Sturgav Hi Fi and Volcano Hi Power at the 02 Academy
Two Big Sounds Rock Brixton Easter Weekend When you’re talking about classical roots rock rub-a-dub sound systems, there are no more celebrated names in the dancehall of fame than King SturGav Hi Fi and Volcano High Power. Sturgav was established by Daddy U Roy, the legendary DJ who made his name on King Tubby’s Home […]
HEAR THIS: Collie Buddz “Payback’s A B**ch”
What Goes Around Comes Around If you are experiencing some kind of payback then you probably screwed up somewhere down the line. But if you are paying back as Collie Budz’s ex you really dun f*cked up! ”It’s crazy the amount of girl rate me” — Excruciating ”All of your friends whan date me” – […]
WATCH THIS: Major Lazer “Watch Out For This” Video Shoot (Behind The Scenes)
Diplo, Walshy, and Jillionaire Jet Down To Jamrock To Shoot A Dancehall Session With Busy Signal You can’t be mad at those Major Lazer boys. For “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” the latest music video from their long-awaited album Free The Universe (set to drop on the 15th of this month) they recreated a 90s […]
WATCH THIS: I-Shawna “Murderer” Official Video
Hell Hath No Fury Like The Princess of the Dancehall Scorned Ever since Downsound Records’ “In Memories” riddim dropped last October, I-Shawna’s “Murderer” has emerged as a standout selection. The song is something different for the Princess of the Dancehall, who’s better known for songs like “Legendary” and “Do For Love,” her duet with Specialist. […]
WATCH THIS: Busy Signal x Major Lazer “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” Lyric Video
The Official First Single From “Free The Universe” Busy Signal features on “Watch Out For This (Bumaye),” the first single off the upcoming Major Lazer album Free The Universe, which is set to release 15th April. Since regaining his freedom last year, Busy Signal has been in the studio voicing records like there’s no tomorrow and […]
HEAR THIS: Tifa “Taste Good”
Her Name’s Always In Some People Mouth—Must Be Sweet Like A Lollipop Last time I chatted with Tifa she had a lot to address. As she herself put it, “if nobody knew who Tifa was, they do now.” The Dancehall Princess has been getting lots of word-of-mouth advertising, the kind you don’t have to pay […]
HEAR THIS: Tommy Lee “Bun Nu Nu”
Ever Wondered What It Would Be Like to Dance With The Devil? It might not be a night in with Satan, but whining for Uncle Demon could give you a little flavour of what goes down in such a situation. Tommy Lee has the girls going down on his latest track, “Bun Nu Nu” on […]
HEAR THIS: Stylo G “Soundbwoy” Original Version + Di Genius Remix
Smell Something Burning? Must Be Them Speaker Boxes “Tell them to pick up the pace—we a run the place” are the opening lines to Stylo G’s new single, and he ain’t wrong. Without a doubt, Stylo’s stuff has continued to escalate to the next level —I’m sure he’s keeping his competition on constant tiptoes. From “Call Mi […]
Brit Reggae Awards 2013
The UK Reggae Biz Honors its Own February is reggae month, so what better time of year for the British Reggae Industry Awards to take place? Last night a who’s who of reggae artists and shot-callers came together at the IndigO2 to give recognition to the workin’ peeps in the biz. The evening was packed […]
HEAR THIS: Tommy Lee Sparta ft. Tabeta Cshae “Spartan Angels”
Uncle Demon Grows His Wings I did not see this one coming. But why am I surprised? Tommy Lee is always doing something different in the biz. His fascination with the Goth world has been an exciting new image for dancehall lovers to sit back and watch unfold. Of course not everybody likes it—as he […]
WATCH THIS: Tifa “Champion Bubbler” Official Video
Tifa Does Her Ting In The Boxing Ring Last month we caught up with Tifa for an interview that touched on all the drama amongst ladies in the dancehall. Now comes this video, which was filmed at the Stanley Gold boxing gym in downtown Kingston with members of the Jamaican national female boxing team. (Tifa came […]
HEAR THIS: Jo Mersa “Comfortable”
Something For the Empresses From Stephen Marley’s Eldest Son Yesterday Bob Marley would have celebrated his 68th birthday. Today we get to hear a song from his grandson Jo Mersa, Stephen Marley’s eldest son, and a member of the Ghetto Youths Int’l family. Jo’s sound is very much next-generation, but as a raggamuffin youth he […]