Are You Ready For Phocas?
Roots And Culture Singer Says Its’s “Time For Change” Phocas aka LT honed his musical talents within the studios of Jamaica, and has been doing shows throughout the island while being featured on Irie FM as well as many stations in England and France. He was first recorded on Manatee Records’ famous “Sattamasagana” Riddim, along […]
WATCH THIS: Beenie Man “Lifestyle (Dweet)” Music Video
Moses With The Musical Motivation The King of the Dancehall touches down on Damage Musiq’s Safe House Riddim with some words of motivation. Distributed by 21st Hapilos, the single is available via all digital outlets. Today Mass Appeal premiered the video, directed by UK-based Kevin Hudson and shot in Tower Hill, Frens for Real studio […]
PREMIERE: Queen Ifrica “Cease All War” Official Music Video
I Guess I’m Not The Only Who Would Like To See… When Troyton Music released the Queen Ifrica song “Cease All War” this past January, it was clear—even amidst the deluge of new releases that flood our inboxes each day—that this one was special. The producer who made his name with Sean Paul’s worldwide smash […]
WATCH THIS: Raging Fyah “Rebel” Official Music Video
Big Up All Young Rebels Grammy-nominated Jamaican reggae band Raging Fyah continue to blaze a trail with the release of the visuals for their latest hit single “Rebel.” (Boomshots premiered the song, which was produced by Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown). Directed by Nicki Kane, the vibrant video features DJ Yaadcore and his son Streme. “This […]
Kabaka Pyramid – Kaught Up (Official Video)
Kabaka Pyramid Shows Why He Is Accurate About Matters of the Heart Kabaka Pyramid carefully set the path for his musical career, by having a unique creativity combined with a command of knowledge. From onset, it was clear that this lyricist was here to make his mark, while spreading universal messages for social change and […]
WATCH THIS: Kabaka Pyramid ft. Stonebwoy “Borders” Lyric Video
Kabaka Connects With Ghanaian AfroBeats Ambassador On A Damian Marley Production Today MASS APPEAL premieres the official lyric video for “Borders,” a collaboration between Jamaica’s most accurate lyricist Kabaka Pyramid and StoneBwoy, the Ghanian artist whose style of AfroBeats shows a strong dancehall influence. Amidst ongoing battles over the expiration of Deferred Action for Childhood […]
Dre Island Speaks On “We Pray” Collab With Popcaan
“They Don’t Want To See The Unity Between Dancehall and Reggae” “It’s a joy to see what Rastafari has done, said Dre Island shortly after stepping off the main deck stage of the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise. Having joined Popcaan to perform their hit duet “We Pray,” Dre Island was in a reverent mood […]
PREMIERE: Jah9 ft. Chronixx “Hardcore (Remix)” Official Music Video
Put Some Positivity Inna Your Thoughts More It’s been a few years now since this whole reggae revival thing jumped off (shout out to Dutty Bookman for coining the term!) and the excitement continues to build. Last March we saw the first collaboration between Chronixx and Jah9. Ever since the “Hardcore” Remix dropped (as featured […]
WATCH THIS: The Green “All I Need” Official Music Video
Set Sail To Hawaii Navigating By The Stars And Powered By Love The Green is a well-respected Hawaiian Reggae band who merge rock, pop and R&B sounds with Jamaican roots and Hawaiian culture. They have won three Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards in their home state of Hawaii. Today MASS APPEAL premiered the visuals for “All […]
PREMIERE: Mavado “Mama” Official Music Video
The Gully Gaad Shows Love For Mama Africa Mavado’s track on JA Productions’ Lighthouse riddim shows a side of the Gully Gad that he doesn’t usually choose to reveal. “Mi never left you in the board house on the Gully, me take you out,” he sings to his mother, recalling the humble beginnings he overcame […]
WATCH THIS: Fari Di Future’s “Farmer Man” Plows Into Politics with Powerfully Poignant Video
Who Want To Plant The Corn? It is WellKlear how far Fari DiFuture’s eyes see clearly. A world where tourism and “Big Pharma” Trump livity and the “little farmer” forwards a future filled with endless drama. The second-generation musician born Kemani Powell is using his artistic voice to write a history that will see this […]
PREMIERE: I-Octane x Ginjah “One Chance” Official Music Video
Octane & Ginjah Keep It Real Amongst Real People Fans of I-Octane will never forget his tune that begins with the words “Hustle round a Coronation Market.” For the video that BOOMSHOTS proudly premieres today—a big conscious combination tune featuring Octane and Ginjah—the artists visited May Pen Market in Clarendon with director BlingBlang. What better […]