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OLDIES SUNDAY: Top 5 Jamaican Mother’s Day Songs On The Radio


This goes out to all the mamas, the baby mamas, the grandmothers, the aunties…you get the drift. Did you ever notice every year on Mother’s Day you hear some very familiar songs on the radio? Well I can’t be the only one so today my Oldies Sunday selection focuses on 5 Jamaican songs that never failed in getting airplay on Mother’s Day.

#5 – Richie Stephens x Bounty Killa – Pot Of Gold

With a mix of Richie Stephens’ singing and Bounty’s deejaying, this tribute was recorded for the “Pot Of Gold” label and has been a staple every year since it’s release.

#4 – Anthony Cruz – Mama’s Blessing

Released in 2003/2004 on the “I SwearRiddim, Anthony Cruz sang about the hardships his mother went through to provide the best life for him. Never fails when it comes getting airplay this time of the year.

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NEW MUSIC: @MajorLazer x @EllieGoulding x @TarrusRileyJA – Powerful


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Dropping a song today that’ll make you feel stronger than steel are the likes of Major Lazer, Ellie Goulding and Tarrus Riley. Titled “Powerful“, Ellie drops love lyrics while Tarrus assists with the chorus over a heavy ML production. I can picture Ellie and Tarrus performing this to a crowd in the thousands waving lighters or cell phone lights (video idea maybe?). This is the 3rd single off Major Lazer’sPeace Is The Mission” that drops on June 1. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjX4tE8kB0A

Update: Copyright called, they wanted their song back..womp 😦

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Watch Digicel Jamaica’s Redemption Live!


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Featuring an awesome line up, tune in to Digicel’s free concert held at the Kingston Waterfront by checking out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPipfX5RyhQ#t=10141

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Mixtape Movements: @KingEarthquake Presents: Rub-A-Dub Mix Vol. 2


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Taking you back in time for a little and back to the present is Earthquake Intl. with a new mixtape. Dropping part 2 in the “Rub-A-Dub Mix” series, this is over an hour of some of the best music of the yesteryears and the present from the likes of Barrington Levy, Tarrus Riley, Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor, Black Uhuru, RSNY and much more. Something to satisfy the old heads and the young ones. Whether you want to learn about past hits or just rock out to some great sounds, this is for you! Check out the mix below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

DOWNLOAD! 

Straight – http://www.mediafire.com/listen/ph651ahjwr7aa9w/Earthquake_Sound_Rub-A-Dub_Mix_Vol.2_.mp3

Tracked – https://www.mediafire.com/44gb2bcjdvzcbvh

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PRESS RELEASE: @ReggaeSting Pulls Largest Crowd In 5 Years


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The 31st staging of Magnum Sting pulled thousands of patrons to Jamworld in Portmore. The highly anticipated “two shows in one night” event saw stellar performances from numerous leading reggae acts and scorching hot Dancehall stars. Among the top contenders for the most phenomenal presentation of the night were the fire man Capleton, talented Reggae singer Tarrus Riley and new sensation Gully Bop.

The most prominent dancehall event in the world, credited over the years with breaking new stars on the scene, pulled a massive audience eagerly anticipating the man of the moment Gully Bop. He delivered an exciting climax to the festival close to 7 AM in the morning. His vocal delivery, lyrical prowess and interaction with the audience put Jamworld in a frenzy. Not only was he a crowd favorite at the venue but the most significant attraction for online viewers. The hashtag GullyBop trended on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for hours on December 27th.

Capleton did not disappoint with a professional stage set, he ruled as master at Magnum Sting. His fire blazing consumed on-lookers. The Cyaan Cool king slewed with hits from his discography such as: Lotion Man, Everybody, hands Off, That Day Will Come, Who Dem and Raggy Road. Flags and Hands waved throughout his production as well as fire torches in approval of a job well done.

Impressive performances hit the stage from acts such as Alliance bred Kalado, Demarco, Kabaka Pyramid, Exco Levi, Ikaya, Ataru and Sashae and among many others. The production of Magnum Sting 2014 was remarkable: lights, sound and stage were first world.

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NEW VIDEO: @TarrusRileyJA At @ReggaeSting 2014


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A highlight of the night came from artist referred to as “Singy Singy“, Tarrus Riley. Running through a barrage of hits, Tarrus showed he had what it takes to thrill the Sting crowd. A great performance from the Reggae artist. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIn9zlfs7mc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESPa4cB8K-4

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