WATCH THIS: Busy Signal “Artist” Official Video
Busy Delivers A Scathing Critique of So-Called Artists Who Insist on Messing Up The Game One good thing about going away for a while, when you come back you tend to see things a bit more clearly. And sometimes people are more inclined to listen to you. Let’s hope the whole reggae biz heeds the […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “God Me Say”
Busy Speaks On His Incarceration, And Makes A Point To Burn Out Demons From Early It seems that not a day goes by without Busy Signal dropping another heatrock in our inbox. But today’s tune stands out above for several reasons. First, it’s the most detailed account of Busy’s incarceration yet—aside from the refrain “Jailhouse […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Bedroom Bully”
Shabba Ranks Endorses The Turf; The Turf Pays Tribute To The Ranks Twenty years ago, Shabba dropped a banger called “Bedroom Bully” off his Xtra Naked album. Now Busy has paid tribute to the dancehall emperor with a 2012 update of the tune, produced by Kirkledove/Jukeboxx/Turf Music. Shabba has expressed his respect for Busy’s lyrical […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Bout It” and “Defense”
Busy Stays Getting Busy, Drops Two Bad Tunes on the Church Money Riddim Busy is not rampin’—at all. Ever since his triumphant return to Jamaica, he’s been dropping heat every single day. Today our inbox was blessed with not one but two tunes on the Church Money riddim. The first, “Bout It,” is all about […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Come Shock Out”
Nuff Respect to the Turf Hi Power… Music Every Minute Every Hour Considering all that he’s been through lately, Busy sounds happy just to be back in the studio. This particular tune is all about the sheer joy of spitting lyrics. Flinging down classic foundation styles “to make you dance pon yuh toe,” Busy touches […]
Busy Signal & His Mother Discuss His Troubled Past And Future Plans
Busy Signal and Velma Gordon, sit down with Winford Williams of OnstageTV Going to jail is hard enough but having to leave your family behind is even worse. Unfortunately for Dancehall artist, Busy Signal, he had to undure all of that for more than a decade. Accused of running from a 2002 drug charge, Busy […]
Diplo Does Dancehall In Vanity Fair
Wes Takes The VF Massive To Jamaica and Introduces Them to Popcaan, Busy, and Passa Passa Diplo and his road dog / top shotta Shane McCauley have published a photo essay in the latest issue of Vanity Fair as the producer behind Major Lazer continues to expose dancehall to a wider audience. “I was in Jamaica […]
HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Think Man A Idiot”
Busy’s Back—Time To Get Busy… Hottted! That first tweet when he touched back down on Jamaican turf was nice. Last night’s press conference was sweet. But nothing beats the feeling of hearing Busy Signal’s first new release since his own release. No surprise he sounds like he’s got a lot to get off his […]
Busy Signal Is Free At Last
Fresh Out Of Prison, Busy Gives Thanks To God As He Touches Back Down On Jamaican Turf Tweeting “Guess who’s back? God is GOOD!” Busy signal announced his return to Jamaica on Friday November 17, four days ahead of schedule but not a moment too soon. Incarcerated since May 21 for absconding from an old […]
HEAR THIS: Gappy Ranks & Busy Signal “Money Finger”
Time Fi Make Di Paper With Gappy Ranks & Busy Signal UK Dancehall artiste Gappy Ranks calls upon Busy Signal to aid him with his latest release “Money Finger.” The catchy tune, produced by Wundah features the duo trading various anecdotes about money – “Big figga can’t count wit no finga,” listen after the jump.
Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Crossword Puzzle Playlist
A Boomshots Playlist to Help You Solve The Puzzle The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise sets sail this Monday from Miami with ports of call in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, and an all-star lineup of reggae royalty and top selectors aboard. Boomshots and House of Marley teamed up to create the official cruise Zeen, […]
WATCH THIS: No Doubt Feat. Busy Signal & Major Lazer “Push And Shove” Video
No Doubt Unleashes Visuals For Their Tune With Busy Signal & Major Lazer Coming off almost an 11 year hiatus Pop/Rock sensation No Doubt dropped their 6th studio album entitled “Push And Shove” (available on iTunes) today and along with the release their official video to their title track. Even though featured on the track both Major Lazer […]