In celebration of his Grammy win, rapper Drake just released the video to his hot single “Started From The Bottom“. Directed by Director X and Drake, it’s a mix of scenes where Drake’s working at a supermarket, rapping in the snow beside a sportscar, and living it up at a party. Catch Drake rapping in front of the billboard. Check out the video and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from a great singer, Dawn Penn. Titled “No No No” and produced by Steely and Clevie, this is a remake of her 1967 single “You Don’t Love Me” which was produced by Sir Coxsone Dodd. Here she sings about lost love and going through the feelings of losing that loved one.
“No No No” became a huge hit for Dawn Penn and became her signature song. It became a #1 song on the Jamaican Music charts and reaching as far as #3 on the UK Music charts. It also made it to the music charts in Japan, Canada, and many areas in Europe. The song was so popular that it has been sampled and covered by many artists including Jae Millz, Ghostface Killah, Rihanna, Lily Allen, Eve, and many others. Dawn Penn went on to release an album of the same name and included the hit, the album went on to receive a Grammy nomination.
Dawn Penn continued to release songs and albums over the years which includes her latest single called “City Life” and even though she hasn’t performed in Jamaica in years, her song still manages to be played on the radio and at dances. She currently resides in London where she still writes and performs.
Thank You Dawn Penn for your classic song.
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Another artiste that was away from the Jamaican music scene for a long time was “Fire Wayne” also known as I-Wayne. Winford Williams managed to have the singer on his show to discuss a few things. Here I- Wayne spoke on his absence from the Jamaican music scene, his performances at Sting 2012 and Rebel Salute, his personality, his style of music, his thoughts on Chronixx, and his wishes for the music fraternity. He also previewed am upcoming single. Good Interview, I-Wayne has always been a highly respected artist. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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“Everyone falls in love sometimes, I don’t know bout you but it ain’t a crime…” Remember this song? This was done by the Jamaican Singer and Deejay duo Tanto Metro and Devonte. Many of us haven’t heard from them in years but Winford Williams managed to get them together for a short interview on Onstage. Here they talk about being away from the Jamaican music scene for the past few years, their change in management, their comeback campaign which includes a new album, and featured contributors to their album. They also premiered their video for a single called “Already Know“. Good to see them back and I do hope they are well received by the fans old and new alike. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Today’s music video comes from Singer Romain Virgo. Titled “Cry Tears For You” and directed by JayMac, Virgo and his lover are shown experiencing the joys of being soon to be parents, only for his lady to have a miscarriage and we witness the couple facing depression and bringing conflicts to their union. The video ends when Virgo discovers that his lady is missing only to find out she committed suicide. The video was done in flashback style where it begins at the end and the events prior to it are shown. Pretty good video and it shows what many couples and women go through when they lose a unborn child. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Five Steez has been making moves lately, one of them happens to be today’s video titled “Propheticz“. Directed by @ItsLynky, Five Steez and fellow Jamaican rapper Inztinkz trade bars while being on the lookout. Simple, no need for the extra effects, just two rappers doing their jobs. Check out the video and press release below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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