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We Big Up Reggae’s Continued Progress On “13th Street Rants” Ep.: 2.5

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When the music hits you, you feel no pain, right? Reggae Music continues to win more hearts over the past few decades. With its many sub genres, fans are treated to all sorts of talent and we hear many songs that can stand the test of time. With Jamaican acts like Protoje, Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley, and many more touring the world and sharing our art, we can’t help but demand its sibling Dancehall to step up its game. Again, we love Dancehall, but we need to see it doing just as well as the big sibling. Tune in to our rant below, and share your thoughts!

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@21stHapilos Brings Their Top 10 Digital Chart To @TheReleaseJA!

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21st Hapilos Digital Distribution has partnered with Television Program, “The Release” to showcase the “21st Hapilos Top 10 Digital Chart“. The chart, formally known as “The Release Top 10 Chart”, is featured in the weekly Entertainment Program on CVM TV and HYPE TV.

Talisa Taylor, Executive Producer of “The Release” said, “Our initial chart showed local and International videos that were trending online but we wanted a chart based on facts,”. The “21st Hapilos Top 10 Digital Chart” features songs that have high numbers of sales, downloads and streaming on 200 different platforms including Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, Rhapsody, Tidal, and d’Music by Digicel.

“The Release” is an entertainment and lifestyle Television Program that is featured on Hype TV and CVM TV. It showcases new releases and reviews in entertainment including new Artistes and Music; new trends in Food and Fashion; and new Technology.

CVM TV 

Premiere: Fridays 9:30 pm

Repeat Time: Saturdays 10:00 pm

HYPE TV: Tuesdays 8:30 pm

Repeats: Thursdays and Saturdays 6:30 pm

– Jamaica: Flow 390 / Telstar analog 84 + Digital 584 / Logic One 730

Barbados: Flow 107

St Lucia: Flow 134

St Vincent & The Grenadines: Flow 134

– Antigua: CTV Channel 4

– Digiplay Channel 703

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Going Down: Songs With Taboo Lyrics In Dancehall

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Recently, a certain Artist opened a can of worms with a rather “spicy” single. While folks are in a uproar about it, we’ve heard it all before. The Dancehall culture has had a stance on certain sexual practices for years, but with more people having an open mind, some Artists tend to stir the pot by adding taboo themes in their singles. Here are a few that sparked the conversation.

1. Sycamore Tree – Lady Saw (1996)

In a year when the “Joyride Riddim” was taking over airwaves, the Dancehall Artist born Marion Hall used her platform to chase away men who wanted oral “favors” on “Sycamore Tree”. At the time, a woman who was known to do such things were often chastised, even from the recipients. Things have changed in 20 years…Do you remember?

2. Tanya Stephens – Freaky Type (1998)

Before your favourite Artist did it, Tanya was not afraid to put a spotlight on it. If you “burned” it out in public, but did it in the dark, you may not have liked this song. To Tanya it was always the ones most vocal against it were the “professionals”. Over a Baddis Production, she sure liked the “Freaky Type”.

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Is Dancehall Dying? (13th Street Rants Ep. 2)

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You frowned or scratched your head when you saw the title. It’s ok (lol). With Dancehall Music seeing a lot of gimmicks, beef, drama (most of them unnecessary) over the years, it hasn’t really been seeing favourable returns. Instead, we have outsiders enjoying our musical styles with most not paying homage, or even helping out some of the talent here. While they can’t shoulder majority of the blame, many Artists, Producers, DJs and Industry folk are the culprits as they failed to innovate, hold back many promising opportunities, and failed to give the music that needed “push”.

Today, we speak on a few things that turn us (and many others) off about this genre that has the potential to do even more, but is being held back. Respect to all the Artists and DJs who are trying in the meantime. We love Dancehall, but it has a tendency to be a little stubborn in thinking. Check out our rant below. You can hear our 1st episode here.

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@DaleyHTG Flows Over The “Humble” Beat For “Dreamer Fridayz”!

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It’s friday, and that means another episode in Florida/Montego Bay based Rapper Daley’s #DreamerFridayz! While he gave us a cut off his upcoming “Frustrated Dreamer” Album last week, today he flexes a lil on Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” Instrumental. Never backing down from a challenge, Daley lets Rappers from Kingston, to Montego Bay, to the US know that he’s a contender and he wants to win everything! If you can’t go toe to toe with him, be “Humble” and respect the yute! “Frustrated Dreamer” is on the way, but check out the freestyle below!

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@JimmyQJA Is On The “NxtL3vl” On New Mixtape!

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Today on the Blog you’re gonna party on a new level, or rather a “next level” thanks to popular DJ, Jimmy Q. Presenting the #NxtL3vl Mixtape, we’re treated to an entertaining mix of popular and exclusive Hip Hop and Dancehall tracks! From some of your favourites to upcoming Artists, Jimmy Q has it all for your ears so it is advised to clear your schedule for this. If you need a break from all the stress, or even to knock off some of that Easter weight, this mix is your perfect party and workout partner! Be sure to keep up with Jimmy Q to find out where he’ll be playing next. What you waiting for? Get ready to turn this up at ignorant levels by pressing play below.

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