Kaboom! Brooklyn Hails the Return of the Warlord After 15 Years
Bounty Killer Blesses Boomshots With Exclusive Interview Before the Big Show There’s no denying the fact tat Bounty Killer is a Jamaican legend. After all, the government bestowed the Order of Distinction upon the man born Rodney Price on National Hero’s Day this past December. Nevertheless, Killer has never hidden the fact the New York […]
WTJRC 2022 Heavy Rotation Playlist
All in the Same Boat, Rockin’ on the Same Rock Once again it’s on. The last time we were on board the Jamrock Cruise was December 2019, before most people had ever heard the words “Covid-19.” Three years later the big ship is ready to rock with artists like Burning Spear, Shabba Ranks, Damian Marley, […]
WATCH THIS: Baby Cham x Bounty Killer “BLOOD CLXXT” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Nobody Nah Talk, So Madhouse Haffi Cuss BLOOD CLXXT The term “BLOOD CLXXT” has a rich and complex history in the Jamaican vernacular. “You can’t get more authentic Jamaican than blood claat,” says dancehall star Baby Cham. “Blood claat is the only word we use for joy, frustrations, stress, happiness.” Officially considered a profanity on […]
Untold Stories: How Johnny Wonder Buss Bounty Killer
“Big Up Yourself Johnny Wonder” You don’t have to be a dancehall head to know Bounty Killer. He featured on No Doubt’s Grammy-winning pop smash “Hey Baby” and lit up Instagram this May during his epic Verzuz battle with Beenie Man. Arguably the most influential artist in modern dancehall history, Bounty Killer is thoroughly respected […]
WATCH THIS: Agent Sasco ft. Bounty Killer & Kabaka Pyramid “Loco” Official Music Video PREMIERE
“New Generation A Come Up Now” Ever since Sasco linked up with TeflonZincFence to create “Loco,” it was clear that this was a special record. Teflon’s stripped-down beat hit like blunt force trauma, inspiring the artist formerly known as Assassin to serve up some of his hardest lyrics since Hope River. While speaking from a […]
Buju Banton Covers VIBE x Boomshots Collab
A VIBE x Boomshots Collab: Redemption Songs Jamaica’s Undefeated Champion Returns “Forward ever,” the late great Jacob “Killer” Miller used to sing. “And backward never.” Reggae music has always been about forward motion, the movement of Jah people, up from downpression and forward to Holy Mount Zion, because freedom is a must. Still, every once […]
Bounty & Beenie on Verzuz: Jamaica’s version of ‘The Last Dance’
What Could Top This Legendary Moment? The VERZUZ series led by Swizz Beats and Timbaland has been an oasis in the midst of a pandemic. Week after week, music lovers have enjoyed the nostalgia, the spontaneous comedy, and the opportunity to bring the proverbial roses to their favorite artists. The anticipation was at a […]
Tune For Tune: Breaking Down Bounty & Beenie’s Verzuz Battle
Jamaica Won, The Culture Won—no doubt about it—But Which Selections Won? Why was this night different from all other Verzuz battles? Streamed live from Kingston, Jamaica, the Memorial Day “Soundclash Edition” of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s flagship IG Live series was easily the most exciting and entertaining yet, as well as the first to […]
The Art of War: Bounty Killer Verzuz Beenie Man
Dancehall Icons Speak on Rivalry & Respect Ever since the whole Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created social media battle platform Verzuz wave kicked off, bringing a much-needed spark of joy and excitement to the dreadful pandemic grind, those of us who love and respect dancehall music and Jamaican sound system culture have been asking ourselves […]
K Queens: Dancehall Royalty
Dancehall’s Regal Twins Discuss Their Career and Their Collaborative New Single Twin sisters, Kaydine and Kerrine Francis, K Queens, have sung in close harmony from a young age. Sharing the stage for over a decade, K Queens have earned dancehall’s highest ratings. Their latest single “Jamdown Ranking” produced by Sugar Bear, on Rayvon’s GTC […]
WATCH THIS: Addis Pablo ft. Shanique Marie “From Morning” Official Music Video
Boomshots Premieres A Hot Dub Collaboration We last met up with Addis Pablo in 2017, at the Greensleeves Records 40th Anniversary on his dad, Augustus Pablo’s birthday, June 21. He spoke of how his dad taught him all the basic chords and melodies and how he was working very hard to become his “own creative force.” […]
Interview With Wayne Marshall Regarding His New Song, “Glory To God,” featuring Tessanne Chin and Ryan Mark
Wayne Marshall Creates A Worship Song That Mirrors His Spirituality Widespread fans are connecting with the lyrics of a gospel infused dancehall track, entitled, “Glory to God” by Wayne Marshall featuring Songtress and Winner of The Voice, Season 5 Tessanne Chin and Gospel Singer and Reverend of Pure Heart Ministries, Ryan Mark. We spoke to […]