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NEW VIDEO: @OnstageTV x Sly & Robbie x @SpicyChocolate_ Present: Reggae Power 2

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The “Reggae Twins” a.k.a. Sly & Robbie along with Spicy Chocolate went in the lab and created “Reggae Power 2“. This project features a slew of artists on some top notch production and tonight Onstage gave viewers a sample of what’s to come with the help of T.O.K., Tanto Metro & Devonte, Richie Spice, Devin Di Dakta, and JL. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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PRESS RELEASE: @TheRealSynnus Collabs With Legendary Duo Sly & Robbie

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Recording artiste, Synnus has accomplished one of his career goals of working with the legendary duo, Sly & Robbie. His brand new song, “Road Wi A Tek On” was produced by a joint effort of Taxi and Warm and Easy Records.

“As a new artiste on the scene working with Sly & Robbie, definitely it’s a great experience. We all know Sly & Robbie is the largest living icon working in Reggae and dancehall production. They are shinning a big light on my career. The world can expect greater things from Synnus because we have lots more to come,” – Synnus shared.

The music video for the track is now available worldwide via YouTube and VEVO. The high definition recording gives insight of the Jamaican nightlife. The energy is kept alive throughout with party scenes, gyrating dancers and stunt performing bike riders.

The single “Road Wi A Tek On” will be available on iTunes via 21st Hapilos distribution this Tuesday March 24th.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Chaka Demus And Pliers – Murder She Wrote (1992)

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In recognition of French Montana and Nicki Minaj’s hit, “Freaks“, today I feature one of the songs that was sampled in it. Titled “Murder She Wrote“, this was a very popular hit of legendary duo Chaka Demus and Pliers. Released in 1992 and produced by Sly and Robbie on the “Bam Bam” remake riddim, this song was described as a song for the ladies with an “Angel face but a Devil’s heart“. This song spoke about a girl named Maxine who was a user, very promiscuous, and was also a murderer. According to the artists, this was written off an experience but with a few details omitted.

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