WATCH THIS: Lady Bee & Noise Cans ft. Mr. Vegas “Bucka” Official Music Video
Mr. Vegas Puts the “V” in “Versatility” Clifford Smith, better known to reggae and dancehall fans worldwide as Mr. Vegas, put the V in versatility. Earlier this year, he released the critically acclaimed Lovers Rock and Soul album, an excursion into vintage reggae. After that he dropped a classic ’80s-style dancehall track (set to King […]
WATCH THIS: Lucas DiPasquale ft. Popcaan “No Talking” Video Shoot Behind-The-Scenes
Video After The Jump… Growing up in Markham, Ontario, which lies within the greater Toronto metropolitan area Lucas DiPasquale was exposed to a certain amount of Caribbean culture and Jamaica patois without even trying. But when he posted his “Popcaan mashup” on YouTube back in April 2014, few understood how a skinny white kid could […]
HEAR THIS: Super Cat “Ever Ready”
In Comes A Classical Wild Apache Selection Produced By Jah Thomas A few years ago the Boomshots massive bucked up Jah Thomas chilling backstage at Reggae Sumfest 2012. The foundation reggae DJ and pioneering producer said he was the “happiest man on the planet” because his production, “Dance in New York” by Super Cat, had […]
Album Review: Iba Mahr’s “Diamond Sox” LP Inspires Hope For Reggae’s Future
Sighting the Greatness of Iba Mahr From Afar I consider myself spoiled by the reggae age in which I was raised. Bob Marley & The Wailers LPs, Peter Tosh LPs, 45s on the Volcano and Joe Gibbs labels set a pretty high bar with the way their music perfected the reggae sound. The excellence of […]
WATCH THIS: Spice “Needle Eye” Official Music Video
The Mad Gyal’s Fairy Godmother Hooks Her Up To Bruk Out Spice’s latest visuals are a dancehall Cinderella story, with one major difference: in the traditional fairy tale, Cinderalla uses a needle and thread to stitch herself a dress. In Spice’s version the needle eye has a whole different meaning. (Word to Shabba Ranks.) Just […]
WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Hideaway” Official Music Video
Martin Channels Jimmy Cliff In New Music From The Motion Picture Destiny Christopher Martin has always has been propelled by talent rather than hype. Since making his name on Digicel Rising Stars in 2005, the singer has amassed a considerable catalog of quality original tracks, from “Vibes Is Right” to “Cheaters Prayer” and his recent […]
WATCH THIS: Dexta Daps “Slavery” Official Music Video
The Dappa Slappa Is Missing That Glue Sincerely Dexta Daps is a youth who sings for girls and gallis—full stop. And when he deals with the matter, he doesn’t go sideways or screech around corners—he addresses it straight and plain. Sure, this gifted singer/songwriter serves up some sweet and tender melodies—and this sticky-sweet slow jam, […]
WATCH THIS: Jamie xx ft. Young Thug & Popcaan “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)” Official Music Video
Unruly Boss Kick Ooout Far Ooout You know a dancehall artist’s career is starting to bubble when he or she starts getting those outernatinoal looks. Last year Popcaan had the “Kisses For Breakfast” collab with Melissa Steel that was all over pop radio in the UK. This year he’s featured on Jamie XX’s “Good Times” […]
WATCH THIS: Daniel Bambaata Marley “Waiting for the War” Official Music Video
“We’re The Last of the Mohicans, Last of a Dying Breed” If you ain’t up on Daniel Bambaata Marley yet, time to play catch-up. His first release, “My Girl,” a combination with his cousin Jo Mersa, touched the road in 2010. He sang the rootsy love song “Treat You Right” on Ghetto Youths International’s first […]
WATCH THIS: New Kingston ft. Wailing Souls “Protect Me” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Three Brothers Making Real Reggae Music Straight Outta BK Growing up as the sons of renowned drummer, producer, and studio owner Courtney Panton, the members of New Kingston—Tahir, Steve and Courtney Panton, Jr.—were immersed in all aspects of reggae music creation and the livity that goes with it for as long as they remember. So […]
Collie Buddz Talks “Blue Dreamz” EP and Herbal Inspiration
“When I’m home I really don’t smoke,” says Bermuda’s Biggest Dancehall Star Collie Buddz rolled through NYC this Labor Day weekend to celebrate the release of his new EP Blue Dreamz. The Bermuda-born DJ said he recorded most of the new EP during a recent trip to Jamaica. The title track, produced by Johnny Wonder […]
Reasoning with Hot 97 On Da Reggae
and Soca Tip: “People Expect to Hear New Reggae on Hot 97”
This Year They Almost Called It “On Da Reggae Soca and AfroBeat Tip” Hot 97’s annual On Da Reggae Tip concert has become the must-see kickoff event for NYC’s Labor Day Weekend every year. But in recent years they’ve added the word “Soca” to the title, reflecting the full range of Caribbean music in NYC. […]