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.@MarlonJames5-Created Series “Get Millie Black” To Air On @HBO & @Channel4

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Jamaican Author Marlon James, the mind behind the multi-award-winning “A Brief History of Seven Killings” book among several other literary works, is ready to take his creativity to new arenas as he gets into Filmmaking. In December 2021, he announced that he will be writing and executive producing a TV series called, “Get Millie Black“, that was focused on Jamaica and the UK. After all the writing, the casting, the shooting, and the post production, the series will be aired on HBO in the US, and on Channel 4 in the UK come November!

“Get Millie Black” stars Tamara Lawrance, Joe Dempsie, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, and Chyna McQueen, the series focuses on Jamaican-born Detective Millie-Jean Black as she is exiled out of Scotland Yard, taking up a role in the Jamaican Police Force. Along with Curtis (played by Dempsie), she investigates missing person cases, but one particular case stands out, and her pursuit to solve it looks to take a huge impact on her life. The series was shot in Jamaica and parts of London in 2022, and aims to give the world even more coverage of content that has a focus on Jamaica. Former Dancehall Artist Lady Patra will guest star in the series, and a number of Jamaicans participated in the making of the series including popular Video Director Djuvane “DJuvii” Armstrong, and prominent Director Tanya Hamilton, who has at the helm of the entire series. For those who need a new TV show fix, stay tuned as “Get Millie Black” is set to go live on November 25 on HBO, HBO Max, and Channel 4.

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Jimmy Cliff’s “Wonderful World” Featured In @AppleTV’s “The Big Cigar”

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“The Big Cigar” is one of the latest additions to the growing Apple TV streaming platform. Starring Andre Holland, Alessandro Nivola, and Tiffany Boone, the series focuses on the late Activist Huey P. Newton and his Black Panther Party in the 1970s, and his escape from a manhunt from the FBI to Cuba. The series features music from a number of stars from the 1960s and 70s, but a familiar sound from Jamaica was featured in one of the episodes.

In episode 3 of “The Big Cigar” called “Guns & Matzah“, Jamaican Icon Jimmy Cliff’s “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” could be heard during a scene. Produced by Leslie Kong and Cliff and released in 1969 through Trojan Records, “Wonderful World” is a vision by Cliff on what the world could be if things were done different. The song was a top ten hit for Cliff in various countries (was Trojan Records’ 1st hit), and was featured in his self-titled 1969 Reggae album (Sometimes known as “Wonderful World, Beautiful People“). “Wonderful World” was sampled by Cutty Ranks, and was covered by the likes of Sasha, Chuck Bennett, OreSkaBand, and Amazulu. “The Big Cigar” is now available for viewing on Apple TV.

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Music From @JimmyCliff & The Paragons Featured In @DeathInParadise Christmas Special!

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Many of your favourite TV shows and Films joined in on the holiday season and premiered special episodes and versions of their respective creations. One of those was the Island-inspired series “Death In Paradise” which is featured on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The crime drama series features Jamaican Actress Shantol Jackson who joins a cast who solves mysteries on the fictional Island of Saint Marie. During their holiday special, a few familiar tracks could be heard throughout.

The season 12 holiday version of “Death In Paradise” featured classic tracks from Jamaican Icons Jimmy Cliff and The Paragons, and US-based Reggae Musician/Producer Roger Rivas along with The Brothers Of Reggae. Jimmy Cliff’s “Come Into My Life” secured a spot, and it was co-produced with Leslie Kong, and released through Island Records in 1970. “Come Into My Life” was featured on the 1969 album “Wonderful World, Beautiful People“. The Paragons’ “Only A Smile” also made the cut, and it was arranged by Tommy McCook & The Supersonics, and released through Treasure Isle Records in 1967. Closing off the list of soundtrack appearances is Roger Rivas’ “Jingle Bells“, which was done alongside The Brothers Of Reggae, and released in 2015 through Jump Up! Records. “Death In Paradise” previously featured a host of Reggae acts in the series including John Holt, U-Roy, The Heptones, Baba Brooks, and Byron Lee & The Dragonaires.

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Leroy Sibbles’ “Do Your Thing” Featured In New @TulsaKing Series!

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Have you been watching any TV lately? Caught up with any shows? Discovered something new? If you didn’t know, Legendary Actor Sylvester Stallone stars in a new series called, “Tulsa King“. This Crime Drama focuses on a Mafia Capo who was just released from Prison, with a mission to organize a criminal organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The series has found favour with the audience so far, but for its second episode, a familiar sound was heard during one of the scenes.

In episode 2 called, “Center Of The Universe“, the legendary Leroy Sibbles’ “Do Your Thing” gets featured. Released in 1969 through Studio One, Leroy Sibbles delivered a funky track that got everybody dancing. Sibbles is a former member of The Heptones, and has enjoyed a solo career that produced plenty hits over the years. He is also a Producer who has lent his sound to various Artists in Jamaica, and the rest of the world. “Do Your Thing” was also featured on the soundtrack for the “Watchmen” series in 2019. For those who need a lil crime in their lives, check out “Tulsa King” starring Sylvester Stallone now playing on Paramount+.

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.@MusicalYouth30’s “Pass The Dutchie” Featured In @Stranger_Things Season 4!

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On May 27, the popular Netflix series “Stranger Things” premiered its 4th season. The series finds a group of kids experiencing various supernatural beings and events in 1980s Indiana. The new season was highly anticipated, and has been one of Netflix’s most watched products. While season 4 highlights plenty 80s aesthetic, the soundtrack also highlights some of the hits from that decade. One of the hits however, is a Reggae classic.

In episodes 4 and 6 of “Stranger Things” season 4, British boy band Musical Youth’s 1982 hit, “Pass The Dutchie” was featured. Produced by Peter Collins, this is a song about facing extreme poverty. This song was redone version of the Mighty Diamonds’ hit “Pass The Kutchie. More info on the track can be found here. The single has been been a historic one as it helped with Musical Youth being the first black group to have appeared in a Studio segment on MTV. We previously highlighted the track being featured in a South Park episode.

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Wayne Wonder’s “No Letting Go” Featured In New @AtlantaFX Episode!

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It’s Friday, and we hope you’re getting a much needed break this weekend. Watched anything good this week? Familiar with the series, “Atlanta“? For 3 seasons it has been hailed as one of the best things to watch on Cable. Starring Recording Artist/Actor/Comedian Donald Glover, this season has been getting mixed reviews, but it’s overall a great watch. This season showed off a lil Caribbean vibe, and for its season finale, a Dancehall classic was featured.

Wayne Wonder’s 2002 hit, “No Letting Go” was featured in episode 10 of the series, “Atlanta”. Produced by Steven “Lenky” Marsden on the “Diwali Riddim“, this track helped to make Wayne Wonder a permanent fixture in the International Dancehall scene. The track was remixed by LL Cool J, and has been sampled by the likes of Akon, Tory Lanez, Kranium, and De La Ghetto.

“Atlanta” is now airing on FX.

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