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OLDIES SUNDAY: Lil Vicious – Nika (1994)

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In recognition of May being “Child’s Month“, Oldies Sunday will be highlighting a few child stars who made some noise in music. Today’s first selection comes from Brooklyn born Rapper/Dancehall Artist Lil Vicious with his 1994 hit, “Nika“! Produced by DJ Clark Kent and released through Epic Street/Sony Records, we find Vicious giving us bars about his new love interest, Nika, and rocking the crowd throughout the song. With lyrics about Marriage, dating, and even having kids, teenage Vicious was ahead of his time with his grown up bars then. He doesn’t understand why his parents love her though. “Nika” was featured on the Rapper’s debut album, “Destination Brooklyn“.

“Nika” was a hit for the Artist as it peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot Rap singles chart, and #69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also featured samples of US Music group The Isley Brothers’ “Between The Sheets“, Rapper Big Daddy Kane’s “Somethin’ Funky“, and an interpolation of Dancehall Artist Beenie Man’s “World Dance“. Since the release of “Nika”, Vicious kept rapping despite not gaining another hit, and even got mentioned on the late Notorious B.I.G.’s “You’re Nobody (‘Till Somebody Kills You)“.

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.@Protoje Performs “Like This” On @FallonTonight!

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Protoje’s having a great 2019. From showing up in the cleanest fit at The Grammys, selling out numerous shows including his “A Matter Of Time Live” Concert (we have some footage below), to still dropping hit after hit. The journey continues as he makes his US Television debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon“! Making history like his fellow Artist Chronixx a couple years ago, he plants his Clarks on stage to perform “Like This” of his Grammy nominated album, “A Matter Of Time“!

With numerous bookings in the pipeline, Protoje will surely win more fans with this performance, and they’ll showing up on the road. Be sure to check out his live shows in a city near you. We’re still waiting on Royalty Free Side A, and the new album. For now, check out his performance below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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Masicka Reminds Us That We Are Royal On “King Inna Earth”!

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When Recording Artist Masicka gets lyrical, he commands attention and becomes a wildfire on the Dancehall scene. When he delivers that motivational music however, he shows his diversity. Today he gives us words of encouragement on “King Inna Earth“! Produced by Sweet Music Productions, Masicka highlights the issues some may go through on a daily basis, but lets listeners know that they should follow their heart and stay strong and wise. He constantly reminds us throughout that we are royalty, and we should embrace it more. A song for those who are struggling and those who’ve had doubts about their ambitions, listen to this track as many times as you wish, and keep your head up.

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.@TarrusRileyJA & @StoneBwoyB Dropped A New Song Fi Di “G.Y.A.L.” Dem!

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First off, Happy Birthday Tarrus Riley! Secondly, remember when we said there may be another StoneBwoy tune dropping on the Blog? Well, the “1GAD” linked up with “Singy Singy” for the fun new single, “G.Y.A.L.(Girl You Are Loved)“! Produced by Izy Beats a.k.a. “Izy, Are You Kidding Me?“, the trio combined all their superpowers, and cooked up a track that’ll have you breaking out the dance routines! For all the ladies in the world, StoneBwoy and Tarrus are here to let you know that you are loved. With a blend of Dancehall and Afrobeats, expect this one to shake up the scene over the following weeks and days! The Birthday boy Tarrus is staying busy however as he plans to drop a new EP very soon, stay tuned to 13thStreetPromotions.com for that one as well :).

Girl You Are Loved, don’t forget that. Check out the track below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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.@StoneBwoyB & @KingBeenieMan Team Up For “Shuga”!

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It’s the Jamaica & Ghana link up as the “1GAD” StoneBwoy links up with “Di Docta” Beenie Man on “Shuga“! Produced by StreetBeatz, the two deliver the vibes the only way they know to your ears. As both have ruled when it comes to hit singles and stage performances, expect this one to set the streets and airwaves ablaze! Word is Stonebwoy has another Afrobeats/Dancehall collab on the way, stay tuned to 13thStreetPromotions.com for the update.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Frighty & Colonel Mite – Life (Is What You Make It) (1988)

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Enjoying your Easter weekend? How about a throwback? Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from the duo of Recording Artists Frighty and Colonel Mite. Going back to the year 1988, we check out “Life (Is What You Make It)“! Produced and released by Y&D (with releases through Mogul Records and Profile Records in 1989), the duo expressed their desire to give the ladies that “Raggamuffin Love“, and gave us that feel good vibes throughout the song. The single was very popular since its release in the UK and Jamaica, and even made its way onto the US Billboard Charts in the early ’90s.

Since the single’s release, Frighty and Colonel Mite went on to produce more music together and as solo Artists with Colonel’s last being in the early 2000s, while Frighty’s was in 2016. “Life (Is What You Make It)” is still being played to this day. Check out the track below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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