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OLDIES SUNDAY: @MaxiPriest – Close To You (1990)

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February is celebrated as Reggae Month. It also recognizes Black History Month in many parts of the world. The month is also one for love as Valentine’s Day is celebrated. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we celebrate a Black Man who created a love song in the name of Reggae. His name is Maxi Priest, and we check out “Close To You“.

Produced by Handel Tucker, Geoffrey Chung, and Sly Dunbar, Maxi Priest’s “Close To You” was released in 1990 through Charisma Records. The song finds Priest being completely smitten by a girl who may seem like trouble. Regardless, but he is eager to be close to her, catering to her every need. The Reggae Fusion track featured smooth vocals by Priest backed by a production that was sure to captivate your entire being. “Close To You” was an instant hit for Maxi Priest, it scored a #1 slot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and top 10 placements in the UK, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and various countries in Europe. The single also went Gold in Sweden and Australia. “Close To You” was featured on Priest’s 5th studio album, the Gold-selling “Bonafide“. With the catchy hook, it quickly became a mainstay for R&B mixtape lovers, especially for couples during the Valentine’s season. “Close To You” was covered by the likes of Origene, B3, Pachanga, Jay Delano, and The Uptown Band. The song was sampled by the likes of Jay Sean, Eric B & Rakim, and Tony Sunshine.

Since the release of “Close To You”, Maxi Priest went on to have a successful career in the 1990s. He is still an active Artist, having secured GRAMMY nominations over the years, and is still celebrated worldwide as one of the most successful Reggae Fusion Artists Internationally. “Close To You” will be remembered as one of his most recognized singles, and one to keep in rotation for Valentine’s Day.

THANK YOU MAXI PRIEST FOR THIS CLASSIC!

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Glorii Shares His “Paralyzed Thoughts” In New Video!

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Times are serious, especially for a black person living in the Caribbean. The topic of Mental Health continues to be brought up in many conversations as the everyday life can be detrimental, and many of us are just trying to find a way out of the madness. Upcoming Dancehall Artist Glorii is one of those going through it, and with his new video, he shares his “Paralyzed Thoughts“.

A collaboration with Dynasty Global Jamaica, the KD Visuals-directed video finds Glorii just holding firm, trying to overcome the many challenges he faces. On a mission to make the money that will take him and his family out of poverty, he is met with people who will put him 6 feet deep for nothing, or try to sidetrack his journey. While he’s no angel, he shares his thoughts with God, and prays that he is guided along the way, and forgiven for his transgressions. Glorii has been on the scene for some time, and has a number of singles that have been making their way to various headphones and speakers worldwide. It’s never easy in this life journey, but we pray for better days.

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.@Mr_2Kay Returns With JayWillz Featured, “Motion”!

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It’s February, and that means love may be in the air for many. With that in mind, we’re here to give you something new from Nigerian Artist, Mr. 2Kay! Check out the new single, “Motion“.

Produced by Hermz and Chuckie, “Motion” features fellow Nigerian Artist JayWillz, and Mr. 2Kay dedicates this one to all ladies out there. It’s all about the love and affection given from both parties, and the vibes that takes over when you’re with that person. With Mr. 2Kay and JayWillz delivering a melodic number, expect this one to gain popularity with the lovers in time for Valentine’s Day. “Motion” is Mr. 2Kay’s first release since “Moving Mountains” in 2021, and will be featured on his upcoming “W.I.N.A (Why I’m Never Afraid)” EP. In the meantime, call up that special someone, and play this.

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.@YemiAladee & @PhynoFino Dedicate “Pounds & Dollars” To The Dreamers!

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Some days are tough, and we all need some sort of pick me up to get us going. Today, we head over to Nigeria to check out AfroPop star Yemi Alade who offers something positive with the single, “Pounds & Dollars”.

With a video directed by Clarence A. Peters, “Pounds & Dollars” features Nigerian Rapper Phyno, and it finds Yemi Alade providing some encouragement here for the dreamers. The video shares a story of believing in yourself and following your dreams as a young lady enters a competition hosted by Yemi, overcoming negativity and getting encouragement from her Mother throughout. This fun visual can serve as a reminder that anything is possible for those who are in doubt, and as Yemi shared in her Twitter bio, “Winning is a habit“. “Pounds & Dollars” is featured on Yemi’s 2022 “African Baddie” EP.

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No Weapon Formed Against @Valiant_Musiq Prospered In “Bruk Days” Video!

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When it comes to success for some, it’s a result of hard work, dedication to the craft, and consistency. For others, it’s a stroke of luck. For Dancehall Artist Valiant, he did the necessary groundwork and development to get to where he is now. While he was recently named as an Artist to watch by British Vogue, his work is just getting started. Despite his success so far, there are many in high and low places who don’t wish to see him make it any further. We call it badmind, but Valiant has something for them that is stronger on “Bruk Days“.

In this KhingCam-directed video, Valiant shows us that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, and it can be your own friend who wishes to see your downfall. The video sees the Deejay overcoming the traps that a badmind friend has set against him through the help of the Obeah Man, but without even noticing what’s going on, his life remained intact with no harm done to him. Valiant speaks of his emerging success on “Bruk Days” as he’s able to take care of things that seemed unattainable before, and once his family is happy, he’s happy. It’s always important to watch the friends that you keep, and there will be many who will try to bring that negative energy into your life. Be careful. Here’s to more success to Valiant, and to all who are doing the right things to make it.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: General Trees – Minibus (1985)

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How are you doing today? It’s Oldies Sunday! Today’s selection goes out to those who are always on the move via public transportation. We go back in time to check out General Trees’ “Minibus“!

Produced by Jack Scorpio and released through his Black Scorpio label in 1985, General Trees deejays about a great shift in public transportation in “Minibus”. For years Jamaicans would travel on the “Jolly Bus” or “Country Bus“, but the advent of the Minibus gave way to a newer way to ride in the public transport system. General Trees’ gave an account of his experience traveling on one, and he detailed it from seeing how people behaved after the change in the public transport system, how he was treated before even taking a Bus in Kingston, and the various episodes he went through before arriving at his destination in Westmoreland. The song was originally previewed at a few of General Trees’ performances, and was instantly a favourite, prompting him to record the official version with Jack Scorpio. The song also borrowed from the 1955 modern-folk song “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?“.

“Minibus” created history since its release as it was the first Dancehall song to go number 1 in 1985 was awarded “Song Of The Year” by the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC), and its Llewellyn O’Reggio-directed music video was the first award-winning Jamaican music video (the video helped to birth a “Best Music Video” category for Jamaican award shows that followed). It was safe to say “Minibus” was quite the hit, and opened up the floor for General Trees to secure more hit songs. Since then, General Trees went on to have a following in the early 1990s, but was not able to match up the popularity from the 80s. He suffered a few health issues later down, but still made his presence be felt wherever he went. “Minibus” will continue to be one of his greatest works.

Thank You General Trees For This Classic!

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