Chino & Di Genius “Roots Sound”
We Nah Trade Nothing for the Reggae Roots Rock The Big Ship brothers are best known for blazing up dancehall tracks. Now they’ve come together to bless lovers of classical reggae with “Roots Sound,” a new song that pays tribute to the musical tradition that allowed their father Freddie McGregor to build up the studio […]
HYPE TV Top 20 Countdown: Aidonia Snatches the Number One Spot
Aidonia Dethrones Tarrus Riley With Tip Pon Yuh Toe Aidonia has been on the HYPE TV Top 20 countdown for 11 weeks now and he has finally taken the top spot! Aidonia knocks Tarrus Riley off the number one spot with his hit single, “Tip Pon Yuh Toe.” The Dancehall single features some very, good […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Ronnie Thwaites “Mr. Luxury”
The Wickedest Time When The Rain Start Fall “The wickedest time when rain start fall,” is probably the most memorable lyric from Ronnie Thwaites’ entire catalog. It’s the first line from his King dancehall classic “Mr. Luxury” voiced on King Jammy’s digital version of the “Real Rock” riddim. Ronnie explains to us the problems females […]
Lee “Scratch” Perry Meets Clive Chin, Part 1 of 2
Two Reggae Pioneers Meet Up Backstage And Reshma B Is There Dressed in red from head to toe, the Jamaican dub pioneer, producer and provocateur Lee “Scratch” Perry—aka The Upsetter aka Super Ape aka Pipecock Jaxson—took the stage at Le Poisson Rouge on the final night of Red Bull Music Academy’s recent NYC conference. He was […]
BEHIND THE SCENES: Konshens ft. J Capri “Pull Up to Mi Bumper” Video Shoot
Russian, J Capri and Konshens Link On An Explosive Track Konshens just wrapped his video shoot with Head Concussion’s first lady, J Capri for their red hot Russian produced single “Pull Up To Mi Bumpa.” The video was shot on location at Belmont Road in New Kingston and directed by Ruption from RD Studios. Konshens […]
Kanye West’s Yeezus Full Up of Dancehall Samples
Popcaan, Beenie Man, Capleton and Assassin All Featured Prominently Last night an A-list hip-hop crowd—including Jay-Z, Beyonce, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes—came out on a rainy Monday night and packed into Milk Studios in Manhattan’s meatpacking district for a chance to hear Kanye West’s long-awaited sixth solo album, Yeezus. Kanye spoke at length before pressing play […]
Red Bull Music Academy Takes Over NYC
Some of music’s greatest minds in one of the world’s greatest cities The Red Bull Music Academy pitched up to NYC this year for their annual musical extravaganza. If you’re not familiar with the RBMA then it’s one event to note for the diary. Practically each year since 2002 they have set up shop all […]
Red Bull Music Academy Recognizes Philip Smart
How HC&F Studio Helped Lay The Foundation of NYC’S Reggae Scene Reggae Producer Philip Smart, has produced some of the biggest Reggae hits around and those hits have helped Reggae music flourish in so many ways. Not to mention, he created HC&F, the studio that become a national landmark for Reggae artists to make music. […]
HEAR THIS: Sean Paul “Other Side of Love”
The Dutty One Sings A Song Of A Love Gone Wrong Sean Paul’s latest single moves away from his usual party jams to explore the pain and confusion that results when a good love goes bad. The up-tempo track was co-produced by Benny Blanco and The Cataracs delves into the pain that follows the pleasure (“You […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Tarrus Riley Still On Top of the Countdown
Tarrus Riley Holds The Number One Spot Third Week In A Row Once again, Tarrus Riley is at the number one spot of the HYPE TV Top 20 countdown. The Reggae artist has been at number one for the past three weeks and the popularity of, “Gimme Likkle One Drop,” just keeps on growing. Fans […]
Reasoning With Sizzla Kalonji
Kalonji Speaks On The Motherland, The Messiah, Losing Fattis and Finding Snoop Lion Sizzla’s new album The Messiah finds Sizzla near the heights of his creative powers. This new set of tunes harkens back to some of his greatest works Black Woman and Child and Da Real Ting among them. On “Give Them A Ride” […]
Supreme Collaborates with Wackie’s
Downtown NYC Fashionistas Big Up The Bronx’s Original Reggae Label Supreme Clothing is the ultimate in downtown NY hipter chic. In the past they’ve collaborated with the likes of BAPE and Clarks to keep you laced in the freshest gear on the streets. Supreme has announced an exciting new collabo with Wackies, the legendary Bronx […]