HEAR THIS: Julian Marley featuring Jr. Gong “Violence In The Street”
“JuJu Royal” aka Julian Marley will soon release his third and best album to date, Awake. Besides referencing his father’s classic “Wake Up And Live” the album’s title also serves as a wake-up call those who may have slept on this laid-back Lion. But they won’t be sleeping for long.
Sean Paul & The Big Ship Family Blaze Up Federation Sound’s 10th Anniversary Bash at Santos NYC
While Rihanna chills backstage, SP hits out against domestic violence. DJ Max Glazer of Federation Sound gets the big cosign from Sean Paul.
HEAR THIS: Major Lazer “Hold The Line” REMIX Santigold & Mr. Lexx featuring Cham… “Call Mi”
All circuits are busy now. Please wheel and come again. You probably heard about Diplo and Switch, how they’ve been cooking up a batch of futuristic dancehall bangers.
WATCH THIS: “Dub Echoes”
Half the story has never been dubbed. This DVD came out a couple years ago, but most of these newjacks still act like they don’t know. (See quote @1:30) Respect the architects.
WATCH THIS: Cherine Anderson “Talk If Yuh Talking”
Based On A True Story?!?! Wow. The production values are tight. The performance is flawless. But for me it’s the little things that make this video so wicked. Like the keys on her earrings (“this house I’m not leaving”). And the opening line bout how the whole thing is based on a true story. Somehow […]
HEAR THIS: Cham “Recession”
Guess who’s back? And not a moment too soon. As the song says, “Times are hard and everybody ah feel it.”
WATCH THIS: Rodigan Rules
Here’s a throwback clash video demonstrating why selector extraordinaire David Rodigan is still the baddest gringo in the game: First (@ 21 secs) The man carries a murderous dubplate selection. Second (@ 3:19) He wears his Kangol with pride. Third (@ 4:14) He stays in peak physical condition thanks to a rigorous program of isometric […]
Ziggy Marley Responds To The Buju Controversy… “We Don’t Put Down Our Heroes”
Bob’s firstborn son speaks out in defense of his father
HEAR THIS: Cherine Anderson “Talk If Yuh Talking”
Some singers have a voice; Cherine Anderson has a cannon. And pity the fool who ends up in her crosshairs. Like the poor sap who inspired her new tune, “Talk If Yuh Talking.” My condolences, dude.
Spragga Speaks On His Son Carlyle & Life Fest
Tomorrow, May 2, 2009, would have been Carlton “Carlyle” Grant Jr.’s 18th Birthday. The firstborn son of the veteran dancehall star Spragga Benz, Carlyle was a talented youth with a world of possibilities before him.
HEAR THIS: Queen Ifrica “Lioness On The Rise”
Queen Ifrica at Flames Yard Kingston, JA. Photography by Wayne Lawrence. Born Ventrice Latora Morgan in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Queen Ifrica aka the Fyah Muma is the daughter of ska legend Derrick Morgan. She grew up in the Rastafarian community of Montego Bay, and burst onto the local music scene in 2007 with a humorous […]
HEAR THIS: Sizzla “Gwaan Bear”
Sizzla’s new album Ghetto Youth-Ology drops today, and it’s one of his best efforts in a while. All tracks were laid by the Firehouse Crew and there are lots of gems—”Premeditate” on the “Arena” riddim and “Stop It Right Now” come to mind—but “Gwaan Bear” is hitting me real hard today. Kalonji’s in the zone […]