HEAR THIS: I-Octane ”We Found Love”
When you think of I-Octane you imagine explosive energy, but his new track “We Found Love” on Chimney Records’ Rising Sun riddim is a reminder that the dancehall Rasta also does really great love songs. Don’t sleep on the lyrics either. Octane clearly knows the value of true love and it sounds like he’s prepared […]
WATCH THIS: Cham & O “Bend Down” Official Music Video
The Dancehall Power Couple Never Take A Break You already know when Cham & O drop a tune it’s going to be hot—and if O hasn’t got you singing the hook already, then it won’t be long. And just as their songs touch the road, those visuals are never far behind. “Bend Down” is the latest addition […]
HEAR THIS: Mad Professor “Medusa’s Tail”
Ariwa Posse Announces “The Roots of Dubstep Tour” The legendary UK dub producer will be setting off to the other side of the Atlantic for a tour of the U.S. kicking off this coming Monday in Burlington Vermont. Setting up his Ariwa Sounds studio at home in 1979, the youth born Neil Fraser had an early fascination […]
Sean Paul Wins MOBO Reggae Award
Other Winners Include Tinie Tempeh, Wiley, Rudimental, Fuse ODG, Naughty Boy, and Laura Mvula This Weekend the UK celebrated the 18th staging of the MOBO—Music Of Black Origin—Awards. This year Scotland’s capital Glasgow played host and was rammed with celebrities galore—from Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora to So Solid Crew and Ms Dynamite. Craig David even […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Williamz ”Middle East” Official Music Video
From Buckingham Palace to Willesden Green The Northwest Londoner Drops A New Vid The DJ who claim say him “Run England” is switching up the moves from “Sit Down Steady” to war between the sheets in his latest tune Middle East. Either way I fink you need a bed—or maybe not! Whatever the case, girls […]
WATCH THIS: Tifa “Lyrically Educated” Official Music Video
Tifa Schools Some Prentice DJs And Sends Them To Do Their Homework Your girl Tifa is back with another signature vid. This time it’s a combo of funky props & animation and it sounds like nuffin’ is gonna get in her way! “Cyaan stop me. Me a bulldozer to di top/Me a get a likkle […]
I-Octane Launches Streetwear Line
Top Dancehall Artist Expands His Brand Just in time for fashion week, I-Octane has dropped a new streetwear line during fashion week. The dancehall Rasta has teamed up with Silver Factory Merchandising to launch his first collection, designed by Odyssy Dublin and Available online at www.silverfactorymerch.com. The line includes clothing, mugs, ashtrays, and even a custom skateboard. Here’s a […]
Stylo G Bags 2 Nominations for 2013 MOBO Awards
Check His “Badd” New Tune featuring Sister Nancy The Soundbwoy has been making some noise for a minute—teaming up with 3Beat and dropping some musical bombhells. And it looks like the noise is being heard loud and clear. The MOBO Awards recently announced their shortlist of nominees for the 18th ceremony, and Stylo G bagged not […]
HEAR THIS: Christopher Ellis “Better Than Love”
Old Time Supm Come Back Again After shelling down Miss Lilys and SOBs last week, the Ghetto Youths crew has made it clear to everybody that they aren’t just talking about good music, they’re really putting good music out there. On Labor Day Monday Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis, Jo Mersa & Black Am I came together to […]
The Ten Best Jamaican Movies
As The Harder They Come Celebrates Its Anniversary, We Run Down Some Yardstyle Cinematic Classics Today marks the 40th anniversary of the official U.S. release of the Jamaican cult classic, The Harder They Come. Our heartical bredrens at Complex have just published a definitive history of the making of the film, which you can read […]
Police Bruk Out at Notting Hill Carnival
Who Says Cops Can’t Have Fun In The Carnival? It’s the biggest street festival in Europe so for the 48 hours this fest goes on police from across the country are brought into Ken Chels to patrol the streets. Hey, it’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it. But when the citizens show their appreciation—especially […]
WATCH THIS: Heatwave Returns To Outlook Festival
UK Bashment Sound Set To Mash Up Croatia Again Back on the beach innit! Your favorite UK reggae DJ’s are takin it back to Croatia’s OutLook festival. If you didn’t make it there last year & you aint got tix for this year, it’s time to get that lastminute.com poppin’. This year the crew are […]