WATCH THIS: Eklypse, Kalado, Iyara, Ding Dong, Rav-A & Martin LV “Pretty Gal” Medley Video
Something Fresh From Hype Skool Muzik Something about this riddim caught us from the first listen… Now the video medley just took it to the next level. Remember the words of a wise man: If we don’t support new artists today we can’t have big artists tomorrow.
WATCH THIS: The Crowning of Lady Saw
Welcome The Queen of the Dancehall This summer Muma Saw received a long-overdue recognition of her undisputed status as the Queen of the Dancehall. As fate would have it, her coronation took place on the very same Sumfest stage where she was once banned from performing. Boomshots just got our hands on the exclusive footage […]
WATCH THIS: Reasoning With Cris Cab
Echo Boomer No. 1 Raps With The ReggaeGirlAboutTown Cris Cab is a young singer-songwriting from Miami with reggae roots, a pop sensibility, and a huge fanbase of hot young girls. (He calls his fans EchoBoomers—if you don’t know maybe you’re too old?) Cris first popped up on our radar when he signed with Pharrell and […]
WATCH THIS: The Orb ft. Lee “Scratch” Perry “Soulman” Video
The Orb and Pipecock Jaxson Connect On The Latest Video From The ORBserver In The Star House Scratch Perry is a bonafide genius who collaborates with all sorts of curious characters these days in a perversely willy-nilly style & fashion, but when the Black Ark visionary connected with the UK ambient dub duo The Orb, […]
INTERVIEW: Jah Thomas Speaks on Super Cat & Nas “The Don”
Reasoning With A Dancehall Legend Besides being a crucial entertainer with the mic in his hand, Jah Thomas was one of the first dancehall DJs to take control of his own destiny as a businessman. His “Midnight Rock” label did not just release certified boomshots like his own “Shoulder Move” and “Friday Night Jamboree,” he […]
WATCH THIS: Mega Banton, G Loc, Singer J “Gangnam Badman Style”
JJ Wizzle’s Super Star Mix Flips Psy’s Viral Hit From K Pop To Boomshot It was only a matter of time. The world’s biggest viral YouTube hit has made its way all the way from Korea to Portmore, from whence comes this somewhat lower budget—but no less effective—video. Yes it’s Gangnam Style inna Badman style. Maad Thing […]
Review: Scientist & Roots Radics Rock The Dub Champions Fest 2012
Dub vets Scientist and the Roots Radics took over this year’s Dub Champion Fest—Amy Wachtel reports Like any respectable “creature of the night,” I got to BB Kings just before the bewitching hour of midnight, an appropriate hour for both vampires and night nurses. Deadly Dragon’s sound system filled the air with the sounds of drum, bass […]
WATCH THIS: Lee “Scratch” Perry Live At Dub Champions Festival 2012
The Upsetter himself rocks the mic inna fine style at Dub Champion Fest 2012 Perry takes the stage at this year’s Dub Champion Festival alongside the Brooklyn-based Subatomic Sound System. The Night Nurse caught up with Subatomic’s top selector papa Emch, the man behind the whole festival, for a dubwise Q&A. Video and photos after […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas “Ready To Rise Again” Video
Reggae Star Pours Out His Heartaches At RockHouse Foundation Benefit in NYC “Thanks to God almighty, for giving me the strength to perform at the RockHouse Foundation‘s annual benefit to raise money to build schools in Jamaica this evening,” wrote Mr. Vegas late last night on his Facebook page—the same Facebook page where he posted […]
WATCH THIS: Sean Paul ft. Kelly Rowland “How Deep Is Your Love” Video
Dutty Paul drops a video for his latest single off Tomahawk Technique. Earlier this year we heard Sean Paul team up with Kelly Rowland for a single off his Tomahawk Technique album. Dutty Paul is back with some visuals the smash hit. Apparently Kelendria’s love runs down to the ocean floor. Looks like she gave him plenty of […]
WATCH THIS: No Doubt Feat. Busy Signal & Major Lazer “Push And Shove” Video
No Doubt Unleashes Visuals For Their Tune With Busy Signal & Major Lazer Coming off almost an 11 year hiatus Pop/Rock sensation No Doubt dropped their 6th studio album entitled “Push And Shove” (available on iTunes) today and along with the release their official video to their title track. Even though featured on the track both Major Lazer […]
WATCH THIS: Morgan Heritage “The Return” Video PREMIERE
The Roots Reggae Rulers Are Back It’s been a long time—four years to be exact—since we heard new music from Morgan Heritage. During that time reggae has been going through some serious changes, some have even used the word crisis. Not to lay the blame at the feet of Denroy Morgan‘s musical offspring, but perhaps […]