Elephant Man - Wap Wap
Alicai Harley - Tek It To Dem
Tia - Black Cocoon
We’ve been loving ‘Black Cocoon’, the latest release from Tia in concert with Troyton Records. Big tunes like ‘Nice Up’ and ‘Reggae Music’ have been blasted on the podcast and terrestrial airwaves since our discovery. Hear the full release on Spotify
Randy Valentine - Self Boss
“This one ah fi every ghetto youth”
Against a soft keyboard musical backdrop, Valentine once again shows his boldness, bypassing the predictable reggae musical route and presenting – yet again – a tune that cannot be pigeonholed. “Self Boss” causes one to listen to the lyrical content. The song tells us about being our ‘owna boss, self boss’, Valentine shows his prowess when to comes to what can only be described as the poetical way he links and plays with words. Epic!
Big up every young entrepreneur, when it comes to business please stay on top of yours, knowledge is the key that can unlock a door…’“
Self Boss” is a call to arms, an encouragement and a reminder. Addressing the youth, the message is that we are in charge of ourselves. Man or woman, boy or girl, whoever you are, you are responsible; whether you are a hustler or entrepreneur. Those who dare to stand up for the truth and do what is right. Valentine’s lyrics - as always - sends a clear spiritual message right to your soul. This is not a song to just bop your head to; sit down and listen to the words.
Previously I said this song was a reminder. With all that is happening in the world and in our personal lives, it is easy to forget that we are accountable for ourselves. We may protest about the state of our environment, but ultimately happiness is in our hands; we cannot look to someone else to tell us what to do.
“We deh yah an ah hol’ it out, think a likkle time man haffi go without… “
Valentine’s message is clear: it will take discipline and sacrifice to make sure that we are doing the right by ourselves, for ourselves. A timely reminder for what is important. “Self Boss”.
Romain Virgo - Never Make Her Sad
One for the Mother’s!
Popcaan - Vanquish
Christmas came a little early for Popcaan fans. On Thursday, the dancehall artist released his new mixtape, Vanquish. The project arrives one day before Popcaan takes the stage at his very own Unruly Fest in Saint Thomas, Jamaica. - Complex
Romain Virgo - Never Make Her Sad
Romain Virgo is back again with sweet tunes!
This time Romain has a song for all mothers just in time for the holidays.
Buju Banton - Trust
VIDEO CREDITS
Dir. Kieran Khan
Prod: The LAB [Tricia Knott] & Justin Campbell
Editor: Kieran Khan
DOP: Lucas Joseph
Key Prod Assistant: Joseph De Sousa
Stylist: Jess Mori & Tamo Ennis
Choreographer: Tanisha Scott & Orville Hall Assistant
Choreographer: Mark Samuels