WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion & Gyptian Freestyle
Gyppy & Snoop Got The Studio Kinda Cloudy Last week Snoop Lion passed through V.P. Records HQ in Jamaica Queens for an in-store signing of his album Reincarnated. Moments before his in-store appearence, Snoop took time out to bless the mic alongside Gyptian and the vibes were just the way they’re supposed to be: crazy. […]
WATCH THIS: Beenie Man & Sean Paul “Greatest Gallis” Official Video
The Sneak Preview Riddim’s Superstar Collabo Finally Gets A Video Every once in a while, a juggling drops that stacked from top to bottom with certitifed boomshots. Claims Records’ Sneak Preview Riddim is one of those. From the big artists like Mavado to the rising stars like Chase Cross, every cut on the juggling is […]
Collie Buddz Speaks on “Light It Up” Tour, New Album
Mr. Buddz Lets Us Know The Real Deal Behind His New Single “Payback’s A B**tch” Collie Buddz has been chillaxin’ for a minute but he’s ready to rise again. His recent release “Payback’s A B**ch” is just the first warning shot of a full clip of new tunes he’s preparing to let off later this year. […]
HEAR THIS: Cham “Clip”
Brand New Certified Boomshot From The Kid Call the brigade—Cham deh pon the gangsta flex again. Yeah the ladies love Cham but don’t get it twisted. Sure he’s got the got girls striking stripper pose, but he’s still got 14 inna de clip. “Lawless mi seh, dat me mean a thug ting uzeeme?” Audio After The […]
WATCH THIS: Yellowman “Don’t Bun It Dung” Live at Reggae Sunsplash ’88
The Original Dancehall King In Full Effect Next week VP Records’ 17 North Parade imprint will be dropping an epic Yellowman double-disc compilation called Young Gifted & Yellow. (And it’s only right, since the albino OG was the first dancehall superstar, and he’s still doing his thing to this day. ) The box set also […]
HEAR THIS: Stacious “Grooving”
The Gangstress Gets Her Groove On It feels like a minute since we heard something from Stacious, but whenever she drops something u know it’s gonna be worth a listen. And when the song starts with a line like “Me too hot, round and fat—every man just a beg to whine on dat,” you’ve got […]
HEAR THIS: Karian Sang “Hot Gal Ting”
When A Hot Gal March Out — Watch Out! Last time we saw Karian Sang she was kicking it on the yacht with the Gully Gad for their hit video “Take It.” it’s only right for a hot girl to make moves and so Ms. Sang is putting the finishing touches on her new mixtape […]
WATCH THIS: I-Shawna “Murderer” Official Video
Hell Hath No Fury Like The Princess of the Dancehall Scorned Ever since Downsound Records’ “In Memories” riddim dropped last October, I-Shawna’s “Murderer” has emerged as a standout selection. The song is something different for the Princess of the Dancehall, who’s better known for songs like “Legendary” and “Do For Love,” her duet with Specialist. […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Tommy Lee Holds His Ground At Number One
The Spartan Takes Over With a New Wave of Music Tommy Lee’s fans have no problem holding him down. The dancehall artist has been at number one for two weeks and it seems like he won’t be budging anytime soon. Especially since his competition keeps moving further down the list very quickly. If “Psycho” doesn’t […]
WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel Intros the Portmore Empire
The Werlboss Bigs Up His Gaza Affiliates The year is 2011. Vybz Kartel is a free man at the peak of his fame and success. Shortly after ripping the stage at Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night, he welcomes Boomshots into his backstage tent to meet the members of his Portmore Empire crew, from Popcaan “The Prefect” […]
HEAR THIS: Italis “Dash It Weh” and “Reminisce” Premiere
The Ragga-Rough DJ Chats Bout Both Sides Of Love—The Tuff And The Tender Patrick Anthony Willis’s mother gave birth to her sun by the roadside in the lush Jamaican parish of Portland. “I was born in the streets,” Italis says with a laugh, “so it will be hard for anyone to get me out.” As […]
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Mr. Bleach Chin”
If Kartel Got a Billion Dollars… Imagine! Jamaican-born billionaire Michael Lee-Chin seems to have captured the imagination of The Werlboss, sparking this meditation on a billion dollars. (Not Jamaican dollars, by the way.) “Crime is a sickness and me know say money ah de antidote,” Kartel observes. This brand new T.J. production is sure to […]