Reasoning With Chronixx, Part 1: What Is “Real Reggae?”
Reggae’s Rising Star Says Rihanna Can’t Sing Reggae Everybody in the reggae world is talking about Chronixx, but while his songs is well known, how much do you know about his views on music and life in general? In the first of five candid conversations with Chronixx, he speaks with Boomshots about the difference between […]
WATCH THIS: Bunji Garlin “Differentology” Official Video
The Maddest Soca Tune of 2013 Finally Has a Video Even if you’re not the world’s biggest soca fan, you know Bunji Garlin’s tune “Differentology” or at least the hook “We ready for de rooooooad.” He dropped his Viking-themed video over the weekend complete with bloody axes, J’ouvert–esque mud crawling, and a big horny helmet. […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Set It Good”
Hott Head Gives The Girls Supm To Wine To “Busy gimme sumfn to wine to nuh” a girl’s voice asks, and Mr. Hott Head is only too happy to deliver the goods. Busy teams up with Temple Boss and I-Strong Records for a wining song to set things straight, and when the wuk starts, him […]
WATCH THIS: Dre Island “Rastafari Way”
What Better Way? Rising reggae artist Dre Island blesses us with a visual for the self produced tune “Rastafari Way.” Dre breaks down the keys to living on the path to righteousness. Keep an eye on this youth and be sure to Take A Listen After The Jump…
HEAR THIS: Eric Clapton “Every Little Thing” (One Drop Mix)
Stephen & Damian Marley Remix Slowhand Thirty nine years after Eric Clapton covered Bob Marley’s “I Shot The Sheriff,” he’s enlisted two of Bob’s sons to remix a single from his latest album, Old Sock. “Every Little Thing” is a song about loving someone so much they can do no wrong in your eyes. It sounds […]
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 […]
HEAR THIS: “Stepper Takes The Taxi” Sampler
French Sax Master Rides With Sly & Robbie For A Dubwise Xtravaganza Guillaume Briard, aka Stepper, is a bonafide member of the Taxi Gang, the ace reggae band that has accompanied drum and bass demigods Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. So when the Paris native links with the riddim twins for his own debut album, […]
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 […]
HEAR THIS: Keida “Never Lose”
Something Sweet Off The Douster Dancehall LP Inna Style And Fashion Photograph by Edward Massias Brooklyn Mixpak’s label has been bubbling hot of late, and the ting just tun up again. French producer Douster has just served up a four-track EP called Inna Style and Fashion that reveals the global remix king’s predilection for dancehall. […]
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 […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Chronixx Knocks I-Octane From Number One
Chronixx Finally Gets The Number One Spot Chronixx’s hit single, “Behind Curtain,” has been on the countdown for 11 weeks so it was only right it made it to the number one spot. The Dancehall artist has been on tour all over the world and his fan base has grown tremendously. We such an extensive […]
HEAR THIS: Konshens “Gal a Bubble” Major Lazer Remix
The Sojah Links With The Lazer To Get De Gals Dem Bubblin The Major Lazer posse has worked with most of the top talents in the dancehall so it’s about time they linked up with Konshens. And what better tune for them to remix than his certified banger “Gal a Bubble?” So here comes the […]