INTERVIEW: Reasoning With Stylo G
Stylo Tells The ReggaeGirlAboutTown All About “Dash Out” In the midst of all London Olympics madness, Boomshots UK Correspondent Reshma B caught up with Stylo G at the Puma Yard in London’s Brick Lane, where he and his bredren Stamma Kid were set to perform. The Jamacican-born UK artist told the ReggaeGirlAboutTown all about his […]
WATCH THIS: Stylo G ft. Chip “Dash Out” Behind-The-Scenes Video Teaser
Official Music Video Premieres Tomorrow on Boomshots.com Last seen swagging out with Usain Bolt at the Puma Yard in London’s Brick Lane, Stylo G is styling on all the competition. Fresh off the success of “Call Mi a Yardie,” Stylo teamed up with South London production duo Time Takers to create “Dash Out,” a crazy […]
INTERVIEW: Reasoning With Gappy Ranks
The Big Bad UK DJ Tells The ReggaeGirlAboutTown Why He Loves Dancehall This week Gappy Ranks debuted a brand-new world exclusive with Federation Sound. The tune is called “Love Dancehall” and if you haven’t heard his plea to free Kartel from the prison cell, you might want to get familiar. Gappy’s been keeping the dancehall full of […]
Interview: Reasoning With Storm Saulter
The Director of Better Mus Come Talks New Caribbean Cinema After apprenticing with Lil X and attending film school in Los Angeles, Storm Saulter returned to Jamaica to jump-start a movement that he calls “New Caribbean Cinema.” His first feature length film, Better Mus Come, is a gritty period piece is set within the politically charged turf […]
WATCH THIS: Reasoning With Christopher Ellis
Alton Ellis’s Youngest Son Links With The Marley Brothers To Carry On His Own Musical Mission Right after his performance with the Ghetto Youths International Crew at London’s IndigO2, Chris Ellis spoke with Reshma B about how he linked with Stephen and Damian Marley, his new music through the Ghetto Youths International crew, and his […]
WATCH THIS: Live Stream Notting Hill Carnival
Just Because You’re Not In London Doesn’t Mean You Have To Miss All The Madness The biggest street fair in Europe is raging right now. And you feel like you’re missing all the action cause you’re not there. Well fret not. The Red Bull Music Academy is streaming all the action right now. So what […]
DOWNLOAD: Heatwave Carnival Bashment Megamix 2012
Which Tunes Will Control Notting Hill Carnival This Weekend? This just in from the Heatwave UK massive: “We literally spend ALL YEAR going mad splashing rum and dancing to incredibly loud bashment and soca… FINALLY the time has come for the rest of London to jump on our wave. Wherever you live and whoever you […]
Jillionaire’s Guided Tour of The Puma Yard
The Reggae Girl About Town Checks Out The Chillest Spot In London, Hails Up Stylo G & Stamma Kid With Usain Bolt racking up Olympic Gold and Jamaica celebrating its golden anniversary, today’s a beautiful day to hit up The Puma Yard. But if you can’t make it all the way to London, don’t worry—Boomshots […]
Junior Gong To Set Up Shop at London’s Indig02 TWICE
Damian, Stephen, and Julian Marley—With The Whole Ghetto Youths Crew—Kick Off Respect Jamaica 50 The UK’s gonna be ram-a-jam this summer. Not only will London be hosting the 2012 Olympics but it’s also the site of 12 consecutive nights of reggae shows at the Indig02 in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence. Kicking off the string […]
HEAR THIS: Chipmunk ft. Mavado “More Money More Gyal”
Brand New Combination From The London Boy and the Starbwoy First they teamed up for “Every Gal,” now Chip & Mavado are after “More Gyal.” Their strategy to get them is a simple matter of supply & demand. Supply more money and you’re sure to be very much in demand.
WATCH THIS: Reasoning With Ed Sheeran
Reshma B Interviews The UK Phenom Who’s Redder Than Red Ed Sheeran played a little gig today at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Playing 300 gigs a year is nothing unusual for the 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Suffolk, England first whose single “The A-Team” lodged in the UK Top 10 for three months in 2011. His […]
Interview: Reasoning With Rodigan Part 3
Sir RamJam’s Royal Recognition, His Radio Clash With Barry G, And His Fears For Reggae’s Future David Rodigan‘s trophy case must be getting mighty crowded. This year alone the veteran UK selector and radio personality has won the World Clash, received Member of the British Empire honors at Buckingham Palace, and earlier this month he […]