WATCH THIS: Cham “Lawless” Video
This Ain’t No Beach Party Cham’s “Stripper Pose” video looks like it had to be one of the funnest video shoots ever. Beautiful girls on a beach with big bass cabinets blasting dancehall—what’s not to like? His song “Lawless” video might be on the same Dave Kelly–produced riddim, but the visuals depict totally different situation. […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Bout It” and “Defense”
Busy Stays Getting Busy, Drops Two Bad Tunes on the Church Money Riddim Busy is not rampin’—at all. Ever since his triumphant return to Jamaica, he’s been dropping heat every single day. Today our inbox was blessed with not one but two tunes on the Church Money riddim. The first, “Bout It,” is all about […]
WATCH THIS: Tifa & Spice “Why Yuh Mad?” Video
Girls Girls Girls! One thing’s for sure: It seems to be all about the girls lately—whether they’re fighting or collaborating they are definitely representing. Mad Gyal Spice & Tifa the Princess of Dancehall drop the “Why Yuh Mad” collab video on some mad bad princess diva mashup! Hot bods, scorching lyrics, heaps of attitude and […]
Christopher Martin Live Pon Radio Lily
The Singer Stops By NYC’s #1 Chill Spot And Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show Christopher Martin has a lot to celebrate. His “Chill Spot” video is chilling in the top spot on the Hype TV countdown. He and Ce’Cile have a beautiful healthy two-month-old daughter. And he’s performing a rare acoustic set tonight in […]
Is Lady Saw Getting Out Of The Game?
Say It Ain’t So, Saw! OMG! Is it really over for Lady Saw?!? They say “All Good Things Must Come To An End,” but we’re hoping this turns out to be one of those rumors that gets cleared up—fast! Sadly this news does seem to be coming straight from the Queen herself. In a recent radio […]
Vybz Kartel Is Granted J$500,000 Bail
Despite The Judge’s Decision, The Werlboss Is Still Not Free After hitting major setbacks and having his trial postponed for next year, things are finally looking up for Vybz Kartel. Well, on at least one of his two murder charges, that is. Today, Justice Bertram Morrison approved a bail application that was previously filed by […]
HEAR THIS: Rihanna “Diamonds” Reggae Remix
J Vibe Gives RiRi a New Riddim To Ride You already heard Rihanna’s reggae-flavored track “No Love Allowed” from her seventh album, Unapologetic. Now J Vibe provides a tasty one-drop remix of the album’s lead single, “Diamonds,” that sounds flawless and lets Rihanna shine even brighter. Audio After The Jump…
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Come Shock Out”
Nuff Respect to the Turf Hi Power… Music Every Minute Every Hour Considering all that he’s been through lately, Busy sounds happy just to be back in the studio. This particular tune is all about the sheer joy of spitting lyrics. Flinging down classic foundation styles “to make you dance pon yuh toe,” Busy touches […]
WATCH THIS: BRNGTN “Anytime” Video
She’s Gotta Have It… By All Means Necessary Last time we checked in with BK-rapper BRNGTN he was pouring out his heart asking God for help with life’s big issues. This time around he’s banging on the door asking a pretty young thing for sex. Musically BRNGTN sticks with the same approach: blending hip-hop flows and […]
Busy Signal & His Mother Discuss His Troubled Past And Future Plans
Busy Signal and Velma Gordon, sit down with Winford Williams of OnstageTV Going to jail is hard enough but having to leave your family behind is even worse. Unfortunately for Dancehall artist, Busy Signal, he had to undure all of that for more than a decade. Accused of running from a 2002 drug charge, Busy […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Christopher Martin Takes The Lead
Mr. Martin Keeps It Chill As He Steps Up To That No. 1 Spot “Release your stress and relax,” Christopher Martin sings his way to the top of charts this week with his video for “Chill Spot.” 15 weeks on the charts and Martin has slowly made his way up but lets hope he […]
Diplo Does Dancehall In Vanity Fair
Wes Takes The VF Massive To Jamaica and Introduces Them to Popcaan, Busy, and Passa Passa Diplo and his road dog / top shotta Shane McCauley have published a photo essay in the latest issue of Vanity Fair as the producer behind Major Lazer continues to expose dancehall to a wider audience. “I was in Jamaica […]