WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Hideaway” Official Music Video
Martin Channels Jimmy Cliff In New Music From The Motion Picture Destiny Christopher Martin has always has been propelled by talent rather than hype. Since making his name on Digicel Rising Stars in 2005, the singer has amassed a considerable catalog of quality original tracks, from “Vibes Is Right” to “Cheaters Prayer” and his recent […]
WATCH THIS: Dexta Daps “Slavery” Official Music Video
The Dappa Slappa Is Missing That Glue Sincerely Dexta Daps is a youth who sings for girls and gallis—full stop. And when he deals with the matter, he doesn’t go sideways or screech around corners—he addresses it straight and plain. Sure, this gifted singer/songwriter serves up some sweet and tender melodies—and this sticky-sweet slow jam, […]
WATCH THIS: Jamie xx ft. Young Thug & Popcaan “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)” Official Music Video
Unruly Boss Kick Ooout Far Ooout You know a dancehall artist’s career is starting to bubble when he or she starts getting those outernatinoal looks. Last year Popcaan had the “Kisses For Breakfast” collab with Melissa Steel that was all over pop radio in the UK. This year he’s featured on Jamie XX’s “Good Times” […]
HEAR THIS: Bunji Garlin & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley “The Message”
Zilla & The Viking Join Forces Because Music Gonna Teach Them One Lesson In 1982—the year MJ dropped Thriller—Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five released “The Message,” a record that forced hip-hop to evolve from throw-your-hands-in-the-air escapism to what Chuck D would eventually describe as “the black CNN.” Thirty-three years later two giants of their […]
WATCH THIS: Daniel Bambaata Marley “Waiting for the War” Official Music Video
“We’re The Last of the Mohicans, Last of a Dying Breed” If you ain’t up on Daniel Bambaata Marley yet, time to play catch-up. His first release, “My Girl,” a combination with his cousin Jo Mersa, touched the road in 2010. He sang the rootsy love song “Treat You Right” on Ghetto Youths International’s first […]
Super Cat Confirmed for Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise
The Wild Apache Will Be On Board—Nah Tek Back No Chat Not content to be merely awesome, the second annual Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise continues to up the artistic ante. Yesterday Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s official cruise Facebook page made a late-breaking announcement: dancehall reggae legend Super Cat has just been confirmed for both […]
WATCH THIS: New Kingston ft. Wailing Souls “Protect Me” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Three Brothers Making Real Reggae Music Straight Outta BK Growing up as the sons of renowned drummer, producer, and studio owner Courtney Panton, the members of New Kingston—Tahir, Steve and Courtney Panton, Jr.—were immersed in all aspects of reggae music creation and the livity that goes with it for as long as they remember. So […]
Collie Buddz Talks “Blue Dreamz” EP and Herbal Inspiration
“When I’m home I really don’t smoke,” says Bermuda’s Biggest Dancehall Star Collie Buddz rolled through NYC this Labor Day weekend to celebrate the release of his new EP Blue Dreamz. The Bermuda-born DJ said he recorded most of the new EP during a recent trip to Jamaica. The title track, produced by Johnny Wonder […]
Reasoning with Hot 97 On Da Reggae
and Soca Tip: “People Expect to Hear New Reggae on Hot 97”
This Year They Almost Called It “On Da Reggae Soca and AfroBeat Tip” Hot 97’s annual On Da Reggae Tip concert has become the must-see kickoff event for NYC’s Labor Day Weekend every year. But in recent years they’ve added the word “Soca” to the title, reflecting the full range of Caribbean music in NYC. […]
IShawna Onstage Offstage & Backstage at Reggae Sumfest
Ooh La La! Ms Legendary Makes Her Dancehall Night Debut & RGAT Is There Ever since her highly publicized split with selector/producer Foota Hype, IShawna has been on a roll, stepping up her lyrical game and riding the wave of publicity to raise her career to new heights. Last month she made her Reggae Sumfest […]
HEAR THIS: Kayla Bliss “Red Hott”
After dropping a few hot joints alongside the likes of Jesse Royal and Sizzla on XTM Nation productions like the “Long Days, Short Nights” Riddim, Kayla Bliss steps up today with a brand new one-away single called “Red Hott,” which premiered today via Mass Appeal. The rhythm track, an update of Alton Ellis’s classic “Can […]
Sumfest 2015 Dancehall Night Preview: Will Thursday Be Ladies Night?
Do The Ladies Run This M@th@f@CK@? Yes, it’s that time again. The Summer blockbuster, the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth, Reggae Sumfest is about to go down in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Although international headliner Rick Ross was unavoidably detained due to a little pistol-whipping incident at his multimillion-dollar estate, word is that T.I. will be […]