The Don Dada Rides Again
Super Cat’s Triumphant Return Continues Reggae fans around the world are having a very good Christmas today because one of the true icons in the business has returned to the game as if out of nowhere. Super Cat aka The Wild Apache aka the Don Dada has been missing in action for a long while […]
Samantha J Responds to Critics of “Tight Skirt”
Teenage Island Pop Star Stands Up To Defend Her Sexy Hit Tune Samantha J is a Jamaican high-school student turned pop starlet. The 17-year-old has got a major hit song on her hands. MTV calls it “Buzzworthy” and BET invites her to perform on 106 & Park. The track—co-written with Alaine and produced by Conroy […]
WATCH THIS: Alpha Blondy “My American Dream (Official Music Video)”
America Isn’t All That It Seems Everyday people all over the world, pack up their belongings, grab their families and hop on a plane, boat or what have you all in hopes of a better life. Most find their way to the good ol’ U.S of A with the promise of the elusive “American Dream.” Alpha […]
David Rodigan’s RamJam Xmas Bash
Rodigan Invites A Few Friends Over to Get Things Poppin’ in LondonTown Vauxhall’s Fire was burnin’ up last Friday night as David Rodigan played host to his annual RamJam Xmas bash. The lineup of DJs and artists included some of the names that have paved the way for the UK underground scene from yesterday until […]
WATCH THIS: Sean Paul ft. Damian Marley “Riot” Official Music Video
Dutty Paul and Gongzilla Stirring Up Nuff Trouble “One good thing about music,” a wise man once sang, “when it hits you feel no pain.” You just can’t say the same for a Molotov cocktail. That’s why it’s a good idea to listen to the ghetto yutes when they bawl out their sufferer’s blues. Remember […]
HEAR THIS: Stylo G “Move Back”
Live Inna London But Original Yardman Stylo knows a few things about original dons in the game having soaked up plenty of firsthand experience from his dad Poison Chang. He knows what it takes to stand amongst the best in the biz and on his new tune ”Move Back” he pays respect to some to […]
WATCH THIS: Reasoning With Bunji Garlin
The Viking Of Soca Talks About The Success Of “Differentology” And Taking Soca to the Next Level For someone who calls himself the “Viking Of Soca” his personality couldn’t be further than his moniker, people who associate themselves with such nicknames often look the part. Bunji is not hulking or brooding, but he definitely has a […]
Super Cat speaks on Sting “I Never Got To Finish That Show”
“Our Music No Die,” says the Don Dada. “We A Rock of Ages and the Music Live In We Same Way” The Wild Apache has been missing in action for a while but Boomshots was blessed to catch up with him in NYC during a rehearsal session for his big comeback shows. Tomorrow night at […]
WATCH THIS: Ding Dong “Syvah” Official Music Video
Ricky Blaze x Ravers Clavers Buss The New Dance Worldwide—Oh My Daaaays Ding Dong is known for always bringing the big new dance anthems that get the whole world bouncing. But his brand new illectro boomshot—produced by the man called Ricky Blaze—he also separates the thugs from the bait. What else do you expect from […]
HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas ft. Wyclef Jean & Verna Nova “Girl Don’t Break It”
Shake What Your Momma Gave You, But Try Not To Damage Anything “Am I ready?” Clef tells Vegas at the top of this tune. “The Carnival returns man.” That’s a big statement coming from a world-renowned music maker like Wyclef Jean. Last time he threw a carnival it was a multiplatinum Grammy-winning fete. The former […]
Fuse ODG Talks “This Is New Africa” Movement
UK Afrobeat Artist On A Mission To Make Worldwide Music Ghanian-born and South-London based, Fuse ODG is a pioneer of UK Afrobeat who’s now signed to 3Beat Records and his song “Antenna” is up for MTV Iggy’s “Song of the Year.” A few weeks after winning his first MOBO Award, Fuse spoke with Reshma B about his […]
“Tessanne A Roots” Says Colin Channer
“Tessanne Represents Something Deeply Emotional,” Writes The Celebrated Novelist “To us, Tessanne is more than her talent, more than an exemplar of range, timing, and vocal control,” the noted Jamaican novelist Colin Channer wrote in a piece for the Wall Street Journal‘s website just before Tessanne Chin was announced as the winner of Season 5 of NBC’s […]