Tag: Trinidad

Jamaica, Trinidad, Dancehall, Reggae, Salaam Remi, RapRadarPodcast, 13thStreetPromotions, Elliott Wilson, BDot Miller, Rap, Hip Hop, SuperCat, Mega Banton, Remix, Nas, Producer, The Fugees, Wyclef,

@SalaamRemi Speaks On His Extensive Music Career On @RapRadar Podcast!

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When it comes to New York Hip Hop, Salaam Remi is a name you should mention. Known for bringing Reggae/Dancehall music to Hip Hop in the 90s and providing a fresh new sound for many Artists, Salaam has worked with Shabba Ranks, SuperCat, Nas, the late Amy Winehouse, Ini Kamoze and many others. Recently he stopped by the Rap Radar Podcast to speak on his extensive music career spanning over 30 years. Here he spoke about his start including mixing many classic tracks, his first releases as a Producer, using his Island roots (by the way of Trinidad) to influence his Production and contributing to a wave of Hip Hop/Reggae singles in the 90s, his new projects and more! From Queens to the Caribbean to the world! Learn something new or bring back memories by checking out the Interview below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Soca, Calypso, Calypso Rose, 13thStreetPromotions, Oldies Sunday, Old School, Come Leh We Jam

OLDIES SUNDAY: Calypso Rose – Come Leh We Jam (1977)

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Today on Oldies Sunday, we look back at the Calypso Legend, Calypso Rose’s “Come Leh We Jam“. Arranged/Produced by Pelham Goddard and Charlie’s Roots, this single was released in 1977 by CLO Records. The single was a part of her “Her Majesty: Calypso Rose” album which was released the same year, and was entered in the 1978 Trinidad Road March Competition. With her signature delivery, she speaks on the Soca music putting her in a wonderful place and prompting her to dance through it all. She also encourages unity in the dance with lyrics like “So leh we jam, jam, jam…“, “Jam together, Jam one another…“.

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Bad Royale, Treasures From Tomorrow EP, Good Enuff, 13thStreetPromotions, Future Fambo, Mark Hardy, Trinidad, Jamaica, California, EDM , Dance, Future Soca, Future Dancehall, Blog, Music, EP

@BadRoyaleMusic Enlists @FutureFambo, @IAmBrukOut & @MarkHardyMusic For “Treasures From Tomorrow”

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Bad Royale is a EDM/Bass Collective that has been making noise for quite a while. Based in California and signed to Mad Decent under the sub label Good Enuff, Maor Levi, Kevin Wild, Bruce Karlsson and Elias Ghosn have been collecting listeners on their rise to fame thanks to their dope remixes and original production that crossed over many genres. Recently they recruited Caribbean acts Mark Hardy (Trinidad), Future Fambo (Jamaica) and Brukout (Jamaica) for their latest EP titled “Treasures From Tomorrow“. Bringing EDM, Caribbean Bass, Future Dancehall and Future Soca together, this is a mash up of audio goodness and is a nice addition for the holiday weekend! While the EP is only 3 tracks long, this is a project that will be left on repeat as you rave away the troubles of the past week. It’s time to get wild! Check out the EP below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

 

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Jah Cure, BoomDraw, BoomDrawOfFizix, Jamaica, Reggae, 13thStreetPromotions, Remix, Music, Rasta, TheRealJahcure

@BoomDrawOfFizix Remixes @TheRealJahCure’s “Rasta”!

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The mad Producer/DJ Yared Lee a.k.a. BoomDraw is back at it again with another remix! Today he goes in on Reggae Artist Jah Cure’s “Rasta“. A single that has been popular thanks to an Instagram post of Cure singing it with his Daughter Kailani, it is also a part of his Grammy nominated album, “The Cure“. As BoomDraw describes it, he wanted to re-imagine the sonic environment of the song as well as leave room for the vocal to shine through the track. Providing his signature Production, you can’t help but rock to it, let it free you, and share with others. Artwork by Trinidad’s Sarkastik Ambassador. I say 1, 2, Rasta is passing through, I n I a keep it cool…Real Reggae Music! Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Vashtie, Va$htie, Jamaica, Trinidad, NYC, Caribbean, Island, 13thStreetPromotions, Salsa, Dancehall, Reggae, Merengue, Bachata, Soca, West Indian Summer, Mixtape, West Indies, West Indian, Labor Day

@Vashtie Throws A Caribbean Party On Her “West Indian Summer” Mixtape!

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For those who aren’t familiar, Va$htie is an American DJ/Designer/Blogger/Director who is of Trinidadian descent. For those who are familiar with her, you may have seen a few of her videos, worn her Sneakers (She designed a special Air Jordan II and has a line with Puma), or raved to her DJing at a party. Tonight, after a heads up on her Snapchat recently, she released her Island-flavoured “West Indian Summer” Mixtape. Featuring over an hour of Dancehall, Reggae, Salsa, Reggaeton, Bachata, Merengue and Soca, Va$htie pays homage to the sounds that raised her. Featuring selections from Johnny Osbourne, Protoje, Machel Montano, Romeo Santos, Buju Banton, Celia Cruz, Daddy Yankee and many more! If you represent the Caribbean, I encourage you to wave your flag while blasting the decibels out on this mix! Just in time for the Labor Day Weekend, may this provide the soundtrack to your raving! Check out the Mix below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Jimmy October, Jay Nahge, Trinidad, Trinidad & Tobago, Something To Believe In, 13thStreetPromotions, Overdose Music Group

@JimmyOctober, @JayNahge_OD Stand Tall In “You Don’t Know Me” Video!

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It’s been a couple weeks since the Trini fire starters Jimmy October and Jay Nahge dropped their “Something To Believe In” EP, nonetheless they keep the buzz going with their latest video titled “You Don’t Know Me“. Shot in Trinidad by Dominic Koo, the two continue to prove that T&T is more than Soca music as they speak on fake associates, their rise to the top, and of course repping their “OverDose” brand. If you haven’t been familiar with them, check out their “Something To Believe In” project now! Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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