Reasoning With Di Teacha: Part 1 of 2
As New Album Drops, Kartel Speaks On Music, War, and Life Pon Di Gaza Adidja Palmer is a study in contradictions. According to a recent survey commissioned by the University of the West Indies, the DJ known as Vybz Kartel is dancehall’s most popular artist. On the other hand, his one-time mentor Bounty Killer recently […]
Vivian Blake Sets The Record Straight
Trying To Live Peacefully But… “They keep mixing me up in politics.” The former Shower Posse boss as he appeared on BET’s American Gangster. This past week, rumors that Vivian Blake had been killed in Kingston were running wild. Ever since the former Shower Posse leader returned to Jamaica this past January after serving time […]
DUNGLOAD Aidonia “Bolt Action” mix
Federation Sound, Business Class, & Equinoxx Longside J.O.P. So Sick! Pree the preview, then click through for the brand new mix from the DJ who spits strictly rapidfire lyrics.
Shower Posse: The Big Picture
Producer Curtis Scoon Speaks On Bringing Shower Posse To The Screen In Buju Banton’s classic “Untold Stories,” the DJ sings “I could go on and on the full has never been told.” The tale of Jamaica’s notorious Shower Posse is one such story. A recent BET American Gangster episode did scratch the surface, but the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Vivian Blake Speaks
Back In Jamaica, The Former Shower Posse Boss Is Making Movies. “No interviews please” Vivian Blake returning to Jamaica on January 29, 2009. After spending eight years in U.S. prison on federal racketeering and drug charges, Vivian Blake was escorted back to the land of his birth by U.S. Marshalls along with 51 other deportees […]
HEAR THIS: Early B “DJ Origination”
Special Request To The Original Doctor, Going Down In Dancehall History One more reason to remember September 11: Seven years after Peter Tosh’s 1987 murder in Kingston, the foundation dancehall artist Early B The Doc was killed by a stray shot in a Boston dancehall session 15 years ago today. To call Early B a […]
Don’t Watch My Size I’m Dangerous
22 Years Ago Today Reggae Superstar Peter Tosh Was Gunned Down Long before the planes hit the Twin Towers, September 11 was a day that would live infamy. On September 11 1987, original Wailing Wailer Winston Hubert McIntosh was at home in Kingston with friends when three gunmen entered his house…
HEAR THIS: Steely & Clevie Top 12
From Studio One To Studio 2000, Dancehall’s Dynamic Duo Did It All Steely’s untimely death this week leaves an enormous void that can only be filled by more tunes. At times like these all we can do is say a prayer for the man’s family and loved ones, and honor his legacy by returning again […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Jah Cure On Top
What’s Really Poppin’ In Yard? Jah Cure & Phyllisia’s Duet “Call On Me” The rootical singer Jah Cure has been “Longing For” a big hit tune ever since becoming a free man two years ago, and now the Danger Zone artist has reached the top spot on the Hype TV Charts with “Call On Me,” […]
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.