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.@RyginKingO Covers The Classic “Stop That Train” With The Late U-Roy!

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In February 2021, the world lost a Music legend, and a Jamaican Icon named Ewart “U-Roy” Beckford. A man who has greatly contributed to the ever changing musical landscape, you can call him the Originator of how you put the lyrics together. While the world misses him, there were talks about putting together a final album for the great U-Roy. It was revealed with the title, “Solid Gold U-Roy“, and one of the singles that made the album features one of Dancehall’s hottest acts, Rygin King on a cover of the classic single, “Stop That Train“.

Produced by Sharna Liguz, Youth, and Zak Starkey, we see two Artists from two great generations join forces to give us something different. The single covers the 1967 version of the Keith & Tex Rocksteady version of “Stop That Train”. The 1967 version is cover/remake of The Spanishtonians’ 1965 Ska original that speaks of a woman whose boyfriend is leaving her via train, and she wants to join him on board. U-Roy also released a cover version in 2009/10. Both Keith & Tex and U-Roy & Rygin’s versions speak from a man’s perspective however. While many are familiar with Rygin King’s style of music, they’d be surprised to know what he enjoys in his downtime, and seeing this collaboration is just a fraction of what can happen. With the late U-Roy’s signature toasting/deejaying, this an “OG meets the Young General” moment, and we know the posthumous U-Roy album has a lot more gems. This could pave the way for a lot more collaborations like this, and we’re here for it! Call us up so we can be a part of it. For more U-Roy, check out our special U-Roy Playlist here. “Solid Gold U-Roy” is now available for pre-order through Trojan Records, and will be released on July 16, 2021. Continue sleeping in peace, Daddy U-Roy!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Cornel Campbell – You’re No Good (1973)

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June may be a Wedding month for many couples, but sometimes many relationships don’t get to make it to the Altar. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we go back in time to check out Cornel Campbell’s track, “You’re No Good“.

Produced by Bunny “Striker” Lee for his Lee’s Label and released in 1973, Cornel Campbell uses his signature falsetto to deliver a song that speaks about heartbreak, abandonment, and lost love. Cornel calls out the person who hurt him, and let him to suffer, and he looks back at the times he was warned that she was not. good person. The hurt can be felt by the listener, people instantly connected with the song, and related to the lyrics. The song was a great addition to Campbell’s catalogue, as he recorded many hits with Bunny Lee in the 1970s. He went on to record many singles and released albums well into 2021 in the form of the reissue of his 1978 album, “Sweet Baby“. Congrats to those who got a chance to take the big step this Wedding season, much love to those who have gone through splits.

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Fil Callender & Jah Stitch’s “Baby My Love” Featured In New @TylerTheCreator Album

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US Rapper/Producer Tyler, The Creator may have his share of controversy over the years, but you can’t deny his talent. With a cult like following with his OddFuture collective and brand, Tyler has set himself to become a very successful person. He still manages to shock people, but a lot of times in a good way thanks to his lyricism and production, and his new album, “Call Me If You Get Lost” is no different. One stand out on the album, is a track that sampled a Reggae/Lover’s Rock hit.

On track 10 a.k.a. “Sweet/I Thought You Wanted To Dance“, the 2nd half of the track (“I Thought You Wanted To Dance“) features a sampling of the 1978 Fil Callender single, “Baby My Love“. Produced by Phil Mathias along with Callender and featuring Jah Stitch, “Baby My Love” is considered a Lover’s Rock classic. With Fil Callender’s delivery which can be said was inspired by the late American Soul Musician Curtis Mayfield paired with Jah Stitch’s deejaying, the single quickly became a hit when it was released, and a favourite for many. “Baby My Love” was featured on the soundtrack for the 5-part Steve McQueen directed series, “Small Axe” in 2020. “Baby My Love” can be heard throughout “I Thought You Wanted To Dance” along with a sample of Jamtech Foundation’s 2000 single, “Run The Track” (which we believe sampled Bounty Killa’s voice). Fil Callender was a member of the Reggae Band, The In Crowd, but went solo in the 1980s and became a born again Christian. He was awarded the Order of Distinction in 2013 by the Jamaican Government for his contribution to Jamaican Music.

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Barrington Levy’s “Broader Than Broadway” Featured In New “The Harder They Fall” Trailer

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The minute you start watching this trailer for the upcoming Netflix Film, “The Harder They Fall“, you’ll hear that easily recognizable “Here I come” line from the legendary Barrington Levy. Once again, Jamaican music has popped up in something that we know many are going to love. Black Cowboys are the order of the day in this Jeymes Samuel directed Film starring Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Jonathon Majors, and many more!

As previously mentioned, music from Barrington Levy was featured in the form of a remixed version of his 1985 classic, “Broader Than Broadway” a.k.a. “Here I Come“. Produced by Paul “Jah Screw” Love, the single was released through the Thunderbolt Label, and is one of Levy’s biggest hits to date. Also featured in the trailer for “The Harder They Fall” (which borrows a lyric from another Jamaican Icon, Jimmy Cliff from his 1972 classic, “The Harder They Come“), is Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti’s 1971 track, “Let’s Start” featuring Ginger Baker. Mount up when “The Harder They Fall” is released in Fall/Autumn 2021! Shoodilley-waddliley-diddley-diddley woh-oh-oh
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.@MaticulusAuburn & @RoeSummerz Get Real On “Take Away This Love”

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When it comes to love, some people bask in its glory, and others express their disdain for it. Then there are those who have had their share of various experiences with it, and they want to distance themselves from it. Maticulus Auburn wants to say a word or few about it on the new single, “Take Away This Love“.

Produced by frequent Collaborator Roe Summerz who also shares a few bars on the track, Maticulus Auburn expresses that love isn’t for him right now, and he has gone through too much with it, so he needs to take a few steps back. Roe Summerz shares similar sentiments, and together they are honest about it. They deliver well with the aim to hold your attention for the length of the track, and supporting the single is a VP876 [L4NDOZ] directed visual that was shot well, and brings the artists together. Love is a thing eh? It’s rough out there, but do take care.

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Sponge Music & @CapletonMusic “Burn Up The Street” With New Collaboration

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Manchester based Record Label Sponge Music continues to put out quality music, with the aim to make 2021 a year filled with hits. The label looks to collaborate with various top tier Artists in and outside the Caribbean, and dominate the charts locally, and internationally. Starting with a spark, they seek to set everywhere ablaze with Reggae/Dancehall Icon Capleton on “Burn Up The Street”.

Produced on the recently released “World Press Riddim”, Sponge Music and Capleton joined forces to deliver a song filled with powerful and motivational lyrics, with the “Fire Man” touch that has turned singles into classics. Since the release of “Burn Up The Streets”, it has gained thousands of streams across all popular digital music streaming platforms, and has been enjoying heavy rotation on radio around the world. A music video for “Burn Up The Streets” was released on June 11, featuring direction by Shot N’ Stunning. It has since become a trending video on Youtube, and has received plenty of support on social media. Sponge Music’s “World Press Riddim” was released in late 2020, and it features the singles, “Love Lost” by Jahmiel, “Real Dawgs” by Alkaline, and “Not Perfect” by Mavado. The Riddim also features singles by Bugle, Beenie Man, Shaneil Muir, and many others, and it has been hailed as one of the year’s best releases by fans.

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