The RootsMan Riddim Roars
Its hard to believe the RootsMan Riddim, mixed by Maticalise and produced by Overstand Entertainment, is two years old. In conjunction with the lion paws of artists that used it as a canvas for musical surrealism, the riddim continues to roar. In this article, Boomshots Magazine features 5 high caliber songs on the RootsMan Riddim […]
His Imperial Majesty
On November 2, 1930, the official crowning of a monarch occurred in Ethiopia Peoples of African descent, come from a lineage of kings and queens, as referenced in the bible. On this day, November 2, in 1930, Emperor Haile Selassie I and his wife, Empress Menen Asfaw were formally crowned with regalia, together in Ethiopia. […]
Mr. Vegas “Reggae Euphoria” Album Preview
A Track-By-Track Breakdown of The Dancehall Hitmaker’s Latest Release Few artists in the Jamaican music fraternity can rival the track record established by Mr. Vegas since he exploded on the dancehall scene with his 1998 debut album Heads High. Just last September the year-to-year hitmaker delivered Bruk It Down 2.0, a blazing set of high-energy […]
Tarrus Riley & Friends Pop-Up Shop—Way Up & Stay Up
Singy Singy’s Love Situation Tour Continues Tonight at BB King’s in NYC Tarrus Riley’s album Love Situation is a modern take on Jamaica’s rich rock steady tradition, an independent release that topped the Billboard reggae charts. The singer is currently touring on the strength of the record and will perform live tonight at BB King’s. […]
WATCH THIS: Tarrus Riley “1, 2, 3 I Love You” Official Music Video
Singy Singy Turns Up The Music—And Throws A Pop-Up Shop At Miss Lily’s NYC Tarrus Riley is turning heads with the lover’s rock anthem “Dem A Watch” from his rock-steady album Love Situation. This was Tarrus’ first album to top Billboard‘s reggae album chart a week following the project launch on Feburary 4 of this year. The album […]
I Octane Talks “My Journey” Pon Radio Lily
The Singjay Launches his New ALbum Tonight AT SOBs This Monday I-Octane passed through Radio Lily in NYC to kick off the media blitz supporting his new album My Journey. Not only did the artist kick it with DJ Rob Kenner and spit some hot freestyles, he took over Miss Lily’s Variety on Houston Street with […]
WATCH THIS: Wayne Marshall & Jr. Gong “Go Hard” in NYC
The Last Time Marsheezy Came to NYC the Whole Ghetto Youths Crew Came Along Wayne Marshall celebrates the Release of his latest album TRU Colors in NYC tonight at the Delancey. Packed with hits like “I Know,” “Stupid Money,” and the mega-posse cut “Go Hard,” TRU Colors is easily Marshall’s greatest album yet—a must have […]
WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Here Comes Trouble” for BBC 1Xtra
Chronixx Performs Here Comes Trouble For BBC 1Xtra At Tuff Gong Studios Jamaica Reggae phenom Chronixx performs his hit tune “Here Comes Trouble” accompanied by his Zinc Fence Band, live at the renowned Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica courtesy of David Rodigan and BBC 1Xtra. Video After The Jump…
WATCH THIS: Alpha Blondy “My American Dream (Official Music Video)”
America Isn’t All That It Seems Everyday people all over the world, pack up their belongings, grab their families and hop on a plane, boat or what have you all in hopes of a better life. Most find their way to the good ol’ U.S of A with the promise of the elusive “American Dream.” Alpha […]
Fuse ODG Talks “This Is New Africa” Movement
UK Afrobeat Artist On A Mission To Make Worldwide Music Ghanian-born and South-London based, Fuse ODG is a pioneer of UK Afrobeat who’s now signed to 3Beat Records and his song “Antenna” is up for MTV Iggy’s “Song of the Year.” A few weeks after winning his first MOBO Award, Fuse spoke with Reshma B about his […]
HEAR THIS: Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present SUNS OF DUB (Official Mixtape)
Dub Music Lives On Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present SUNS OF DUB Mixtape mixed by Walshy Fire. Much like what Walshy did with Chronixx on his “Start A Fyah” mixtape “Suns Of Dub” features Addis Pablo (son of the legendary Augustus Pablo), Ras Jammy with the new generation of Rockers International. A mix of Dub, […]
Fuse ODG Talks Collabs with Konshens, Elephant Man & Wyclef Jean
“We’re All One People” Says the UK Afrobeat Artist Who’s On A Mission To Make World Music UK based Afro-Beat artist Fuse ODG recently sat down with Reshma B to discuss his recent collaborations with Jamaican dancehall stars Konshens and Elephant Man, and the Haitian-American superstar Wyclef Jean. Fuse, whose manager happens to be Jamaican, […]