HEAR THIS: Junior Demus “Talk Too Much”
The Original Ruffneck Chicken Is Back With A Vengeance Junior Demus is one of dancehall’s greatest larger-than-life characters. Both menacing and hilarious, with a voice like a gravel-crusher, he can mash up a stage show without uttering a word—all he needs to do is strike one of his patented poses in front of the right […]
WATCH THIS: Pinchers “Ancients Of Days” Video
The Bandelero Takes Up His Bible And Chants Down Babylon Island Rock productions just dropped a brand new Pinchers video. But this ain’t no Bandelero business. Over an easy-skanking riddim laid down by legendary session players Sly & Robbie, Chinna Smith, Christopher Meredith—plus Nambo & David Madden on horns—the legendary dancehall singer delivers perhaps the […]
HEAR THIS: Protoje ft. Romain Virgo “Reggae Revival”
Corleon, Diggy & Virgo Connect For A Rebirth, Not Funeral Protoje always comes fresh, and when he joins forces with a vocalist like Romain Virgo it’s a reggae rebirth—not a funeral. Diggy bigs up Coxsone Dodd, Winston Riley, & Junjo Lawes while Don Corleon keeps the vibes alive. “How dem fi say reggae dead, when […]
HEAR THIS: Papa San Names Out 106 DJs
Live & Direct From The Big Firgo Digital vs. King Addies vs. King Kustom Clash @ Biltmore Ballroom 1989 In those bygone days when sounds used to carry dubplates instead of laptops, three champion sounds collided at Brooklyn’s legendary Biltmore Ballroom. Big tunes were brandished, but the competition was not only limited to the turntable. […]
HEAR THIS: Sean Paul “Find It”
DuttyPaul Bruises Up Big Ship’s Brand New Bassline Riddim Late last night Di Genius blasted out his new Bassline riddim and this one’s a banger. Of course Stephen and Chino have tunes on the riddim, as do Mavado, Busy, Aidonia, Spragga, Sasco, Fambo, Gyptian, Laden, Bramma—even Singing Sweet. Trust that you’ll be hearing all those […]
DOWNLOAD: Munga Honorable “SlapWeh” Mixtape
The Gangsta Ras Has Something Special He Wants To Give You Every gallis go through this… Ah the gallis dem tune dis. “SlapWeh” is the name of the tune, and the big bad new mixtape from DJ Kitt and the 007 Sound family. Munga’s always been an eclectic artist, so it’s no surprise that the […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas “Bruk It Down” Live Pon Radio Lily
Live From The Sweet Jamaica Album Launch, Vegas Bigs Up Buju And Busy and Fire Blaxx Just in time for the 50th anniversary of Jamaican independence, Mr. Vegas launched his new double album Sweet Jamaica in fine style last night at Miss Lily’s Variety in NYC—broadcast live pon RadioLily.com. While Max Glazer and Spliffington juggled tracks […]
Johnny Osbourne “We Need Love” Live
Reggae Legend Rocks Out In Harlem Backed By The Full Watts Band Photograph by Paul Holgerson Ten-thirty p.m., Saturday, May 19, in Harlem. I’m sitting at a table in Ginny’s Supper Club below the Red Rooster, 125th and Lenox. Across this art deco revival Harlem nightclub, the funky rounded edges of the window to the […]
Busy Signal Releases First Statement Since His Arrest
“I have never admitted that I was involved in any drug deal” Along with Busy Signal’s brand new “Kingston Town” Remix featuring Jr. Gong, we just received this statement tonight from Busy’s management: In this a time of reflection, I would like to thank my fans who have supported me through this difficult situation and who […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal ft. Damian Marley “Kingston Town” Remix
Gongzilla Alongside Busy Signal—The Reggae Mission Continues Music alone shall live. We just received this brand new remix of our favorite cut off Busy Signal’s Reggae Music Again album. Busy & Jr. Gong on the same track would be a big deal regardless, but given the circumstances, this tune and its message hit just a little […]
Interview: Reasoning With Rodigan Part 3
Sir RamJam’s Royal Recognition, His Radio Clash With Barry G, And His Fears For Reggae’s Future David Rodigan‘s trophy case must be getting mighty crowded. This year alone the veteran UK selector and radio personality has won the World Clash, received Member of the British Empire honors at Buckingham Palace, and earlier this month he […]
Busy Signal Won’t Fight Extradition To U.S.
The Artist Who Sang “Nah Go A Jail Again” Gets Entangled With U.S. Law Enforcement Not so long ago, Boomshots was in Kingston chopping it up with Busy Signal. He was in great spirits, riding high on his critically acclaimed album Reggae Music Again. Now instead of preparing his next release, Busy is facing extradition to […]