HEAR THIS: Protoje “Blood Money”
Real Talk Without Any Apology From “Kingston Be Wise” to “Sudden Flight,” Protoje has made a habit of speaking unspoken truths without apology. His latest release “Blood Money” takes that fearless outspoken-ness to new heights. “Police cancel operation, cause no real badman go a station,” states (who changed his Twitter handle to BLXXDCLXT), dropping lyrical […]
HEAR THIS: Slim Smith “Rougher Yet”
Special Request to the Trump Posse Those who happened to be in London when the Brexit vote went down will recognize the sense of disbelief sweeping America on this morning after. It soon became clear that many people didn’t actually understand what they had voted for. (Google searches for “What is Brexit?” and “What is […]
WATCH THIS: Sizzla “Don’t Make Dem Fool You Again” Teaser
Kalonji’s Election Advice Applies All Year Round Sizzla Kalonji delivers a cautionary message on Triple B Productions’ “Sing Some Song” Riddim. The tune was inspired by Jamaica’s recent election season, but one that holds true 24/7/365: wise up, rise up, and don’t make “dem” fool you AGAIN. Audio After The Jump…
WATCH THIS: Perfect Giddimani ft. Stephen Dajure “Dollnald Trummp” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Because There’s Never A Bad Time To Diss The Donald Not since Cocoa Tea sang Barack Obama’s praises has reggae music paid much attention to electoral politics in the U.S. Of course Bob Marley‘s song “Revolution” warned “Never make a politician grant you a favor.” Why? Because “they will always want to control you forever.” […]
Gunman World: Inside Jamaica’s Shotta Culture
Exclusive Excerpt from Mass Appeal Mag Cover Story by Rob Kenner, Photography by Ruddy Roye Jesquan Spence was not quite two years old when he saw the police kill his father. “The soldiers come in and take ’way the phones and say everybody fi sit down,” says the child’s grandmother, Michelle Davis, recalling that fateful […]
WATCH THIS: Teflon & Capleton “Same Struggle (Official Video)”
The Struggle Is Always The Same You ever had a bad day? You missed your train or misplaced your credit card and felt like screaming “FML!” for all to hear and just like that, in a few hours everything was back to normal. How do you feel after? Probably a little ridiculous that you allowed […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Junior Murvin “Police & Thieves”
Watch How Dem Fight Outta Street It is with a heavy heart we at Boomshots bring you today’s Flashback Friday tune. It seemed only right to honor the passing of one of Dub music’s foundation artistes, none other than Junior Murvin.
WATCH THIS: Twin Of Twins “Up Wid Di Money (Official Music Video)”
Up Wid Di Money Or Go Dung Inna Hole Known for their hilarious skits and impersonations of top dancehall artistes, comedy duo Twin Of Twins takes a different route with the visual for their latest “Up Wid Di Money.” More a short film than a music video “Up Wid Di Money” depicts the harsh realities […]
Warrant Issued for Mavado’s Arrest, Attorney Acts to Stop It
More Legal Woes for the Gully Gad Mavado is one of many reggae stars whom the legal system can’t seem to leave alone. Since last July the Gully Gad has been fighting assault charges and now a warrant has been placed because of his non-appearance on a recent court date. Read After The Jump For […]
Buju Banton Juror Turns Over Computer for Investigation
Could The Banton Be On His Way To A New Trial? In the latest crazy plot twist surrounding The Banton’s federal trial, Terri Wright, a juror who was part of the original trial has turned over her personal computer for investigation. After the trials proceedings concluded in February of 2010, Wright admitted to Florida-based media outlets […]
Judge Orders Second Hearing Into Juror Misconduct In Buju Banton Case
How Is This Trial Not A Mistrial? Calling Buju Banton’s fight for freedom tough would be an understatement. His journey has been quite the roller-coaster ride since December 2009 when he was initially remanded on drug trafficking charges. The first trial led to a hung jury. Later he was convicted but his gun possession charges were dismissed. A […]
Vybz Kartel’s Trial Postponed Again
But The Werlboss Vows He Won’t Let The System Break Him The wait is still not over. After being ordered to wait until the new year to commence his trial, The Werlboss now faces another setback. We’re starting to get the feeling that the court is not in any hurry to see this trial go […]