Today’s 25DaysOfChristmas entry comes from two veteran Dancehall artists, Wayne Wonder and Cham. Titled “Warm Jamaican Christmas Time” and produced by MadHouse Records, this has been a favourite when the season arrives. It has been forever since these two have made any songs together though. Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Sting 2012 Launch Party was held last week Wednesday at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel. While many scheduled artists attended and spoke on their upcoming performances, Dadrian Gordon of Linkz 96FM managed to snag veteran deejay Ninjaman for a short interview. Ninjaman spoke on the upcoming performance at Sting, assuring the he never gets “Bun” (Cheated on), and gave a sample of what’s to come. Check out the Soundcloud below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Being a legal alien in New York, what do you know about that? How are your experiences so far? Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from ShineHead, who was signed to Elektra Records and heralded as one of the founding fathers of the Reggae Fusion where he incorporates Hip Hop music with Reggae lyrics. Titled “Jamaican In New York“, this is a Hiphop/Reggae cover of Sting’s “Englishman In New York“. This is one of ShineHead’s most memorable songs and reached #30 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1993. He went on to have many more hits and his latest effort was with legendary Hip Hop MC KRS One titled “Holiday Gift Style“. I don’t drink Coffee I drink Roots my dear…Check out the song and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Day 2 of my 25 Days Of Christmas belongs to Mavado and the Gully Squad. Titled “Gully Christmas“, this is not your ordinary Christmas Carol. Featuring Flexxx and Savage and produced by Stephen McGregor, check out the song and share your thoughts below.
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Get the gas masks ready! Konshens moves from gray scale to colour in his music video for his singles “Soldier” and “From Yuh Si Mi“. Directed by RDStudios Jamaica, Konshens drops his lyrics from his singles all while being surrounded by friends and thugs. Clean quality video and decent use of graphics. Check out the video and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from the impeccable Ken Boothe. Titled “Everything I Own” and released in 1974 by Trojan Records, this was a cover version of the David Gates penned and Bread performed single which was released in 1972. Ken Boothe put his own reggae twist on the song and laced it with his unique singing style. This song went on to have many other cover versions from artists including Boy George, Rod Stewart, Nicole Sherzinger and *NSYNC. Ken Boothe’s version however is considered the best version.
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