Flexing with Mad Cobra at Reggae Sumfest 2017
Ewart Brown Nuh Press People Button During the early 1990s Mad Cobra was one of the hottest new stars on Kingston’s dancehall circuit. And then his 1992 hit single “Flex,” recorded for Shang Productions and distributed worldwide by Columbia Records, made him an international star. Suddenly the voice of the youth born Ewart Brown was […]
WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Likes” Official Music Video
Like it or Love it, Chronixx Keeps His Culture In New Visuals Chronixx carries us on a journey through music in the video “Likes” from his forthcoming debut album Chronology. Directed by Joachim Maquet (@alleyesonit), the video was shot in London on the UK portion of his fore-running Chronology tour. Known for his intimiate performances […]
Three Female Reggae Artists To Watch In The U.S.
More Lionesses On The Rise Recently there has been a rise in the number of female dancehall and reggae artists in Jamaica. On the roots and culture side you have Jah9, Kelissa, Hempress Sativa and Xana Romeo garnering international attention, and on the dancehall side there is Spice, Shensea, and Ishawna setting dances and stages […]
PREMIERE: Konshens “Beautiful” Lyric Video
To All The Ladies, With Maximum Respect In Every Aspect You already know Konshens as the man who loves to see “Gal A Bubble.” He’s not even mad at a “Bad Gal” who might even “Bruk Off” supm. But with his latest release, Konshens shows another side of his character. On this sweet rub-a-dub selection, […]
PREMIERE: Eesah “Run Ova Dem” Official Music Video
Mind The Company You Keep The wide world got its first good look at Eesah last year, when Chronixx dropped the video for “Perfect Tree,” a standout single off his Roots & Chalice mixtape. Not that the youth born Ackime Nephew was one of those just-come artists. He actually dropped his first EP five years ago, but […]
WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis “Here We Are” Official Music Video
:Alton’s Big Son Sings Songs Of Praises On a Foundation Riddim “It’s a lineage thing,” says Christopher Ellis, the youngest son of legendary Jamaican vocalist Alton Ellis, of his link with the Ghetto Youths International crew. “It stems back to when I met Stephen and Damian Marley. And more than that, it stems to our […]
WATCH THIS: Damian Marley “Medication” Official Music Video
Zilla x Ragga Sing Praises To The Plant Damian Marley has just released the visuals to his 420 anthem “Medication,” a collaboration with his brother Stephen “Ragga” Marley. Produced by Scheme Engine and directed by the ardent photographer and director Nick Walker, the video was shot on location in the California prison that Jr. Gong […]
WATCH THIS: Who Pulled A Knife On Fantan Mojah?
Violent Threat Causes Lion To Roar Recently, a controversial video surfaced where Fantan Mojah accuses an un-named artist of pulling a knife on him. Fanton Mojah sees the violation as a major disrespect because it is someone that he respects and had a friendship with. Fantan Mojah demands a public apology from said artist, causing […]
WATCH THIS: Jah9 “Prosper” Official Music Video
“Be Confident In All We Do And Say” Jah9 has just released the video for “Prosper,” the fourth video from her latest album “9.” The video directed by Samo Kush-I, was shot in black and white complete with a vintage 35mm camera feel, as Jah9 sings encouraging lyrics of spirituality and empowerment in a relaxed […]
WATCH THIS: Charly Black “F**K Sweet/Whinning Vixen” Official Music Video
Charly Black Releases New Video Before His Party Animal U.S.A. Tour Before the west coast stops on his U.S.A. tour to Seattle, L.A. and Oakland, Charly Black released the visual for “F**K Sweet” and “Whinning Vixen” production collaborations with NotNice Records and DJ Tropical Production, respectively. More After The Jump…
HEAR THIS: Jahmiel “Strongest Soldier”
Why Do The Realest People Live The Hardest Life? “Man get whole heap ah love whole heap ah hate,” sings Jahmiel on this standout track from Chimney Records’ warm and easy “Money House Riddim,” distributed by the mighty 21st Hapilos. The young singer became Boomshots’ pick for Breakthrough Artist of 2016 by putting in work […]
WATCH THIS: Samory I “Rasta Nuh Gangsta” Official Music Video
A Man With Locks Don’t Need No Glocks Not every music artist can “buss” right out the gate, sometimes it takes cultivation before they are rewarded with the fruits of their labor. After four years of slowly building a following, Samory I is primed to be a major voice in reggae music in 2017 with […]