HEAR THIS: Bugle “Unnecessary Hype”
Come To Think Of It, Is Hype Ever Necessary? Bugle unleashes a tune on Cashflow Productions’ Better Way Riddim entitled “Unnecessary Hype.” As its title appropriately states, the tune deals with people’s tendency to overhype themselves over certain things. Money, cars, girls—all these things are unnecessary hype for Bugle. He only gets hype off of […]
HEAR THIS: Gyptian “Sex, Love & Reggae” Mixtape
Who Says Gyptian Only Makes Love Songs Known for his soulful voice, most would expect a Gyptian mixtape to be full of nothing but love songs or songs dedicated to women in general; not that there’s anything wrong with that. Love is a beautiful thing, and some would argue that music is “all about the […]
“Bruk It Down 2.0” Delivers
Mr. Vegas New Album Review and Interview Just after leaving the Strictly Boomshots show on September 23, 2013, Mr. Vegas headed uptown to host a listening event at Rosewood in New York City to preview his new release Bruk It Down 2.0 and celebrate what’s sure to be one of the biggest releases of the year. […]
HEAR THIS: Mavado “Nuh Badman Ting”
Beggy Beggy Ah Nuh Badman Ting The Gully Gaad reminds us about the what-is and what-nots of this badman lifestyle. As Mavado clearly states “Watch yuh gyal ah no badman ting/Carry news ah no badman ting.” If you’re not ready for badness don’t even play the role bad because bad things are sure to follow. Audio […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Upsetters “Dread Lion”
Dub Music At Its Finest The Subatomic Sound System Dub Champions festival kicked off last night in both DC and NYC with the legendary Lee “Scratch” Perry and Deadly Dragon Sound System rocking their respective events. The festival runs until the 23rd of September, so you still have 3 days to get involved, and if […]
Subatomic Sound Presents: Dub Champions Festival 2013
3 Cities, 9 Events, 30+ Artists North America’s premier dub festival kicks off tonight Sept 19 with Lee Scratch Perry & Subatomic Sound System in DC at the Howard Theater and Deadly Dragon & Reggae Rajahs in NYC at the Delancey. Live performances, educational workshops, and a glimpse into the creation of dub music runs until Monday Sept 23rd. This […]
WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Baby I Love You” Official Music Video PREMIERE
C Martin Puts It All On The Line For HIs Lady Christopher Martin’s luxurious new music video from RD Studios sets a romantic mood. Singing over DJ Frass’s smooth Diamonds and Gold riddim, Martin pledges his undying devotion to the girl of his dreams. And the feeling goes on and on, like a song you […]
HEAR THIS: Junior Reid Feat. Vybz Kartel & Uncle Murda “Guns Dem Load”
It Dread Outta Road Junior Reid unleashes his new single of his forthcoming album Junior Reid: Living Legend entitled “Guns Dem Load.” Reid recites the harsh realities of the street life as guns are being carried by younger and younger each day and the corrupt policies of those in charge are doing […]
WATCH THIS: Tifa “Lyrically Educated” Official Music Video
Tifa Schools Some Prentice DJs And Sends Them To Do Their Homework Your girl Tifa is back with another signature vid. This time it’s a combo of funky props & animation and it sounds like nuffin’ is gonna get in her way! “Cyaan stop me. Me a bulldozer to di top/Me a get a likkle […]
HEAR THIS: Chino “Wet Weather Music”
Chino Nah Go Make The Girl Wait—Smooth & Sexy Sounds From The Big Ship Family When Daniel & Stephen McGregor (aka Chino & Di Genius) get it poppin inside that Big Ship studio, you never know what the result will be. Sometimes it’s a Roots Sound, sometimes it’s hardcore dancehall. Today we get some breezy […]
HEAR THIS: Wayne Marshall “Bloodclaat” Riddim
A Big Bad Bloodclaat Juggling Wayne Marhsheezy kicks off the latest juggling from Ghetto Youths International crew with a hilarious tune about a certain medical condition that might be easily misconstrued as a different sup’m. Also on the juggling: Jo Mersa, Assassin, Aidonia, and Frisco Kid (!) In other words, it’s a big bloodclaat riddim. […]
Reasoning with Chronixx “Me’s a Dancehall Man”
The Young Roots Lion Chats About Reggae Versus Ragga, Real Producers, and His Dancehall Daddy (Photography and Videos by Mark Shaw) Fresh off his first ever performance at Reggae Sumfest, rising reggae star Chronixx sat down to reason with Reshma B. “Me’s a dancehall man,” he tells her, “Nothing like me Shabba Ranks and me Supercat.” […]