HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Gaza Ting-A-Ling”
Can Addi Di Teacha step in Shabba’s shoes? While dancehall has always freely recycled riddims, hooks, styles and patterns, it’s rare to see a faithful homage by a toppa top artist.
WATCH THIS: Tarrus Riley “Contagious” Showcase
Singy Singy Reasons About His New Album. The Future of Reggae is Now. Tarrus Riley’s third album Contagious is both his strongest release to date and one of the best reggae records of the past decade.
DUNGLOAD: “Birthday Sex” Rub-A-Dub Remix
Guaranteed 100% Less Annoying than the Original! Jeremih’s inescapable R&B bump-n-grinder gets a much-needed upgrade courtesy of rising reggae producer Jon FX.
HYPE TV Top 20: The Gully God Pushes Up
What’s really poppin’ in yard? Mavado’s “High Unda” Last week Queen Ifrica was ruling with “Far Away” but Mavado’s slack track on the “Good Life” riddim pushed up to the top spot.
WATCH THIS: Erup “Click Mi Finger”
Two years later TruckBack’s biggest tune is still clickin’. What is it about this song?
WATCH THIS: The Bug “Poison Dart”
Hey kids! Howzabout some postapocalyptic toxic dancehall? Kinda late to this one but I can’t front, it’s the wickedest video I’ve seen in a long while.
HYPE TV Top 20: The Queen Makes It Reign
What’s really poppin’ in yard? Queen Ifrica’s “Far Away.” Public Enemy told you “Don’t Believe The Hype” but when it’s HYPE TV, Jamaica’s hottest entertainment network, you best believe it.
Sumfest 2009 Highlights
Boomshots.com bubbling backstage in MoBay… Keep it locked. Here’s a little taste of what I caught on the FlipCam…. Tarrus Riley onstage mashing it up right now. Toni Braxton plus Junior Gong and Nas tonight. Much more to come.
HEAR THIS: JaVinchi “Prayer”
Portmore Empire Singer Flexes On Izes’ “Full Blast” Riddim “Full Blast” is the latest juggling from Izes, the young producer responsibile for the “Applause” riddim, which sparked Sean Paul’s #1 smash “Temperature” as well as hardcore favorites like Sizzla’s “Run Out Pon Dem” and Shane-O’s “Lightning Flash.”
WATCH THIS: Jr. Gong & Nas “Road To Zion” Live
Distant Relatives rock on and on and on… “Out in the streets they call it murder.” Last year Nas and Jay-Z rocked the bells. This year it’s God’s Son and Bob’s son. Raw footage from the RTB press preview. Shout to 2 Dope Boyz. Let it go…
HEAR THIS: Baby Wayne & Leroy Smart ‘Money Friend’
Special request to all hypocrite and parasite. Sometimes the trials and tribulations of life are really blessings in disguise. For one thing they let you know the real people around you, and help you weed out the hypocrites and parasites. Case in point: I was a founding editor of a little magazine called VIBE. Maybe […]
HEAR THIS: Beenie Man “Stack An’ Pile”
The Doctor is not above a likkle bit of boastin’ Beenie was never one to back down from a challenge.