HEAR THIS: Jimmy 2Timez ft. Fatboy SSE, Demetri & Spice “Slow Wine”
Producer Richie Loop Drops Off A Summer Banger “’Slow Whine’ is not only a song and Movie but a movement for this culture,” says NYC artist Jimmy 2Timez (not to be confused with the Goodfellas gangster). He recently joined forces with FatBoy SSE, dancehall queen Spice, Demetri, and producer Richie Loop to create the soundtrack […]
Damian Marley Bringing Jamrock To Jamaica Queens
Gongzilla Will Headline Groovin In The Park This Weekend Reggae’s most sought after superstar Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley will bring the curtain down on the highly anticipated Groovin In The Park festival that takes place on Sunday, June 24 inside Roy Wilkins Park in New York. The tremendously popular decision to add Marley to the […]
Aidonia Keeps It Real: “A Lot Of These People Are Afraid Of The Streets”
Genna Boss Gets In Depth With Reshma B, Talks Dat’s A Trap Mixtape “Growing up, ’80s, ’90s dancehall was all about the street,” Aidonia tells Reshma B in a brand new interview for BoomshotsTV. “Most of the artists them no inna the streets no more.” The Genna Boss has been heating up the streets of […]
Are You Ready For Phocas?
Roots And Culture Singer Says Its’s “Time For Change” Phocas aka LT honed his musical talents within the studios of Jamaica, and has been doing shows throughout the island while being featured on Irie FM as well as many stations in England and France. He was first recorded on Manatee Records’ famous “Sattamasagana” Riddim, along […]
WATCH THIS: Beenie Man “Lifestyle (Dweet)” Music Video
Moses With The Musical Motivation The King of the Dancehall touches down on Damage Musiq’s Safe House Riddim with some words of motivation. Distributed by 21st Hapilos, the single is available via all digital outlets. Today Mass Appeal premiered the video, directed by UK-based Kevin Hudson and shot in Tower Hill, Frens for Real studio […]
PREMIERE: Richie Spice ft. Chronixx “Unity We Need”
It’s a Universal Unification Kickin’ Productions is back at it with ace producer Bulpus on the boards. In comes a brand new rub-a-dub riddim called ‘In My Brain’ featuring a big bad combination from Richie Spice alongside the Chron Dada. “Some ah go up, some ah go down—Natty Dread inna the middle still safe & […]
PREMIERE: Queen Ifrica “Cease All War” Official Music Video
I Guess I’m Not The Only Who Would Like To See… When Troyton Music released the Queen Ifrica song “Cease All War” this past January, it was clear—even amidst the deluge of new releases that flood our inboxes each day—that this one was special. The producer who made his name with Sean Paul’s worldwide smash […]
WATCH THIS: Raging Fyah “Rebel” Official Music Video
Big Up All Young Rebels Grammy-nominated Jamaican reggae band Raging Fyah continue to blaze a trail with the release of the visuals for their latest hit single “Rebel.” (Boomshots premiered the song, which was produced by Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown). Directed by Nicki Kane, the vibrant video features DJ Yaadcore and his son Streme. “This […]
HEAR THIS: Tanya Stephens “Tonight” Prod by Fatis Burrell
XTM Nation Shares Exclusive Preview of Fatis Tapes in the Oven Vol. 1 Who can stop Tanya Stephens from singing her heart out over this classic reggae rhythm laid down by the Firehouse Crew? MASS APPEAL proudly premieres this exclusive preview of an important new compilation focusing on the late great Phillip “Fatis” Burrell—the man […]
PREMIERE: Rvssian Presents “Bashment Time” Riddim Megamix
Fresh Juggling From The Head Concussion Family Tarik “Rvssian” Johnston is one of a handful of producers who has truly shaped the sound of contemporary Jamaican music. From his early hit with Vybz Kartel “Life Sweet” to the anthem “Straight Jeans & Fitted” the recent “Krippy Kush” Remix with Farruko, Bad Bunny & Nicki Minaj, […]
HEAR THIS: I-Octane ft. J. Boog “Pretty Loud”
World Premiere of a Wicked Combination “As a fan of reggae music, I have long admired and actually been a fan myself of I-Octane,” says two-time Grammy nominee J. Boog, the soulful crooner who was born in Long Beach and raised in Compton, CA by Samoan parents. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with some […]
WATCH THIS: Kabaka Pyramid ft. Stonebwoy “Borders” Lyric Video
Kabaka Connects With Ghanaian AfroBeats Ambassador On A Damian Marley Production Today MASS APPEAL premieres the official lyric video for “Borders,” a collaboration between Jamaica’s most accurate lyricist Kabaka Pyramid and StoneBwoy, the Ghanian artist whose style of AfroBeats shows a strong dancehall influence. Amidst ongoing battles over the expiration of Deferred Action for Childhood […]