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OLDIES SUNDAY: Charlie Chaplin: Obeah Business (1991)

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It’s October 31, and in certain parts of the world, Halloween is celebrated. While Jamaicans don’t celebrate Halloween (expect the American minded folks), Jamaica’s music culture has shared a few words on ghosts (duppy), monsters, demons, vampires, and those who practice witchcraft and black magic. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we look at those whose practices involve potions, elixirs, and spirits. We go back to a couple decades to check out Charlie Chaplin’s “Obeah Business“.

Produced by Doctor Dread on the “Heavenless Riddim” and released through Ras Records in 1991, Charlie Chaplin puts fellow Entertainers on blast as he’s aware of their unethical practices to gain fame and fortune. While he does this in a comical way, he shares his experience in meeting an Obeah Man who exposed a few of his peers who sought the Obeah Man’s services that use his “powers” to give them success. The Obeah Man also shares that some of them owe him money, and he will use these same powers to bring bad omen their way until the fees are covered. The Obeah Business has been a very profitable one for decades as people would spend exuberant amounts of money to get their wishes granted. Charlie Chaplin’s “Obeah Business” gained some popularity when it was released as the Deejay was already a big name on the scene. The single was featured on his 1991 album, “Cry Blood“. Watch out for strange powder being sprinkled your way, and stay prayed up as there are people out there who wish to see your downfall.

thank you charlie chaplin!

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.@BlvkH3ro Puts Jamaican Music On Display In Europe!

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Emerging Jamaican Recording Artist Blvk H3ro has been enjoying a 2021 filled with a plethora of new releases. The Artist has been gaining a massive buzz thanks to the single, “It Nuh Easy”, which has since become a staple on radio since its release earlier this year. Despite the pandemic, he has found a way to give the people new music, and new content. What was missing however, was being a part of the live performance aspect. That all changed as he’s currently making his rounds in Europe!

As a part of the UNESCO Transcultura Programme Call selection, Blvk H3ro and his Reggae Soul Band were invited to the Worldwide Music Expo, also known as WOMEX. The event is held in Porto, Portugal from October 27-31, and Blvk H3ro and the Reggae Soul Bad are some of the Artists representing the Caribbean this year which also includes Cuban Artist Cimafunk, Cuban Musician Yarima Blanco, and Haitian/Dominican Band AZUEI. Blvk H3ro has held his own through a series of performances at the event, sharing via Social Media that he is grateful for the opportunity to put Jamaican music on display in Europe.

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.@OfficialYaksta Steps Up For New @Audiomack “Bless The Yaad” Episode

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Audiomack continues to be one of the leading platforms for digital music streaming. The platform has continued to assist upcoming and established artists in getting their music to their fanbases around the world. Through their original content, Audiomack has placed artists centerstage to showcase their talent, and expand their fanbases. With their new “Bless The Yaad” series, Jamaica gets to display fresh talent, unique personalities, and diversity. For their latest episode, Dancehall/Reggae artist Yaksta takes the stage.

Hailing from St. Mary, Yaksta brings his homegrown talent to “Bless The Yaad” episode 5. On the episode, he gives the TGUT provided instrumental a series of lyrical beatdowns paired with his unique flow, furthering proving that St. Mary is home to a lot of show-stopping talent. Sometimes referred to as the “Bush Lawd”, Yaksta has been enjoying a wealth of buzz thanks to his hit singles, “Ambition”, “Humans”, and “Assets”. With a career starting from the mid 2010s, Yaksta has made a mark on the music scene with a unique personality, style, content, and lyricism that has been respected by fellow artists, and prominent members of the music industry. Born Kemaul M. Martin, Yaksta considers himself to be a world artist, and wherever he lands, he will make an impact that lasts.

