FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Major Lazer Feat. Lexxus & Santigold “Hold The Line”
Lazer, Lexxus & Santi Make Yuh Just Shake Like A Nokia It’s undeniable that 2013 was a huge year for Major Lazer, selling out show after show and being on the production credits of many huge albums their name and fan base has definitely grown. There was a time however when only a select few […]
WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Feat. Major Lazer “Get Away”
Snoop Lion And The Major Join Forces Against The Evil Sound Snoop pays homage to the early days of Pokémon in his latest visual, only this time he isn’t battling the evil Team Rocket. Instead (after a brief test of might) he and Major Lazer hop on their hover board and flying lowrider respectively and […]
HEAR THIS: Machel Montano x Major Lazer “Sound Bang”
Mr. HD And Major Lazer Link Up Following his Soca brethren Bunji Garlin, Mr. HD himself Machel Montano links up with Major Lazer on a wicked tune entitiled “Sound Bang.” As the title states, the song definitely bangs. Using their trademark fusion of Electro and caribbean influences Lazer manages again to create a track that […]
Shaggy And Friends Bring Jamaica Together For The Bustamante Children’s Hospital
Shaggy And Friends Put On A Great Show For An Even Greater Cause Reggae powerhouse Shaggy brought together a few friends for a charity show in aid of the Bustamante Children’s Hospital on the grounds of Jamaica House in Kingston. The level of support was evident on the streets of Kingston as patrons converged on […]
HEAR THIS: Bunji Garlin ft. Busta Rhymes “Differentology” Remix
Vikings And Conglomerates Connect. Axes Up! Not only was “Differentology” the top-ranking soca jam of 2013 and winner of MTV Iggy’s song of the year compeition, it’s an undeniable outernational smash that’s ready for the road around the world. Now just in time to wrap up the year, “Differentology” gets an outernational refix courtesy of […]
The Don Dada Rides Again
Super Cat’s Triumphant Return Continues Reggae fans around the world are having a very good Christmas today because one of the true icons in the business has returned to the game as if out of nowhere. Super Cat aka The Wild Apache aka the Don Dada has been missing in action for a long while […]
Samantha J Responds to Critics of “Tight Skirt”
Teenage Island Pop Star Stands Up To Defend Her Sexy Hit Tune Samantha J is a Jamaican high-school student turned pop starlet. The 17-year-old has got a major hit song on her hands. MTV calls it “Buzzworthy” and BET invites her to perform on 106 & Park. The track—co-written with Alaine and produced by Conroy […]
WATCH THIS: Alpha Blondy “My American Dream (Official Music Video)”
America Isn’t All That It Seems Everyday people all over the world, pack up their belongings, grab their families and hop on a plane, boat or what have you all in hopes of a better life. Most find their way to the good ol’ U.S of A with the promise of the elusive “American Dream.” Alpha […]
HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas ft. Wyclef Jean & Verna Nova “Girl Don’t Break It”
Shake What Your Momma Gave You, But Try Not To Damage Anything “Am I ready?” Clef tells Vegas at the top of this tune. “The Carnival returns man.” That’s a big statement coming from a world-renowned music maker like Wyclef Jean. Last time he threw a carnival it was a multiplatinum Grammy-winning fete. The former […]
“Tessanne A Roots” Says Colin Channer
“Tessanne Represents Something Deeply Emotional,” Writes The Celebrated Novelist “To us, Tessanne is more than her talent, more than an exemplar of range, timing, and vocal control,” the noted Jamaican novelist Colin Channer wrote in a piece for the Wall Street Journal‘s website just before Tessanne Chin was announced as the winner of Season 5 of NBC’s […]
HEAR THIS: Fay Ann Lyons “Catch Me”
The Viking Queen Drops Her Own Electro-Soca Banger With her husband Bunji Garlin revolutionizing how and where Soca music is being played it was only a matter of time Fay Ann Lyons would remind us why they are Soca’s power couple. The track is entitled “Catch Me” and much like “Differentology” it’s not your generic […]
Reggae Grammy Nominees Announced For 2013
The Music Industry’s Highest Honor Will Go To One of These Five Reggae Acts If there’s one thing reggae fans love to complain about it’s the Grammy Awards. Well today the nominees for Best Reggae Album category have been revealed, and let’s just say there’s going to be some more lively debates going on. Check […]