Kabaka Pyramid to Perform at SOBs for US Kontraband Tour
Kabaka Pyramid Prepares to Perform at Legendary Venue From the onset of his career, Kabaka Pyramid made it clear, that he would not only make his mark as a lyricist, but also set the stage for conversations of social change. He has perfectly planned every step of his career, to show his evolution as an […]
Album Review: Iba Mahr’s “Diamond Sox” LP Inspires Hope For Reggae’s Future
Sighting the Greatness of Iba Mahr From Afar I consider myself spoiled by the reggae age in which I was raised. Bob Marley & The Wailers LPs, Peter Tosh LPs, 45s on the Volcano and Joe Gibbs labels set a pretty high bar with the way their music perfected the reggae sound. The excellence of […]
The RootsMan Riddim Roars
Its hard to believe the RootsMan Riddim, mixed by Maticalise and produced by Overstand Entertainment, is two years old. In conjunction with the lion paws of artists that used it as a canvas for musical surrealism, the riddim continues to roar. In this article, Boomshots Magazine features 5 high caliber songs on the RootsMan Riddim […]
WATCH THIS: Notis & Iba Mahr “Diamond Sox” Official Music Video PREMIERE
Jay Will Directs A Short Film Inspired By Notis & Iba Mahr’s Tribute To Classic Dancehall Fashion Notis is a drum-and-bass production team comprised of Unga on drums and Welsh on bass. They were the team behind Ding Dong’s “Holiday” and many more recent dancehall/reggae hits. Earlier this year they dropped the track “Diamond Sox” […]
2013 Reggae Sumfest Attracts Thousands to Montego Bay
Dancehall Nights Kicks Off Tomorrow—Who is Going to Shell Down Sumfest This Year? Reggae Sumfest has been taking place for 20 years and every year has out done the last. Last year, Reggae veteran, Shabba Ranks, wowed fans with his first performance in a decade. Trey Songz brought his sex appeal to Sumfest 2012 and […]