Lawless and HOTTT in the Streetz ►►► Cham ft. O – Bend Down!

Greetings!

There are no labels you can place on Cham, or, O, to describe the heat they continue to bring to the streets of Kingston, Toronto, New York, London or Hamburg.  They have created a vibration that transcends ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Beyonce and Jay-Z,’ ‘Cher and Sonny,’ or even Jada and Will.’  Cham and O are touching the Michelle and Barack levels and their newest chune “Bend Down” makes that point!

Produced by Coppershaun Music and Lawless Music, Cham and O rip this Dancehall track that is infused with Electronic and Pop effects.  Moving all party goers on the dance floor, Cham begins:  “10 gran fih dih hot sexy gyal dem / weh ah wine and ah madd off dih man dem / true dem rude government want fih ban dem / oh wah joy / so big up dih sound man dem / kill dih bass mek dem wine to dih tweeta / caw mih waan see some hot Senorita / get mad in the miggle ah dih street yah / so any time yuh hear dah sick beat yah ….”  But wait!

O joins Cham with instructions for the ladies, and tells them to do this: “bend down like ah chair yuh siddung pon / make it bounce like a bed you ah bump on / dem ah wondah where dem move yah come from / wine pon dih floor like a man you ah wine pon….”  Kaboom!

Musically, maximum respect is due to this tag team production who push the envelope of how Dancehall is consumed by fans.  When they first started, Jamaica and the Caribbean was home base; with this chune and others like it, the world is home base as all Electronica and Pop fans will LOVE the vibe, and will appreciate the Dancehall seasoning.

If you are not playing this chune, it can only be because you don’t play Dancehall.  If you do play Dancehall and are not playing this chune, I don’t mean to be rude when I say … you’ve missed the boat!

Broadcasting in amplified sound, catch Cham featuring O and the chune “Bend Down” produced by Coppershaun and Lawless music at the YouTube link below. 

P.S.  Connect with Team Cham on Twitter >>>
@thecham | @missOmusic | @coppershaun | @L3Magazine

 

 

HOTTT New Rap ►►► French Montana – Julius Caesar + Monsters of Rap!

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To appreciate, and I mean really appreciate the prowess of French Montana’s latest chune “Julius Caesar,” we first have to understand who the subject is! 

Julius Caesar was a Roman General, Statesman and Consul who ruled the Roman Empire, and lived from 100 BC to 44 BC.  He was great with military might and he was an excellent political strategist.  Julius lived a life of having the best linens and silks, the best food and the best entertainment, and was known for hosting Gladiator exhibitions in which men had to fight for their lives against other men and sometimes animals.  When it came to the pleasure of Julius, no expense was spared.  When French Montana performs his chune “Julius Caesar,” he’s speaking of the historic great in context of how he would be rolling in 2013! 

Breaking down the verse, French says “smoking on that grand daddy like it’s leak / then took 100 cars / Julius Caesar / shorty holds it down / she’s a keeper / on my neck / a hundred thousand / Julius Caesar / came up off the block trying to make a dollar / then I bought the drop / gave the b&^%$ a dollar / dirty money all my n&%%$# sling that powder / full equipped / my wheels got my game locked….”  Musically, French’s flow on this dirty south beat is what you’d expect.

French will be performing and rolling out his chariots on Thursday October 31^st as a part of the Monsters of Rap show taking place at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.  Not only is French rolling but Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, DJ Enuff, DJ Young Chow and he HOT 97 crew will be in full effect.  This is a show not to miss!

Broadcasting in amplified sound, catch French and his latest chune at the links below, and make sure you check out www.monstersofrap.com for more info on the show!  You can also hail French on Twitter >>> @FrenchMonTanA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOTTT New Music ►►► Sean Kingston – Smoke Signals!

Greetings! 

Tomorrow marks a special day for Sean Kingston as tomorrow is the day he takes us ‘Back 2 Life,’ as in, tomorrow is the day the artist releases his album ‘Back 2 Life!’  

Sean’s 3^rd studio album is set to be a smash as it features appearances from Chris Brown (“Beat It”), Busta Rhymes (“This is How We Survive”) and 2 Chainz (“Shotta Luv”) just to name a few artists.  Production wise, Nic Nac, JR Rotem and RedOne are just three of the producers (Sean also produced a few tracks on this album), and one of the chunes that fans are going to LOVE is “Smoke Signals” which was produced by RedOne.