“Bless The Yaad” is the Caribbean version to the popular Audiomack series, “Bless The Booth”. The series is executive produced by Tanya Lawson, with audio by TGUT and Flaire, and video by Sage English. The series premieres every Wednesday with a new featured Artist, and is filmed at the Reggae Legends Villa in Kingston, Jamaica.

Yaksta’s episode of Audiomack’s “Bless The Yaad” is now available for viewing. The episode and previous offerings are now featured on Audiomack’s official Youtube channel, with a new one premiering every Wednesday. Check out the episode below. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @MackaB – False Preacher (1988)

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With Jamaica slowly being turned into a 20 season Mystery series shown on Netflix with the news of Kevin Smith and his cult, it’s only right that Oldies Sunday digs in the crates for a selection. This week, we stop in England to check out Reggae legend Macka B’s “False Preacher“.

Produced by Mad Professor and released through Ariwa Sounds in 1988, Macka B plays the role of “Pastor Theodore Love Money” who makes a list of demands that his Church congregation should fulfill because “That’s what the Lord says!“. If the Pastor needs to wear new suits, let the Church goers provide for it. He needs a BMW? Let them pay for it! The single was featured on Macka B’s 1988 album, “We’ve Had Enough!“, which features plenty of commentary from the man himself. With the story of fake Preachers and Pastors being a very common one for many, Macka B has been calling those hustlers out for many years. Some have lead cults, some have made millions and are living better than their members, and some have claimed to have had the direct line to God. Many Church goers have been lied to, tricked, bamboozled, and lead astray, and many fake Pastors and false Prophets will have to answer for their crimes one day.

Since “False Preacher”, Macka B has released numerous albums, and has been a Youtube/Social Media favourite thanks to pairing a healthy lifestyle with his lyrical prowess. He has even been name dropped by popular Media Personality Desus Nice on his “Bodega Boys Podcast“.

Thank You Macka B!

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.@ZacJonesStony Presents To You, “The Weed Song” With @JesseRoyal1

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Music has been made in tribute to Women, cars, money, God, and even where you’re from over the years, but when a song is made about Marijuana, “It hits different“. There are many an anthem for Ganja, Weed, Mary Jane, and Herb, from some of world’s Connoisseurs of the plant. Recording Artist Zac Jone$ is one of those Connoisseurs, and he presents to us today, “The Weed Song“.

Produced by Iotosh (who has been having a respectable run of productions in the past couple years) and featuring fellow Weed Scholar Jesse Royal, Zac Jone$ shares his “high” experience when he connects with the good green. “I wrote this song at a time when I was busy doing a lot of things outside of music and I remember feeling really overwhelmed”, Zac shares. “Every night after work I’d sit outside in my garden and smoke and I’d feel good in that moment; like that was my escape. One of those nights I just wanted to put that feeling into song. I pulled up the beat from Io (Iotosh) and it all came together right there. I was saving it for the right feature, so when Jesse heard it a few months later and started writing his verse on the spot, I knew that was it. It was all organic so that was dope.” Accompanying the single is a dope Music Video directed by Jesse Suchomel, which finds Zac in various parts of Kingston enjoying the Weed with friends (anyone caught the Potential Kid, Tessellated, and Sheen cameos?). What’s your favourite Weed strain?

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Rhiya Luna & Kruze 45 Stay True To Themselves On “Change Me”

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It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Singer Rhiya Luna. She has been staying busy however putting together new music for you to hear. There was no way the year would end without her giving us a couple more songs. Today, she makes up for time apart with her newest track, “Change Me“.

Produced by Nuh Response Production and featuring frequent collaborator Kruze 45, Rhiya sings about keeping her heart clean, and remaining a good person no matter how much the world tries to change her. The world has its shares of ups and downs, and sometimes people are put into circumstances that change them for better, or for worse. Rhiya Luna and Kruze 45 continue to show great chemistry here, but don’t be surprised if they announce a collaborative project soon (Rhiya may be dropping an EP before that we hope). If you haven’t been familiar with Rhiya, check out her music here.

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