Trench Town – 13th Street Promotions

NEW VIDEO: @FiveSteez – Welcome

Posted on September 15, 2014 by swadedavillain

Tonight, Rapper Five Steez welcomes one and all to his home with his new video, “Welcome“. Directed by Nathan Cowan of Caribbean Films with assistance from Bubbla G, Rocket Media and The Talent Inc., this was shot in Half Way Tree and Trench Town. Here Steez drops lyrics about his hometown, the activities that take place daily and of course give a history lesson on some of the children who grew up from there to play an influential part in the development of Hip Hop and the popularity of Reggae Music. We also get cameo appearances from some who play a part in the growth of the “First Coast” Hip Hop Movement. Great video here and I like the take on the black and white video with coloured accents. Five Steez’s “These Kingston Times” will hit the Internet on October 14 but you can preorder now here. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @FiveSteez – Welcome (Behind The Scenes)

Posted on September 15, 2014September 15, 2014 by swadedavillain

With Five Steez’s “Welcome” music video hitting the Internet later, he dropped off some of the behind the scenes visuals for the viewers to check out. Shot in some key areas in Kingston, Steez’s music video looks to be a hot one. Stay tuned to 13thStreetPromotions.com for the full video. Check out the behind the scenes below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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#JaBlogDay Music: I-Noble – Mama Cry (Babylon Brutality)

Posted on May 23, 2013May 23, 2013 by swadedavillain

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.