Top 10 Philip Smart Selections
Click On The Image Above To Start The Countdown Childhood friends with Augustus Pablo, teenage apprentice to King Tubbys, “Prince” Philip Smart would later move from Kington to New York and establish the most important reggae recording studio in the USA. The very first song produced at HC&F Studios was a crossover hit for the […]
HEAR THIS: I-Octane “Jah Jah Warrior” PREMIERE
Brand New Exclusive Preview Of The My Journey Album I-Octane has described his forthcoming album My Journey as an evolution towards a more rootical approach to the music. The dreadlocked dancehall singjay’s music has always exercised a certain level of consciousness in terms of lyrical content and sheer songwriting ability, the rhythm tracks and production […]
HEAR THIS: Major Lazer Feat. Sean Paul “Come On To Me”
Lazer And Sean A Perfect Combination Fresh off the release of his own album “Full Frequency,” Sean Paul links with Major Lazer on a wicked tune entitled “Come On To Me” off their EP “Apocalypse Soon.” Paul spits his usually braggadocios style over Lazer’s infectious drum melodies. With just the right amount of EDM and […]
WATCH THIS: Wayne Marshall & Jr. Gong “Go Hard” in NYC
The Last Time Marsheezy Came to NYC the Whole Ghetto Youths Crew Came Along Wayne Marshall celebrates the Release of his latest album TRU Colors in NYC tonight at the Delancey. Packed with hits like “I Know,” “Stupid Money,” and the mega-posse cut “Go Hard,” TRU Colors is easily Marshall’s greatest album yet—a must have […]
WATCH THIS: Jahdan Blakkamoore & Kabaka Pyramid “For The Children (Official Video)”
This One Is For The Children Jahdan Blakkamoore teams up with Kabaka Pyramid on this roots reggae banger. “For The Children” is a positive reggae anthem encouraging the ghetto youths to rise up and take a stand while charging them with the responsibility for self-reliance and awareness. Shot on location in California last Summer while […]
WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Feat. RDX & Moska “Lose Yourself” Official Music Video
Diplo Jumps Behind The Lens To Direct Major Lazer’s Latest Video Yesterday we gave you a behind the scenes look at Major Lazer’s latest vid “Lose Yourself” featuring RDX, Moska, the beautiful Lazer dancer and how could we forget a couple goats. Today Lazer drops the official video for the track of their “Apocalypse Soon” […]
WATCH THIS: Major Lazer feat RDX & Moska – Lose Yourself (Behind The Scenes)
Take A Behind The Scenes Look At The New Major Lazer Video “Lose Yourself” Diplo steps behind the lens to direct the new Major Lazer video for “Lose Yourself” featuring RDX and Moska in Jamaica with the Karmaloop Media crew. It’s a family affair with the ML dancers, Walshy, Jillionaire and…a goat. Or two. Take […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Buju Banton “Wanna Be Loved”
Dedicated To The Lovers It’s that dreaded day, Valentine’s Day, the day most people find out where they stand with their significant other. Heartbreak for some but a day to rejoice in the emotion that is love of to feel loved for many. Let’s focus on the latter (sorry side pieces). Love is a beautiful […]
HEAR THIS: Rampage Sound Global Dubplate Sampler Mixtape
Rampage Sound Show How Deep Their Dub Box Really Is Strictly dubplate selection from DJ Rampage’s Rampage Sound Global hosted by Micro Don, featuring dubs from the likes of Johnny Osbourne, Tristan Palmer, Sizzla, Busy Signal, Demarco, Konshens, Delly Ranix and many many more. Straight sound clash vibes, Listen After The Jump…
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Beres Hammond “I Feel Good”
Feel Good Friday T.G.I.F!!! You’re probably counting down the hours you have left on work thinking about what plans you have this weekend with your friends or even that special someone. Let us here at Boomshots add to your already building good vibes with this 2008 hit from the man himself Beres Hammond entitled “I […]
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival Brings The Reggae
Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Moses Davis, and Chronixx Nice Up The Fest in Trelawny Jamaica may be synonymous with reggae, but the island’s biggest music event in terms of its economic impact and benefit to the tourism industry is not a reggae show, but an annual three-night fete known as the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival… […]
Seven Ways To Celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday
The Tuff Gong Turns 69 Today, So Lively Up Yourself It’s that time of the year again. February 6, the day the King of Reggae was born in the rural village of Nine Mile in the hills of St. Ann, Jamaica. Had he not passed away in 1981 Bob would have turned 69 on this […]