Vybz Kartel Disbanding Portmore Empire
Official Statement From Adidjaheim Records: Tommy Lee and Gaza Slim Moving On To PG13 This morning Boomshots received an official communique from Vybz Kartel’s record label announcing the end of an era. “Adidjahiem Records would like to announce that the outfit known as the Portmore Empire is being disbanded.” After contacting reputable sources to confirm, […]
A Brief History of Dancehall Apologies
Beenie Man Is Not The First Reggae Star To Reach Out To Gay Listeners—And He Won’t Be The Last Late last week, Beenie Man made headlines around the world by releasing a statement on YouTube that was billed as a “video statement” but has been universally described as an “apology.” Listen keenly and see if […]
Ninjaman Declares Dancehall “Dead”
The Front-Teeth-Gold-Teeth-Gun-Pon-Teeth Don Gorgon Has Spoken “Reggae/dancehall music is dead,” Ninjaman told the Jamaica Observer last week. “As a matter of fact it is holding on to a tiny string,” declared the notorious Don Gorgon who coined the immortal phrase “anything test dead.”
Interview: Reasoning With Ziggy Marley
Executive Producer of Marley Documentary Speaks On His Vision For The Film, And Its Biggest Surprise The long-awaited, critically acclaimed documentary Marley had its L.A. premiere last night, with a Jamaican debut scheduled for Thursday April 19th in Kingston’s Emancipation Park. And then on April 20—which also happens to be both America’s unofficial ganja holiday and Stephen Marley’s […]
K’Naan Speaks On #StopKony Mania
The Somali Rapper, Singer, and Activist Raises Questions About Do-Gooders Like Invisible Children The most viral video in history is a 30-minute documentary called “Stop Kony.” The horrific clip about an African warlord with an army of child soldiers and underage prostitutes was viewed over 100 million times in a week, generating millions of dollars […]
Sizzla’s European Tour Continues Despite Protest By Gay Activists
Kalonji Muzik Issues Statement After A Gay Rights Group Pressured Stockholm Venue to Cancel Gig After kicking off last Friday in Milan, Sizzla Kalonji’s tour of Europe is off to a bumpy start. Even before the first show, controversy flared up over Sizzla’s fiery lyrical content. Gay activists pressured the Hornstull concert venue in Stockholm […]
Reasoning With Monty Alexander
The Grammy-Nominated Jamaican Jazz Master Nices Up The Blue Note With 50 years of making music and some 70 records under his belt, the Jamaican-born and world-renowned pianist Monty Alexander has finally received his first Grammy nomination. His live album Harlem-Kingston Express got the nod for the Best Reggae Album this year. Alexander is considered […]
House Of Marley’s Bag Of Rhythm
The Ultimate Booming System For Your iPod Is Boomshots Approved You already know House of Marley headphones are putting Beats By Dre to shame with their superior sound quality, rootsy design, and overall Irie-ness. Now H.o.M. is changing the game again with this rough & rugged iPod dock packaged in a military green shoulder bag […]
R.I.P. King Stitt
No Matter What The People Say, King Stitt Led The Way Order of merit to the foundation of the music. Yesterday the pioneering DJ King Stitt passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer.
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The Techniques Top 21
21 Reasons Why The Late Great Winston Riley’s Music Can’t Stop Play (Photo By Luca D’Agostino – Rototom Sunsplash) Late last night came the grim news that Winston Riley—one of the last true living legends in the reggae industry—has died. Riley made musical history both as a singer and a producer over a half-century span. […]
David Rodigan Receives Royal Honor
Reggae Radio Legend To Join “Most Excellent Order Of British Empire” Congratulations to David Rodigan, the legendary UK radio personality who will receive a royal order of chivalry, becoming a member of the “Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” for his contributions to broadcasting. Rodigan has represented all forms of reggae music on British […]