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@INI_Kamoze’s “Here Comes The HotStepper” Featured In New @JCPenney Ad!


It’s back to School time again, and US Retail giant JC Penney is here for it with all the sales. Recently, they released a new Commercial highlighting some “Back To School” deals with the “Get Your Penney’s Worth” tagline, and providing the soundtrack was the 1994 classic, “Here Comes The Hotstepper“! The song, which was performed by Jamaican Recording Artist Ini Kamoze and produced by US Producer Salaam Remi (Remix version) and the late Jamaican Producer “Fatis” Burrell (Original), is considered Ini’s biggest hit to date and his only track to top the US Billboard Top 100 Chart, while performing the same feat in the respective charts in Canada, New Zealand, and Denmark. The song was also a top 10 hit in various countries, and received Gold and Platinum certifications in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and France. The Intro of the single (Hit it! Nah, na na na nah…Here comes the Hotstepper) was performed in the 15 second clip but not by the Artist. Check it out below!

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Learn Something With: @Studios_Davinci – Fabric (Tutorial) (Ep. 3)


It’s that time again for another episode in our “Learn Something” Series. This week, Davinci Studios will give viewers a beginner’s guide on customizing your text with Fabric designs. Another way to be more creative in the Adobe After Effects Program. Be sure to stay up to date with the Blog for more ways to “Learn Something” (Subscribe to our Email list on the right sidebar >>)

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Missed The Red Bull Culture Clash? Listen To The Repeat Here!


Music genres, nations, and personalities clashed in the latest staging of the Red Bull Culture Clash on August 25! Held today at 787 Windsor in Atlanta, Georgia, we got to witness the clash of a few titans in numerous rounds of “Tune fi tune, dub fi dub” Sound System sparring. Featuring “Team Unruly” which was lead by Dancehall Artist Popcaan (who was unfortunately absent), “Disturbing LDN” which was lead by Recording Artist Tinie Tempah, “Enjoy Life” which was lead by Producer WondaGurl, and “Ear Drummers” which was lead by Producer MikeWillMadeIt. Lots of surprises and upsets in this session, but if you missed it, don’t worry! Check out the repeat below, and enjoy!

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@DenaiMoore Heads To The Motherland For Her “Desolately Devoted” Visual!


Introducing to the Blog today is a young lady who goes by the name, Denai Moore. She has been doing her thing for quite a while overseas, but she calls Jamaica the land of her birth. Recently, she released her 2nd Album titled We Used To Bloom” (Get It Here). Today, I present to you a visual from that Album titled “Desolately Devoted“. Directed by Travys Owen and shot in the South African Desert, Denai speaks on the good and bad feelings associated with wanting to be with someone. It’s always two sides when it comes to relationships, you either want to go with it, or you hold back because you don’t want to let down your guard. In the video we see her oozing with “Black Girl Magic” as she makes various colourful outfit changes to blend with the breathtaking backdrops. No more talking, feast your eyes on a great visual below!

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Learn Something With: @Studios_Davinci – Strato: A Tutorial About Planets (Ep. 2)


It’s a new day, and we’re back with another episode in our “Learn Something” Series. This week we’ve once again teamed up with Davinci Studios who will provide more lessons for those who want to be more creative in the Adobe After Effects Program. Titled “Strato“, viewers will learn how to integrate VFX with their shots, and be able to add planetary elements to their clips for a more “Science Fiction” look. It’s time to boot up that Program, and get ready to learn something new! Watch the video below.

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@Genius Highlights Jamaica’s Sound Clash Culture In New Video!


Black Kat Sound, Tony Matterhorn, Killamanjaro, King Jammys, Wha Dat Sound, Stone Love, Mighty Crown, Fire Links, Bass Odyssey, what do they have in common? They are some of the Selectors (DJs) and Sound Systems that have greatly contributed to the Sound Clash Culture in Jamaica over many decades. The Sound Clash Culture was also one of the influences for the Hip Hop Culture. Today, Genius released a short video highlighting the history of the Sound Clash Culture ahead of the Red Bull Culture Clash in Atlanta, Georgia next weekend. Learn something below!

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