WATCH THIS: Sean Paul & Estelle “Come Over” LIVE
Estelle Nices Up Sean Paul’s Imperial Blaze Release Party in NYC The biggest dancehall star on the planet celebrated the release of his fourth album Imperial Blaze last night with a sold-out show at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.
HEAR THIS: Queen Ifrica “Mek Me Grow”
The Fyah Muma Is Not Rampin’ With Kartel’s “Virginity” Argument. In keeping with a long dancehall tradition, Vybz Kartel has made a habit of pushing the envelope of lyrical propriety. But even for Di Teacha, “Virginity” was a highly controversial track.
WATCH THIS: Tarrus Riley “Start Anew”
Singy Singy licks out against spousal abuse and domestic violence. Live footage from Tarrus Riley’s album launch event in Montego Bay last month.
Mr. Cee Says Squash The Beef
A Hip Hop Legend says “Caribbean Music Can Be A Monster,” However… I got a chance to reason with a Hip Hop Legend last Friday, the one and only Mr. Cee. Depending on the depth of your knowledge of hip hop culture, you may know Cee as Big Daddy Kane’s DJ, or as the man […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Energy God Praises The Lord
What’s Really Poppin’ In Yard? Elephant Man Shouts “Hallelujah” Elephant Man is making a joyful noise after claiming the #1 spot this week on the HYPE TV Top 20 with his gospel dancehall cut “Badmind (Hallelujah).”
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Bownty’s Killer”
Gaza strikes back. Kartel goes hard, counteracts “Chatterbox.” How are The Warlord and Di Teacha supposed to share the same stage tonight at Champions in Action? Big and serious, beg you both keep it lyrical.
WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Sean Paul
The Dutty Don speaks about his latest album, Imperial Blaze. Another Boomshots.com Xclusive. Sean Paul on artists fighting against artists: “This little sticks and stones shit with music,” says the multiplatinum, chart-topping, Grammy-winning DJ. “I don’t cater for it.”
HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “Chatta Box”
Uh-oh… The Warlord gets at Kartel without any apology. It nah go pretty. Say what you want to say, but the Killer is always at his best when he’s on the warpath.
DUNGLOAD: Elephant Man & Drake “Worst I Ever Had”
Elly & Black Chiney flip Drizzy Drake’s girls anthem in a different stylee. The ladies are loving Drake’s tender summer banger “Best I Ever Had.” But now Elly’s taken the tune to a whole other place.
Hype TV Top 20: Mavado Stays High
What’s really poppin’ in yard? Mavado’s “High Unda” locks the top spot. Last week the Gully God pushed it up to the #1 position, one of three Mavado songs currently on the charts. But who is this youth G Whiz?
WATCH THIS: Major Lazer “Hold The Line” video
Diplo snags 2009 MTV Video Music Awards “Breakthrough Video” nod. For the first time in history, a quasi-dancehall tune is in the running for the Breakthrough Video award at the VMAs.
WATCH THIS: Shower Posse Movie Trailer
Irv Gotti brings the story of Jamaican O.G. Vivian Blake to Hollywood. [qt:/ShowerPosse.mov 540 410] Maaaaaad ting. Stay tuned for the exclusive Boomshots interview.