut EP

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Jamaican Creative/Recording Artist Joby Jay has come a long way since her debut single, “Big Girl Ting“. With a few awards, performances, and singles to her name, she looks to become a household name, and a global brand. To take things to a new level, she recently released her debut EP, “Love Levels“.

Containing 7 tracks, the “Love Levels” EP finds Joby Jay tapping into love in different forms, relationships, and showcasing her vocal abilities and ear for unique sounds. To kick off the rollout for the EP, Joby released the single “Bare“, which was met with positive feedback. With production from the likes of NLSON, Koastal Kings, J.L.L., Island.Wav, Ziah, and Yannick Martin Belinga, Joby Jay’s songs were placed in great hands, and together they make for an entertaining listen. Listeners new to her music will not be disappointed with “Love Levels”, and can look forward to even more offerings from her in the future.

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.@JimmyCliff’s “Many Rivers To Cross” Featured In @TheEqualizerCBS Season Finale

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“The Equalizer” is an action TV series that focuses on Robyn McCall, who lives life as a single Mother, but has a mysterious side where she uses her extensive range of skills to help people out of various situations. The series stars Queen Latifah and Lorraine Toussaint, and is aired weekly on CBS. It’s inspired by the movie trilogy of the same name that stars Denzel Washington, and is a reboot of the 1980s TV series. This series is in its 3rd season, and during their latest episode, a familiar Reggae classic was featured.

In the season 3 finale of “The Equalizer” titled “Patriot Game“, Jimmy Cliff’s “Many Rivers To Cross” closed off the episode. Co-Produced with Leslie Kong, the song was released in 1969 through Trojan Records. The ballad was written at a time Cliff was having difficulty in becoming a successful Musician in the UK, and it brought a lot of frustration within himself. The ballad was featured on his sophomore album “Jimmy Cliff” a.k.a. “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” and “The Harder They Come” soundtrack, and is one of Cliff’s biggest hits. “Many Rivers To Cross” was previously featured in the movie “Rush“, along with the TV shows “Daredevil“, “Wilfred“, and “Falling Skies“. The ballad was also covered by UB40, and Tessanne Chin during her time on “The Voice” in 2013.

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