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OLDIES SUNDAY: Echo Minott – My Mommy (1984)

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First off, Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms, Mamas, Grandmas, Aunties, Stepmoms, and every type of Mother. Wishing you all the best! Today on Oldies Sunday, we make a dedication to all of them. For our selection, we highlight Echo Minott’s “My Mommy“.

Produced by Harry “Big J” Johnson and released in 1984 through Shuttle Records (and in 1985 through Sunset Records), Echo Minott delivered a dedication to his Mother, showing immense gratitude in the process. While all of us have a great relationship with their Mother, Echo went into detail the important roles she has played in his life, and even showing love to his Father in some parts. “My Mommy” was well received by fans, and was featured on his 1985 album, “Rock & Calypso“.

After the release of “My Mommy”, Echo Minott went on to release more music before taking a break from the Music Industry in the early 90s, returning with a few releases in the 2010s, an album in 2021 called “Man A Do Road” with DJ Air Afrique, and a single in 2022 with Laurent Squarta.

thank you Echo Minott For This Track! Happy Mother’s Day!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: ShineHead – Try My Love (1992)

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Today, we celebrate a legend in Reggae/Dancehall. He was one of the Artists who helped to kick off that run of 90s Hip Hop/Reggae/Dancehall collaborations. He gained success during that time, and made classics. That man who we’re featuring on Oldies Sunday is Shinehead. We featured him in this section nearly 10 years ago, but today we celebrate his 60th Birthday (April 10) by featuring his single (and one of this Editor’s favourites), “Try My Love“.

Produced by Dave Hall and featuring background Vocals by R&B group Intro, Shinehead’s “Try My Love” was released through Elektra in 1992. The track finds Shinehead delivering his signature Singjay style as he spits slick lyrics to a young lady he’s admiring. With promises of dates, love, excellent care and treatment, to blowing her mind every time, Shinehead shares that he has what it takes to make her his. All he needs her to do is try his love, and she’ll never need another.

“Try My Love” became one of Shinehead’s popular singles, and was featured on his 1992 Album, “Sidewalk University“. Shinehead is still active in various circles, and can be found rocking the Mic at stage show near you, and releasing new music.

big up shinehead! thank you for this classic!

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.@BugleAn9ted Wants His “Flowaz” On His Latest Single!

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To say that Reggae/Dancehall Artist Bugle is underrated is an understatement. For over a decade, he has been providing nothing but quality music with a positive message that has travelled every part of the globe. As his fanbase continues to grow, his content continues to set the standard. Unfortunately, many do not recognize his greatness, and he has stepped out to address it. He does so in his latest single, “Flowaz“.

Produced by Gold Up Music, Bugle gives us the quality music that we have grown to love and enjoy, but also makes his case on why he deserves respect in the Jamaican music scene. While many are quick to hop on the latest trend or crown the newest sensation, many of the Artists who have been putting in the necessary work are often left out of important conversations. Bugle gives evidence of this through the scenario of an award show with the accompanying Music Video, which was directed by Khing Cam. Many Artists who never get love in their own home, tend to take their talents to other lands where they’re hailed and given accolades. Recognize Artists like Bugle before it’s too late.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Mighty Diamonds – Right Time (1975)

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This past week, we lost two Jamaican Music Icons. Gone are 2/3 of the legendary Mighty Diamonds, Donald “Tabby” Shaw, and Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson. While their passing has left an indelible mark in Jamaica, we want to keep them alive through the music. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we highlight their track, “Right Time“.

Produced by Jo Jo Hookim for Channel One Studio and released in 1975 through the Impact! Label (and through the Locks Label in the UK), Mighty Diamonds’ “Right Time” became one of the group’s biggest and most known single. With smooth production, the group spoke of Marcus Garvey’s prophecies, and everything will change for many when the right time comes. “Right Time” was featured on the group’s debut album of the same name in 1976 through Virgin Records, a label that plays a major part of the group’s history and helped their International push as they were some of the first Reggae acts signed there. The Mighty Diamonds celebrated 50 years together in 2020, and was the longest group together in Jamaican music. With their name pressed in every part of the globe, their breakthrough really came at the “right time”. R.I.P. Donald “Tabby” Shaw and Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson.

thank you mighty diamonds for this classic!

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.@NadineSutherlan Celebrates Every “Queen” In New Single

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With “Women’s History Month” coming to a close, we’re still celebrating the Women who continue to make history everyday. While we recognize Women in Music and Entertainment, we show love to the everyday Woman. To amplify this, legendary Recording Artist Nadine Sutherland steps to the Mic with her new single, “Queen“.

Nadine Sutherland took on the Producer role for her “Queen” single, and on the track, she makes a dedication to every Queen in the world. She reminds them that they are very important, and she takes the time to fix their Crowns and show them all the love. She gave her strong lyrics a visual thanks to a Ryan Bailey directed/Gracian Christie edited music video. Throughout the video, Nadine highlights some very important Women including her Mother, a Mother and child, and a young lady who overcame her challenges and achieved success. A great song from Nadine Sutherland, and an important one.

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.@OriginalKoffee Finally Releases Her Debut Album, “Gifted”!

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Koffee came in like a rapture a few years ago, and her season is still not over. The GRAMMY Award winning Artist has not taken her foot off of the gas, and she has a lot more ground to cover. Since making history with her debut EP, “Rapture“, fans have been anticipating a full length project from her. With high profile collaborations and appearances, plenty singles including “Lockdown” that came at a time where everywhere was on lockdown due to the Covid 19 pandemic, now is the time for Koffee to get in the right lane to make more awesomeness happen. Today, we finally get her debut album, “Gifted“.

Featuring 10 tracks, “Gifted” is the highly anticipated album from Koffee. She continues to show that her music is not boxed in, and she has her way and the stage to truly shine with the various sounds presented. J.L.L., Iotosh, JAE5, Frank Dukes, and Teflon Zincfence are a few of the featured Producers on the album, and Koffee effortlessly delivers on the beats. Plenty samples on here too. While fans may or may not want more songs on this project, we do know that Koffee has a lot more lined up for the world to hear. Will this album be a GRAMMY winning effort come 2023? Only time will tell. In the meantime, we get new Koffee songs!

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