HEAR THIS: Damian Marley “Dem Neva Mek It”
Brand New Gongzilla Selection From The Ghetto Youths Album “Set Up Shop Vol. 1” Time and again Damian Marley has demonstrated his versatility with tunes like “Affairs of the Heart” and collabos with everybody from Bruno Mars to Skrillex, but his latest release takes him right back to the dancehall and it’s sure to be […]
Buju Banton Juror Turns Over Computer for Investigation
Could The Banton Be On His Way To A New Trial? In the latest crazy plot twist surrounding The Banton’s federal trial, Terri Wright, a juror who was part of the original trial has turned over her personal computer for investigation. After the trials proceedings concluded in February of 2010, Wright admitted to Florida-based media outlets […]
HYPE TV Top 20: I-Octane Stands Strong at Number One
I-Octane Takes Over The Countdown I-Octane has made it yet another week at number 1 and he is holding on strong. “More Money,” has been hitting the airwaves and listeners are enjoying what they hear. It won’t be long till his newest single is on the countdown as well. Hopefully he won’t have to fight […]
HEAR THIS: Stylo G “Soundbwoy” Original Version + Di Genius Remix
Smell Something Burning? Must Be Them Speaker Boxes “Tell them to pick up the pace—we a run the place” are the opening lines to Stylo G’s new single, and he ain’t wrong. Without a doubt, Stylo’s stuff has continued to escalate to the next level —I’m sure he’s keeping his competition on constant tiptoes. From “Call Mi […]
Brit Reggae Awards 2013
The UK Reggae Biz Honors its Own February is reggae month, so what better time of year for the British Reggae Industry Awards to take place? Last night a who’s who of reggae artists and shot-callers came together at the IndigO2 to give recognition to the workin’ peeps in the biz. The evening was packed […]
Nikki Z’s Hot 20 Pick: Beres Hammond Sings His Way to the Top
Beres Hammond Snags the Number 1 Spot It is obvious that Beres Hammond’s latest album, One Love, One Life, has made quite the impact on his fans. Released almost 4 months ago, the single is still giving listeners the feel good vibe that it was giving when it first came out. Though Rihanna and Chronixx don’t […]
Ghetto Youths International “Set Up Shop Vol. 1” Cover Art & Track Listing
First GYI Compilation Set to Drop Next Tuesday Scheduled for an Itunes WORLDWIDE release on February 26, the 14-track compilation Set Up Shop Vol. 1 will feature talented GYI artistes like Jo Mersa and Daniel ‘Bambaataa’ Marley, the third generation of Marley performers, as well as Wayne Marshall, Black-Am-I, Christopher Ellis, and new music from the Marley […]
WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel Intros the Portmore Empire
The Werlboss Bigs Up His Gaza Affiliates The year is 2011. Vybz Kartel is a free man at the peak of his fame and success. Shortly after ripping the stage at Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night, he welcomes Boomshots into his backstage tent to meet the members of his Portmore Empire crew, from Popcaan “The Prefect” […]
HEAR THIS: Tommy Lee Sparta ft. Tabeta Cshae “Spartan Angels”
Uncle Demon Grows His Wings I did not see this one coming. But why am I surprised? Tommy Lee is always doing something different in the biz. His fascination with the Goth world has been an exciting new image for dancehall lovers to sit back and watch unfold. Of course not everybody likes it—as he […]
WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Jo Mersa “How You Bad So”?
When You’re Bob Marley’s Grandson, Making Music Is a Family Affair Joe Mersa is the eldest son of Stephen Marley, the nephew of Jr. Gong, and a fresh recruit to the Ghetto Youths family. Last week he dropped his tasty single “Comfortable,” and the ladies are loving it. That’s why we’re expecting more great things […]
WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number” Official Music Video
When Your Girl Runs Away, It’s Time To Make Moves Mochilla productions brings a vintage feel to the brand new music video for @EllisMuzicChild (youngest son of the late great Alton Ellis). The black-and-white finds Chris pursuing the gorgeous girl of his dreams on a motorscooter. Produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the swinging track […]
HYPE TV Top 20: I-Octane Sweeps the Competition
Octane Takes Over the Number 1 Spot Right in time for the release of his newest single, I-Octane has made his way to the number 1 spot of the countdown. 16 weeks on the chart and he has swiftly bypassed the competition on his way up. Though Popcaan and Tommy Lee have held on to […]