Vybz Kartel Murder Trial Postponed Again
The Werlboss Won’t Have His Day In Court Until Next Year “No time for no jail time that a waste time,” Kartel sang back in 2009 so you can bet that spending over a year awaiting a trial date is not Adidja Palmer’s first choice of activities. But unfortunately, Kartel doesn’t have much say over […]
Buju’s Defense Team Hold Press Conference on Capitol Hill
The Banton’s New Attorney, Chokwe Lumumba, Describes Buju as a “Political Prisoner” The road for reggae star Buju Banton has not been easy since he began serving a 10-year bid on federal drug trafficking and conspiracy charges. Incarcerated in a Florida prison, Banton maintains his innocence and is resiliently working on getting a new trial […]
WATCH THIS: Richie Spice Talks About His New Acoustic Album “Soothing Sounds”
The Rootical Singer Spices Up”OnStageTv” Most people got to know Richie Spice when he dropped his hit single “Youth Dem Cold,” but like most “overnight successes” Spice has been grinding for years before he made it big. His first certified boomshot, “Earth A Run Red” came out back in 1999 and since then he has […]
WATCH THIS: M.I.A. Speaks At MoMA PS1
Maya Opens Up Her Laptops And Talks About Her Artistic Journey From Arular to Matangi Just after Hurrican Sandy wreaked havoc on New York City, M.I.A. blew into town for a artist chat at the Museum of Modern Art’s PS1 Performance Dome in Queens. The event was supposed to be a discussion of her new […]
Danny Sims’ Hit Parade
Paying Respects To Bob Marley’s Former Manager And “Godfather” The New York Times called the late Danny Sims “one of the people most responsible for Bob Marley’s success who has gotten the least amount of notice for it.” Sims himself described his relationship with Marley thus: “I guess I was his Godfather—that is in the street sense—I looked out […]
HEAR THIS: Carly Rae Jepsen “Call Me Maybe” Reggae Remix
Jon FX Flips A Thirsty Pop Tune Into a Ska Scorcher As many millions of times as we’ve all heard “Call Me Maybe” by now, it’s amazing that the song doesn’t make us run screaming from the room whenever it comes on. But we don’t because Carly Rae Jepsen has given us one of the most […]
HEAR THIS: Mavado “Special Kinda Gyal”
Every Gangster Needs The Right Girl Shabba put it straight when he said “happiness is a tight punany.” It must be true cause young gentlemen sing that to every kinda beat. The latest release from Di Genius is no exception. This one’s dedicated to the Gully Gad’s bad gyal. Sounds like she’s gotta be […]
HEAR THIS: Lisa Hyper “Money Don’t Sleep”
Tun Up The Price Of Ku-Kum-Kum Too You’ve got to respect a gold-digger who claims her title proudly. Take Lisa Hyper for example. She’s not ashamed to defend the money. How do you think she got that Ph bloodbath D? She and Platinum Camp took a little piece of Kanye West and a touch of […]
WATCH THIS: Richie Stephens & Gentleman Speak On Their New Album
Richie Stephens & Gentleman Talk International Collaboration with Winford Williams at “OnStageTV” Sometimes the best collaborations just happen when you least expect it. In the case of Richie Stephens and Gentleman, it began with a tragedy. Richie Stephens’ son, Demar Graham, also known as Copper Cat, was shot down in front of his house and […]
HEAR THIS: Reddman UK “Girl Bubble”
Sexy Girls Tune On The Bubble Riddim This up and coming DJ on the UK side is fresh out the studio with a sexy new tune for the girls. Gotta respect the way he rides this percolating Bassline Rock riddim. Bonus points for the new slang #FurFur. Audio after the jump…
HEAR THIS: Elephant Man & Beenie Man “We Nah Tek Bad Up”
Elly & Beenie’s Latest Release Hits Harder Than Hurricane Sandy You know those soothing songs that increase your sense of inner peace and make you feel like life is good and all your troubles are a thing of the past? Well this is not one of those songs. Elly and Beenie got with Suku to […]
WATCH THIS: Dub Scandal Rocks “Portlandia”
Mayor Holds A Press Conference To Confession His Dirty Secret: Dub If you thought Ras Trent was annoying… If Andy Milonakis inna dancehall style gets on your nerves… If you’re perturbed by this French dude Bigga Ranks… Then you’ll probably appreciate this VICE essay. But if that looks way too long to read, get a […]