Tag: Dancehall

Colonel Josie Wales Pon Radio Lily

The Outlaw Rides Through The Strictly Boomshots Show. Jesus Christ—We Nice!   In A$AP Ferg’s smash hit “Shabba,” the Harlem rapper idolizes Shabba for wearing “eight gold rings” and “one gold tooth.” But if the truth be told, it was not Shabba Ranks but his mentor Josie Wales who originated that style of fanciness. Had […]

Top 10 Nelson Mandela Reggae Selections

Singers and Players of Instruments Pay Tribute to the Late Great South African Hero Despite his advanced age, the news of Nelson Mandela’s passing came as a terrible shock today. Perhaps that is because the South African leader had become a living icon of human rights and endurance in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. […]

WATCH THIS: Reasoning with RDX in London

Delomar and Renigade Shell Down London Town and Big Up Di Teacha Last night at Coronet night club in Elephant & Castle section of London, the dancehall duo RDX made their first ever live appearance in London and as usual they had the ladies going wild. “Dancehall cannot exist without dancers,” the dynamic duo explained […]

HEAR THIS: Mr. Easy “The Don”

Big Bad Musical Selection Straight Outta Ricky Blaze Basement Mr Easy has always been that dude who was “Easy like Sunday morning” but beneath the surface he’s killing shit. This is a guy who won back-to-back episodese of “Showtime at the Apollo” singing “On The Wings of Love” inna dancehall style. This is a dude […]

“Bruk It Down 2.0” Delivers

Mr. Vegas  New Album Review and Interview Just after leaving the Strictly Boomshots show on September 23, 2013, Mr. Vegas headed uptown to host a listening event at Rosewood in New York City to preview his new release Bruk It Down 2.0 and celebrate what’s sure to be one of the biggest releases of the year. […]

HYPE TV Top 20 Countdown: Demarco Knocks Anthony B Down Two Spots

Demarco is the King of the Countdown this Week Dancehall artist, Demarco, has been entertaining his fans for years with his  hit party tracks and his newest single, “Continue Whine,” will definitely have fans on the dance floor. The visual for “Continue Whine,” features some very lovely ladies competing in a rump shaking contest for, […]

HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “School Anthem 2”

Why Is Kartel Advising Jamaican Youths NOT to Bleach Their Skin? Vybz Kartel’s latest release, “School Anthem 2,” advising Jamaican youngsters not to bleach their skin. “So me say pull up yuh pants and put it pon yuh waist and tuck in your shirt and don’t bleach your face.” A man who stands charged with the […]

Kartel Found Not Guilty in First Murder Case

The Werlboss Has Beaten The First Case—One More To Go Vybz Kartel is one step closer to being set free on themurder charges. Days after deliberating in Jamaica’s Home Circuit Court, Judge Bryan Sykes has denied the motion to review statements from two witnesses. Since the trial began, reports have surfaced that the prosecution’s arguments […]

WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Happy Time” Official Video PREMIERE

Brand New Visuals Bring The Party Vibes Straight Octane says he’s “Done with the crime and the drama.” Time to “touch the road fresh like river water.” The title track from Good Good productions sunny Happy Tyme riddim finally has the bashy house party video it so richly deserves, and the ting tun up till it buck. […]

DOWNLOAD: The Heatwave “Gyal Power” Mixtape

UK Bashment Sound Represents For The Damsels of the Dancehall The Heatwave are known for getting the ladies lively in London town. Now they’ve created a 100% bashment mixtape designed to harness the awesome natural resource known as ‘Gyal Power.’ From outernational superstars like Adele, Grace Jones and Amy Winehouse to UK femcees like Ms […]