WATCH THIS: Ricky Blaze “Just You And I” Video
Do You Know How It Feels To Be Ricky Blaze? It Feels So Real Not only did Brooklyn’s own Ricky Blaze come out of nowhere to produce the year’s biggest hit with Gyptian’s smash “Hold Yuh,” he’s also got the next-biggest tune on that riddim, a love song that wins on the strength of apparent […]
WATCH THIS: Anthony Cruz “Back Downtown”
Them Say State Of Emergency, But That Can’t Stop The Hustling Last time we bucked up Anthony Cruz he was at Kingston’s Carib Theater taking in the premier of Storm Saulter’s crucial new film Better Mus Come. (More about the film tomorrow!) Now the singer’s about to have reggae lovers under Cruz Control once again […]
HEAR THIS: Jah Cure featuring Rick Ross & Mavado “Like I See It”
3 The Hard Way: We Don’t Need No Visas To Come Thru Your Speakers Some songs require no explanation. Like this one right here.
HEAR THIS: Bob Sinclar & Sean Paul “Tik Tok”
We Be Clubbin: DJ & DJ Link From Francais To JA The Duttily Muckily Way Alert! Alert! French club DJ and Grammy-nominated record producer Bob Sinclar has linked with dancehall hitmaker Sean Paul to create a “sonic tornado.”
The Cool Ruler—Gone But Not Forgotten
Gregory Isaacs, One Of Reggae’s Immortal Vocalists, Dies At Age 60 Gregory Isaacs died this morning at the age of 60 after a battle with lung cancer.
HEAR THIS: Rodney Price “The Message”
Madhouse Pon Them Case Again… The Link Seal And The Link Real Last week Madhouse fired a warning shot that got the whole dancehall diaspora buzzing. The tune was called “Stronger” by Cham featuring Mykal “Grammy” Roze and it’s a Certified Boomshot.
Mr. Vegas Shells Down Boston
The Original Gallis Drops Hits Pon Top Of Hits Quiet as it’s kept, Mr. Vegas is on a roll right now. From his “Boy Shorts” remix with Teairra Mari to his unofficial remix of Chris Brown’s “Deuces” (which sounds harder than the official one), Mr. Die-Do is in the zone. Earlier this month Vegas passed […]
WATCH THIS: Denyque “Hooked On Me”
And Who Could Resist When She Gives You Like This? When Denyque Dontré calls herself a “Supergirl,” please don’t think she’s conceited.
WATCH THIS: Barrington Levy Live in NYC
Tell Them Already Have To Tell Them Again, Him A Murrrrdera! This year’s Hot 97 On Da Reggae Tip showcase was all about singers: From Gyptian, the man with the big tune of the moment, to the young veteran Mr. Vegas, to a surging Serani, the Alliance’s top pop threat. But when it comes to […]
WATCH THIS: Spragga Benz, Jazmine Sullivan & Stephen Marley “Stay The Same”
Spragga Benz and Family Remember Carlyle R.I.P. 8/23/08 On the second anniversary of his son’s tragic murder, Spragga the Benz issued the following statement: “Us the Family and Friends of Carlton Kimani Grant aka Carlyle, do sincerely appreciate all the Love and Generous Support that was afforded Us during our time of great grief and […]
HEAR THIS: Circus Riddim Jugglin’
2Hard Productions And DJ Engine Room Present A Three-Ring Megamix w @MisterHarding previewed the latest 2Hard riddim last week, and this one bangs a little harder and faster than the City Life. Clocking in at 112 bpm, the Circus is packed with big-top names—Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, and Serani all take a turn […]
WATCH THIS: Gappy Ranks “Put The Stereo On”
Big Bad UK Deejay Takes It Back To The Foundation Gappy Ranks has been making waves since his song on the Soul Rebel riddim, “Heaven In Your Eyes,” made a big splash on the Peckings label.