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OLDIES SUNDAY: Lorna Bennett – Dancing To My Own Heartbeat (1976)

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Today we close off “Women’s History Month“ for 2025 with an Oldies Sunday selection. We give thanks for the many great Women who have made significant contributions to Music, and we look forward to more of them creating History as time goes by. Today’s selection on comes from Lorna Bennett with the track, “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat“.

Produced by Tony Scott and Pluto Shervington who also wrote it, and released through the Wild Flower label in 1976, Lorna Bennett was in a disco mood on “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat”. She speaks about the vibe when music is played, and how people react it, but she pays special attention to one Man who she admires. She watches how his body moves to the rhythm that she produces, and it does something amazing to her. “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat” quickly gained attention in Jamaica, and became a hit for the younger crowd. The single was Lorna’s first after taking a break from music to pursue her Law studies in Barbados. Lorna’s version of the track wouldn’t be the only recording that was released, but it still gained popularity for quite some time. Lorna Bennett was already a hitmaker as she became the first Jamaican Woman to top the Island’s singles charts for five years.

After the release of “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat”, Lorna Bennett decided to quit music to open her Law practice in St. Elizabeth. She returned to music briefly in the 2000s, then quit again to manage the career of her son, Recording Artist Protoje, who has made an indelible mark in Jamaican music. “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat” is played and loved by many to this day.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Tami Chynn – Hyperventilating (2004)

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The Month of March is recognized as “Women’s History Month“, and we recognize a few great Women who made significant contributions to Music. Today’s selection on “Oldies Sunday” comes from Tami Chynn (Now Tami Chin-Mitchell) with the track, “Hyperventilating“.

Produced by DJ Delano, Michael Jarrett, and Andre Saunders for Renaissance Production, and released on the “Stepz Riddim” in 2004, Tami Chynn stepped out blazing on “Hyperventilating”. The track finds her admiring someone who she could see something special happen with, and she makes her approach to him, sharing how them getting together would make her feel throughout the track. The high energy production matches with Tami’s Pop vibe and lyrics, and quickly put her in the spotlight. The “Stepz Riddim” gained popularity when it was released, and “Hyperventilating” was one of the top tracks in the compilation. It was also featured on her 2006 debut album, “Out Of Many…One“. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Tim Naylor, and was released in 3 versions; the original edit, an edited version specifically made for the US market (BET, MTV, etc.), and a Director’s cut that too spicy for some TV networks. The single gained popularity for Chynn in Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean, but gained moderate success when it crossed over to the International market, despite being re-released in 2006 through Universal Motown Records. Chynn’s contributions to Jamaican music however, inspired more local acts to take a more Pop-styled approach to their music.

Since the release of “Hyperventilating”, Tami Chynn would score a record deal with Akon’s Konvict Musik, and release more music over the years. She paused her career to focus on family, and her marriage to Dancehall Artist Wayne Marshall, whom she has been married to since 2009. She has also made numerous appearances in the Media over the years, and has ventured into the world of Vlogging through “Meet The Mitchells” brand on Youtube and Social Media, where her family has gained a huge following. She has hinted at times that she would return to music, but even if she doesn’t, many still remember her previous releases, including “Hyperventilating”.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Adina Edwards – Don’t Forget To Remember (1972)

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The Month of March is recognized as “Women’s History Month“, and we recognize a few great Women who made significant contributions to Music. Today’s selection on “Oldies Sunday” comes from Adina Edwards with the track, “Don’t Forget To Remember“.

Produced by Tommy Cowan and released through Dynamic Sounds in 1972, “Don’t Forget To Remember” was Adina Edwards’ cover of British-Australian group The Bee Gees’ 1969 single. The song speaks about someone who is dealing with a breakup, and shares with their former lover that they still love them, and they should keep them and their memories close, and never forget them. The original was delivered in a Country Music style, but when Edwards took the reins, she delivered with in a soulful way that made even Church folks sing praises. The song would later be featured on her 1973 album of the same name, and become a very popular selection in Jamaica, making Edwards a household name. She made history as being the third Woman in Jamaican music to make it to the top 10 charts in 1972, a feat that took some time to happen as the music scene was Male-dominated, coming in at number 8. Adina Edwards was a blind Singer who was known to frequent parts of Kingston in the 1960s where she sang and played musical Instruments (namely the Accordion and Piano) in the streets for donations. She was first known for her performance during her time at the Salvation Army Institute For The Blind in 1939, and would enter a number of talent shows over the years, winning over the crowd. A chance meeting with Tommy Cowan would change her life for the better, and he would produce a number of her singles, ranging from R&B, Soul, Calypso, and Gospel, but would lean more to Gospel music in later years. She also collaborated with Byron Lee (who signed her to his label), Joe Gibbs, and “Sir Coxsone” Dodd, and released three albums. She also released music through a label called “Help The Blind“, we believe it was owned by her. She was a true believer of not letting her disability hinder her greatness.

