Reasoning with Stylo G, Part 2: “I Take Care of the Girls”
Ladies Love Stylo, Innit? Reshma B continues her epic 3-part interview with Stylo G, seeking to answer one simple question: Is Stylo all about the girls, or are the girls all about Stylo? The UK dancehall phenom talks about the difference between good girls and bad girls, how he likes his special lady to support […]
WATCH THIS: QQ ft. Venemous “One Drop” Official Video
New Dance For De Gyal Dem Back in 2005 a 10-year-old child star named QQ came out with a smash hit called “Better Must Come” on the Calibud label. The fresh-faced youth singing conscious tunes was a winning combination. Well QQ’s all grown up now, and he’s coming with the skin-out selections like “Ghetto Gal.” Can’t […]
WATCH THIS: Katrina “Why Worry” Official Video
DJ Sunshine Sings Her Own Song—Call Her Katrina Loyal listeners on Jamaica’s Irie FM radio know her as DJ Sunshine. When the lady who plays the music sings her own songs, she goes by the name of Katrina. Check out her refreshing new video, shot in Portland at the picturesque Reich falls—which is fitting because […]
India Arie Lets Her Vibes Flow In Tobago
The Grammy-Winning Songbird Explains Why She Loves Reggae India Arie has been on a four-year hiatus from the music business, and while she was away the brilliant and talented artist actually considered giving it all up, going back to school, and trying a new path in life. Thankfully she reconsidered those plans, but she’s only […]
Lianne La Havas Jazzes It Up In Tobago
UK Singer Songwriter Reconnects With Her Caribbean Roots Though her mother’s side of the family is Jamaican, London-born Lianne La Havas had never been to the Caribbean before she performed at this year’s Tobago Jazz Experience. Although the tropical weather forced a rain delay, the 24-year-old folk and soul singer rallied back on the final night of […]
WATCH THIS: Kriss Kross ft. Supercat “Alright”
Let’s Rewind Back To A Time When EveryTING Was Alright As 90s Hip-Hop fans mourn the sudden death of Kriss Kross’s Chris Kelly, we’re set adrift on a memory bliss of the days when the Don Dada and the Mac Daddy were labelmates on Columbia Records. As soon as they dropped “Jump,” the kids from ATL […]
Reasoning With Stylo G Part 1: “I’m Diving In It”
Reshma B Rolls to West London to Chop It Up With The “Soundbwoy” Killa The man who brought us “Call Mi A Yardie” is back with a new label deal at 3Beat Records and a hot new tune called “Soundbwoy.” The ReggaeGirlAboutTown links up with Stylo in West London to talk about Stylo’s next-level movements, […]
WATCH THIS: Etana “Reggae” Official Video
The Strong One’s New Video Takes a Tour of Historic Sites in Jamaican Music In February, Etana released her third studio album, Better Tomorrow, on VP Records. The visuals for her latest single “Reggae” were recently premiered on MTV’s international imprint, MTV Iggy. It was only right for her to profess her love for reggae with landmarks […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas “Whenever You’re Lonely” Official Video
Mr. Vegas Strolls Through The City of Love A few months ago, Boomshots hit you with Mr. Vegas’s ode to long distance relationships, “Whenever You’re Lonely.” Recorded on the Suriname riddim, Vegas took his talents to Paris to reassure his love that even when they’re thousands of miles apart, nothing can divide them. Check out […]
Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons Mash Up Tobago
The Royal Couple of Soca Reign At Tobago Jazz Experience When Trini superstars Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons got married back in 2009, they became the Royal Couple of Soca—Trinidad & Tobago’s answer to Jay & Beyonce. Bunji got his start as a ragga soca artist and has emerged as a consistent hitmaker, having […]
Melanie Fiona Rocks Tobago Jazz Experience
The Grammy-Winning R&B Star Channels Her Caribbean Roots Last night the heavens opened up on the island of Tobago, just as the Tobago Jazz Experiencec was trying to kick off World Music Night featuring Jamaican reggae legend Freddie McGregor, Fayann Lyons and Bunji Garlin—Trinidad & Tobago’s Royal Couple of soca—and internationally acclaimed R&B star […]
WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion & Gyptian Freestyle
Gyppy & Snoop Got The Studio Kinda Cloudy Last week Snoop Lion passed through V.P. Records HQ in Jamaica Queens for an in-store signing of his album Reincarnated. Moments before his in-store appearence, Snoop took time out to bless the mic alongside Gyptian and the vibes were just the way they’re supposed to be: crazy. […]