Classic Beres Hammond - Sweet Lies
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
I don’t feel like much needs to be said about this just enjoy the good tunes.

I don’t feel like much needs to be said about this just enjoy the good tunes.

Here is a new Gyptian track “Kool Ute”, have a listen. Also coming to a computer near you, is Camille Davis and Beres Hammond on the Tranquillizer Riddim.
Download here
Given the day, this one seems appropriate. Check out the audio and lyrics below…
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“Right yah now I’m taking it easy
Check my steps, I’m not in a hurry
Soon I’ll have the things that I needed so bad
Morning sun rising behind me
Stars at night come out to remind me
To give thanks for everything that I have.
All is well I’ve got my health and in such good shape
Pockets broke and I’ve got nothing, waiting for the break
But I’m giving thanks, all I’ve got
Giving thanks, whether or not
Giving thanks for the life in me
Giving thanks oh God.
Right yah now by friends I’m surrounded
Are but few I’m glad I’m not crowded
Just enough, just enough for me to concentrate
One by one I’m counting my blessings
Getting close to goals that I’m setting
And if I make mistakes, correct me, don’t you hesitate.”
…via Boomshots.
Download The Track Here: Beres Hammond - “Giving Thanks”.
Just some music to get you through the start of the week. Check the details below…
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Busy Signal - “Nuh Fraid of Them”
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Rihanna feat. Mavado & Vybz Kartel - “Russian Roulette” Movie Star Remix
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Download the music after the jump.
image via Pryere on Flickr.
Jammins Entertainment Presents: Beres Hammond
Wed, Jul 15 at 8pm & Fri, Jul 17 at 9pm
Reggae legend Beres Hammond, known especially for his romantic lovers rock, boasts a mellifluous voice, moving lyrics, and dynamic live performances. During his 35-plus year career, his unforgettable anthems have included “Groovy Little Thing,” “Putting Up Resistance,” and “Tempted to Touch.”
This year, Hammond is celebrating the release of his newest—and 25th—album, A Moment In Time, which includes Hammond’s signature rhythms, from sensual R&B to avant-garde jazz to innovative reggae, backed by some of Jamaica’s finest musicians. Performing with special guests Culture on both evenings and Marcia Griffiths on Friday only, Hammond is a true master of his field, and continues to create new sounds and seduce new audiences.
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Wed, Jul 15
Tickets: $58, 78, 88, 98
Fri, Jul 17
Tickets: $60, 85, 99, 125
For more info check out BAM’s website.
For as long as I been rocking to this song, I had no idea there was a video for it. Thank the internet for bringing it to me, and me for bringing it to you. Check out the video below…
If the tune is new to you, you can download it here: Beres Hammond - “Rock Away”.
Want to take it back a little? Or a lot even? Check out this photo gallery on Facebook from Marcia Berry. It features some photos from Buju, Shabba, Shaggy, Beres and even Rayvon (where’s he at?) from almost 20 years back.
Can’t access the gallery? Check out some of the highlights after the jump… (more…)

After hosting shows by Badu and Jill Scott the last two weeks, the MLK Concert Series @ Wingate High School in BK is coming through this Monday with some of the Caribbean’s finest. Check out the lineup: Beres Hammond, Bunji Garlin & The Mighty Sparrow. And, as always, the show is 100% FREE. Be sure to get there early though, to get a good seat. You don’t want to end up on the other side of the fence, like the folks in the photo above.
Check out this page for more info.
Photo by surgery on Flickr.