An Artist who has been featured previously on here, and is known to deliver awesome live performances, Ras-I continues to create his own wave with the release of “Bad Boy Bully“. Produced by Majah Label Music Group, Ras-I flows effortlessly over a chill Reggae Production and states that time is longer than rope for those who pick up the “bad boy” lifestyle. A song that delivers an groovy number with a conscious vibe, “Bad Boy Bully” will be a joy to listen to live. Get familiar with the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Recently, Corona Extra, the product of Grupo Modelo in Mexico, recently unveiled their latest Commercial as a part of their Corona Summer 2016 campaign. The video, which features a travelling Corona Beer can, uses the late Rocksteady Artist Hopeton Lewis’ 1966/67 hit, “Take It Easy (Get It Here)“. The single was produced by Sam Mitchell for the Merritone Label and was considered the song that heralded the ascension of Rocksteady music movement. Hopeton Lewis was also known to record in Jamaica the first ever song about Marijuana (Cool Collie), and had a good run of hits in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Lewis was also the founder of the Hopeton Lewis Caribbean Gospel Music Awards and owner of Caribbean Gospel Jubilee (CGJ), an Online Radio Station. Lewis passed away in September 2014 as a result of Kidney Failure. Many thanks to the good folks over at Commercial Tunage for the assistance and Genelle Golding for the heads up! Check out the commercial below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Introducing to the blog is a dope new Artist by the name of GiRL! She has been making her rounds at various events since 2014 and has been making quite the impression with lively performances. Today, we feature her debut single, “Fly“. Produced by KeeRAB Records and features Actor/Recording Artist Kenzic, this Reggae Pop number promotes good times, feeling and being fresh to death, and being the showstopper you’re born to be! For the bright days and crazy nights, play this one at high volume and let the vibes flow! Look out for more GiRL this year! “Fly” is currently available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Repping the 876 and The 6ix is Rapper/Producer Chillaa with “Lead You On“. Featuring Co-Production from Hypnotic, this one’s for the ladies as he speaks on wanting to chill, roll and smoke a few, and have a little fun without her feeling like he’s leading her on and making things complicated. A song that you can throw on the daily playlist and build a vibe to with. For the “Babes“, “Bonafides” and “Tings“. Do your thing baby girl. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Just a few days after the release of Fever, the first single from Vybz Kartel’s “King of the Dancehall” album, the accompanying video has already amassed over 300 thousand views on YouTube. The video was directed by Jay Will/ Game Over who creatively conceptualized the masterpiece.
The video is a raunchy, sexy one that brings the words of the song to life. The lead girl in the video suffers from uncontrollable heat in her dreams, bringing on a “fever”; when she awakes she is feverish and covered in sweat. No doubt the video will continue to grow in popularity, as comments are pouring in by the minute.The song Fever comes as an instant gratification when someone purchases “King of the Dancehall”, which was made available for pre-order May 6th exclusively on iTunes.
Distributed by Zojak World Wide, the album will be available exclusively to Apple Music subscribers on June 3rd, the same day the third instant gratification track, ‘Colouring This Life’, will be offered in the iTunes store. Apple Music will offer exclusive streaming one week before the album is available for download on June 10th , a service usually reserved for major label artists.
“King of the Dancehall” contains never before released tracks from Vybz Kartel, all recorded by the prolific artiste before his incarceration. The album is a collaborative effort between Adidjahiem Records/TJ Records. Over the years Vybz Kartel has created a strong following with his creative and ingenious lyrics and he shows no signs of slowing down now.
Usually known for her sultry collaborations and modest style, Renee Reid popularly known as RR (pronounced Double R) has shocked her fans with a new ‘steamy’ video with Devin Di Dakta. The collaboration, ‘Rev Out the RR’, is produced by Christopher Birch for Birchill Music and on the ‘Moscato Riddim’ and has turned many heads resulting in her fans branding RR as ‘The New Naughty Girl in Dancehall’.
The single has been receiving support locally and internationally and has become a notable collaborative effort. Manager for both artistes Shelly-Ann Curran of John John Music Group is also very excited about the success of the single and the newly released video. She shared, “I ampleased with this collaborated effort and I am very happy to have signed RR to my label. She is a perfect fit. For those who know me well I am very picky when it comes to who I manage but I see a very bright further with her”.
RR is known for major collaborations such as ‘A Dat Yuh Wah’ featuring Sizzla and ‘Crazy in Love Remix’ featuring Mavado. She is now eager to journey further into dancehall; she said “Devin’s style is very hardcore but I bring the sexy side of dancehall and I love it!” When asked about working with Devin Di Dakta she described it as “an easy and memorable task”.
Both artistes performed ‘Rev Out the RR’ for the first time at the Youth View Awards earlier this year and is eagerly anticipating their performance at Reggae Sumfest 2016 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. RR can be followed on Instagram and Twitter @RR_musiq and Devin Di Dakta @DevinDiDakta.
