Reasoning with Chronixx, Part 3: “Kanye West Is My Role Model”
Chronixx Is Not a One-Dimensional Artist, As You Can Hear In His Eclectic Productions Chronixx is not just a singer and songwriter; he’s also a producer. In fact his breakthrough hit “Behind Curtain” was self-produced. In this third edition of his candid conversations with Boomshots, he talks about his electic approach to reggae production and […]
Reasoning with Chronixx, Part 2: “Making Meaningful Music”
Chronixx Says He’ll Never Resort To Gimmicks In Order To Get A “Buss” In his tune “Odd Ras” Rising reggae star Chronixx, pokes fun at artists who would seemingly do anything to “Buss.” In this second of five candid conversations with Boomshots, Chronixx lists the things he would never do to hype up his career. He […]
Reasoning With Chronixx, Part 1: What Is “Real Reggae?”
Reggae’s Rising Star Says Rihanna Can’t Sing Reggae Everybody in the reggae world is talking about Chronixx, but while his songs is well known, how much do you know about his views on music and life in general? In the first of five candid conversations with Chronixx, he speaks with Boomshots about the difference between […]
Reasoning with Stylo G, Part 2: “I Take Care of the Girls”
Ladies Love Stylo, Innit? Reshma B continues her epic 3-part interview with Stylo G, seeking to answer one simple question: Is Stylo all about the girls, or are the girls all about Stylo? The UK dancehall phenom talks about the difference between good girls and bad girls, how he likes his special lady to support […]
India Arie Lets Her Vibes Flow In Tobago
The Grammy-Winning Songbird Explains Why She Loves Reggae India Arie has been on a four-year hiatus from the music business, and while she was away the brilliant and talented artist actually considered giving it all up, going back to school, and trying a new path in life. Thankfully she reconsidered those plans, but she’s only […]
Reasoning With King Yellowman
There’s No Stopping The King of The Dancehall—And Him Nah Tek Back Nuh Chat King Yellowman’s reign just won’t let up. In the 80s, he made a massive impact on dancehall that became responsible for the very sound we know and love today. His track record for album releases are more than consistent and his […]
WATCH THIS: I-Octane Performs In Hot 97 Studio
I-Octane Sits Down With Hot97’s Cipha Sound And Speaks On The Current State Of Reggae Music I-Octane swings by the Hot 97 studios to have a sit down with Cipha Sounds and speak about the direction Reggae music is headed. When asked about what he thinks about Snoop Lion Octane responds with nothing but support […]
Collie Buddz Speaks on “Light It Up” Tour, New Album
Mr. Buddz Lets Us Know The Real Deal Behind His New Single “Payback’s A B**tch” Collie Buddz has been chillaxin’ for a minute but he’s ready to rise again. His recent release “Payback’s A B**ch” is just the first warning shot of a full clip of new tunes he’s preparing to let off later this year. […]
Mighty Crown Pon Radio Lily
The Far East Rulers Came Through To Rock SOBs—And the Tour Continues Mighty Crown came together 22 years ago with a love for foundation reggae music. These friends from Yokohama, Japan started producing sound mixes in 1991 and then began participating in sound clashes before establishing a legacy as mighty as their name. In 1999 […]
HEAR THIS: Stacious “Grooving”
The Gangstress Gets Her Groove On It feels like a minute since we heard something from Stacious, but whenever she drops something u know it’s gonna be worth a listen. And when the song starts with a line like “Me too hot, round and fat—every man just a beg to whine on dat,” you’ve got […]
Bob Marley’s “Catch A Fire” Turns 40
Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell Speaks On The Record This week (April 13th to be exact)marks the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley And The Wailers “Catch A Fire.” Often credited as one of the first reggae albums to gain international acclaim as well as to many one of the greatest albums of all time in any genre, but […]
Pusha T Explains His Love for Reggae
King Push Explains That His Love For Reggae Music Is Not Just A Fad Reggae has sometimes been considered the long lost brother of Rap. Both started from similar plights and often share the same message of getting out the ghetto and making a better life for yourself. Because of this we see many Rap […]