HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley & Jr. Gong “Jah Army”
Marley Brothers Moving Well Militant On The Big Bad Foundation Riddim Stephen “Ragga” Marley and his brother Gongzilla just served up another musical heatrock. Chopping up a dubbed-out slice of Black Uhuru’s extra-heavy “General Penitentiary” riddim, the brothers deal with it wicked, chasing all crazy bumpheadz out of town. Last time we heard these not-so-distant […]
The Envelope Please…
Who Will Be Named Best Reggae Artist At The 2010 Soul Train Awards? Nuff respect to the original Don (Cornelius). The Soul Train Awards ceremony takes place this Wedensday in Atlanta. And while Usher and Alicia Keys lead all nominees this year, we’re focused one of the newer categories. Last year Sean Paul walked away […]
HEAR THIS: Miguel & J Cole “All I Want Is A Mad Collab” (Mike D Remix)
Wah Gwaan Popcaan? ZJ Chrome Big Riddim Sell Off… (Again) Big tune + Big riddim = Mad Collab still breaking down barriers.
HEAR THIS: Nelly “Just A Dream” Mad Collab Riddim (Mike D Remix)
Wah Gwaan Popcaan? ZJ Chrome Big Riddim Sell Off…. Big tune + Big riddim = Mad Collab still breaking down barriers. Mike D on the Remix. Turn it up…
HEAR THIS: Serani & Tony Matterhorn “Again & Again”
Daseca’s New Riddim Takes It Back To The “Dancehall Again” Let me let you in on a little secret: I’m still not sure what the proper term would be for all that other stuff folks have been rocking to in 2010. But Daseca’s new riddim is called “Dancehall Again”—thank goodness—and this time they kept it […]
Reasoning With Lady Saw, Raw & Uncut
Muma Saw Talks Nicki, RiRi, Foxy… And Doing Things “Her Way” Born in the powerful parish of St. Mary, Marion Hall burst on the Jamaican sound system scene in the early 90s, changing the dancehall game forever with her blend of razor-sharp skills and shameless bedroom bravado. Long before Nicki and RiRi first stepped on […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]