HEAR THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number”
Here Comes A Brand New Sound From The Ghetto Youths Crew Last night at London’s IndigO2, Christopher Ellis premiered this track live. “I’m a reggae singer,” said Alton’s song from the stage, “I sing one-drop reggae. But this is something different.” Bay-C from TOK adds just enough dancehall flavor to keep the tune from drifting too […]
HEAR THIS: Sean Paul “Find It”
DuttyPaul Bruises Up Big Ship’s Brand New Bassline Riddim Late last night Di Genius blasted out his new Bassline riddim and this one’s a banger. Of course Stephen and Chino have tunes on the riddim, as do Mavado, Busy, Aidonia, Spragga, Sasco, Fambo, Gyptian, Laden, Bramma—even Singing Sweet. Trust that you’ll be hearing all those […]
Busy Signal Releases First Statement Since His Arrest
“I have never admitted that I was involved in any drug deal” Along with Busy Signal’s brand new “Kingston Town” Remix featuring Jr. Gong, we just received this statement tonight from Busy’s management: In this a time of reflection, I would like to thank my fans who have supported me through this difficult situation and who […]
HEAR THIS: Patexxx “Wine & Go Dung”
Patexxx checks in with the 10 millionth dancehall song instructing girls how to “Wine.” But he wins with humorous lines like “Da wine deh a hold me / Mek me buy a fridge weh a Sony.” Bonus points for Echo One productions’ use of the Leland truck horn. Patexxx’s flow is reminiscent of Early Black’s […]
Rusko Asks “Are You A Dubstep Skanker?”
Download The Latest Track From Mad Decent’s Dubstep Dada & Maybe Land A Spot In His Video Rusko’s new album Songs is mashing up the dubstep world, and now he’s giving fans a chance to embarrass themselves land a spot in his video. Here’s the 411: “We’ve all seen that “move” before, but what exactly […]
HEAR THIS: Popcaan ft. Busta Rhymes “Only Man She Want Remix”
Gaza + Flipmode = Mad Ting The Flipmode general Busta Rhymes lends his vocals on a remix to Poppy’s smash hit “Only Man She Want.” Bussa Bus flaunts his trademark wittiness and signature wordplay over the Sonique Records produced “Lost Angel Riddim,” we enjoyed it so much that we wished they gave him a second […]
House Of Marley’s Bag Of Rhythm
The Ultimate Booming System For Your iPod Is Boomshots Approved You already know House of Marley headphones are putting Beats By Dre to shame with their superior sound quality, rootsy design, and overall Irie-ness. Now H.o.M. is changing the game again with this rough & rugged iPod dock packaged in a military green shoulder bag […]
Reasoning With Cedella Marley
The Author, Designer, Melody Maker, CEO & Mom Drops By To Chat Yesterday was a special day at Miss Lily’s Variety. Cedella Marley stopped by to sign copies of her latest children’s book, One Love and to kick off the celebration for what would have been her father’s 67th birthday…
WATCH THIS: Ouch Crew & Ninja Man ’96 Throwback
Straight From The Jack Sowah Video Archives Via The Afflicted Yard Another Hero’s Day has come and gone, and Desmond Ballantine the real big man still languishes in captivity. But let’s hop in the time machine and head back to ’96, when The Gorgon roamed free and the Ouch Crew was the only dance crew […]
HEAR THIS: Biggie “Notorious In Paris” Remix
Ain’t Too Many Can Hang With Us—B.I.G. Bad Remix Haffi Bust Talk the truth. When you first heard that “Ninjas in Paris” joint you were thinking Jay and Ye are on that Biggie ish. Then Mr. Cee bust the B.i.G. remix over Labor Day, and we’ve been patiently waiting ever since.
WATCH THIS: WTF! Bolt Swag Tun Up In Korea
The World’s Fastest Man Reps Puma, And Dancehall, To The Fullest No more false starts. Usain Bolt successfully defended his 200m title yesterday at the IAAC world track & field championships in Daegu, South Korea. And today he and #TeamJamaica won another gold in the men’s 4x100m relay. So you dun know the swag tun up!
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