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.
The Journey of Jah Bouks
When Something Is Meant To Be… It Will Be Humble, determined, talented and focused, that’s Jah Bouks. I smile as I think about the journey the singer has been on. A journey which began since he was a mere twelve years old. Before he was even conceived, his father had already decided, after watching a […]
Top 10 Nelson Mandela Reggae Selections
Singers and Players of Instruments Pay Tribute to the Late Great South African Hero Despite his advanced age, the news of Nelson Mandela’s passing came as a terrible shock today. Perhaps that is because the South African leader had become a living icon of human rights and endurance in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. […]
HEAR THIS: Jah Cure “My Love”
We Gotta Live For This Moment If there was anyone who could f*ck up your emotions then count on Jah Cure to do that for sure. Cure has as many love songs as dancehall has whine songs and somehow they don’t get old. “My Love,” his track on Good Good Productions’ Brit Soul Jam riddim, […]
HEAR THIS: Christopher Ellis “Left Unsaid”
Rock Steady Sounds from EllisMuzikChild’s Brand-New EP They say that every dark cloud has a silver lining, and today Christopher Ellis finds his silver lining with the release of his debut EP, Better Than Love, produced by Damian Marley. Back in 2008, Chris was in Jamaica soon after the passing of his father, the “godfather” of Rock […]
Mr. Vegas, Sean Paul And Fatman Scoop Bring Out The Beauties For Their “Party Tun Up (Remix)” Video Shoot
Mr. Vegas was in NYC this past week to shoot the video of his remix to mega hit “Party Tun Up” featuring Sean Paul and energy DJ Fat Man Scoop. The location of the video was none other than NYC infamous clubs, WIP and Greenhouse, known for their exclusive, celebrity filled, shut the city down […]
Gyptian’s “Sex, Love and Reggae” Rises To Higher Heights
Gyppy’s Latest Album Debuted At No. 1 on Billboard’s Reggae Chart The night before Gyptian released his latest album Sex, Love & Reggae he spent the evening celebrating his 30th birthday with Rob Kenner on Radio Lily. After the webcast Gyppy and an entourage of his friends, including Bascom X, Fyakin, Khago and Danielle D.I. rolled over […]
HYPE TV Top 20 Countdown: I-Octane Once Again Takes The Lead
I-Octane Has The Number One Spot, How Long Can He Keep It? I-Octane has been jumping all around the Hype TV countdown for quite some time now with his hit Dancehall tracks. Keeping his listeners entertained with his newest track, “Happy Time,” he has now grabbed the number one spot once again. The video features […]
WATCH THIS: I-Octane Life On The Road
Tour Life Is The Best Life Reggae star I-Octane gives us a glimpse into everyday tour life. The video give us a look at his recent shows at #InDiDancehall show with Elephant Man in Delaware and Irie Jamboree at Barclays Center, Brooklyn featuring appearances from Beenie Man, Diva Nikki Z, Camille McDonald, Damian Marley, Lady Saw […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Gyptian “Is There A Place”
Gyptian Is On The Search For That Place Earlier this week Gyptian celebrated the release of his new album “Sex, Love & Reggae” along with his 30th birthday at NYC’s very own S.O.B’s to a capacity crowd. Gyptian year after year has been releasing great reggae music focusing on everyday life, love and everything in […]
HEAR THIS: I-Octane ”We Found Love”
When you think of I-Octane you imagine explosive energy, but his new track “We Found Love” on Chimney Records’ Rising Sun riddim is a reminder that the dancehall Rasta also does really great love songs. Don’t sleep on the lyrics either. Octane clearly knows the value of true love and it sounds like he’s prepared […]
WATCH THIS: Sizzla “Good Love” Official Music Video
Love Is The Answer Sizzla, one of reggae’s most prolific artists, releases his brand new video for “Good Love” off his 70th album (yes you read that correctly) “The Messiah,” released in May 2013 on Kalonji Music/VP Records. The Jay Will directed video showcases Sizzla through the years courting his lady to be along with […]