HEAR THIS: Charly Black “High Grade”
Multitalented Singer Drops Big Bad Ganja Tune Pon The Full Up Riddim Coppershot Productions has a hit on their hands with Charly Black’s big bad ganja tune called “High Grade.”
WATCH THIS: Major Lazer “Pon De Floor”
Skerrit Bwoy Stars In a Dazzling Digital Daggering Dramarama. First time we heard it on the Major Lazer album, we thought it was a Kartel tune called “Bestest Wine,” but looks like Di Teacha nah represent for da one yah. So them send for the one Skerrit Bwoy. Him well fit and flexible, but mad, […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Elephant Man Holds The Faith
What’s Really Poppin’ In Yard? The Energy God says “Hallelujah.” Even the Energy God has to call on a higher power from time to time. And once again Elephant Man is making a joyful noise on the Hype TV Charts with his gospel-flavored track “Hallelujah” perched in the #1 position for yet another week.
WATCH THIS: Usain Bolt Homecoming Jam
World’s Fastest Man Brings Olympic Gold Back To His Old School In Trelawny, Jamaica The first time Usain Bolt brought Olympic Gold back to Jamaica, the party tun up. Tony Matterhorn,Ravers Clavers, and Mystic were all there to celebrate the moment—and Boomshots was there too. Video after the jump.
WATCH THIS: L.U.S.T. “Let It Be” Live in MoBay
Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody, & Tony Curtis Bless The Place “When I find myself in times of trouble, Father God is there for me, speaking words of wisdom: Let it be.”
Prayers For Thriller U After Family Tragedy
Singer’s Beloved Daughter & Wife Innocent Victims of Senseless Shooting Thriller U in recent years and on his classic 1986 debut album for Jammy’s. We didn’t want to believe it yesterday when a very reliable source told us that Thriller U, the veteran dancehall singer and member of the Jamaican harmony super-group L.U.S.T., had lost […]
WATCH THIS: Sean Paul & Estelle “Come Over” LIVE
Estelle Nices Up Sean Paul’s Imperial Blaze Release Party in NYC The biggest dancehall star on the planet celebrated the release of his fourth album Imperial Blaze last night with a sold-out show at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.
HEAR THIS: Queen Ifrica “Mek Me Grow”
The Fyah Muma Is Not Rampin’ With Kartel’s “Virginity” Argument. In keeping with a long dancehall tradition, Vybz Kartel has made a habit of pushing the envelope of lyrical propriety. But even for Di Teacha, “Virginity” was a highly controversial track.
HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “Ungrateful Hell Bwoy”
After Triumphing At Champions In Action, The Killer Lays Kartel To Rest “Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful.” Word to the wise: Once the Warlord starts quoting scripture on you, you’re in serious […]
Mr. Cee Says Squash The Beef
A Hip Hop Legend says “Caribbean Music Can Be A Monster,” However… I got a chance to reason with a Hip Hop Legend last Friday, the one and only Mr. Cee. Depending on the depth of your knowledge of hip hop culture, you may know Cee as Big Daddy Kane’s DJ, or as the man […]
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Sup’m Ago Happen”
One of the realest tunes to touch the road in a long while. “Some question Di Teacha woulda ask…” Class is in session.
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Bownty’s Killer”
Gaza strikes back. Kartel goes hard, counteracts “Chatterbox.” How are The Warlord and Di Teacha supposed to share the same stage tonight at Champions in Action? Big and serious, beg you both keep it lyrical.