Unreleased Treasures From The Randy’s Studio 17 Archives Debut On BBC Radio4
Reshma B Joined Clive Chin For a Transfer Session Of Original Master Tapes From The Randy’s Vaults Boomshots UK Correspondent Reshma B appeared yesterday on “Front Row,” BBC Radio 4’s flagship arts show, to talk about the legacy of Randy’s Studio 17. She also premiered never-before-heard snippets of unreleased tracks from the Randy’s archives. You can […]
What a BAM BAM!
Brooklyn Academy of Music Hosts “Do The Reggae” Flim Festival Starting Today Written by Amy Wachtel (@NightNurse1Love) Reggae fans in the New York-Tri-State area will want to forget about the beach or any outdoor activities this weekend, and head over to BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) where they can hole up with some of the […]
Top 10 Sluggy Ranks Selections
A Full Clip Of Certified Boomshots From The Late Great Dancehall Singer One of the greatest vocalists of the New York dancehall scene, Sluggy Ranks, died this past weekend at the age of 44 following a car crash in Kingston. Born Andrew Gregory in Jamaica, Sluggy moved to Brooklyn as a youth and soon began recording […]
Shabba Ranks Arrives In Jamaica For Reggae Sumfest
The Ranks Gets A Heroes Welcome As He Steps Off The Plane It’s been a long time since Shabba Ranks touched the stage in Jamaica, so when the “Dancehall Emperor” touched down in MoBay for the 20th anniveersary staging of Reggae Sumfest, he got a hero’s welcome. It’s only right. Check the video after the […]
Junior Gong To Set Up Shop at London’s Indig02 TWICE
Damian, Stephen, and Julian Marley—With The Whole Ghetto Youths Crew—Kick Off Respect Jamaica 50 The UK’s gonna be ram-a-jam this summer. Not only will London be hosting the 2012 Olympics but it’s also the site of 12 consecutive nights of reggae shows at the Indig02 in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence. Kicking off the string […]
Vybz Kartel Speaks On His New Book, “The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto”
Before The Book Was Published, Kartel Predicted It Would Cost Him His Freedom—Or His Life It was written. Vybz Kartel’s long-awaited book, The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto went on sale this week. And as predicted, it’s stirring up plenty of controversy. The cover image portrays Kartel in a pose reminiscent of Malcolm X—except that he’s wearing […]
Mr. Vegas Not Feeling “On A Mission”
Singjay Says His Own Tune Would Be A Better Choice; Blames “Bias and Favoritism” Never one to hold his tongue, Mr. Vegas has made his feelings known about “On A Mission,” the song Shaggy produced to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. “No disrespect to the producers or artists on this 50th anniversary song,” the singer […]
Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night Lineup
Rumor Has It That Some Very Big Names Are Still To Be Added Reggae Sumfest, a.k.a. “The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth,” will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this July. Year in and year out, Sumfest has showcased the best of Jamaican music and brought some of the world’s best known international artists to rock […]
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Back To Life”
A Jail Record So Real, You’d Swear It Was Recorded Behind Bars VYBZ KARTEL HAS NOT BEEN RECORDING MUSIC IN JAIL read the official statement from Kartel’s record label: “Adidjaheim Records would like to make it clear, that Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer has not recorded any material since his arrest in 2011. Any songs containing material […]
HEAR THIS: Rayvon “Selecta”
As Shaggy Launches His Ranch Entertainment Label, Rayvon’s Shooting A Video For This Tune Tonight Remember Rayvon? Of course you do. He’s the ackee to Shaggy’s saltfish, the smooth crooner heard alongside Shagsman on certified Boomshots like “Big Up” and the #1 Pop smash “Angel.” Rayvon’s got a bad new solo tune on the Kingston […]
Busy Signal Releases First Statement Since His Arrest
“I have never admitted that I was involved in any drug deal” Along with Busy Signal’s brand new “Kingston Town” Remix featuring Jr. Gong, we just received this statement tonight from Busy’s management: In this a time of reflection, I would like to thank my fans who have supported me through this difficult situation and who […]
Busy Signal Won’t Fight Extradition To U.S.
The Artist Who Sang “Nah Go A Jail Again” Gets Entangled With U.S. Law Enforcement Not so long ago, Boomshots was in Kingston chopping it up with Busy Signal. He was in great spirits, riding high on his critically acclaimed album Reggae Music Again. Now instead of preparing his next release, Busy is facing extradition to […]