This generation rules the nation with version! Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from British Child Reggae Band, Musical Youth. Titled “Pass The Dutchie” and produced by Peter Collins in 1982, this is a song about facing extreme poverty. This song was redone version of the Mighty Diamonds’ hit “Pass The Kutchie” which was a song about smoking Marijuana. In the redone version, “Kutchie” was replaced with “Dutchie“, which was the name of a cooking pot.
With his music crossing waters and running UK airwaves, Tarrus Riley took the time out to have a chat with Winford Williams on the Onstage set. Here spoke about his current single “One Drop“, its impact on UK radio, performing in Trinidad for the first time and his reasons why it took so long, his current management, and his upcoming projects and performances at events including Reggae Sumfest. He also premiered his single “To The Limit“. Tarrus Riley has been one of those artists that you can call legendary, hit after hit. Never a dull moment with this great Reggae artist. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Fresh off the increasing buzz of his single “Nuh Compatible“, Bugle linked up with Winford Williams for an Interview. Here he spoke about his hit single and if it was a shot at his ex girlfriend Raine Seville, his way of creating music, and his upcoming projects. Cool Interview, I see Bugle has changed his appearance a bit but I do hope his single gets bigger over the time. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
They say children are the future right? Well in what may be his youngest guest, Winford Williams welcomed 10 year old Wayne J top the Onstage set. In the interview he spoke about his recent stage show appearances including being called on stage by Queen Ifrica at Rebel Salute, his current singles, his talents, how his parents helped his career, being a diligent student, and his future. Wayne J also premiered the video for his “18 or Older” single. Interesting Interview, well mannered child too, and I hope he goes far in the coming years. What do you think? Check out the Interview below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Today’s new music comes from American based singer Shie. Titled “Not Inferior“, she sings about not being inferior to another person despite a name or status. In many societies people feel they should be given more opportunities than others because of their last name or their financial status. At the end of the day we bleed the same blood, breathe the same air, and get buried in the same dirt. Treat people as you would want to be treated. Great song by Shie but what do you think? Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
In recognition of Jamaica Blog Day I present a post on the subject of Police brutality and abuse in Jamaica. In the Reggae/Dancehall culture the Law Enforcement has been an enemy to many and while their job is to “Protect and Serve“, many members of the Police force go against the creed and abuse their authority and make enemies out of the people who depend on them to bring order and justice in their communities. Many unlawful murders and imprisonments are the result and the tension between residents and Police increases at a rapid rate. The Police and their abuse has been a subject in many songs over the years but today I share a song by someone who experienced it including losing a family member. “Mama Cry” is a song done by singer I-Noble who resides in Trench town, one of the places where Police brutality has occurred over the years. In his song he speaks about the occurrences between residents and Police in inner-city communities on a regular basis, the effects of people that go through the situations, and how many corrupt Policemen collect accolades for their wrongdoings. Produced by Lanz and Christina Grand of Reggae Embassy, check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
