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OLDIES SUNDAY: Reel 2 Real – I Like To Move It (1993)

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Ready to turn up the vibes? For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we’re throwing a party that even the pets will enjoy. Today, we go back to the 90s to check out Colombian/Trinidadian/American duo Reel 2 Real’s “I Like To Move It“.

Produced by Ralphie Muniz and 1/2 of Reel 2 Real’s Erick Morillo and released through Strictly Rhythm in 1993, “I Like To Move It” was Mark Quashie a.k.a. The Mad Stuntman a.k.a. the other 1/2 of Reel 2 Real’s showcase of deejaying over some House Music production. The high energy track was made to get the people moving and rock rooms, with Dancehall/Ragga-inspired lyrics being chanted throughout. With the line “I like to move it move it…“, listeners were in for a good time. The track was included on Reel 2 Real’s 1994 debut album, “Move It!“. “I Like To Move It” was an instant hit for ravers as it secured #1 chart placements in a number of countries including Belgium, Canada, France, Zimbabwe, The Netherlands, and the UK, and top 10 placements in even more countries. The track went on to win a number of awards over the years, went gold in Australia, France, the UK, The Netherlands, and Germany, and has been hailed as one of the best EDM, Party, and 90s songs of all time by a number of publications.

The success of “I Like To Move It” didn’t stop at just chart placements. It was remixed a number of times over the years as well. The track is one of the most frequently licensed songs, appearing on numbers of compilations yearly. It appeared in commercials for USPS, McDonalds, Durex, Jeep, Toyota, and the Fairy dishwasher brand, used in the video games “Just Dance“, “DJ Hero“, “Mario Strikers Charged“, and “SingStar Dance“, and a dance emote inspired by it appeared in “Fortnite“. It was included in a number of TV shows and Films including “American Dad!“, “New York Undercover“, and “Saving Silverman“, but it was at its most popular when it appeared in the “Madagascar” animated film franchise thanks to it being performed by the character King Julien, becoming the official theme song of the franchise. The song still holds a level of popularity to this day.

Since the release of “I Like To Move It”, Reel 2 Real went on to release more music before disbanding in 1997. Erick Morillo continued to produce and DJ until his death in 2020, while Mark Quashie continued to release more music over the years, in between performing “I Like To Move It”. Reel 2 Real owned the 90s, while their biggest hit is still making an impact.

THANK YOU REEL 2 REAL FOR THIS CLASSIC!

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450 Tops The Charts With “Wild N Rich”, Takes On The UK

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Dancehall Artist 450 has become one of the more consistent Artists this year, and it has been paying off with a significant growth in his streaming numbers and fanbase, and a steady increase in bookings. The hitmaker secured charting success with his recent single “Wild N Rich”, was the talk of the town in Trinidad, and is gearing up to take things to another level in the UK.

The Week.Day-produced “Wild N Rich” quickly found favour with 450 fans, and the Damaniac Visualz-directed video trended for a number of days on Youtube. Since its release on November 3, the single has secured a #1 chart placement on Apple Music in 12 countries. Thanks to its rising popularity, 450 followed up with an “‘Wild N Rich’ Open Verse Challenge” on Social Media, allowing fans to create videos contributing original lyrics to the hit single.

While bookings have increased for 450, his recent appearance in Trinidad & Tobago proved to be one for the books as he had fans singing his hits word for word during a headline-worthy performance. 450 will be closing off the month of November with his recently announced UK tour. Starting on November 18, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, and London will be singing along to his many hits. For more information on 450 and his upcoming tour dates, follow him on Instagram at @450Music.

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.@MichaelBrun Gives “Jessica” An Island Remix With @CharlyBlack876, @JPerryOfficial, & @MachelMontano

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This past summer, the Jessicas of the world gained some extra confidence thanks to the release of the single “Jessica” by Michaël Brun, SAINt JHN, Charly Black, J. Perry, and J Balvin. The track did very well with the public, and was featured on Brun’s “FAMI SUMMER” EP. The song showed that when it comes to making hits, the Caribbean is elite in that department as various Islands represented for a summer hit. Brun wants to take it to another level with the release of the “Jessica (Island Remix)“.

With Michaël Brun (Haiti) behind the boards, we get the familiar hook of the original version of “Jessica“, but on the “Jessica (Island Remix)”, we get verses from J. Perry (Haiti), Charly Black (Jamaica), and the Soca legend, Machel Montano (Trinidad & Tobago). The new release promises to bring plenty in these chilly times, and will once again boosting the confidence of all the Jessicas. Expect this version to get the people moving again, and further emphasize that the Caribbean runs tings!

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.@JimmyOctober Gives His “1 On 1” Single A Visual

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A few days ago, Trini star Jimmy October had people making love connections with his new single, “1 On 1“. The single has been making its rounds and receiving positive reviews, but there were hints that October had a couple surprises to follow up the single’s release. He shows the world what a one on one connection can do with the release of the official music video.

Directed by Kyle Adams and Ampah Edwards, Jimmy October taps into some retro vibes in the video for “1 On 1”. Co-starring Myori Granger as October’s onscreen love interest, we’re taken back to the times when Telephone booths and flip phones ruled the day when it came to making the right connections. The unique fashion featured is bound to catch the eyes of some, and expect the video to reach a lot more in the coming days. Get ready for more Jimmy October later this year as he’ll be taking on a stage near you, and will be performing your favourite tunes. Make the right link today.

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.@JimmyOctober Makes A “1 On 1” Connection In New Single

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Trini Artist Jimmy October returns with new music to liven up your life. He’s celebrating his birth month in a big way, and looks to get the people moving for the rest of the year. Earlier this year he stepped out with “Rum & Calypso“, but now he’s on some “1 On 1” vibes.

Produced by friend and long-time collaborator Brooklyn Decent, Jimmy October is making that important connection on “1 On 1”. Get ready to put on the dance moves thanks to the smooth production provided, and Jimmy keeps the listener attentive with great vocals here. Jimmy October has been taking the stage for a good part of the year, and the next time he does, we know “1 On 1” will be on the set list, and will have the crowd lost in the good vibes. Is an album around the corner? Maybe we get that exclusive announcement (maybe). If not, enjoy the music provided by October’s very own.

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.@YoungDevyn1 Gives Malie Donn’s “V6” A “Bad Gyal Remix”

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Trinidad/Brooklyn-based Recording Artist Young Devyn has been on the scene for quite some time. She has been steadily building her presence and fanbase thanks to a number of releases including her two “Baby Goat” projects, and collaborations with the likes of Fivio Foreign, Ace Numbafive, Kenzo B, and EA Sports for the “Madden 24” soundtrack. While things have been looking up, she still finds time to flex her abilities on popular tracks. She went viral by remixing Byron Messia’s “Talibans” this past Summer, and now she tackles Malie Donn’s “V6“.

Young Devyn gives Malie Donn’s “V6” the “Bad Gyal Remix” treatment, and she is having fun here. Adding to the remix, she dropped a In-Studio performance video directed by Reel Guerrillas. The original “V6” has been considered one of the top singles of 2023, and has been enjoying its share of viral love. Young Devyn looks to drop more music in the coming weeks. In the meantime, get familiar with her if you haven’t yet.

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