Since the release of “Don’t Forget To Remember”, Adina Edwards would release more music, but would soon become well known for her Gospel releases, making some consider her a “Queen of Jamaican Gospel Music“, inspiring many Gospel Artists. She would continue to perform at various events over the years, racking up praises from those who experienced her music. She is mentioned in the book, “Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music“, and her famous Accordion was donated to The Jamaican Music Museum. Outside of music, she was a loving Mother who adopted a number of children, and also ran a Nursery in Kingston during the 1970s where she took care of 48 children. Edwards passed away in 2008, but her legacy lives on.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Queen Paula – Me A The Teacher (1988)

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The Month of March is recognized as “Women’s History Month“, and we recognize a few great Women who made significant contributions to Music. Today’s selection on “Oldies Sunday” comes from Queen Paula with the track, “Me A The Teacher“.

Produced by Michael Harrison and Steve Knight and released through Ridim Force in 1988, Queen Paula leaves the Musical Teachers’ College to own the scene with a catchy flow and attention-grabbing lyrics in “Me A The Teacher”. The early years of Dancehall saw the rise of Female Deejays, and Queen Paula was a part of the flock that took over the scene, and showed the Men that the Women can run things as well. The track made the statement that Paula is a top tier Artist, and it’s not going to be a small feat if you wish to challenge her. “Me A The Teacher” was well-received by the listeners, and was added to the list of tunes that showcased Paula’s skillset.

Since the release of “Me A The Teacher”, Queen Paula continued to record and release music in the 90s, and parts of the 2000s and 2010s, and even made appearances at events and sessions in recent years. She engaged in a couple lyrical confrontations with fellow Female Deejays, but she has earned her place as one of the foundation Deejays, and inspired a number of Female Artists over the years. This Teacher runs things.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: J.C. Lodge – Telephone Love (1988)

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Women’s History Month is coming to a close, and we appreciate all the Women who stepped up to produce great music and content. For today’s “Oldies Sunday” selection, this tune was what you call a “banger”. The Artist is British-Jamaican Singer/Educator/Creative J.C. Lodge, and we check out her track, “Telephone Love“.

Produced by Augustus “Gussie” Clarke on the “Rumours Riddim” and released through Anchor Records/Music Works Records in 1988, J.C. Lodge’s “Telephone Love” takes us back to a time when the phones were corded, the dials were physical numbers or rotary, and long conversations could mean high phone bills. J.C. shared her admiration for a young man on the song, and she was eager to have those intimate conversations in person under the covers. You could be having a bad day, but that phone convo with that special someone was everything. “Telephone Love” was an instant hit for Lodge, not only was it a big tune in Jamaica, it was the first Dancehall/Reggae single to cross over into the R&B/Hip Hop markets in the U.S., charting high in the process, and gave Lodge an record deal with Tommy Boy Records. The single was also featured on her 1990 album, “Selfish Lover“, and the 1992 album, “Tropic of Love“. A version featuring Shabba Ranks was also released.

Since the release of “Telephone Love”, J.C. Lodge went on to release more music, created content focused on Children (her “Sing N Learn” series gained some popularity in Jamaica), and became a Schoolteacher and Fine Artist. She recently released a single in recognition of International Women’s Day, and looks to release even more music. “Telephone Love” remains one of her most popular singles.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Shelly Thunder – Kuff (1988)

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The Month of March is recognized as “Women’s History Month“, and we recognize a few great Women who made significant contributions to Music. Today’s selection on “Oldies Sunday” comes from Shelly Thunder with her single, “Kuff“.

Produced by Whitfield “Witty” Henry on the “Kuff Riddim” and released through the Witty label in 1988, Shelly Thunder meant business with “Kuff”. In the this thing called love, when it comes to loyalty, many don’t uphold it, and disrespect their partners. Shelly doesn’t tolerate it, and she makes the point that if her Man is disloyal, she will issue out the punishment. In her words, man fi get “Kuff”. She shares a scenario where the man is disloyal, and it has become embarrassing, and things didn’t end well for the man and his cheating partner. She issues some advice for Women who are experiencing similar situations, in the end, it’s all about respect. “Kuff” became a big hit for Shelly Thunder in Jamaica, New York, and various parts of the world. It was sampled by a number of Artists including Boogie Down Productions, Busta Rhymes, Foxy Brown, J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E., and more. “Kuff” was popular in the Dubplate game, and was also the inspiration for Shelly’s Gospel song “The Devil Get Kuff” when she later became a born-again Christian.

Since the release of “Kuff”, Shelly Thunder continued to release more music, and became a Gospel Artist, and Pastor. “Kuff” still gets played to this day by fans, and those who just becoming familiar with Dancehall’s foundation years.

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