Reasoning With Chronixx, Part 1: What Is “Real Reggae?”
Reggae’s Rising Star Says Rihanna Can’t Sing Reggae Everybody in the reggae world is talking about Chronixx, but while his songs is well known, how much do you know about his views on music and life in general? In the first of five candid conversations with Chronixx, he speaks with Boomshots about the difference between […]
HEAR THIS: Jamelody Feat. Cali P “Jah Will Be There”
Conscious Reggae At Its Finest What better way to wind down your day than to listen to some smooth conscious reggae music. Trinidad and Jamaica connect as Jamelody and Cali P both remind us to seek Jah and we will never be denied. Ja’s lyrical prowess is complimented perfectly by Cali P’s melodic voice and […]
WATCH THIS: I-Octane Performs In Hot 97 Studio
I-Octane Sits Down With Hot97’s Cipha Sound And Speaks On The Current State Of Reggae Music I-Octane swings by the Hot 97 studios to have a sit down with Cipha Sounds and speak about the direction Reggae music is headed. When asked about what he thinks about Snoop Lion Octane responds with nothing but support […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Eek-A-Mouse “Ganja Smuggling (live)”
Let’s Start Your 4/20 Weekend Off Right. As the day winds down some of you are probably already thinking about your 420 shenanigans. Let us indulge you a bit with this 1982 classic “Ganga Smuggling” from the original “Sing-Jay” himself Eek-A-Mouse’s debut album “Wa Do Dem.” Eek-A-Mouse regales us with tales of living in the […]
HEAR THIS: Main Street Crew (Mr. G, General Degree, Buccaneer, Hawkeye, Red Rat, Lady G) “Nuttin Fi Nuttin”
Dancehall Legends Come Together On One Track It’s been a while since talent of this caliber came together on one track, legends of the dancehall Mr. G, General Degree, Buccaneer, Hawkeye, Red Rat and Lady G collectively known as the Main Street Crew run down tales of how you don’t get “nuttin fi nuttin.” As Lady G […]
Bob Marley’s “Catch A Fire” Turns 40
Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell Speaks On The Record This week (April 13th to be exact)marks the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley And The Wailers “Catch A Fire.” Often credited as one of the first reggae albums to gain international acclaim as well as to many one of the greatest albums of all time in any genre, but […]
HEAR THIS: Collie Buddz “Payback’s A B**ch”
What Goes Around Comes Around If you are experiencing some kind of payback then you probably screwed up somewhere down the line. But if you are paying back as Collie Budz’s ex you really dun f*cked up! ”It’s crazy the amount of girl rate me” — Excruciating ”All of your friends whan date me” – […]
WATCH THIS: Warrior King “Melody” Official Video
The Melody Gives The Music Life Warrior King burst on the scene with the hit “Virtuous Woman” in 2001 and then blazed through 2002 with other hits like “Never Go where Pagans Go” and “Empress So Divine” all which garnered him critical acclaim, And then he got cold, popping up every few years with a feature […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Terror Fabulous “Gangster’s Anthem”
Original Gun Man Tune When the name Terror Fabulous is mentioned one often starts belting out Nadine Sutherland’s famous hook on “Action” followed by mumbling Terror’s retort, we all do it even to this day. What most don’t recognize that when Terror Fabulous broke out in the early 90’s he was one of the few […]
WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Feat. Cori B. & Drake “No Guns Allowed”
Snoop’s Latest Gets Some Visuals Whatever your thought are on Snoop’s rasta persona Snoop Lion one thing can’t be denied that he does make good music. This statement has been further solidified with the success of his “No Guns Allowed” tune. The audio petition for the crack down of gun violence finally got its […]
HEAR THIS: Meta & The Cornerstones Feat. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley “My Beloved Africa”
Meta And Gong-zilla Joins Forces To Show Love For The Motherland With the April 30th release of their sophomore album “Ancient Power” drawing close, we take a listen to one of its stand out tracks entitled “My Beloved Africa” featuring none other than the mighty Gong-zilla himself Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.
HEAR THIS: Ninja Man “Gweh (Wi Nuh Taste N Buy)”
Nuh Bwoy Lip An Tongue Can Go On Di Don Gorgon Rizzla Di original Don Gorgon, Gun Gorgon , Gun Pon Teeth jumps on the Pop Style Riddim to show these yutes he’s still a force to be reckoned with. The King of Sting makes it known that no bwoy lip and tongue can touch […]