Tag: Ska

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Delroy Wilson – Emy Lou (1963)

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May is recognized as “Child’s Month“, and on “Oldies Sunday“, we highlight some of the Child Stars of yesteryear. For today’s entry, we bring you Jamaica’s first Child Star, Delroy Wilson with the track, “Emy Lou“.

Produced by “Sir Coxsone” Dodd and released through the Supreme Label in 1963, Delroy Wilson is infatuated by a young Woman named, “Emy Lou”. He shares that even if she’s avoiding him, or even taken by another, he still has the eyes for her. This Ska release was Wilson’s debut single, and even though it didn’t create waves at first, it opened doors for him to score official hits as a Teen, and later on as an Adult. From Ska to Rocksteady to Reggae, Wilson’s name was big in the world, and he gained in many ways through music. Delroy Wilson passed away in 1995, but left behind a legacy that is celebrated by the young and old. His son Karl, known to the world as Konan from “Krept And Konan“, paid tribute to him earlier this year with the single, “Delroy’s Son“.

Thank You Delroy Wilson For This Hit!

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Joy Lapps & Larnell Lewis Nice Up The Holidays With “The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape”

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Happy Christmas Eve! Today’s a day where many will do some last minute stops and shopping, while others are waiting for work to either close half day, or start later for some extra money. With everything going on, how about some music to go with it? Enter Musicians Joy Lapps and Larnell Lewis with some holiday music, Caribbean style. Get lost in “The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape“.

Featuring 9 tracks, Joy Lapps and Larnell Lewis bring together Instruments, voices, and the Caribbean Christmas spirit to you via “The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape”. For those who are familiar with the popular Christmas Carols and songs, the duo, along with guests Subria Lapps and Justin Bacchus, tap into Reggae, Zouk, Soca, Jazz, and Ska influences and sounds for a reworking that will be a valuable piece of content to enjoy for years to come. From “Silent Night” to “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town“, you will be loving every minute of this unique presentation. Load it up before you handle some Christmas Eve missions. Joyuex Noël.

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We Look At Songs That Sampled Byron Lee In Our Latest Playlist

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Before the month is over, we want to show respect to an Architect in Jamaican Music. a Man who created a wave in the early years of Ska Music, and made his name prominent in other genres, that soon made him an inspiration, and Icon. His name is Byron Lee, and if there was a “National Heroes Of Jamaican Music” category, he would’ve been on the list. The late Musician/Producer/Entrepreneur took the music to new territories, and has received numerous accolades for his accomplishments. His Dynamics Sounds Studio was one of the best in the Caribbean, he produced classics in multiple genres, and he gave us “Jamaica Carnival“, popularizing Soca Music in Jamaica, making it accessible for everyone. His band, The Dragonaires, became the standard for many bands in the Caribbean, and have been in movies, on the Radio, and at an event near you. Byron Lee has done so much for Jamaican Music, but today we’re highlighting some of the music that sampled the work of Mr. Lee in our latest Playlist.

While the list is not long, we invite you to tune in to some of the hits that Byron Lee produced over the years, and some of the tracks that used his sound to make their own hits. From Ska, to Dancehall, to Hip Hop, Lee’s DNA could be found in some of your faves. Those who are not familiar, can use this Playlist as a start into discovering more from the late Icon. Long live Byron Lee!

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.@FousheeLive Samples Prince Buster’s “Ghost Dance” For Her “war” Single

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New Jersey-based Recording Artist Fousheé recently announced her upcoming sophomore album, “Pointy Heights“. Dedicated to the St. Catherine community of Pointy Heights and her Jamaican background, Fousheé looks to deliver some of her best music yet while tapping in some sounds from the Caribbean. The sound is evident in her newest single, “war“.

Fousheé handles the production on her new single, “war”, as she speaks on the need for peace and harmony as she has had times where there were conflicts in her life. She makes note that there is power in the tongue, and she is having the kind of peace where she’ll even pray for her opps. Her vocals emphasize the peace that many of us need, but the production taps into a sound that may perk some ears. “war” features a sample of the late Ska Pioneer Prince Buster’s 1967 track, “Ghost Dance“. The self-produced track features Buster having a conversation with a friend who is no longer among the living through the writing of a letter, and sending well wishes to others who have passed away. The track also features backing vocals from a young Lee “Scratch” Perry (ah, duppies...), and was featured on the 1967 album, “Judge Dread“.

Fousheé looks to bring a new vibe to the world when she releases her “Pointy Heights” album on September 13, through RCA Records.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Roland Alphonso – Song For My Father (1967)

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Today (June 16) is recognized worldwide as “Father’s Day“. We appreciate the Men who understood the role they’re given, and have done their best in that department. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we pay tribute to them with Musician Roland Alphonso’s “Song For My Father“.

Produced by Leslie Kong along with Roland Alphonso and Beverley’s All Stars and released through Beverley’s Records in 1967, “Song For My Father” was Alphonso’s Ska version of the Horace Silver Quintet’s 1965 Jazz composition. The Jamaican version gives it a different kind of life, and opened it up for a different audience to appreciate. The original version according to Horace Silver was inspired by Brazilian music from a trip there, and Cape Verdean Portuguese Folk Music that his Father listened to. The Instrumental was a tribute to his Father and his love for the music, and the Jamaican version paid tribute to Jamaican Fathers. Alphonso’s version was one of many covers made, and was well-received by listeners over the years.

Whether you’re a Father, StepFather, Uncle, Grandfather, Godfather, Papa, Papi, Pop, Dada, big up yourself on this Father’s Day. Check out our “The Fathers Of Reggae/Dancehall” Playlist from a few years ago.

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Doreen & Jackie’s “Welcome You Back Home” Featured In New @IkeaUSA Campaign

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Jamaican music has so much power, it’s unreal sometimes. Just when you think it can’t pop up in something major, it comes as a surprise. Recently, Sweden-founded Furniture Retail giant IKEA launched their latest campaign in time for the holiday shopping season. Under the phrase “It’s All In The Bag“, IKEA highlights all the goodies that you can get in their stores for the home, it’s like making that dream house possible with everything from there. Throughout one of their latest Commercials, a familiar sound from the 876 can be heard.

Featured in IKEA’s “It’s All In The Bag” campaign is Doreen & Jackie’s hit single, “Welcome You Back Home“. Produced by “Sir Coxsone” Dodd with Instrumentation by the legendary band The Skatalites and released through Studio One in 1964, “Welcome You Back Home” was a duet with Doreen Shaffer and the late Jackie Opel about a couple who had falling outs and realizing that they need each other more than ever. Shaffer is known as the Queen of Ska, is a founding member and last surviving member of The Skatalites. Jackie Opel was a Bajan Recording Artist who was discovered by the late Byron Lee, credited for inventing Spouge Music (a fusion of Ska, Calypso, and R&B), and was known as the “Jackie Wilson of Bajan culture“. The Instrumental for “Welcome You Back Home” was played throughout the new IKEA Commercial. Just like the Furniture giant, Jamaican music has it all in the bag.

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