Watch This: Bitty McLean & Josey Wales “Running Over”
Bitty McLean And The Outlaw Josey Wales Link Up Over A Sly + Robbie Production We’re excited to announce the soon-to-be released “Running Over” single by Bitty McLean featuring non other than “The Outlaw” himself Josey Wales, and if you think that wasn’t enough the track is produced the legendary foundation duo Sly & Robbie. The […]
HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas “Rise Again” And “Bare Tingz” World Exclusive
Vegas Show Us He Will Rise And Be Stronger Than Before October has been a trying month for Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas. Since news of his then girlfriend’s infidelity broke Vegas has weathered the storm and even though after publicly voicing his feelings on the matter he has shown a resilience not easily matched by […]
HEAR THIS: Mavado “Disrespect”
Gully Gad Spits Fire On The Face Off Riddim This morning Di Genius dropped his Face Off riddim, featuring a blend of badman and bedroom tunes. No question which category Mavado’s “Disrespect” falls into. The opening line offers a hint: “Yo Ragga, some bwoy ah labba, man a mek dem blood run like agua.” Audio […]
Buju Banton Jurors Would Say “Not Guilty” On Gun Charge
The Banton Faces Resentencing Later This Month—But Will Justice Be Served? The Broward/Palm Beach New Times is reporting that at least four of the jurors who served on Buju Banton’s drug case would have found him not guilty of gun charges. Chris Sweeney’s latest blog post is a must-read: “Terri Wright has been called to serve […]
INTERVIEW: Reasoning With Lady Chann
The UK Dancehall Queen Meets The ReggaeGirlAboutTown Earlier tonight at the launch party for her new mixtape Dun Dem Season: The Trilogy, Lady Chann mashed up the stage—shoes off & everyTING—and celebrated another career milestone. So what better time to get to know one of the wickedest lady lyricists outta London? The artist formerly known as […]
HEAR THIS: Lady Chann “Dun Dem Season: The Trilogy” Mixtape
Download The Brand New Mixtape Mixed By The Heatwave Lady Chan got her start in London’s Suncycle Crew, and now she’s repping UK dancehall on her own. The first two editions of her Dun Dem Season mixtape trilogy are already classics, and Boomshots is proud to premiere Volume 3, mixed by The Heatwave. Download Link […]
WATCH THIS: Eklypse, Kalado, Iyara, Ding Dong, Rav-A & Martin LV “Pretty Gal” Medley Video
Something Fresh From Hype Skool Muzik Something about this riddim caught us from the first listen… Now the video medley just took it to the next level. Remember the words of a wise man: If we don’t support new artists today we can’t have big artists tomorrow.
WATCH THIS: The Crowning of Lady Saw
Welcome The Queen of the Dancehall This summer Muma Saw received a long-overdue recognition of her undisputed status as the Queen of the Dancehall. As fate would have it, her coronation took place on the very same Sumfest stage where she was once banned from performing. Boomshots just got our hands on the exclusive footage […]
Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Crossword Puzzle Playlist
A Boomshots Playlist to Help You Solve The Puzzle The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise sets sail this Monday from Miami with ports of call in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, and an all-star lineup of reggae royalty and top selectors aboard. Boomshots and House of Marley teamed up to create the official cruise Zeen, […]
INTERVIEW: Tanya Stephens, Forever Vocal
We Can Always Depend on Tanya to Tell It Like It Is When it comes to the reggae/dancehall genre, the competition is fierce—and mostly dominated by males. There is no shortage of female artists however, holding their own and showing their prowess. Many come and go, while a select few have earned their veteran stripes. […]
INTERVIEW: Jah Thomas Speaks on Super Cat & Nas “The Don”
Reasoning With A Dancehall Legend Besides being a crucial entertainer with the mic in his hand, Jah Thomas was one of the first dancehall DJs to take control of his own destiny as a businessman. His “Midnight Rock” label did not just release certified boomshots like his own “Shoulder Move” and “Friday Night Jamboree,” he […]
WATCH THIS: Mega Banton, G Loc, Singer J “Gangnam Badman Style”
JJ Wizzle’s Super Star Mix Flips Psy’s Viral Hit From K Pop To Boomshot It was only a matter of time. The world’s biggest viral YouTube hit has made its way all the way from Korea to Portmore, from whence comes this somewhat lower budget—but no less effective—video. Yes it’s Gangnam Style inna Badman style. Maad Thing […]