HEAR THIS: Chronixx “Thanks & Praise”
Don’t Have An Attitude—Show A Little Gratitude You’ve got to love the way Chronixx is bringing back the great tradition of reggae music. Not only is the rising reggae star championing the one-drop beat (and shining a bright light on a whole heap of rootsy young producers), but he’s also giving a strength to the […]
HEAR THIS: Wayne Wonder “Flashback”
How’d Singso Know We’ve Been “Right Here Waiting” For One Of His Classics To Come Back? There’s not many singers who can make a computerized riddim tug at your heartstrings like Wayne Wonder. His catalog is filled with dreamy love songs set to cutting-edge eletronic grooves. Back in the day he used to flip a […]
HEAR THIS: Mavado “Grades And Hennessy”
These Are A Few Of His Favorite Things We already dropped the soon to be street anthem “Rise Up” earlier today, now we take it down a notch with “Grades And Hennessey.” Like most men we don’t need much, as Mavado states some high grade and some Henny and a pretty girl is all he […]
HEAR THIS: Jamelody Feat. Cali P “Jah Will Be There”
Conscious Reggae At Its Finest What better way to wind down your day than to listen to some smooth conscious reggae music. Trinidad and Jamaica connect as Jamelody and Cali P both remind us to seek Jah and we will never be denied. Ja’s lyrical prowess is complimented perfectly by Cali P’s melodic voice and […]
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: Etana “Reggae” Official Video
The Strong One’s New Video Takes a Tour of Historic Sites in Jamaican Music In February, Etana released her third studio album, Better Tomorrow, on VP Records. The visuals for her latest single “Reggae” were recently premiered on MTV’s international imprint, MTV Iggy. It was only right for her to profess her love for reggae with landmarks […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas “Whenever You’re Lonely” Official Video
Mr. Vegas Strolls Through The City of Love A few months ago, Boomshots hit you with Mr. Vegas’s ode to long distance relationships, “Whenever You’re Lonely.” Recorded on the Suriname riddim, Vegas took his talents to Paris to reassure his love that even when they’re thousands of miles apart, nothing can divide them. Check out […]
HEAR THIS: Agent Sasco “Tell Unnuh”
We Try Fi Tell Unnuh Agent Sasco the Deejay formally known as Assassin hops on another Genius track and spits his usual dose of lyrical badness. Sasco reminds us if anyone who tries to violate he ago shell dem. Tune After The Jump…
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 […]
WATCH THIS: Beenie Man & Sean Paul “Greatest Gallis” Official Video
The Sneak Preview Riddim’s Superstar Collabo Finally Gets A Video Every once in a while, a juggling drops that stacked from top to bottom with certitifed boomshots. Claims Records’ Sneak Preview Riddim is one of those. From the big artists like Mavado to the rising stars like Chase Cross, every cut on the juggling is […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Eek-A-Mouse “Ganja Smuggling (live)”
Let’s Start Your 4/20 Weekend Off Right. As the day winds down some of you are probably already thinking about your 420 shenanigans. Let us indulge you a bit with this 1982 classic “Ganga Smuggling” from the original “Sing-Jay” himself Eek-A-Mouse’s debut album “Wa Do Dem.” Eek-A-Mouse regales us with tales of living in the […]
HEAR THIS: Main Street Crew (Mr. G, General Degree, Buccaneer, Hawkeye, Red Rat, Lady G) “Nuttin Fi Nuttin”
Dancehall Legends Come Together On One Track It’s been a while since talent of this caliber came together on one track, legends of the dancehall Mr. G, General Degree, Buccaneer, Hawkeye, Red Rat and Lady G collectively known as the Main Street Crew run down tales of how you don’t get “nuttin fi nuttin.” As Lady G […]