WATCH THIS: The Weeknd “The Knowing”
Abel Tesfaye Takes Emperor Haile Selassie Back To The Future The Weeknd is an enigmatic Ethiopian youth based in Canada who’s mesmerized the R&B world with his trippy mixtapes and a glorious guest spot on Drake’s album Take Care. Today he dropped a visionary video for “The Knowing” from his House of Balloons mixtape that […]
HEAR THIS: Jimmy Cliff “The Guns of Brixton”
With Your Hands On Your Head—Or On The Trigger Of Your Gun? If there were a proper Reggae Hall of Fame, Jimmy Cliff would be amongst the first inductees. As it is, he’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who’s inspired everybody from Bob Dylan to the Neville Brothers. Now in his 60s, the […]
HEAR THIS: Mavado ft. Akon “Survivor”
“All Who Want To Kill Me, Tell Them To Play Zero…” Gully Gaad x Konvict Muzik x We The Best = Certified Boomshot. Ever since Mavado linked with DJ Khaled, we’ve been anticipating that next big banger. The waiting is over. “I’m so high up on the mountain,” Mr. Brooks sings, “can’t find my way back […]
WATCH THIS: Rizzle Kicks “When I Was A Youngster”
Two Brit Youths Take It All The Way Back To School Days These kids weren’t even born when London Calling came out, but you can’t blame them for sampling The Clash inna rub-a-dub style. I mean, it sure worked for M.I.A. So the UK rap duo Rizzle Kicks went ahead and flipped that “Revolution Rock.” And guess […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Real Spender$”
Card A Card, Cash A Cash—Some People A Pree When U Dip Inna U Stash No wonder Busy Signal feels like he wants to buy out the bar. He’s just back from Truck Back Records with the baddest piece of tune. “Send the girl some case of apple vodka. Some bwoy a floss and them nah […]
WATCH THIS: Amy Winehouse “Our Day Will Come”
The Lioness Roars So Sweetly On This Romantic Cover Version “Amy always said, ‘Hey we need a reggae song for this album,’” the singer’s longtime friend and producer Salaam Remi said earlier this week at a listening session for the forthcoming album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, which kicks off with a bright & bouncy reggae version […]
Reasoning With Heavy D
The Late Great Heavy D Tells Fab 5 He Makes “Music From The Heart” Can’t believe the news today. Heavy D has passed away age 44. Had to rewind back to this classic 92 clip from Yo MTV Raps where Heavy is surrounded by Super Cat, Eddie F, and Puff Daddy.
WATCH THIS: Singing Melody “Collide”
World Premiere: Official Music Video From The New Album “Even the best fall down sometimes.” Welcome back Mr. Melody. We’ve been missing you.
WATCH THIS: Ouch Crew & Ninja Man ’96 Throwback
Straight From The Jack Sowah Video Archives Via The Afflicted Yard Another Hero’s Day has come and gone, and Desmond Ballantine the real big man still languishes in captivity. But let’s hop in the time machine and head back to ’96, when The Gorgon roamed free and the Ouch Crew was the only dance crew […]
WATCH THIS: Kardinal Offishall “Anywhere (Ol’ Time Killin’ Part 2)”
Original T-Dot Rude Bwoy Spits Hot Fire Anywhere, Anytime Part 1 did wicked but this one wickeder. “Do what you want & say what you want but the 45 deh pon cock…” #Murderation
WATCH THIS: Beenie Man x Big Ship “Come Ova”
The Doctor Links Di Genius By Big Ship Studios And The Vibes Iz Right Beenie came ova to Big Ship studios and it sure sounds like he got his swagger back. #Truth.
HEAR THIS: Beastie Boys ft. Santigold “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win”
Spike Jonez Sez Shot Haffi Lick—But Please Don’t Harm The Yetis Okay, that G.I. Joe shit was cute, but click here for the all killa, no filla version….