The artist (who is fresh like mountain dew), has another hit record on his hands with the single “Smoke Signals!”  Taking the religious sacrament of Rastafarians worldwide to the dance floor, Sean refers to sensiminia to ‘la la la’ and combines its sensation with that of a little ‘juice’ making for the perfect feel good combination.

The artist sings:  “when the sun goes down / we get hot on the floor / when we light it up / all you see is the smoke / smoke signals in the sky / when we burn that la la la la la / this is going down tonight / Malibu and juice in my hand / I got the perfect view right now / dem girls be looking my way ….”

Imagine those lyrics on an electronic based beat and driving 808 that pushes the song forward.  Yes, this chune is custom designed to have every ‘body’ on the dance floor moving, not to mention, it’s a nice addition to a mixtape!

Tomorrow (September 10^th, 2013), Sean’s album ‘Back 2 Life’ arrives in stores and all leading digital retail outlets so please encourage your listeners to purchase the album. 

Broadcasting in amplified sound, check the YouTube link below for the latest chune from Sean Kingston “Smoke Signals” at the links below and make sure you hail him on Twitter to let him know what you think of the chune >>> @seankingston! 

P.S.  Tune in to 95.3 FM www.NOYZRADIO.com in New York from 10am to 1pm EST to hear me live as I talk about this chune and a few others in my goody bag!

 



HOTTT New Mixtape Release ►►► Kardi Tivali – Fresh & Clean Out!

Greetings!

Last week I talked to you about the hottest and latest release from Kardi Tivali called “Fresh & Clean Out,” and so far mixed taped DJ’s and mixed format DJ’s are saying the chune is HOTTT!  95.3 NOYZ FM in New York and 95.3 DVIB in Philadelphia were the first stations in the Tri-State area to break the chune, and Kardi got the biggest forwards.  One caller called in to say they didn’t know that Jamaican N&%%@$ could rap like that!  Kaboom!

Feeding existing fans and new fans with more greatness, Kardi Tivali has just released his mixtape called “Fresh & Clean Out,” and I’m telling you this will change your view on how you judge talent!  Giving fans everything from hardcore Dancehall (“Dark and Stubborn”), to Lover’s Rock (“Let Me Love You”), to Ragga-Soca (“Carnival”), Kardi makes it known that he is versatile and worthy of the international fraternity’s backing. 

What I especially LOVE about the mixed tape is the fact that Kardi even puts his twist on a disco infused chune “Shall Eat Bread” that can easily transition from throwback Marvin Gaye (“Got To Give it Up”) or modern day Robin Thicke (“Blurred Lines”).  Kaboom times 2!

You will appreciate the fact that the mixtape is not ‘mixed’ and is loaded as individual tracks, so you can save the songs that work for you.  Kardi says to you directly “don’t fail to take the time out to listen to some real Jamaican Badman music!  State of the art lyrics, patterns and styles from the #ShottaSchoolingRoadRulingDJ!”

Broadcasting (((LOUD))) and in amplified sound, catch Kardi Tivali and his new mixtape called Fresh & Clean Out at the links below which is 14 songs / 43 minutes.  Special shout to Tremor Maddanize Music! 

P.S.  Connect with Team Kardi on Twitter and give him a forward >>>

@KardiTivali | @L3Magazine 

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HOTTT Hew Hip Hop ►►► Busta Rhymes ft. Bob Marley – Chris Lighty….

Greetings!

There is a natural mystic flowing through the air, and if you listen carefully you will hear the voice of Busta Rhymes as he laments over the passing of his good friend Chris Lighty. 

Chris was one of the most respected music industry executives who founded Violator Records which was also a management company as well as marketing company representing Hip Hop and Urban culture.  Chris was instrumental in directing the careers of several heavyweights including P. Diddy, and was instrumental in the way in which the world viewed and ultimately respected the work of the Urban art form.  He is the reason why entities such as Mountain Dew, Vitamin Water and more embrace the urban market.  Chris’s life ended too soon.

One of the people whom Chris touched deeply is Busta Rhymes.  So moved by his passing, Busta took to the studio and called on the spirit of a legend, Bob Marley, and came up with the moving tribute called “Chris Lighty.”

