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 […]
HEAR THIS: Chronixx “Likes”
The First Single From Chronology Arrives “Ah no everybody ah go like we,” sings Chronixx, “still we irie.” Over a pulsating electronic rhythm, produced by the artist himself, Chronixx defies “reggae revival” expectations as he reflects on what really matters to him, and to music lovers the world over. On the surface this is a […]
Stephen “Ragga” Marley Talks Bob Marley Birthday, Kaya Fest, and Survival
Watch A Live Stream Of Gong’s Earthstrong As We Reason With Ragga On this day Robert Nesta Marley, aka the Tuff Gong, aka the King of Reggae, would have turned 72. Gong’s Earthstrong will be marked by a full day of celebration at the Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road in Kingston, Jamaica. Starting from 6 […]
WATCH THIS: John Brown’s Body ft. Karim Israel “Hard Man Fe Dead” Official Music Video PREMIERE
JBB Inna Prince Buster Stylee After 20-odd years mashing up stages all over the planet, John Brown’s Body is releasing their first official music video. Boomshots is proud to premiere the clip for “Hard Man Fe Dead,”a track off the band’s Fireflies album on Easy Star Records, featuring some tasty toasting courtesy of Karim Israel […]
HEAR THIS: Micah Shemaiah x Giark “Rude Bwoy Jamaica”
Rough and Tough, Vibes Nuff Nuff “This song in no way shape or form promotes gangsterism,” states Micah Shemaiah on his Soundcloud page. Over a raw rub-a-dub riddim season seasoned with live horns and percussion, Shemaiah and Craig “Giark” Dixon (son of legendary producer Bobby Digital, and an accomplished producer in his own right) address […]
HEAR THIS: I-Octane “Up In Di Sky”
The Hot Rass Is Not Coming Down It’s been a minute since I-Octane blessed his fans with some fresh material, so it was nice to see him drop something last week. “Up Inna Di Sky” is the first tune from his upcoming Love and Life album, which is scheduled for an April 2017 release. Voiced […]
HEAR THIS: Dennis Brown Special DJ Center Earthstrong Mix
Tunes, versions and dubs from the Crown Prince In honor of what would have been Dennis Emmanuel Brown’s 60th birthday this past Wednesday, February 1st, the homie DJ Center put together a crucial megamix that goes heavy on classic rub-a-dub era. We’re pleased to share it with you to provide some heartical vibes for your […]
WATCH THIS: R. City ft. Tarrus Riley “Crazy Love” Official Music Video
Music To Save Your Mind “As crazy as it sounds, I need it now,” sing the USVI hitmakers Theron and Timothy Thomas alongside Jamaica’s own Singy Singy aka Tarrus Riley on R.City’s latest single from What Dreams Are Made Of, song for the whole wide world with a reggae back beat and the sort of big […]
HEAR THIS: Protoje “Blood Money”
Real Talk Without Any Apology From “Kingston Be Wise” to “Sudden Flight,” Protoje has made a habit of speaking unspoken truths without apology. His latest release “Blood Money” takes that fearless outspoken-ness to new heights. “Police cancel operation, cause no real badman go a station,” states (who changed his Twitter handle to BLXXDCLXT), dropping lyrical […]
HEAR THIS: John Legend x IAmStylezMusic “Light Up The Night”
Portmore Dancehall Artist Links With Grammy-and-Oscar-Winning Soul Man John Legend, the multi-award-winning soul singer who’s been a cornerstone of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music team from day one, today released a new collaboration with dancehall artist IAmStylez. Coming ten years after Legend’s well-received combination with Buju Banton, “Light Up The Night” was produced by Philly Phat […]
HEAR THIS: Nesbeth “New Gangster”
Redefining The Concept A versatile artist with a strong singing voice, Nesbeth took his career to new heights last year with his inspirational tune called “My Dream.” His latest release, on DJ Frass’ percolating “Street Light” Riddim, seeks to redefine the concept of “gangster” for a new generation. “Gone is the days when we used […]