God Bless Jamaica
“Anyone who’s ever had a great time in Jamaica, give ten dollars, give one dollar. Anything you can. But do it right now.” —Sean Paul Hurricane Melissa had a catastrophic and devastating impact on Jamaica, making landfall as an extremely powerful Category 5 storm, the strongest in the island’s recorded history. The entire island was […]
WATCH THIS: Busy Signal “Party Next Door” Official Music Video
A Boomshots World premiere “‘Party Next Door’ a di original dancehall fulla energy vibes,” says the devastating d ancehall dominator Busy Signal of his latest certified Boomshot. The song’s brand new video has everything you need for a classic bashment visual—hot girls ✅, swimming pool ✅, drinks by the case ✅, hardcore riddim ✅, Busy […]
Ding Dong talks New Album, and His Journey from “Ding Dong to World Ding”
As his breakthrough hit “Badman Forward” marks its 20th Anniversary, the Ravers Boss celebrates another career milestone: a debut album that stays true to his Dancehall roots while elevating his profile as a worldwide star. “I took time out to create my fanbase,” Ding Dong explains in a new exclusive Boomshots interview with Reshma B. […]
Busta Rhymes Talks “Crazy” Collab and Vybz Kartel’s Historic Return to Brooklyn
Exclusive Interview before Kartel’s big show at Barclay’s: “Don’t rule out the possibility of Bussa Buss pulling up.” A few days ago, Busta Rhymes reached out to Boomshots for an exclusive interview to speak about how this video came together. “Kartel, Akon, and myself spoke,” Busta states. “We all collectively felt that the excitement around this time […]
WATCH THIS: Badda General x ZJ Liquid x Stylo G x Shatta Wale “The Barrel” Remix Official Music Video PREMIERE
From Jamaica to America, London to Ghana Badda and ZJ Liquid are taking their barrel movement to a worldwide level. “A barrel is a traditional thing that keeps connections with people overseas,” ZJ Liquid explained to Reshma B in her latest Murda She Wrote column for Tidal. “You can put a lot into a barrel. […]
“Strong Me Strong” Blessed Earthstrong King Yellowman
Nuff Respect to a Dancehall Legend Today marks the 65th birthday of Winston Foster, the youth raised in a Jamaican orphanage who was once ostracized for the color of his skin but turned adversity to his advantage on his way to becoming King Yellowman. Born with albinism, the future international celebrity was disowned by his […]
What A Bam Bam! The Tune That Made Toots a Star
“Fight For The Right and Not The Wrong” The best singers don’t need too many words to make their point. Otis Redding could let loose with a sad sad song like “Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa” and get you all in your feelings. Bob Marley got pulses pounding with his “Whoi-yoooo” rebel yell. Gregory Isaacs melted hearts with nothing […]
Jay-Z Brings Damian Marley Out to Rock Meadows Festival
Zilla Joins Hov to Perform “Bam” and “Jamrock” Last night at the Meadows Festival in Queens, NYC, Jay-Z brought only one guest out on stage. Tidal shareholder Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and his trust flag waver Donovan stepped out in front of a massive crowd to perform “Bam” with Jay-Z. The song went over so […]
Three Female Reggae Artists To Watch In The U.S.
More Lionesses On The Rise Recently there has been a rise in the number of female dancehall and reggae artists in Jamaica. On the roots and culture side you have Jah9, Kelissa, Hempress Sativa and Xana Romeo garnering international attention, and on the dancehall side there is Spice, Shensea, and Ishawna setting dances and stages […]
PREMIERE: Hood Celebrityy “Unlock” Official Music Video
New Visuals From JA-Born BX-Based Artist Who Calls Herself “The Female Kartel” We first noticed Hoodcelebrityy when she turned up on “Back It Up,” the dancehall-flavored Cardi B track that also features Konshens. Checking her Instagram profile, we noted that she described herself as “The Female Kartel” which was intriguing to say the least. Doing […]
PREMIERE: K’reema “Drop It”
King Yellowman’s Daughter Is All Grown Up Now Pop reggae artist K’reema has a long list of musical influences, ranging from reggae legends Beres Hammond and Tanya Stephens to worldwide pop stars TLC and Beyoncé, but if you want which artist had the biggest impact on her career, look no further than her dad Winston […]
HEAR THIS: Damian “Jr.Gong” Marley ft. Stephen “Ragga” Marley “Medication”
Marley Brothers Together For The Healing of the Nation April 20th aka 4/20 is the official herbalists’ holiday—as well as Stephen “Ragga” Marley’s birthday. In Miami the celebration began with the launch of Kaya Fest, a celebration of music and herb with the theme of “Education Before Recreation.” During the recent election Florida was one […]