Reasoning With Chronixx, Part 5: The Artist’s Responsibility
Who’s On Chronixx’s Collabo Wish List? Some of the Names Might Suprise You Chronixx believes musicians carry a serious responsibility both to their fans and to their own music and culture. In this fifth and final edition of his candid conversations with Boomshots, he talks about the responsibility of reggae musicians, and names some artists […]
Reasoning with Chronixx, Part 4: “The Internet Was My Only Tool”
How Chronixx Built A New Roots Reggae Movement In one of Chronixx’s many recent hit songs, “Beat and a Mic,” he talks about the basic building blocks he needs to make music. But making music is one thing, building a movement like the young roots reggae star has built over the past year is something […]
WATCH THIS: Morgan Heritage “Perfect Love Song” Official Video
The Song May Be Perfect, But What About The Video? Reggae quintet Morgan Heritage unloads a fresh visual for their latest single entitled “Perfect Love Song” off their highly anticipated “Here Come The Kings” album set to hit shelves June 11th. Shot in the picturesque Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, the video which premiered on […]
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 […]
Shaggy, Sly & Robbie Perform General Penitentiary At General Penitentiary
Shaggy, Sly & Robbie Go To Jail, But Not For What You Think Before any rumors start spreading, no—Shaggy and Co. weren’t arrested, but they did go to prison. Last May 2 prisoners at the General Penitentiary were treated to a special concert conceived by The Swiss Rehabilitation Organization, Art of Living Foundation and the […]
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 […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Set It Good”
Hott Head Gives The Girls Supm To Wine To “Busy gimme sumfn to wine to nuh” a girl’s voice asks, and Mr. Hott Head is only too happy to deliver the goods. Busy teams up with Temple Boss and I-Strong Records for a wining song to set things straight, and when the wuk starts, him […]
WATCH THIS: Dre Island “Rastafari Way”
What Better Way? Rising reggae artist Dre Island blesses us with a visual for the self produced tune “Rastafari Way.” Dre breaks down the keys to living on the path to righteousness. Keep an eye on this youth and be sure to Take A Listen After The Jump…
WATCH THIS: QQ ft. Venemous “One Drop” Official Video
New Dance For De Gyal Dem Back in 2005 a 10-year-old child star named QQ came out with a smash hit called “Better Must Come” on the Calibud label. The fresh-faced youth singing conscious tunes was a winning combination. Well QQ’s all grown up now, and he’s coming with the skin-out selections like “Ghetto Gal.” Can’t […]
WATCH THIS: Katrina “Why Worry” Official Video
DJ Sunshine Sings Her Own Song—Call Her Katrina Loyal listeners on Jamaica’s Irie FM radio know her as DJ Sunshine. When the lady who plays the music sings her own songs, she goes by the name of Katrina. Check out her refreshing new video, shot in Portland at the picturesque Reich falls—which is fitting because […]
HEAR THIS: Konshens “Gal a Bubble” Major Lazer Remix
The Sojah Links With The Lazer To Get De Gals Dem Bubblin The Major Lazer posse has worked with most of the top talents in the dancehall so it’s about time they linked up with Konshens. And what better tune for them to remix than his certified banger “Gal a Bubble?” So here comes the […]