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Pusha T Explains His Love for Reggae

King Push Explains That His Love For Reggae Music Is Not Just A Fad Reggae has sometimes been considered the long lost brother of Rap. Both started from similar plights and often share the same message of getting out the ghetto and making a better life for yourself. Because of this we see many Rap […]

WATCH THIS: Busy Signal x Major Lazer “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” Lyric Video

The Official First Single From “Free The Universe” Busy Signal features on “Watch Out For This (Bumaye),” the first single off the upcoming Major Lazer album Free The Universe, which is set to release 15th April. Since regaining his freedom last year, Busy Signal has been in the studio voicing records like there’s no tomorrow and […]

Konshens Pays Respect To 47 Reggae Superstars Who Paved the Way

Who And Who Rates As An Icon Inna The Business? Remember when Shabba Ranks dropped that tune “Respect“? “Step by step you haffi climb the ladder / The elders you haffi show respect fah.” It’s plan to see that Konshens got the message. He may be on top of the game now, but he’s not […]

Snoop Lion “Reincarnated” Track Listing

Get The Full Rundown On Snoop’s Long Anticipated Reggae Album Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg is set to release his highly anticipated new album titled “Reincarnated” on April 23, and which features such big names collaborators as Drake, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Akon, and yes Miley Cyrus, Rita Ora,  and Snoop’s own daughter Cori B. Some […]

HEAR THIS: Popcaan x Major Lazer x Baauer “Talk ‘Bout Me”

Poppi Jumps On Baauer’s “Harlem Shake” Track With A Lil’ Help From Major Lazer   Prince of the Gaza himself Popcaan jumps on Baauer’s viral chart topping hit “Harlem Shake.” Before you start thinking ” Oh great! Another Harlem Shake Remix,” We highly suggest you erase those thoughts, why? Well because all the previous remixes […]

WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Smile Jamaica” Official Video

A Love Song For Jamrock Chronixx blesses his fans with another sweet one-drop selection—not to be confused with the Bob Marley tune of the same name. This one’s about a girl named Jamaica and it sounds like he loves her bad. And really, what’s not to love? Check it… Video After The Jump…

HYPE TV Top 20: Mavado Stands Strong at Number One

Mavado Holds The Number One Spot Down Mavado has been hard at work creating music that his fans could enjoy listening to and  “Caribbean Girls,” falls right into that category. For a second week in a row the Dancehall single has taken the number one spot and it seems like it may stay there for […]

HEAR THIS: Ninja Man “Gweh (Wi Nuh Taste N Buy)”

Nuh Bwoy Lip An Tongue Can Go On Di Don Gorgon Rizzla Di original Don Gorgon, Gun Gorgon , Gun Pon Teeth jumps on the Pop Style Riddim to show these yutes he’s still a force to be reckoned with. The King of Sting makes it known that no bwoy lip and tongue can touch […]

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Beirut “Nantes”

Where Have We Heard This Tune Before?   Today’s Flashback Friday is particularly special in that it features a song that most of us have never heard before until recently, thanks in part to Snoop Lion’s lastest single “No Guns Allowed.” Snoop’s plea for an end to gun violence really struck a nerve with listeners—not only […]

Mavado’s “Take It” Video Debuts on MTV

The Gully Gad Gears Up for a U.S. Crossover The Mavado reign just won’t let up.  High off his stellar performance with Snoop Lion at SXSW, the Gully Gad’s Stateside winning streak continues with the sexy visuals for his hit single “Take It”  (featuring Karian Sang) being debuted on MTV. The media giant’s international music platform, MTV Iggy, has […]

WATCH THIS: Lee “Scratch” Perry Tells Lil Wayne To Fling Weh The Sizzurp

A Friendly Word of Advice From The Upsetter To Lil Tunechi After spending time in the hospital for what was reportedly an overdose of cough syrup, Lil Wayne might be looking for some words of wisdom to guide his steps moving forward. Lucky for him, the mad genius of reggae Scratch Perry has stepped forward […]