WATCH THIS: Raging Fyah “Rebel” Official Music Video
Big Up All Young Rebels Grammy-nominated Jamaican reggae band Raging Fyah continue to blaze a trail with the release of the visuals for their latest hit single “Rebel.” (Boomshots premiered the song, which was produced by Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown). Directed by Nicki Kane, the vibrant video features DJ Yaadcore and his son Streme. “This […]
HEAR THIS: Tanya Stephens “Tonight” Prod by Fatis Burrell
XTM Nation Shares Exclusive Preview of Fatis Tapes in the Oven Vol. 1 Who can stop Tanya Stephens from singing her heart out over this classic reggae rhythm laid down by the Firehouse Crew? MASS APPEAL proudly premieres this exclusive preview of an important new compilation focusing on the late great Phillip “Fatis” Burrell—the man […]
PREMIERE: Raging Fyah “REBEL”
Ah No If Nor Because Raging Fyah, one of the fastest rising roots reggae bands from Kingston, Jamaica, are moving from strength to strength. The Grammy-nominated ensemble just leaked a new single produced by Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown for Nebilus Records. The riddim is warm and easy, the melodies bright and the mesaage is righteous. “The […]
PREMIERE: Rvssian Presents “Bashment Time” Riddim Megamix
Fresh Juggling From The Head Concussion Family Tarik “Rvssian” Johnston is one of a handful of producers who has truly shaped the sound of contemporary Jamaican music. From his early hit with Vybz Kartel “Life Sweet” to the anthem “Straight Jeans & Fitted” the recent “Krippy Kush” Remix with Farruko, Bad Bunny & Nicki Minaj, […]
Dre Island Speaks On “We Pray” Collab With Popcaan
“They Don’t Want To See The Unity Between Dancehall and Reggae” “It’s a joy to see what Rastafari has done, said Dre Island shortly after stepping off the main deck stage of the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise. Having joined Popcaan to perform their hit duet “We Pray,” Dre Island was in a reverent mood […]
PREMIERE: Jah9 ft. Chronixx “Hardcore (Remix)” Official Music Video
Put Some Positivity Inna Your Thoughts More It’s been a few years now since this whole reggae revival thing jumped off (shout out to Dutty Bookman for coining the term!) and the excitement continues to build. Last March we saw the first collaboration between Chronixx and Jah9. Ever since the “Hardcore” Remix dropped (as featured […]
PREMIERE: Mavado “Mama” Official Music Video
The Gully Gaad Shows Love For Mama Africa Mavado’s track on JA Productions’ Lighthouse riddim shows a side of the Gully Gad that he doesn’t usually choose to reveal. “Mi never left you in the board house on the Gully, me take you out,” he sings to his mother, recalling the humble beginnings he overcame […]
WATCH THIS: Fari Di Future’s “Farmer Man” Plows Into Politics with Powerfully Poignant Video
Who Want To Plant The Corn? It is WellKlear how far Fari DiFuture’s eyes see clearly. A world where tourism and “Big Pharma” Trump livity and the “little farmer” forwards a future filled with endless drama. The second-generation musician born Kemani Powell is using his artistic voice to write a history that will see this […]
HEAR THIS: Popcaan “Family”
Unruly Boss Don’t Trust No Bwoy Or Gyal Andrae Sutherland is a family man. That includes his mom and dad, grandma, brothers, sisters, youths, as well as the “real real bredda dem” who know how struggle feel. “Can’t trick me and kill me,” Popcaan sings over this warm-and-easy bubbler, “No way, you mussi bloodclaat mad!” […]
Busy Signal To Headline The American Friends of Jamaica Gala In NYC
The Turf Prez Represents Yard A Foreign The annual Hummingbird Gala hosted by The American Friends of Jamaica will take place this Monday 23rd October at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Manhattan’s Columbus Circle. This year all attendees will have the pleasure of a live performance by the Turf President, Busy Signal. Supporting the foundation’s […]
PREMIERE: I-Octane x Ginjah “One Chance” Official Music Video
Octane & Ginjah Keep It Real Amongst Real People Fans of I-Octane will never forget his tune that begins with the words “Hustle round a Coronation Market.” For the video that BOOMSHOTS proudly premieres today—a big conscious combination tune featuring Octane and Ginjah—the artists visited May Pen Market in Clarendon with director BlingBlang. What better […]
HEAR THIS: Jah Cure “Lion In The Jungle”
New Music From Reggae’s High Priest Jah Cure has been hypnotizing the soul of all who have listened to his universal healing voice, through putting out boatloads of romantic cuts and testimonials of inner city struggles, all done in his signature rasp. His records have shattered the global airwaves, and as he’d put it, “his only […]