Vybz Kartel Speaks On His New Book, “The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto”
Before The Book Was Published, Kartel Predicted It Would Cost Him His Freedom—Or His Life It was written. Vybz Kartel’s long-awaited book, The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto went on sale this week. And as predicted, it’s stirring up plenty of controversy. The cover image portrays Kartel in a pose reminiscent of Malcolm X—except that he’s wearing […]
WATCH THIS: Busy Signal ft. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley “Kingstown Town (Remix)” Video
World Premiere Of The Latest Video From Reggae Gold 2012 You heard the remix, now check the video. Just like the tune, it’s dark and moody. Back when we interviewed Busy in April he said he had a video coming showing him and Jr. Gong vibing in the studio. He seemed excited about it at the […]
Joseph Hill Speaks on “Two Sevens Clash”
Remembering Culture’s Armagideon Theme Song Thirty-five years ago was July 7, 1977—a numerological cataclysm of epic proportions in a year of turmoil and great music. (Seven/seven/seventy-seven was sorta like the original 12.21.12.) But none of the the apocalyptic anthems released during that fraught year could touch Joseph Hill’s inspired ravings on the classic Culture selection […]
WATCH THIS: Kabaka Pyramid “Free From Chains” Video
Tough Roots Tune From The Rebel Music EP Even if you never heard of him before, Kabaka Pyramid’s name lets you know he is a not a small artist. Nor is he lacking confidence: “Me ah de baddest lyricist so watch me prove it,” he boasts near the top of this tune, then proceeds to […]
WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Chill Spot” Video
It’s Always Best To Release Your Stress Following up on last year’s massive hit “Cheaters Prayer,” Christopher Martin shifts gears from the anguish of infidelity to a song about releasing your stress. Sometimes it’s the simple things that get us through the day.
Interview: Reasoning With Beenie Man
The Doctor Speaks On Gay Listeners, Nicki Minaj, and Why He Can’t Be Compared to Mavado and Kartel Remember that tune where Beenie Man says “Me lose me visa but everything nice”? Well let’s just say that everything’s much nicer now that he’s got the visa (and work permit) back. Beenie’s electric performance at Grooving […]
WATCH THIS: Beenie Man Pon Radio Lily
The Girls Them Sugar Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show It’s been three years since Beenie Man performed in NYC. But now that his visa issues are all sorted out the King of the Dancehall is back with a vengeance. Over the weekend he rocked Roy Wilkins Park in Queens alongside Beres Hammond, Jimmy Cliff, […]
WATCH THIS: Popcaan “The System” Video
Papi And Mixpak Bring Forth Some New Visuals Popcaan is best known for party tunes and songs for the girls, but on his latest cut off Mixpak’s Loudspeaker Riddim, he flips into reality mode. Check on-set photos here; the brand new video after the jump.
WATCH THIS: Yami Bolo “True Love” Pon Radio Lily
The Roots Reggae Legend Nices Up Miss Lily’s Variety Yami Bolo has been singing classic reggae cuts since his days at Sugar Minott’s Youth Promotions. You already know his tunes like “When A Man’s in Love” on the Stalag riddim, which Mad Lion sampled for his 90s hip-hop banger “Take It Easy.” What you may […]
WATCH THIS: Rick Ross In Jamaica
The Maybach Music Bawse Blazes It Up In Jamrock Ricky Rozay flashed down to Jamaica last weekend to blaze some trees, put on a show, and holla at de gyal dem. “I see so many beautiful ladies in the crowd,” Ross said between tunes. “Y’all know how to take care of the big-belly rudeboy.” Check […]
HEAR THIS: Reggae Gold 2012
The 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Reggae Gold Is In Stores Now. Stream The Full Double CD Here. For the past 20 years, VP’s Reggae Gold series has been the 24-karat standard for dancehall and reggae compilations. To celebrate the anthology’s anniversary, VP has pulled out all the stops with a deluxe double disc combining […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas Voices A Dub For Stone Love
Vegas Takes Us From Dub Studio To Dancehall You already know Mr. Vegas’ Sweet Jamaica is one of the best albums of the year. The double CD is a musical celebration of the past, present, and future of reggae and dancehall culture. In this exclusive video, Vegas hits the dub studio to voice a special […]