HEAR THIS: Jah9 “Fire Slaughter”
This Is Not A Mixtape; It’s A Numerological Revolution Listen closely and try to keep up: 9 is the sum of the digits 2 + 0 + 1 + 6. Ergo, 2016 is the year of 9. 9 also represents the ninth letter, I, which is not so much a letter as it is a […]
HEAR THIS: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley “Nail Pon Cross”
Powerful Images and Powerful Music from Junior Gong’s Stony Hill Album “Be careful who you nail pon cross,” sings Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on the new single premiered today from Stony Hill, the long-awaited follow-up to Welcome to Jamrock, which is now scheduled for an October 28 release. The thought-provoking new song is built upon […]
HEAR THIS: Chris Stylez “Relapse” PREMIERE
Vine Star Taps Into His Jamaican Roots Chris Stylez set Vine on fire last year as his X-rated Kryptogram remix of “Who Is” racked up over 50 million plays. A relative of Jimmy Cliff on his father’s side, Chris’s musical journey includes being mentored by Wailers guitarist Ronnie ‘Bop’ Williams while living in Toronto. Today Boomshots proudly premieres “Relapse,” […]
Popcaan Joins Rihanna and Kanye on Final Night of OVO Fest
Drizzy Invites The Unruly Boss & Few More Friends To Toronto Future was there as expected. Ditto for Drizzy and Roy Wood$. But this year’s OVO Fest was all about the unexpected guests. People like Rihanna, who was technically still a “surprise” during her second consecutive guest set at OVO Fest, performing “Work” and “Too […]
HEAR THIS: Leadpipe & Saddis Kick Off Evolution Sound Soca Mixtape
Porgie & Murda Bring Dreams To Life Crop Over 2016 may be winding down, but Barbados is still bubbling. This year the island revellers had to do without Rihanna (she spent the weekend in Toronto rocking OVO Fest) but the party continues on this exclusive Evolution Sound soca mix featuring Bajan soca duo Leadpipe & […]
HEAR THIS: Hirie “You Won’t Be Alone” PREMIERE
Brand New Music To Keep A Wandering Soul Company Back in 2013, Hirie sang a song about falling for a “Sensi Boy” and made a lasting impression with her intoxicating strain of lover’s rock. Today Boomshots proudly premieres the first single from her forthcoming album Wandering Soul. “‘You Won’t Be Alone’ is about our lives on the road and […]
Sean Paul Comes Through To “Dutty Up” OVO Fest Night 1
The Dancehall Superstar Even Dropped His Tory Lanez Remix Although Beenie Man was unable to attend OVO Fest Night One as planned due to health issues (The Doctor was undergoing treatment for the Zika virus), surprise guest Sean Paul came through just in the nick of time to dutty up the place. Running through all […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Colder”
The Turf Prez Touches Up A Classic King Jammy’s Riddim Some things just can’t be improved upon, but that doesn’t mean they should be left alone. King Jammy’s 1987 “Score” Riddim is a perfect example, a track that defines digital lovers rock. There was something about Steely’s warm and easy computer bassline and those crstyal-clear […]
HEAR THIS: Meleku “What to Make”
Sizzla Kalonji’s Son Links With XTM Nation & Keeps The Fire Blazing Asking the musical question “What to make of this world,” Meleku, the son of Sizzla Kalonji, steps forward on his own quest for wisdom, knowledge and overstanding. Continuing a multi-generational collaboration, Meleku has linked up with Kareem “Remus” Burrell, son of legendary producer […]
Reasoning with Christopher Martin:
“I’m a Lover from Birth”
“SssMartin” Speaks on Spearheading the Sugar Reggae Movement Ever since winning Digicel Rising Stars way back in 2005, Christopher Martin has emerged as one of Jamaica’s premiere entertainers, topping the charts with hits like “Cheaters Prayer” and starring in the recent motion picture Destiny. But his rise to the top of the game stretches back […]
WATCH THIS: Protoje Talks “Can’t Feel No Way”
Diggy British Talks “Royalty Free” Since Protoje’s remarkable Ancient Future joined the legions of crucial reggae albums overlooked by the Grammy Awards, Diggy British hasn’t slowed down at all. The five songs comprising the B-side of his latest release, Royalty Free, have set the Internets ablaze since it was uploaded to his Soundcloud, demonstrating the […]
WATCH THIS: Omari Banks ft. Duane Stephenson “System Set” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Omari Fights The Right Fight The quest for wisdom knowledge and overstanding is not about having all the answers. The real major key—shout to DJ Khaled—is asking the right questions. The Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Emmanuel Brown, once sang a song that asked “Do you know what it means to have a revolution?” Elsewhere […]