With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies?
VICE Defends Reggae To White People Who Don’t Like Reggae So you’ve decided you don’t like reggae. I can respect this decision. There’s some good thinking involved in this decision. Whenever I talk to a fellow white person who has decided they don’t like reggae, they usually make the following points: 1. I don’t really […]
HEAR THIS: Sadiki “Jah Is The Only King”
Singer Hails The King of Kings Sadiki is one of those best-kept-secret-type singers. He may not have the biggest name in the game, but if you’ve been paying attention you know his records speak for themselves. Blending a staccato singjay attack and soaring melodies, Sadiki’s got what it takes to rock the mike right. His “Gal […]
WATCH THIS: Mavado “Caribbean Girls” Video
The Gully Gad Pays Tribute To All The Lovely Ladies of the Caribbean—But Which Island Is His Favorite? One of Jamaica’s favorite singers has given us another single to wine to. And from the sounds of it, it’s bound to be another hit. Mavado has been through the Caribbean a few times, and he knows […]
WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion “La La La” Video
The Mighty Snoop Lion Unleashes His First Music Video Yesterday, Snoop Lion released the official music video for “La La La,” the first single from his forthcoming album Reincarnated—which of course Snoop first discussed on the Strictly Boomshots show. Snoop teamed up with acclaimed horror film director Eli Roth to create a fun, Halloween-inspired music video […]
WATCH THIS: Beres Hammond Responds to Drake’s Wedding Request
Drake’s Upcoming Wedding Will Include Lavish Food, YMCMB and Beres Hammond? When most people get married they make special requests for things like a 3-layered cake or for their Uncle Joe not to grind up on any of the bridesmaids when, “Pop That,” plays. But Drake has requested something much more meaningful to him. The […]
Buju Banton Sends Out a Special Message from Jail
Buju Reaches Out to His Fans In His Hour Of Need It has been a long, hard struggle for Buju Banton the last couple of years. Since December of 2009 he has been fighting a battle at trial that some say he was bound to lose even when the jury had his back. But Buju is […]
REVIEW: Major Lazer Live At Terminal 5 NYC
You Have Never Seen A Lazer Show Like This The veteran of the secret Zombie War of 1984 hopped on his rocket powered skateboard and descended upon the unsuspecting inhabitants of New York City and made the spacious Terminal 5 his headquarters before the Frankenstorm’s arrival.
HEAR THIS: Protoje “Kingston Be Wise”
Diggy Digs Deep To Free Up The Mind Advising his fellow Kingstonians to “free up your mind,” Protoje touches on some serious topics with the latest single from his forthcoming album, The 8 Year Affair. “So tell me how far do you want to go?” the singer asks in a song where he seems willing […]
HEAR THIS: Ishawna Calls Out All “Murderers”
Dancehall Princess Hits Back Against Domestic Violence With the disturbing footage of Chicago rapper Lil Reese’s assault on a young girl polluting the internets today, Ishawna’s latest cut on the In Memories riddim couldn’t have come at a better time. Besides the fact that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there’s no type of behavior […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas Talks Bare Tingz
The Singer Chops it up with Winford Williams at “OnStageTV” Mr. Vegas has had a bittersweet year. Between releasing his 8th studio album, Sweet Jamaica, and finding out that his wife had cheated on him, Mr. Vegas has been on a complete roller coaster ride. But the trials and tribulations of his failed marriage has not […]
WATCH THIS: Gyptian “True Colors” Video
Gyppy Covers The World With His Colorful New Tune The man called Gyptian never stops. Earlier this week he dropped his EP SLR, which stands for “Sex, Love & Reggae.” Who could ask for anything more? But now he’s back with an outernational tune so large and heavy it’s sponsored by Chevy—and MTV Iggy, so […]
HEAR THIS: Major Lazer ft. Johnny Osbourne & Flux Pavillion “Jah No Partial”
Ooh What A La La—Flux Pavillion In Yuh Area Major Lazer signed up UK dubstep demigod Flux Pavillion—the same dude who was sampled on Watch The Throne—to hook up the earthshaking basslines on the latest Major Lazer release. This tune was inspired by a classic Johnny Osbourne selection. Now we get to hear the fullness. […]