HEAR THIS: Demarco “Nuh Worry”
The Standing Soldier Kicks Back On The Beach Bunx Riddim Whether you just won a race at the Olympics or you’re just looking forward to the day when you shine like the sun, UIM’s new Beach Bunx Riddim is the perfect theme song for poppin bottles and celebrating life. Demarco’s cut on the riddim is […]
WATCH THIS: Clive Chin, Carol Dodd & Screechy Dan Celebrate Jamaica 50 Pon Radio Lily
Strictly Boomshots Marks The Jamaican Jubilee By Reasoning About Studio One and Randy’s Records If you can’t make it to Jamaica, what better place to mark Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary than at Miss Lily’s Variety taking in the Strictly Boomshots Show?
WATCH THIS: Tommy Lee “Psycho Bolt” Video
Usain In The Membrane? We’ve all gotten used to hearing the word “maad” as a term of highest praise. But Tommy Lee gives the word new meaning—or returns it to its original meaning. Judging by his music, the Sparta/Gaza representer sounds genuinely unhinged. But don’t take our word for it—check out his latest Olympic-themed releases—after the […]
Jillionaire’s Guided Tour of The Puma Yard
The Reggae Girl About Town Checks Out The Chillest Spot In London, Hails Up Stylo G & Stamma Kid With Usain Bolt racking up Olympic Gold and Jamaica celebrating its golden anniversary, today’s a beautiful day to hit up The Puma Yard. But if you can’t make it all the way to London, don’t worry—Boomshots […]
HEAR THIS: Damian Marley, Tarrus Riley, Wayne Marshall, & TOK “Independence”
This Is Not An Official 50th Anniversary Song With four days to go until the anniversary of Jamaican independence, the party is in full swing and the patriotic tunes are in heavy rotation. Damian Marley contributed a verse to “On A Mission“—the official theme song, which also features Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Assassin, Tarrus Riley, Romaine […]
HEAR THIS: Laza Morgan “We Rep JA”
Laza Representing To The Fullest The man who brought us “One By One” last summer is back with another banger. “We Rep JA” is the name of the tune on the Rep JA riddim, but the music is just the beginning. RepJA is also a Caribbean Streetwear lifestyle brand with a simple message: “Dem Nuh […]
Top 10 Sluggy Ranks Selections
A Full Clip Of Certified Boomshots From The Late Great Dancehall Singer One of the greatest vocalists of the New York dancehall scene, Sluggy Ranks, died this past weekend at the age of 44 following a car crash in Kingston. Born Andrew Gregory in Jamaica, Sluggy moved to Brooklyn as a youth and soon began recording […]
WATCH THIS: Orange Hill ft. Vybz Kartel “Pon Time”
Brand New Video Gives Werlboss The Grand Theft Auto Treatment When Dr. Dre played Coachella this summer, Tupac couldn’t make it so they brought out a hologram. It’s 2012 after all. So it’s no surprise Orange Hill wanted to highlight their tune with Vybz Kartel they stayed “Up 2 Di Time” and went the CGI […]
Interview: Wayne Marshall Talks “Go Hard,” Ghetto Youths Link
Mr. “Go Hard” Steps Off Stage at London’s Indig02 & Chops It Up With Reshma B This past weekend, Damian Marley and the Ghetto Youths International crew set up shop in London, England to kick off the Respect Jamaica 50 shows at the Indig02. After blazing the stage, Wayne Marshall took a moment to kick […]
Interview: Damian Marley At Reggae Sumfest
Gong To The Zilla Blazes Sumfest On His Birthday, Then Chops It Up With The Reggae Girl About Town After mashing up the final night of Reggae Sumfest 2012, Junior Gong tells Reshma B all about the new Ghetto Youths movement. Video after the jump.
WATCH THIS: Konshens Live Pon Radio Lily
Fresh Off Reggae Sumfest, Konshens Passes Through Miss Lily’s And Makes The Gal Dem Bubble Fresh off a breakthrough performance at Reggae Sumfest’s Dancehall Night, Konshens Sojah jets off to NYC to nice up the #StrictlyBoomshots show. Max Glazer on the wheels; video by the man called Gizmo.
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Dem Bwoy”
Brand New Release From Di War Teacha Even if he isn’t voicing new tunes behind bars, Vybz Kartel has to be Jamaica’s most prolific inmate ever. We just got hold of ZJLiquid’s steady-bubbling ILabash Riddim and we’ve had “Dem Bwoy” on repeat ever since. Take a listen and you’ll see why you need this on […]