“Ring Di Alarm” Screening In NYC
New Caribbean Cinema Storms into New York Like Sandy After premiering last September at the British Film Institute, Ring Di Alarm will have its NYC premiere this weekend as part of the Flatbush Film Festival. A compilation of seven short films by seven different filmmakers that director Storm Saulter has called “a true experiment in guerilla […]
REVIEW: Major Lazer Live At Terminal 5 NYC
You Have Never Seen A Lazer Show Like This The veteran of the secret Zombie War of 1984 hopped on his rocket powered skateboard and descended upon the unsuspecting inhabitants of New York City and made the spacious Terminal 5 his headquarters before the Frankenstorm’s arrival.
WATCH THIS: Konshens on Hot 97’s “Who’s Next Live” Showcase
The Sojah Conquers New Territory in NYC Last week Konshens stormed the stage at SOB’s in NYC as part of Hot 97’s “Who’s Next Live” showcase. Although the vibes weren’t quite as nice as when he stopped by Radio Lily a few months back for the Strictly Boomshots Show, it was a very good look […]
WATCH THIS: BRNGTN “Don’t Forsake Me” Video
Brownsville’s Own B-A-double-R-Y Kicks Ballistics Over a Foundation Riddim BRNGTN is a BK-based rapper who describes his style as “Experimental / Hip Hop / Reggae.” Considering how much wack rapping has been done over reggae beats, getting it this right is somewhat of an experiment. His rhymes connect because they avoid cliche and get right […]
Dub Champions Festival Kicks Off Tonight In NYC
The Past, Present & Future of Bass Music: From Scientist & Lee “Scratch” Perry to Kode9 & Appleblim These days everybody seems to be raving about electronic dance music—or “EDM.” There are too many different subgenres to list here, and more are being invented as we speak. But the true heads know that it all started […]
Gallery: Ajamu Photographs The West Indian Day Parade
Brooklyn We Go Hard From Port of Spain in Trinidad to Notting Hill in London, Carnival is a worldwide phenomenon. We all need a time and place to get on bad, right? Of course every city has their own unique way of wilding out—but you already know nobody goes harder than Brooklyn USA. You’ve got […]
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 […]
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 […]
WATCH THIS: Noah Powa “I Care Zero” Video
NY Selector Turned DJ Has A Hit On His Hands Following in the tradition of Sanchez, Chicken Chest, and Tony Matterhorn, Noah Powa is a selector who made the jump to recording artist. His tune “I Care Zero” has been devastating the dancehalls of late. The video may look a teensy bit low-budget, but just […]