Using Bob’s song “Natural Mystic” as the backdrop, Busta raps:  “The moment of truths arrival / finding the proof in Bibles / Torahs / Qur’an’s etc / distribute the jewel through virals / quenching they thirst to see you / knowing they hurt and need you / sharing my pain through these words / in hopes to connect with people / providing space where there’s peace of mind while we conquer evil / visit a place where you see the sign and we can spark the cerebral / sick with the truth / when I’m in the booth like I caught the measles ….”

Though we were not there while the recording was made, Busta’s wish of hoping to connect with people is realized as the world takes to this record and puts a celly in the air in honor of Chris whose life ended a year ago….

 



HOTTT-EST New Reggae ►►► Kaisha Lee – Rise Above It {Positive Journey Productions}!

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With the pulse of the bass guitar giving us a warning at the beginning of the chune, we know that Kaisha Lee is about to do something outstanding with the Positive Journey Riddim, and that is exactly what she does.  She is in sync musically and lyrically which is what makes her newest chune “Rise Above It” absolutely outstanding!

For all Reggae traditionalists, I have to tell you that this is real Reggae; this is Roots Reggae where you feel like you’re eating some Yam and banana and sweet potato seasoned with onion and garlic and thyme, and those are just the very light basics!  Singing with brilliance in her voice, and an unwavering confidence, Kaisha Lee tells her audience “you say / you’re a man / a Christian / well he say / he’s a King / a Rastaman / she say / she’s in sin / don’t need within / but when you rock it and you lock it in the groove / what do these titles do / working on the pay / ask them where’s the raise / just for minimum wage / they said no / went home and prayed / you’re child hungry today / take someone else’s save….”  Mercy!

If you’re aim is to bun Babylon and all workers of unfairness, this chune is for you to the point that, you will want to see Kaisha perform this live.  The song is that serious and that good. 

Musically, DahJah, the producer, adds elements of voice-overs from great leaders past saying ‘yes we can’ which is echoed by the voices of people in a crowd saying ‘yes we can!’  The producers attention to the detail of the bass line reminds me of the bass line from Bob Marley’s chune “Sun is Shining.”  The two do not sound the same, but they both share the same seriousness.  Kaboom!

Broadcasting (((LOUD))) and ready to be performed on all stages around the world is Kaisha Lee and the chune “Rise Above It” produced by DahJah of Positive Journey Productions at the links below!

P.S.  Connect with Team Kaisha on Twitter >>>

@KaishaLeeTweets | @L3Magazine 

https://soundcloud.com/kaishalee/rise-above-it

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HOTTT New Dancehall Crossover ►►► Kardi Tivali – Fresh & Clean Out!

Greetings! 

Earlier this year, I introduced Kardi Tivali because of his performance on the chune “Dark and Stubborn” produced by Canada’s Puddy Suspectz.  That performance got Kardi play on radio and in Dancehall’s worldwide … everyone who hears his voice gives the stamp of approval. 

A few months ago, Kardi released chunes that showed off finesse when working the females, so chunes like “Let Me Love You” and “Like a Knot” set them good like ice in a freezer.  Today, Kardi drops by to deliver his newest single called “Fresh & Clean Out!” 

Set to a Hip Hop beat, and making it the perfect chune to use as a segue from Hip Hop to Dancehall, or Dancehall to Hip Hop, Kardi rides the beat like how a Honda CBR hugs the asphalt, and takes you on a ride that you want to do again and again. 

Riding the riddim, Kardi sing-jays:  Dancehall ah gwaan / whole heap ah girls inna dih land / look how the DJ ah perform / rock and come een yah / every massive every crew / maxfield to seaview / sipping brew and ah smoke sensimenia / no dote / mih fresh clean mih note / Isimiaki cologne / give me / good good support / wet up the reasoning / no dry throat / Dancehall party alone ah get my vote …”

If you like hearing an artist measure an bend every word to fit a riddim, then Kardi Tivali is definitely the artist for you.  Trust me when I tell you, he is HOTTT-ER!  Big up DJ Naz Gurl Power for her unwavering support of this artist!

Broadcasting in amplified sound, catch Kardi Tivali, and the chune “Fresh & Clean Out” which are Dancehall lyrics set to a Hip Hop beat, at the link below. 

P.S.  Connect with Team Kardi on Twitter >>>

@karditivali | @L3Magazine

 

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