HEAR THIS: Cecile “Upgrade”
Yummy Mummy Hots Up The Corner Shop Riddim There’s plenty of fish in the sea—and according to Cecile there are some better ones. Apparently! Looks like the Yummy Mummy is back to her bad gyal self. This tune on finds her on the prowl for a man who “want the key to her likkle padlock.” She’s […]
HEAR THIS: Snoop Lion “Here Comes The King” ft. Angela Hunte
The Lion’s Latest Reincarnation With A Positive Vibration Berhane’s brand new musical biscuit blends distressed dubstep bass tones with a steppers drumbeat and royal melodies from the empress Angela Hunte—all courtesy of the Major Lazer posse. When the Lion roars the whole jungle trembles. UPDATE: Snoop Lion has inked a deal with RCA Sony to release […]
WATCH THIS: Lady Chann “Feel Calm” Video
Lady Chann Reminds Us How Love Really Feels When you think of Chann you think, “what lyrics is she murdering now?!” Back when we reasoned with her in the summer she spilled the beans on getting into it with the girls, bad choices of boyfriends, how she went from a Baby to a Lady—and then some! Last […]
WATCH THIS: Congorock & Stereo Massive Ft. Sean Paul “Bless Di Nation” Video
Congorock + Stereo Massive + Sean Paul = Vibes Italian DJ/Producer Congorock teams up with Stereo Massive and Mr. Dutty Rock himself Sean Paul on his new single “Bless Di Nation.” A hypnotic mix of pulsating synths and thumping bass kicks paired with Paul’s signature vocals will have you bobbing your head in no time. […]
HEAR THIS: Stylo G Speaks On “Press Up”
UK Yardie Swagmaster Pays Tribute to his Father, Dancehall Legend Poison Chang Stylo G’s “bringing back the wuk” in a tribute to his father, the late great dancehall star Poison Chang. Stylo’s always had a knack for catchy tunes, but this one sounds like it means more to him than most. So we had to […]
WATCH THIS: Cham “Lawless” Video
This Ain’t No Beach Party Cham’s “Stripper Pose” video looks like it had to be one of the funnest video shoots ever. Beautiful girls on a beach with big bass cabinets blasting dancehall—what’s not to like? His song “Lawless” video might be on the same Dave Kelly–produced riddim, but the visuals depict totally different situation. […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Bout It” and “Defense”
Busy Stays Getting Busy, Drops Two Bad Tunes on the Church Money Riddim Busy is not rampin’—at all. Ever since his triumphant return to Jamaica, he’s been dropping heat every single day. Today our inbox was blessed with not one but two tunes on the Church Money riddim. The first, “Bout It,” is all about […]
WATCH THIS: Tifa & Spice “Why Yuh Mad?” Video
Girls Girls Girls! One thing’s for sure: It seems to be all about the girls lately—whether they’re fighting or collaborating they are definitely representing. Mad Gyal Spice & Tifa the Princess of Dancehall drop the “Why Yuh Mad” collab video on some mad bad princess diva mashup! Hot bods, scorching lyrics, heaps of attitude and […]
Christopher Martin Live Pon Radio Lily
The Singer Stops By NYC’s #1 Chill Spot And Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show Christopher Martin has a lot to celebrate. His “Chill Spot” video is chilling in the top spot on the Hype TV countdown. He and Ce’Cile have a beautiful healthy two-month-old daughter. And he’s performing a rare acoustic set tonight in […]
Is Lady Saw Getting Out Of The Game?
Say It Ain’t So, Saw! OMG! Is it really over for Lady Saw?!? They say “All Good Things Must Come To An End,” but we’re hoping this turns out to be one of those rumors that gets cleared up—fast! Sadly this news does seem to be coming straight from the Queen herself. In a recent radio […]
Vybz Kartel Is Granted J$500,000 Bail
Despite The Judge’s Decision, The Werlboss Is Still Not Free After hitting major setbacks and having his trial postponed for next year, things are finally looking up for Vybz Kartel. Well, on at least one of his two murder charges, that is. Today, Justice Bertram Morrison approved a bail application that was previously filed by […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Come Shock Out”
Nuff Respect to the Turf Hi Power… Music Every Minute Every Hour Considering all that he’s been through lately, Busy sounds happy just to be back in the studio. This particular tune is all about the sheer joy of spitting lyrics. Flinging down classic foundation styles “to make you dance pon yuh toe,” Busy touches […]