Orlando Octave: Deeper Than Soca
A Thought Provoking Soca Song Makes It All The Way To The International Soca Monarch Finals When Orlando Octave’s father entered him into a local television competition in Trinidad, his life changed forever. After, a few local hits, he wrote a breakthrough song “Single,” that catapulted him to a spot in the International Soca Monarch Finals. […]
Rihanna Honored As Harvard University’s Humanitarian of the Year
Robyn Rihanna Fenty Graciously Accepts Award on Harvard University Campus On February 28, 2017 students and faculty filled the Sanders Theatre at Harvard University. The gathering was held to honor musical artist, Rihanna for her philanthropy and exemplary compassion humanitarianism. More After The Jump…
HEAR THIS: Thornato ft. Gappy Ranks “Rhinoceros” PREMIERE
You Coulda Have the Heart of A Lion, Speed of a Cheetah… Since the success of his 2014 release “Gaita Gaita,” Queens-based producer Thor Partridge aka Thornato has been making waves around the world as a beat maker and remixer. His new project Bennu showcases the talents of versatile vocalists from around the globe. UK grime-turned-dancehall don Gappy […]
Anthony Cruz Mourns His Daughter After Violent Tragedy
Singer Anthony Cruz mourns his only daughter’s untimely death Like most 15 years old girls, Shanice Cruz was dreaming about her future, excelling in school, enjoying life, friendship and love. However her life was cut short due to senseless violence and this has been a disheartening tragedy for her father, reggae singer, Anthony Cruz and […]
WATCH THIS: Charly Black “F**K Sweet/Whinning Vixen” Official Music Video
Charly Black Releases New Video Before His Party Animal U.S.A. Tour Before the west coast stops on his U.S.A. tour to Seattle, L.A. and Oakland, Charly Black released the visual for “F**K Sweet” and “Whinning Vixen” production collaborations with NotNice Records and DJ Tropical Production, respectively. More After The Jump…
HEAR THIS: Horace Andy “Straight to Hell” PREMIERE
Studio One Legend Sings The Clash Classic Joe Strummer’s flat, affect-less vocals on “Straight to Hell” from The Clash’s 1982 album “Combat Rock” lend a chilling air to the song’s ice cold message, which is now timelier than ever in the Trump administration prepares executive orders, travel bans, mass deportations. and wall building. “Straight to […]
WATCH THIS: Randy Valentine “Black Cinderella” Official Music Video
Something Dark & Moody For Your VDay Viewing Pleasure When your name is Randy Valentine, every day is Valentine’s Day. Just in case you’re not up on the young UK-based reggae singer, dude is mad versatile. Around this time last year he dropped the Radio Music mixtape displaying his skills as an MC. Today we […]
Kashie Khaos Queening with New Single, “Royal Romance”
Exclusive Interview with New Artist, Kashie Khaos With breathy Macy-Gray like vocals, new artist Kashie Khaos, lyrically delivers on her debut single, “Royal Romance.” Kashie’s early years as a poet lead her to publish 4 free-style books. This poetic foundation furnished her ability to write songs and to capture her beliefs with lyrical prowess. We […]
Reasoning with Jah Bami: “I Focus So Much on Musical Integrity”
Multi-talented Musician & Burgeoning Business Mogul Builds His Brand Jah Bami, born Marvin Walters in Trinidad and Tobago, learned to play instruments at a young age-including the guitar, piano, drums and steel pan. His mastery of instruments earned him a musical scholarship to the University of the West Indies, which provided him a plethora of […]
Cannabis Cup Band Honors Bob Marley
NYC Remembers The Tuff Gong with Annual Tribute Concert by Cannabis Cup Band On Saturday, February 4, 2017, at B.B. Kings’ Blues Club & Girll, the Cannabis Cup All-Stars Band (CCB) of all-stars, paid tribute to Bob Marley, one of music’s greatest legends. The concert, in its 21st year, exceeded expectations in terms of live […]
HEAR THIS: Jahmiel “Strongest Soldier”
Why Do The Realest People Live The Hardest Life? “Man get whole heap ah love whole heap ah hate,” sings Jahmiel on this standout track from Chimney Records’ warm and easy “Money House Riddim,” distributed by the mighty 21st Hapilos. The young singer became Boomshots’ pick for Breakthrough Artist of 2016 by putting in work […]
WATCH THIS: Samory I “Rasta Nuh Gangsta” Official Music Video
A Man With Locks Don’t Need No Glocks Not every music artist can “buss” right out the gate, sometimes it takes cultivation before they are rewarded with the fruits of their labor. After four years of slowly building a following, Samory I is primed to be a major voice in reggae music in 2017 with […]