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Jamaicans Sing @BurtBacharach Hits In Our New Playlist!


On February 8, the music world lost one of the most influential persons in Pop Music, the late Burt Bacharach. With his songwriting, production, and various compositions whether solo or done with collaborators, Bacharach has given us some of the greatest songs and sounds, helped to elevate the careers of some of the best Artists including Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones, and Dusty Springfield, and scored Films such as “Casino Royale” (a James Bond Parody), “Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid“, “Arthur“, and “A Boy Called Po“. His work has influenced many, and in our latest Playlist, we cover some of the Jamaican Artists who have covered his songs.

In the “Jamaica Sings Burt Bacharach!” Playlist, we’ve featured 18 tracks that have given hit songs from the late Burt Bacharach a Jamaican touch. From Dennis Brown, to Wayne Wonder, to Diana King, to Dobby Dobson, get yourself familiar or reacquainted with some great music that came to life by Bacharach’s genius. Jamaicans covering some of your favourite International songs always went hand in hand, and we hope to cover a few more like this in the future. Sleep well Burt Bacharach.

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.@BlvkH3ro & @OfficialWayneJ Give Us The “Original” Formula On New Track!


Kicking off the Friday with new music from Blvk H3ro and Wayne J with the track, “Original“! This marks the first release from the duo through the Delicious Vinyl Island Imprint. Produced by Kraiggi BadRasta for Bad Art Music, Blvk and Wayne tackle the Riddim like it was the Villain in a Kung Fu flick. Throughout the track, they pay homage to foundation Artists like Super Cat, Sugar Minott, Papa San, and many more.

Wayne J, who has been in the music business since a Toddler, is looking to cover more ground, and shake up the scene as a Teen Recording Artist. Be on the look out for more releases from him. Blvk H3ro on the other hand, isΒ looking to celebrate 1 year since the release of his debut album, “The Immortal Steppa” come February 15, and has plans to release more tracks in the coming weeks. You can also catch him on the road as a part of The Wailers Trio.

Check out “Original” below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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@MrLevy411 Collabs With @Supreme_NYC X Jah Life!


New York basedΒ Streetwear Brand Supreme recently teamed up with Reggae Crooner Barrington Levy and Reggae Producer Hyman “Jah Life” Wright for a new line of ClothingΒ for their Summer ’16 collection. Wright, who along with Henry “Junjo” Lawes, were the Producers who contributed to the rise of Barrington Levy’s career from the late 70’s to the 80’s. Together they’ve helped to create timeless albums such as “Bounty Hunter“, “Englishman“, and “Robin Hood” which spawned many hits for the young Levy. Supreme is no stranger to the Caribbean as they have worked with DJ/Director/Style Icon Va$htie who is of Trinidadian Heritage, and had a line that featured the late Jamaican Recording Artist Sugar Minott. The new line features a hooded Sweatshirt, 3 T-shirts and a Tank top highlighting the original artwork for Levy’s previously mentioned albums, and a shirt featuring H.I.M. Haile Selassie I. The collection will be available in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and online on June 16 while it hits Japan on June 18.

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Chip Off The Old Block: Meet The New Kids Of Dancehall x Reggae (Pt. 5)


First they started out as the youth of the Dancehall/Reggae culture, now they’re parents with growing kids. It isn’t unusual for the child of an Entertainer to follow in their parent’s footsteps one way or the other as at times they bring a modern take on their parent’s creations, or create their own lane. Some of the most famous off springs include Stephen, Ziggy, and Damian “Junior Gong” Marley (Sons of Bob Marley), Chino and Di Genius (Sons of Freddie McGregor), Junior Tucker (Son of Jimmy Tucker), Morgan Heritage (Children of Denroy Morgan), Tarrus Riley (Son of Jimmy Riley), Queen Ifrica (Daughter of Derrick Morgan), Protoje (Son of Lorna Bennett), Chronixx (Son of Chronicle) and many more. In part 5 of aΒ few part series, I feature moreΒ of the new set of kids on the scene whose parents have covered much ground in their respective careers.

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1.Β Addis Pablo (Suns Of Dub)

Famous Parent:Β Augustus Pablo

Occupation:Β Musician/Producer

Twitter/IG:Β @AddisPablo

Single(s):Β In My Father’s House, Far East Dub (Suns Of Dub)

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2.Β Jo Mersa Marley

Famous Parent:Β Stephen Marley

Occupation:Β Reggae Artist

Twitter/IG:Β @JoMersaMarley

Single(s): Burn It Down, Light It Up (w/ Morgan Heritage)

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Sugar Minott – Herbman Hustling (1984)


Today’s Oldies Sunday selection is dedicated to the hustlers. We go back to the early 80’s with the late Sugar Minott. Titled “Herbman Hustling” and produced by Sly & Robbie for the TaxiΒ RecordsΒ in 1984. The song speaks on the day to day experiences of the Marijuana merchant including dealing with the law, and sourcing the best product. Minott’s delivery in this single puts the listener in a first person perspective (and possibly catch a contact high) over the smooth Sly & Robbie production.

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