Subatomic Sound Presents: Dub Champions Festival 2013
3 Cities, 9 Events, 30+ Artists North America’s premier dub festival kicks off tonight Sept 19 with Lee Scratch Perry & Subatomic Sound System in DC at the Howard Theater and Deadly Dragon & Reggae Rajahs in NYC at the Delancey. Live performances, educational workshops, and a glimpse into the creation of dub music runs until Monday Sept 23rd. This […]
WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Baby I Love You” Official Music Video PREMIERE
C Martin Puts It All On The Line For HIs Lady Christopher Martin’s luxurious new music video from RD Studios sets a romantic mood. Singing over DJ Frass’s smooth Diamonds and Gold riddim, Martin pledges his undying devotion to the girl of his dreams. And the feeling goes on and on, like a song you […]
HEAR THIS: Junior Reid Feat. Vybz Kartel & Uncle Murda “Guns Dem Load”
It Dread Outta Road Junior Reid unleashes his new single of his forthcoming album Junior Reid: Living Legend entitled “Guns Dem Load.” Reid recites the harsh realities of the street life as guns are being carried by younger and younger each day and the corrupt policies of those in charge are doing […]
Chronixx & Zinc Fence Redemption Start A Fire In NYC
Reggae History In The Making At SOBs History was made at SOBs last night when rising reggae star Chronixx made his first-ever New York City appearance in front of a packed-to-the roof 100% sold out house. Those who could not make it inside stood out on the sidewalk rocking to the sounds of Zinc Fence […]
WATCH THIS: Tifa “Lyrically Educated” Official Music Video
Tifa Schools Some Prentice DJs And Sends Them To Do Their Homework Your girl Tifa is back with another signature vid. This time it’s a combo of funky props & animation and it sounds like nuffin’ is gonna get in her way! “Cyaan stop me. Me a bulldozer to di top/Me a get a likkle […]
Grand Theft Auto V Reggae Selections
Lee “Scratch” Perry Programs GTA V’s Blue Ark Radio Playlist The biggest selling video game in the world has always had the baddest tunes. Grand Theft Auto V hits stores today and the reggae playlist tun up. Just jack any passing car, turn your radio dial to The Blue Ark and check out these roots […]
HEAR THIS: Chino “Wet Weather Music”
Chino Nah Go Make The Girl Wait—Smooth & Sexy Sounds From The Big Ship Family When Daniel & Stephen McGregor (aka Chino & Di Genius) get it poppin inside that Big Ship studio, you never know what the result will be. Sometimes it’s a Roots Sound, sometimes it’s hardcore dancehall. Today we get some breezy […]
I-Octane Launches Streetwear Line
Top Dancehall Artist Expands His Brand Just in time for fashion week, I-Octane has dropped a new streetwear line during fashion week. The dancehall Rasta has teamed up with Silver Factory Merchandising to launch his first collection, designed by Odyssy Dublin and Available online at www.silverfactorymerch.com. The line includes clothing, mugs, ashtrays, and even a custom skateboard. Here’s a […]
HEAR THIS: Wayne Marshall “Bloodclaat” Riddim
A Big Bad Bloodclaat Juggling Wayne Marhsheezy kicks off the latest juggling from Ghetto Youths International crew with a hilarious tune about a certain medical condition that might be easily misconstrued as a different sup’m. Also on the juggling: Jo Mersa, Assassin, Aidonia, and Frisco Kid (!) In other words, it’s a big bloodclaat riddim. […]
Reasoning with Chronixx “Me’s a Dancehall Man”
The Young Roots Lion Chats About Reggae Versus Ragga, Real Producers, and His Dancehall Daddy (Photography and Videos by Mark Shaw) Fresh off his first ever performance at Reggae Sumfest, rising reggae star Chronixx sat down to reason with Reshma B. “Me’s a dancehall man,” he tells her, “Nothing like me Shabba Ranks and me Supercat.” […]
HEAR THIS: Cham & O “Bend Down”
Dancehall’s Hottest Husband & Wife Team Are At It Again… What could be better than recording some of the sexiest tunes in dancehall rotation and then performing them with the same hot girl you share your bed with on a nightly basis? Well that’s the blessing bestowed upon Cham and his lovely wife Miss O. […]
Producer Patrick “Roach” Samuels Murdered
The Dancehall Hitmaker Was Shot To Death Last Night In Kingston This morning brings the sad news that Patrick Samuels, better known in dancehall circles as “Roach,” was shot and killed in Kingston this morning. According to published reports, the shooting occurred at 4:12 am, when three shots were fired into his Chevrolet Avalanche at the Texaco […]