Jillionaire’s Top Ten Tunes Of Carnival 2013
DJ Yoga Pants List His Favorite Soca Songs Of This Year 1/3 of Major Lazer, Trinidadian native Jillionaire knows a thing or two about Soca music. He has blessed us today with a list of the Top Ten ( in no particular order) Tunes Of Carnival 2013, songs that have been rocking all the […]
HEAR THIS: I-Octane “Pretty Little Flower”
Brand New Release Off the Valentine’s Day Mixtape “L.O.V.E. Y.O.U.” I-Octane loves the ladies, and he knows action speaks louder than words. So he’s blessed all the empresses with a free Valentine’s Day mixtape called “L.O.V.E. Y.O.U.” Some of these tunes you may have heard on Boomshots before. But one of the new ones is […]
HEAR THIS: Italis “Dash It Weh” and “Reminisce” Premiere
The Ragga-Rough DJ Chats Bout Both Sides Of Love—The Tuff And The Tender Patrick Anthony Willis’s mother gave birth to her sun by the roadside in the lush Jamaican parish of Portland. “I was born in the streets,” Italis says with a laugh, “so it will be hard for anyone to get me out.” As […]
Strictly Boomshots Lovers Selection
Valentine’s Day Vibes From Radio Lily With Love Love never goes out of season, but on a day like today it’s all anybody seems to be thinking about. That’s why this week’s Strictly Boomshots show is strictly for the lovers. So light the candles, pour the wine, and throw on this 3 hour mix to […]
Bob Marley’s 1977 Land Rover Gets Restored
Natty Dread Rides Again Julian Marley posed by his father’s Rover before it was shipped off for repairs. After being parked at the Bob Marley Museum for the past 25 years, Bob Marley’s iconic 1977 Land Rover has seen better days. But restoration of the rough and rugged vehicle is currently underway, sponsored by Sandals […]
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Mr. Bleach Chin”
If Kartel Got a Billion Dollars… Imagine! Jamaican-born billionaire Michael Lee-Chin seems to have captured the imagination of The Werlboss, sparking this meditation on a billion dollars. (Not Jamaican dollars, by the way.) “Crime is a sickness and me know say money ah de antidote,” Kartel observes. This brand new T.J. production is sure to […]
WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel ft. DJ Power “Makeup” Video
You’ve Seen The Reality Show, But Are You Ready for a Kartel Cartoon? The Werlboss isn’t available for video shoots these days so DJ Power came up with a creative solution for the visuals on their collabo, “Makeup.” Earlier last month, Power spoke about getting the chance to work with Vybz just before his arrest. […]
WATCH THIS: Anthony B “Storm Winds” Live
The DJ’s Song Takes On New Meaning Anthony B. knows a thing or two about “Storms Winds,” no doubt. Performing the song at Brooklyn’s One Mic event last week was a moment of triumph. Along with a few band mates, the artist was arrested on ganja charges a few weeks back. His lawyer has since […]
WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Beat And a Mic” Official Video
It Doesn’t Take Much To Be Happy When You Enjoy Life’s Simple Things Chronixx is back with another melodic one drop track, this one produced by Bost & Bim for Special Delivery Music / ROD. As usual the music and visuals are 100% hype-free. This is one artist who overstands the importance of sticking to […]
HEAR THIS: Jillionaire’s “Fog Up D Place” Carnival 2013 Mix
Jillionaire Compiles All Your Groovy Soca Tunes In One Nice Mix The good folks over at LargeUp teamed up with Jillionaire (of Major Lazer and Corner Bar fame) on their first installment of their mixtape series entitled “Fog Up D Place.” The mix features all of this Carnival season’s Groovy Soca songs with a few exclusive […]
HEAR THIS: Protoje “I&I”
Diggy’s Debut Disc “The 8 Year Affair” Hits iTunes Today Protoje has cut his own path through the reggae industry, bringing a fresh voice and mental sharpness to the ting. If you liked his Seven Year Itch sampler, then you’ll love his debut album The 8 Year Affair, which appeared on iTunes today. The single “Kingston […]
WATCH THIS: Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Parade Of Bands 2013 Live Stream
For Those Of Us Who Couldn’t Be There So you were unable to make it to Trinidad & Tobago Carnival this year? And seeing all you friends posts on Facebook and Instagram isn’t helping either, well allow us to further rub some salt in your wounds. We know what you’re missing and you know […]