HEAR THIS: Nesbeth “New Gangster”
Redefining The Concept A versatile artist with a strong singing voice, Nesbeth took his career to new heights last year with his inspirational tune called “My Dream.” His latest release, on DJ Frass’ percolating “Street Light” Riddim, seeks to redefine the concept of “gangster” for a new generation. “Gone is the days when we used […]
HEAR THIS: Cardi B ft. Konshens & Hoodcelebrityy “Back It Up”
Cardi B’s Dancehall Roots Are Showing People always compare her to Lil Kim and Foxy Brown, but like those legendary femcees Cardi B’s got more than a touch of Lady Saw in the mix. Shortly after she premiered on Love & Hip Hop New York, Cardi made her musical debut alongside Popcaan on the remix […]
HEAR THIS: Andre Xcellence “Ram It Up” PREMIERE
The Turn Up Was The Old Wave—Now It’s Time to Ram It Up! Andre Xcellence is a reckless Trini youth based in Los Angeles whose daily agenda includes “Shuttin’ down the club, even bringin’ Ballys back.” To be honest we just heard about him yesterday but he had us from the moment he flipped Super […]
Watch Boiler Room TV “Nice Up” NYC
Win Tickets To See Boiler Room’s NYC Dancehall Culture Showcase In case you never know, Boiler Room is the world’s leading online music broadcaster. The UK-born multinational network streams the best in underground music, from techno and hip hop to jazz and contemporary classical with award-winning content reaching 12 million dedicated monthly unique users, some […]
King Attarney Takes The Trophy at Canada Rumble
Toronto Sound Clash Victor Will Face World Clash Champion King Turbo At last year’s World Clash, Toronto’s own King Turbo made sound system history when they became only the second Canadian sound to take the title at the original, authentic and still predominant international sound clash on planet earth. This past weekend at the Canada […]
HEAR THIS: Major Lazer ft. PartyNextDoor & Nicki Minaj “Run Up”
In Which Nicki Suffers a Patois Malfunction Major Lazer dropped their latest Tropical House sureshot today, a musical thing called “Run Up” featuring OVO’s resident yardman PartyNextDoor alongside Nicki Minaj. “It’s always important for us to work with people who are on the same wave,” Diplo said in a statement. “Nicki and Party really helped us […]
HEAR THIS: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley “Roar Fi A Cause” PREMIERE
When The Lion Roars, The Whole Jungle Trembles Gongzilla claps a lyrical gun salute in this hardcore reality tune about the rules & laws & codes of conduct that govern life pon di ends—and the lionheart street soldiers who enforce them. “All who perpetrate hafi pack up and run,” Damian spits with an ill rapid-fire […]
WATCH THIS: Kassiano “Room In My Father’s House” Official Music Video
While Trump Spreads Fear And Division, Reggae Music Offers A Different Message The whole world is feeling shaky today as the U.S.A.’s 45th President takes the oath of office amidst protests as cries of “Not my President” clash with “America first.” The impulse to resist what’s happening is strong, but what’s the best way? The […]
WATCH THIS: Kranium ft. Tory Lanez “We Can” Official Music Video
Queens x Toronto Link-Up Ever since he put Queens dancehall on the map with his x-rated worldwide smash “Nobody Haffi Know,” Kranium has been putting in much work while ignoring the haters. After signing a deal with Atlantic Records the stakes were raised even higher but somehow the singjay has maintained his cool while developing his own distinctive voice. Hitting the road […]
HEAR THIS: Sizzla “I’m Yours” PREMIERE
JonFX Takes Kalonji To The World New York dancehall producer Jon FX established his name with hard-hitting remixes like the classic “Gun Session / Survivor” mashup featuring Kartel, Akon, Sizzla and Shabba Ranks. His latest release—Sizzla’s “I’m Yours,” which Boomshots proudly premieres today—proves that he’s also a first-rate producer capable of presenting hardcore Jamaican talents […]
Real Dancehall Crossover Hit of the Year: Charly Black “Party Animal”
In The Year Of Tropical House, One Actual Jamaican Tune Did Break Through Dancehall style ruled 2016, but dancehall artists? Not so much. Sure, Sean Paul had a great year thanks to his chart-topping “Cheap Thrills” collab—plus standout tracks with Major Lazer and Tory Lanez. Popcaan continued to reap the rewards of the Unruly/OVO alliance […]
Boss of the Year: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
Junior Gong Is Changing The Game In More Ways Than One On “The Struggle Discontinues,” a track from Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s forthcoming album Stony Hill, Gongzilla offers a thought-provoking critique of reggae’s long history as “sufferer’s music.” As the tune puts it: “I don’t wanna sing a song that says ‘the struggle live on’… […]