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OLDIES SUNDAY: Shades – She’s Gonna Marry Me (1969)

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The month of June is a popular month for Weddings around the world, so why give you all something to add to the playlist? For Oldies Sunday, we go back in time to check out a track by a singing trio named Shades called, “She’s Gonna Marry Me“!

Produced by Winston Riley, Shades’ “She’s Gonna Marry Me” was released through Riley’s Techniques label in 1969. On the track, lyrics about looking forward to marriage are shared, and what the experience will be like when it comes to marrying the love of your life. Shades was a short-lived group composed of former The Techniques Vocalist Bruce Ruffin, former The Paragons member Tyrone Evans, and a 3rd singer who remained anonymous. Given that Bruce Ruffin was a member of The Techniques, some outlets printed copies of Shades’ single with credit given to The Techniques. Nonetheless, “She’s Gonna Marry Me” was a hit for Shades, and was even covered by Reggae singer Junior Delgado in 1979. Since the release of “She’s Gonna Marry Me”, Bruce Ruffin went on to work with numerous Artists and Producers, and even took on a career in Law after the disbandment of Shades, while Tyrone Evans emigrated to the United States, and continued to work with numerous Artists and Producers, and even re-joined The Paragons before passing away in 2000.

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“Set Your Sight” On @AnnaliePrime’s New Video

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Today we take a trip to Trinidad and Tobago to check out an Artist who has been doing her thing for quite some time, the lovely Annalie Prime. She has been steadily rising thanks to some great music, and with the release of her 2020 debut album, “I Think Too Much“, she looks to be a prominent fixture everywhere. Keeping the momentum going, she recently unveiled the new single and video, “Set Your Sight“.

Featuring production by No6le Touch, Annalie Prime gives us a love song that promises to be a go to for many couples, and we believe we’ll look back it years later to give it a “classic” stamp. Accompanying the single, is a music video directed by Sir Ian Davis and the Dawgs Dem collective, and shot at the Ortinola Cocoa Estate on Acono Rd., Trinidad and Tobago. With soft vocals that will calm even the most stressed out person, and wake the world, Annalie Prime is setting her own sights to dominating her lane, and solidifying herself as a young legend. If you’re not familiar with her yet, let today be the day to change all of that!

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Sizzla Makes A Dedication To All Mothers On “Happy Mother’s Day”!

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May 9 is a day that is celebrated as “Mother’s Day”. The day finds many Mothers being celebrated, showered with gifts and special treatment, and loved in many ways. In the Caribbean, you can hear dedications of all sorts on the Radio, and events were held in the honour of many Moms. Known for delivering the classic “Thank You Mama” in the mid 2000s, Reggae Icon Sizzla Kalonji surprises the world with the release of “Happy Mother’s Day”!

Produced and released through his Kalonji Music Production, Sizzla brings a wonderful presentation of uplifting lyrics, timeless melodies, and a powerful dedication to all the Mothers out there. While many Mothers are no longer present with some of us, Sizzla looks to comfort those who miss them, and further emphasize that a Mother is one of the most important persons in one’s life. Love, honour, cherish, celebrate, and respect Mama!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Jessie Ripoll Children’s Choir – Hands Across Jamaica (1995)

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Happy Sunday, and it’s a new month! May is recognized as Child’s Month, and on Oldies Sunday we celebrate the youth. For today’s selection, we go back a couple decades for a song that has touched many, and was presented by the youth. Today we look back at the Jessie Ripoll Children’s Choir’s “Let’s Join Hands Across Jamaica For Righteousness“.

Released in 1995 as through the “Hands Across Jamaica For Righteousness” Organization which was founded by Motivational Speaker, Yvonne Coke, “Hands Across Jamaica” was the theme song for the Organization which sought to achieve “Motto, Anthem and Pledge (MAP) until every Jamaican is made fully conscious of the potential of their godly inheritance of beauty, fellowship and prosperity, and move to fulfill Jamaica’s mandate to advance the welfare of the whole human race.” The song was performed by members of the Jessie Ripoll School’s Children’s Choir, and was a staple in the media for years. The song was also given a music video treatment which was produced by the Creative Production & Training Centre (CPTC). This selection may bring back a lot of memories for some, including former members of the Children’s Choir. Let the kids inspire you to do some good today.

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.@DamianMarley Shares The History Of Virginia Key Beach In “Life Is A Circle” Video

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Reggae Music has always been something that entertains, but it also seeks to educate fans as well. Known for dropping lyrical selections but also delivering knowledge and conscious music, Damian “Junior Gong” Marley continues to do just that. Today, we check out the video for the single, “Life Is A Circle“.

Directed by B+ and shot in Miami, Florida, Junior Gong not only gives us a performance of his single, but schools us on the history of the Virginia Key Beach (the video’s true location) which was Miami’s first “Colored Only” Beach which welcomed Black people and other marginalized communities. We learned that the Beach was possible due to many protests, and over the years faced closures until it was considered an ecological treasure and re-opened for good in 2008. Always something of high quality when it comes to Junior Gong, a living legend.

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.@DZLRecords Promotes Ganja Education & Upliftment With The “420/1” Project

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Happy 420 everyone! This is for the “Weed Connoisseurs“, the “Ganja Gods“, the “Stoner” community, and lovers of the Herb. Kingston based Record Label DZL Records cooked up something special to commemorate the day, and everyday that we all light up some herb. Bringing together Music, Melodies, and Marijuana, we get the new “420/1” project!

With DZL Records founder Dale Virgo at the helm, we get a project that aims to entertain, educate, and uplift the masses. Whatever way you appreciate Marijuana, “420/1” has something for you. With features from Senita Mogul, Anguesomo, Delando Colley, Starr Dane, Keith Currency, Kim Nain, and many others, Dale Virgo has companied great lyrics with superb production for a project that will take you past the clouds. Get ready to fly, hold a vibe, and be in a 420 mood.

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