HEAR THIS: Noah Powa ft. Beniton “Tight”
Oh No They Didn’t! Yep, They Sure Did. Pree The XXX-Rated Remix of Rihanna’s “Diamonds” Rihanna has said from the get-go that “Diamonds” is a special song to her, stirring up emotions deep insde. When Kanye jumped on the remix he did so respectfully, dropping bars about parking the Delorean outside Armani emporium and having […]
HEAR THIS: Morgan Heritage “Perfect Love Song”
Something Sweet & Strong From the Morgan Fam Morgan Heritage have blessed us with a previeew of their next album Here Come The Kings, and we like what we hear. “Perfect Love Song,” released this week on iTunes, has a nice beat, sweet melodies, and Gramps spitting a DJ verse. “The story behind ‘Perfect Love […]
WATCH THIS: Chronixx Pon Radio Lily
Chronixx Flashes Through NYC And Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show For some reason Chronixx decided to leave sunny Jamaica and head for snowy NYC this weekend. Luckily he found his way to Radio Lily, where Max Glazer and DJ Autograph were holding down the Strictly Boomshots show. Listen to him freestyling on some Studio […]
WATCH THIS: Bunny Wailer “No Woman No Cry”
Original Wailing Wailer Sings A Marley Classic And Chats With RGAT Bunny Wailer’s been in the news lately for his criticism of Snoop Lion. Snoop will reportedly be traveling to Jamaica soon to hold a reasoning with Jah B and work through their issues. In the meantime here’s a look at the original Wailing Wailer […]
DOWNLOAD: Splurt Zillionz “Global Bass Kulcha” Mixtape
The Maddest Reggae, Dancehall, Dubstep, Jungle, Moombahton, Trap Mashup According to his official website, Splurt Zillionz is “a respected scenester, recording artist, music producer, Youtube channel host, marketing/tech guru, and influential tastemaker.” He’s also a certified gadget addict and dancehall aficionado. More recently he added the title “Director of Alternative Internet Outreach for Major Lazer” to […]
Anthony B Arrested in Georgia on Ganja Charges
The Artist Faces Tough State Laws Last Sunday January 27, dancehall star Anthony B, born Keith Anthony Blair, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. More Details After The Jump…
WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion ft. Mavado & Popcaan “Lighters Up” Official Video
East Side West Side Gully Side Gaza… Snoop Lion Sparks A One Love Jamdown As a hip-hop O.G. Snoop lived through the East versus West rap wars, and witnessed the tragic events that resulted in the death of two great artists. In 2013 Snoop Lion’s older and wiser, so there’s a certain poetic justice that […]
Reasoning with Dennis Emmanuel Brown
The Crown Prince Would Have Turned 56 Today The first of February marks the beginning of Black History Month and Reggae Month. It’s also the birthday of the late great Dennis Brown, known to reggae lovers as the Crown Prince. (If only because Bob Marley was the undisputed King, although Marley himself gave Dennis maximum […]
HEAR THIS: Mavado “Mr. Tek Weh Yu Gal”
Gully Gad Turns Gal Criminal From Wha Day David Constantine Brooks may have as many aliases as he’s got girls. We already knew about Singing Blacks, Gully Gad, Star Bwoy, Stulla, and Real McKoy and but on Mavado’s new tune he lets us know about a few new names: “Mr. Lover Lover,” “Hot Bwoy,” “Mr. […]
HEAR THIS: Konshens “Just A Dweet”
Don’t Ask How He Does It, Just Be Glad He Does Konshens is putting in way too much work to pay much attention to what the haters have to say. But he does have a little fun with them on his latest release, a wicked tune ob the big bad “Red Brick” riddim. “Dem siddung […]
Lady Saw “Heels On” Live in Miami
Muma Saw Gets The Fans Involved When Lady Saw took the stage at the Reggae World Unity Fest in Miami the other day, all that talk about turning into a gospel artist went right out the window. Make no mistake, Saw will come to the Lord one day. But right now, she’s keeping it raw. […]
WATCH THIS: Noisey Jamaica “Popcaan”
Snoop Lion’s Dancehall Series Turns Its Attention To The Hotskull Today Noisey premiered the second episode in its dancehall series, Noisey Jamaica, executive produced by Snoop Lion. This time we meet Vybz Kartel protege Popcaan as he performs his hits, chills with Shabba Ranks, and walks us through Jamaican club culture and fashion. The rising […]