Shabba Records First Song In JA For Three Years
If you want to work with Shabba Ranks, don’t bring “Monkey Money”—make sure it’s “Gorilla Money”! Shabba Ranks decides to record a new track in Jamaica after ceasing his production there for years. (His last Jamaican production was “None A Dem” for Di Genius in 2011.) While in New York the Dancehall Emperor collaborated with American rappers A$AP […]
The Queen of the Dancehall In NYC
Lady Saw His The Big Apple, Announces New Album Alter Ego, And Speaks on Jay Z & Solange Who keeps it realer than Muma Saw? The Queen of the Dancehall passed through NYC the other day to announce her upcoming double album Alter Ego. This record will show off both sides of Saw’s creativity, from […]
WATCH THIS: Masicka “Born Killa” Official Music Video
The “Sicka Than Them” DJ Discusses His Issues With Aidonia That dude holding the baby crocodile? That’s Masicka. If you’re not up on dancehall’s next to bust, time to get familiar. As his name would suggest, he’s a born killa. Also his style is “sicka than then,” Hailing from a place called “Sin City” in […]
HEAR THIS: Lady Saw “Pretty Fingers”
OMG!!! I am f@cking lost for words. Muma Saw always takes it to the next level and she damn sure did it AGAIN! When this track turned up in my inbox my laptop was playing up. No storage space —so I left it and was like, ‘OK I will deal with this tomorrow.’ Three days later, after some […]
WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas & Mr. Lexx “Do It For The Cam” Official Music Video
What Would You Do To Be The Star? How Far Would You Go? After Lexxus and Vegas told the world “Some gyal nuh ready fi di video light yet,” why do some people insist on keeping up foolishness just to splash all over YouTube, Instagram, and even Vine. Sure they might cop a plea and […]
Popcaan Gets Unruly in Ocho Rios, Says “Most Jamaicans Will Be Surprised” By His New Album
Watch the Unruly Boss Shell Down a Stage Show and Talk About His Debut Album When we last caught up with him at the 2013 staging of Reggae Sumfest, Popcaan told Reshma B that his debut album would be coming next year and that it would be “totally different,” with more “uplifting” songs. Now that the album […]
WATCH THIS: Shawn Storm “My Life” Official Music Video
Throwback Selection From Kartel’s Co-Defendant The dancehall world is still reeling from the news that Vybz Kartel was found guilty today. But Adi di Teacha isn’t the only artiste awaiting sentencing for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Portmore Empire singer Shawn “Storm” Campbell, whose alleged text messages played a big part in the case. He […]
Mavado, Popcaan, Blak Ryno & Diplo Speak on Kartel
As The World Awaits The Verdict In The WorlBoss’s Murder Trial, Friends and Associates Weigh In More than two and half years since Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel was taken into custody on a ganja charge, the final verdict in Kartel’s final court case is expected soon. Charged with the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, […]
I-Octane Speaks on “My Journey” Album
I-Octane’s Highly Anticipated New Album My Journey Hits Stores Today You’ve heard the new track “Jah Jah Warrior.” You’ve vibed to the preview mix of the album. Today the wait is over. You can cop I-Octane’s brand new album My Journey right now. Octane reached out via Skype to let the Boomshots massive know why […]
HEAR THIS: I-Octane “Jah Jah Warrior” PREMIERE
Brand New Exclusive Preview Of The My Journey Album I-Octane has described his forthcoming album My Journey as an evolution towards a more rootical approach to the music. The dreadlocked dancehall singjay’s music has always exercised a certain level of consciousness in terms of lyrical content and sheer songwriting ability, the rhythm tracks and production […]
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 […]
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 […]