WATCH THIS: Spragga Benz, Jazmine Sullivan & Stephen Marley “Stay The Same”
Spragga Benz and Family Remember Carlyle R.I.P. 8/23/08 On the second anniversary of his son’s tragic murder, Spragga the Benz issued the following statement: “Us the Family and Friends of Carlton Kimani Grant aka Carlyle, do sincerely appreciate all the Love and Generous Support that was afforded Us during our time of great grief and […]
HEAR THIS: Circus Riddim Jugglin’
2Hard Productions And DJ Engine Room Present A Three-Ring Megamix w @MisterHarding previewed the latest 2Hard riddim last week, and this one bangs a little harder and faster than the City Life. Clocking in at 112 bpm, the Circus is packed with big-top names—Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, and Serani all take a turn […]
WATCH THIS: Gappy Ranks “Put The Stereo On”
Big Bad UK Deejay Takes It Back To The Foundation Gappy Ranks has been making waves since his song on the Soul Rebel riddim, “Heaven In Your Eyes,” made a big splash on the Peckings label.
WATCH THIS: Khago Live at Sumfest
It’s His First Time Ever On Dancehall Night, And Khago Blazes It Up We’re definitely feeling this conscious young DJ named Khago (short for Chicago) who made big noise on his first ever Sumfest Dancehall Night with a Certified Boomshot called “Nah Sell Out Me Friend Dem.” His heartfelt song about loyalty has become a […]
WATCH THIS: Tarrus Riley “Protect The People”
Singy Singy Takes It To The Streets Of Kingston Like Wildfire Here’s the latest rootical selection from the only Tarrus weh sing. Don’t watch the stray shot, Mr. Riley’s coming with strictly Boomshot. Squeeze off…
Lincoln Sugar Minott: Respect The Architect
Who Do You Think Built This Dancehall Style? Water’s pouring down in Montego Bay just a few hours before the start of Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest 2010. But I can’t tell if it’s rain from the skies or tears from my eyes.
HEAR THIS: Pusha T “Dearly Beloved”
Rap Star Sends Special Request To Dudus & The Whole Shower Posse Pusha T flips Jay-Z’s “Where I’m From” beat to big up Prezi. As the G.O.O.D. man said, “Rap ain’t been this hard since ‘Hit Em Up.’” Run that…
Edward Seaga Speaks On Jamaica’s Crisis
Half the story has never been told…
HEAR THIS: Mad Coba & Yami Bolo “War Mongers”
DJ Tells Gunmen “Too Much War… Cool Star” In Timely 1995 Selection Mad Cobra was 18 years old when he made his name on the dancehall scene with 1990 hits on the Penthouse label like “Yush” and “Gundelero.” By 1992 he had reached the top of Billboard’s rap chart with the international hit “Flex,” and […]
WATCH THIS: Damian Marley & Nas Live in NYC
Performing Tracks From Distant Relatives Live For The First Time Last night’s show at the Highline Ballroom was sold out for weeks in advance, and when the time came for the Distant Relatives to come together, the energy was at a peak. Even the New York Times was paying attention to this long anticipated collaboration […]
Young Money Pon The Gullyside
Drizzy Drake To Feature Mavado In His Next Video, “Find My Love” VIBE.com reported today that Drake will feature Mavado in his next video, entitled “Find My Love.”
HEAR THIS: Tony Matterhorn & Gappy Ranx “Jus Tell Them”
“Hypocrite And Bad Mind Coulda Never Be A Friend Of Mine” @tonymatterhorn just linked with Gappy Ranks the bad bad UK DJ to squeeze off something new for all “haters, badmind and fuckers who love 2 talk shit.”