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HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas “Freaks” (Remix)

The Original Gyalist Borrows The French Montana Hit And Makes It His Own   The original gyalist himself steps on the scene and borrows French Montana’s already blazing single “Freaks” and makes it his own. Blending Vegas’ signature flow over the Lil’Vicious/Chaka Demus and Pliers sampled banger turned this one into a true party starter. […]

HEAR THIS: I-Octane “When It Ago Ova”

Octane Reminds Us How Real The Struggle Is   The struggle is definitely real, poor people are victims to daily prosecution from police and as much as we hate to admit it the system   doesn’t have their best interest in mind. “When it ago ova?” Octane asks on this latest cut fresh of his […]

Better Mus’ Come Will Open In US Theatres

The Award-winning Feature Film Finally Make Its Way Stateside   It has been such a long journey for the award-winning feature film Better Mus’ Come. The gritty period piece is set within the politically charged turf wars of 1970s, when Kingston, Jamaica is set to open in US theaters on Friday, March 15, 2013. Boomshots has […]

WATCH THIS: Iza “The One Who Leaves”

Snoop Lion Sings Young Polish Singer To His Berhane Sound System Imprint Snoop’s got a busy schedule at SXSW this year; tonight he premieres his film Reincarnated and tonight he will perform at Lionfest along with Major Lazer and Mavado. But that’s not all—last night at the SXSW inside the Soundcloud Clubhouse, Snoop Lion held […]

WATCH THIS: Sadiki “Show You”

Sadiki Reminds Us That Actions Speak Louder Than Words   In today’s society the phrase “I love you” has fell to little or no meaning at all. One doesn’t just have to say it, one has to really show it and prove to their significant other that they truly love them. Sadiki blesses us with […]

WATCH THIS: Steel Pulse “Paint It Black”

Steel Pulse Debuts A Track In Honor Of  The Rosa Parks Incident As Well As Our 44th President Never ones to shy away from the political, Steel Pulse debuts a track to honor both the 100th anniversary of the Rosa Parks incident and our comander-in-chief Barack Obama. The song also has deeper meanings, as Steel […]

HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel & Richie Spice “Weed Smokers” (Heatwave Refix)

Heatwave Cooks Up A Refix For All The Smokers Dem Dancehall-specialists, The Heatwave, has released a brand new refix (free for download) featuring none other than the World Boss himself Vybz Kartel along with Richie Spice. Dedicated to di smokers dem, the refix as Heatwave clearly states “Some people get stoned on the sofa but this […]

WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Gyal A Gimme Bun” Official Video PREMIERE

Brand New I-Octane Visuals Are The Maadest Ting Ever I-Octane tried something new with his tune “Gyal A Gimme Bun” produced by Troyton and Seanizzle. Instead of the usual gallis argument, he gave his fans a touch of self-deprecating humor and delivered a cautionary tale to guys who don’t spend enough time with their ladies. […]

HYPE TV Top 20: Tommy Lee Holds His Ground At Number One

The Spartan Takes Over With a New Wave of Music Tommy Lee’s fans have no problem holding him down. The dancehall artist has been at number one for two weeks and it seems like he won’t be budging anytime soon. Especially since his competition keeps moving further down the list very quickly. If “Psycho” doesn’t […]

7 Essential I-Octane Tunes

Just In Case You Never Know I-Octane’s latest video “Gal A Gimme Bun” is something new for the artist who blazed onto the Jamaican scene seven years ago with a steady diet of conscious lyrics with just the right street edge. As we prepare to premiere the new video on Boomshots, we decided to take […]

WATCH THIS: Jo Mersa “Comfortable” Official Video

BBQs, Boat Rides & A Drop-Top Benz—How Could She Not Be Comfortable With This Rebel? Since the release of Set Up Shop Vol. 1, Stephen Marley’s son Jo Mersa has emerged as a talent to watch. His first single “Bad So” showed promised, but the ladies are really connecting with the follow-up track “Comfortable,” which was […]