HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Sup’m Ago Happen”
One of the realest tunes to touch the road in a long while. “Some question Di Teacha woulda ask…” Class is in session.
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Bownty’s Killer”
Gaza strikes back. Kartel goes hard, counteracts “Chatterbox.” How are The Warlord and Di Teacha supposed to share the same stage tonight at Champions in Action? Big and serious, beg you both keep it lyrical.
WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Sean Paul
The Dutty Don speaks about his latest album, Imperial Blaze. Another Boomshots.com Xclusive. Sean Paul on artists fighting against artists: “This little sticks and stones shit with music,” says the multiplatinum, chart-topping, Grammy-winning DJ. “I don’t cater for it.”
HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “Chatta Box”
Uh-oh… The Warlord gets at Kartel without any apology. It nah go pretty. Say what you want to say, but the Killer is always at his best when he’s on the warpath.
DUNGLOAD: Elephant Man & Drake “Worst I Ever Had”
Elly & Black Chiney flip Drizzy Drake’s girls anthem in a different stylee. The ladies are loving Drake’s tender summer banger “Best I Ever Had.” But now Elly’s taken the tune to a whole other place.
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Gaza Ting-A-Ling”
Can Addi Di Teacha step in Shabba’s shoes? While dancehall has always freely recycled riddims, hooks, styles and patterns, it’s rare to see a faithful homage by a toppa top artist.
WATCH THIS: Tarrus Riley “Contagious” Showcase
Singy Singy Reasons About His New Album. The Future of Reggae is Now. Tarrus Riley’s third album Contagious is both his strongest release to date and one of the best reggae records of the past decade.
DUNGLOAD: “Birthday Sex” Rub-A-Dub Remix
Guaranteed 100% Less Annoying than the Original! Jeremih’s inescapable R&B bump-n-grinder gets a much-needed upgrade courtesy of rising reggae producer Jon FX.
Sumfest 2009 Highlights
Boomshots.com bubbling backstage in MoBay… Keep it locked. Here’s a little taste of what I caught on the FlipCam…. Tarrus Riley onstage mashing it up right now. Toni Braxton plus Junior Gong and Nas tonight. Much more to come.
HEAR THIS: JaVinchi “Prayer”
Portmore Empire Singer Flexes On Izes’ “Full Blast” Riddim “Full Blast” is the latest juggling from Izes, the young producer responsibile for the “Applause” riddim, which sparked Sean Paul’s #1 smash “Temperature” as well as hardcore favorites like Sizzla’s “Run Out Pon Dem” and Shane-O’s “Lightning Flash.”
HEAR THIS: Beenie Man “Stack An’ Pile”
The Doctor is not above a likkle bit of boastin’ Beenie was never one to back down from a challenge.
HEAR THIS: Mavado “Mockingbird”
The Gully Gadd no inna the boastin’ Fire Links “Street Team” riddim is bringing the drama, and the track inspired Mavado to deliver another tough piece of tune.