Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from a great singer, Boris Gardiner. Titled “Every Nigger Is A Star” and produced by Leal Records in 1973, this was created in the era of Blaxploitation Films and strong Black Pride. Boris created this song as an effort to bring a positive tone to the word “Nigger” the same way Hip Hop music has been doing today in various songs. Boris also sang about loneliness, reflecting on Africa, and acceptance and recognition of the black man. The song was featured on the soundtrack that he and his brother Barrington were contracted to make for the movie of the same name. The movie was made also in an effort to bring a change to the word, but turned out to be a huge flop in Theaters.
Energy Drink Brand Boom kicked off their annual “Unsung Beats” Road Show this month bringing a lot of vibes and entertainment to each stop. Stopping in Mandeville, Manchester on Wednesday December 10, artists such as Chi Ching Ching, Berri, Kiprich, Vanessa Bling, RDX, Omari and Tifa tagged along with the “Boom Divas” for a fun filled afternoon. Check out some of the pictures from the event below and on the Facebook Page and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Top Shotta nuh laugh! Detailing the life of a gunman today is Reggae Band, No-maddz with “Shotta“. Directed by Kurt Wright, we see each member arise from slumber and gather their musical weapons to create some great music. The difference here is that their instruments were concealed as if they were firearms. Great visuals here from the Band with some thought provoking lyrics. Off their upcoming “Sly & Robbie Presents No-Maddz” album, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Making her way back onto The Voice is Anita Antoinette! After being eliminated a few weeks ago, Anita came back as a Wild Card entry. Performing John Mayer’s “Waiting On The World To Change“, Anita showed that she deserves a spot back in the competition to fight for a chance to be the winner of The Voice. You can purchase her performance on iTunes and follow the instructions below to vote her back in. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Tonight on Onstage, Clarendon born and UK based artist Randy Valentine stopped by. Here he spoke a little on his upbringing and musical background, introducing himself and his music to Jamaica, working on being the next Jamaican to make it overseas, and he premiered the music video for his single “Treat Her Right“. Short but a good Interview, looks like he’ll have a very promising career as that single is a hit! Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Kym Hamilton formally known as “Gaza Kym” says she is here to stay! The Dancehall artiste who is popular for singles such as ‘Teenage Pregnancy’ featuring the controversial Vybz Kartel and ‘Amen’ on the popular English Town Riddim shares that she is no longer hiding from dancehall music and she is ready to take what is rightfully hers. “Many deejays don’t support my music because of my disassociation with Vybz Kartel years ago but I am here to do music and I am here to stay” shared Kym.
The ‘Nuh Behaviour’ artiste recently released her video for the single ‘Guns Out’ on the One Man Army Riddim, produced by New Elements Production and has been getting rotations on several radio stations. The single ‘Guns Out’ speaks about violence in the ghettos of Jamaica and urges the youth to do something productive with their lives. “I released Guns Out because of the stories I am hearing in the news about violence and I felt as though if change is to be made, it needs to start with us entertainers” shared Kym.
Kym has toured in several Caribbean countries and has been getting great support abroad on international airwaves but when it comes to Jamaica, Kym argues that she is yet to see the full support. She added, “We have to stand for something as entertainers, especially us females; I do not want to sell my music through propaganda, I am here to let my talent speak”.
The ‘Guns Out’ Singjay is also slated to release her new Dancehall single ‘Nuh Behaviour’ which she believes will create the buzz she needs in the industry. “Nuh Behaviour is a hardcore, bad gal song; it’s the other side of my music which I am eager to show” shared Kym.
The video for ‘Nuh Behaviour’ will be shot and released in December, just in time for the New Year.
