HYPE TV Top 20: Elephant Man Holds The Faith
What’s Really Poppin’ In Yard? The Energy God says “Hallelujah.” Even the Energy God has to call on a higher power from time to time. And once again Elephant Man is making a joyful noise on the Hype TV Charts with his gospel-flavored track “Hallelujah” perched in the #1 position for yet another week.
Tarrus Riley Spreads The Reggae Virus
“Much Better Than The Swine Flu” says Tarrus, a Singer On A Mission Today’s Sunday New York Times calls Tarrus Riley a “Reggae Singer With A Legacy, A Following, And A Mission.” I know this because I wrote the blasted piece.
WATCH THIS: Usain Bolt Homecoming Jam
World’s Fastest Man Brings Olympic Gold Back To His Old School In Trelawny, Jamaica The first time Usain Bolt brought Olympic Gold back to Jamaica, the party tun up. Tony Matterhorn,Ravers Clavers, and Mystic were all there to celebrate the moment—and Boomshots was there too. Video after the jump.
WATCH THIS: L.U.S.T. “Let It Be” Live in MoBay
Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody, & Tony Curtis Bless The Place “When I find myself in times of trouble, Father God is there for me, speaking words of wisdom: Let it be.”
Thriller U Pleads For Help Finding Murderer
Grieving Father In Florida To Support Wife and Catch Daughter’s Killer Thriller U spoke to TV news reporters yesterday; His daughter Nikita was 15. “Just put yourself in my shoes, having someone you loved so dearly, someone that you grow from a baby, growing up so decent, to be murdered.”
Prayers For Thriller U After Family Tragedy
Singer’s Beloved Daughter & Wife Innocent Victims of Senseless Shooting Thriller U in recent years and on his classic 1986 debut album for Jammy’s. We didn’t want to believe it yesterday when a very reliable source told us that Thriller U, the veteran dancehall singer and member of the Jamaican harmony super-group L.U.S.T., had lost […]
WATCH THIS: Sean Paul & Estelle “Come Over” LIVE
Estelle Nices Up Sean Paul’s Imperial Blaze Release Party in NYC The biggest dancehall star on the planet celebrated the release of his fourth album Imperial Blaze last night with a sold-out show at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.
HEAR THIS: Queen Ifrica “Mek Me Grow”
The Fyah Muma Is Not Rampin’ With Kartel’s “Virginity” Argument. In keeping with a long dancehall tradition, Vybz Kartel has made a habit of pushing the envelope of lyrical propriety. But even for Di Teacha, “Virginity” was a highly controversial track.
WATCH THIS: Tarrus Riley “Start Anew”
Singy Singy licks out against spousal abuse and domestic violence. Live footage from Tarrus Riley’s album launch event in Montego Bay last month.
HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “Ungrateful Hell Bwoy”
After Triumphing At Champions In Action, The Killer Lays Kartel To Rest “Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful.” Word to the wise: Once the Warlord starts quoting scripture on you, you’re in serious […]
Mr. Cee Says Squash The Beef
A Hip Hop Legend says “Caribbean Music Can Be A Monster,” However… I got a chance to reason with a Hip Hop Legend last Friday, the one and only Mr. Cee. Depending on the depth of your knowledge of hip hop culture, you may know Cee as Big Daddy Kane’s DJ, or as the man […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Energy God Praises The Lord
What’s Really Poppin’ In Yard? Elephant Man Shouts “Hallelujah” Elephant Man is making a joyful noise after claiming the #1 spot this week on the HYPE TV Top 20 with his gospel dancehall cut “Badmind (Hallelujah).”