Tonight, the popular CVM TV series Onstage goes live via live streaming. This week Former Portmore Empire artist Kym Hamilton, Alkaline and more will be featured guests tonight. Check out the stream below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Dropping something for the ladies from all the way in Austria is Dancehall Artist/Producer Jami Dread. Titled “Privilege” and produced by Jami for his label Lyrical War Records, we hear him speak to the ladies who know they stand out from the rest, and possess the kind of beauty that will have men leaving their current lady to take care of her. He also highlights their attitudes and actions and knows it’s because of their qualities why they have that privilege. Not a bad effort here, Jami did well over his own production. Not new to the Dancehall world but he’ll pick up some new fans for this single. What do you think? Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from The Harry J Allstars, lead by the late Producer, Harry Johnson a.k.a. Harry J. Titled “The Liquidator“, this was an instrumental created in 1969 for Harry J Records. The people involved in the creation along with Harry included Winston Wright (Organs), Aston Barrett (Bass), and Carlton Barrett (Percussion). It was said the Instrumental was originally made for Singer Tony Scott’s “What Am I To Do” minus a few elements. It was recorded but Harry Johnson bought the rights to the song, licensed it to Trojan Records with credit to The Harry J Allstars and added more instrumentals.
“The Liquidator” became a huge success where on October 1969, it peaked at #9 on the UK Singles Chart and in 1980 it peaked at #42. The Instrumental was also became one of the anthems for the emerging “SkinHead” youth subculture. The Bass line for “The Liquidator” was later sampled by American Producer Al Bell, which was used for the massive “I’ll Take You There” single performed by The Staple Singers in 1972. It has since been sampled by Chubb Rock, Dennis AlCapone, Bassomatic and others while it was covered by “Ernie” Ranglin, Val Bennett, Keith Levene and others. “The Liquidator” is also used by popular Football teams Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion, and Wolverhampton Wanderers to name a few. Chelsea is one of the teams to have claimed first usage of the Instrumental and is played in tribute to the winners of the UEFA Champions League.
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Introducing herself to the world tonight is Reggae artist, Davianah. Daughter of Tony Rebel, she spoke of her start in music, being the daughter of a famous entertainer, her upcoming performance at Rebel Salute 2015, and of course introduced her music to the world. Short Interview but I believe she’ll be someone to look out for this year. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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While many Jamaican artists try to make it at home, many others try making a name for themselves overseas and tonight fresh from the UK is Stylo G. Here he spoke of his upbringing, starting his career in the UK, finding “Stylo G“, the Dancehall scene in the UK and how he’s contributing to it, his first single “SoundBwoy” which became a huge hit, his new single “Yardie“, life in UK and future plans. A good interview here, Stylo has been doing his thing for quite a while and I believe he’ll be even bigger this year. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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After having a great 4th quarter in 2014, Gully Bop plans to up his rejuvenated career even more in 2015 and tonight on Onstage he spoke on that and more. Accompanied by his Fiancee/Manager Shauna Chin, they spoke about breaking up with Claims Records and refuting claims that he’s “hype”, Bop missing his dental appointment and his reasons, their relationship, future plans and the rumors that have circulated, leaving Grants Pen, Ninjaman, making his career even stronger, Sting 2014, drug abuse, taking his career overseas and new music. He also performed his new song “Drop Mi“. Gully Bop had a lot to say and with his name still creating a huge buzz, let’s see what the rest of 2015 has in store for him and “Miss Chin“. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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