WATCH THIS: Bushman Pon Radio Lily
The Nyah Man Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show And Teaches Us Some Useful New Words On last night’s Strictly Boomshots show we were joined by the Man From the East himself—Bushman. The artist formerly known as Junior Melody is one of the most under-rated talents in the reggae fraternity, as well as an all-around […]
HEAR THIS: Bushman ft. Capleton “We Mean It”
Just In Case You Had Any Doubt, Bushman And Capleton Are Not Playing The Man From The East, touches down on Stingray Productions’ tasty Tamarind Juice Riddim—with a little extra dash of hotness courtesy of the Fire Man. Total niceness. And yes, we mean it too.
HEAR THIS: Bonafide ft. Damian Marley “Start N Stop”
Las Vegas Based Reggae Group Tangles With Gongzilla “Reaching out to humanity at large,” says Damian Marley near the end of this tasty one-drop tune, “Big Gongzilla in charge.” Or is he? Gong’s blustery bravado notwithstanding, this deceptively simple song is all about people stubbornly sticking to their own point of view. One thing’s for […]
HEAR THIS: Gyptian & Khari Kill “See The Heathen From Far”
Lion King Muzik Pon Them Case Again As the legendary selector—formerly for King Addies sound system—Babyface knows great reggae music when he hears it. And he’s applied that knowledge as the producer behind Lion King Muzik. His latest production brings together Windell Beneto Edwards aka Gyptian out of Jamaica and Khari Obafemi Williams aka Khari […]
HEAR THIS: Inner Circle ft. Touter “Drum Song”
Keyboard Master Touter Harvey Drops A Dubstep Update of The Jackie Mittoo Classic “Drum Song” “Reggae influence a lot of music,” says Bernard “Touter” Harvey, and he should know. He’s played on classic cuts by Bob Marley and Inner Circle, among others. “Look at it this way, reggae have many babies. A man say in […]
WATCH THIS: Lutah Fyah ft. Lady G “This Love”
This Is What It Looks Like: Lutan and Lady G Link For A Lovers Duet Lutan Fyah and Lady G join forces for a sweet lovers duet on Breadback Productions’ slow-burning Longlife Riddim. Just like the love they’re singing about, this tune is total niceness.
HEAR THIS: Major Lazer Presents Carnival 2012 Mix Hosted By Walshy Fire
Just in Time For Notting Hill Carnival Major Lazer Blends Dancehall, Soca And Pop Into One Amazing Mix When it comes to Caribbean music Major Lazer’s mixes are second to none. They superbly blend Dancehall into Soca with a splash of pop (check there No Doubt Remix) with some original production in between. The mix […]
HEAR THIS: No Doubt “Settle Down (Major Lazer Remix)”
Fresh Remix From The Mad Decent Camp To Wind The Summer Down Major Lazer latches on to No Doubt’s lastest single “Settle Down” off their soon to be released Push And Shove album. Everything what we’ve come to expect from the Major, a medley of pulsating beats and jungle tones sprinkled with enough Caribbean flavors guaranteed to get […]
HEAR THIS: Cherine “Jamaica Tun It Up 1, 2, 3 (Olympic Anthem)”
Sexy Songstress Cherine Hits Us With Another Jamaican Olympic Anthem The Jamaican track team just tun it up inna London sparking a slew of patriotic filled songs. Not to be left out the beautiful Cherine adds her own into mix comparing JA’s track and field accomplishments to the resilience and fighting spirit born into every proud […]
Judge Denies Buju’s Request For A New Trial
The Gargamel’s Troubles Continue As His Legal Team’s Request For A Retrial Is Shut Down A federal judge has denied reggae Buju Banton’s request for a new trial stating there’s no need due to a previous appeals court ruling.
WATCH THIS: Clive Chin, Carol Dodd & Screechy Dan Celebrate Jamaica 50 Pon Radio Lily
Strictly Boomshots Marks The Jamaican Jubilee By Reasoning About Studio One and Randy’s Records If you can’t make it to Jamaica, what better place to mark Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary than at Miss Lily’s Variety taking in the Strictly Boomshots Show?
Unreleased Treasures From The Randy’s Studio 17 Archives Debut On BBC Radio4
Reshma B Joined Clive Chin For a Transfer Session Of Original Master Tapes From The Randy’s Vaults Boomshots UK Correspondent Reshma B appeared yesterday on “Front Row,” BBC Radio 4’s flagship arts show, to talk about the legacy of Randy’s Studio 17. She also premiered never-before-heard snippets of unreleased tracks from the Randy’s archives. You can […]