HEAR THIS: Sizzla “Psalms 121”
Churchical Chants For Kalonji’s Upcoming Album The Messiah Although he can rip up a dancehall track any time he feels like it, The Messiah represents Sizzla Kalonji’s welcome return to spiritual roots reggae. Released through his Kalonji Music label, the album returns to the Afrocentric themes of clasic albums like Black Woman & Child and Da […]
Collie Buddz “Lights It Up” in NYC
Collie Buddz Turnt it Up at SOBs! It has been some time since Collie Buddz has graced NYC with his presence but his performance on April 18 was worth the wait. The Reggae/Dancehall artist hit the stage at SOBs as his second stop on the Light it Up Tour and brought in quite the diverse […]
Warrant Issued for Mavado’s Arrest, Attorney Acts to Stop It
More Legal Woes for the Gully Gad Mavado is one of many reggae stars whom the legal system can’t seem to leave alone. Since last July the Gully Gad has been fighting assault charges and now a warrant has been placed because of his non-appearance on a recent court date. Read After The Jump For […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Eek-A-Mouse “Ganja Smuggling (live)”
Let’s Start Your 4/20 Weekend Off Right. As the day winds down some of you are probably already thinking about your 420 shenanigans. Let us indulge you a bit with this 1982 classic “Ganga Smuggling” from the original “Sing-Jay” himself Eek-A-Mouse’s debut album “Wa Do Dem.” Eek-A-Mouse regales us with tales of living in the […]
HEAR THIS: Kes “Can’t Wait”
Kes Sings For His Special Someone We’ve all been there at one point in our life or another. That special someone who consumes all of our thoughts, so much so that an hour feels like a year and we yearn just to gaze upon them once more. Love is a beautiful thing and Kes […]
HEAR THIS: Main Street Crew (Mr. G, General Degree, Buccaneer, Hawkeye, Red Rat, Lady G) “Nuttin Fi Nuttin”
Dancehall Legends Come Together On One Track It’s been a while since talent of this caliber came together on one track, legends of the dancehall Mr. G, General Degree, Buccaneer, Hawkeye, Red Rat and Lady G collectively known as the Main Street Crew run down tales of how you don’t get “nuttin fi nuttin.” As Lady G […]
WATCH THIS: Aidonia “Fi Di Jockey” Official Video
Aidonia Encourages The Gyals To Giddyup Aidonia is judge at the Rodeo, his job? See which gyal is the best jockey and who can handle the ride. If you seen any previous Aidonia videos you know what to expect, pretty girls, scantily clad and of course flexible. It’s no where near 6:30, but in […]
Collie Buddz Speaks on “Light It Up” Tour, New Album
Mr. Buddz Lets Us Know The Real Deal Behind His New Single “Payback’s A B**tch” Collie Buddz has been chillaxin’ for a minute but he’s ready to rise again. His recent release “Payback’s A B**ch” is just the first warning shot of a full clip of new tunes he’s preparing to let off later this year. […]
HEAR THIS: Cham “Clip”
Brand New Certified Boomshot From The Kid Call the brigade—Cham deh pon the gangsta flex again. Yeah the ladies love Cham but don’t get it twisted. Sure he’s got the got girls striking stripper pose, but he’s still got 14 inna de clip. “Lawless mi seh, dat me mean a thug ting uzeeme?” Audio After The […]
WATCH THIS: Yellowman “Don’t Bun It Dung” Live at Reggae Sunsplash ’88
The Original Dancehall King In Full Effect Next week VP Records’ 17 North Parade imprint will be dropping an epic Yellowman double-disc compilation called Young Gifted & Yellow. (And it’s only right, since the albino OG was the first dancehall superstar, and he’s still doing his thing to this day. ) The box set also […]
Mighty Crown Pon Radio Lily
The Far East Rulers Came Through To Rock SOBs—And the Tour Continues Mighty Crown came together 22 years ago with a love for foundation reggae music. These friends from Yokohama, Japan started producing sound mixes in 1991 and then began participating in sound clashes before establishing a legacy as mighty as their name. In 1999 […]
HEAR THIS: Carnival TAO 2013 By Precision Productions
This Mix May Cause Some Carnival Tabanca It’s Monday, rarely anything spectacular happens on a Monday and by now you’re probably at work staring at the clock realizing you have at least 5 more hours in that place. Need a pick me up? Not talking about a caffeine fueled one, more along the lines of music motivation. Caution! Carnival […]