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.
Tarrus Riley Spreads The Reggae Virus
“Much Better Than The Swine Flu” says Tarrus, a Singer On A Mission Today’s Sunday New York Times calls Tarrus Riley a “Reggae Singer With A Legacy, A Following, And A Mission.” I know this because I wrote the blasted piece.
HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “Ungrateful Hell Bwoy”
After Triumphing At Champions In Action, The Killer Lays Kartel To Rest “Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful.” Word to the wise: Once the Warlord starts quoting scripture on you, you’re in serious […]
Mr. Cee Says Squash The Beef
A Hip Hop Legend says “Caribbean Music Can Be A Monster,” However… I got a chance to reason with a Hip Hop Legend last Friday, the one and only Mr. Cee. Depending on the depth of your knowledge of hip hop culture, you may know Cee as Big Daddy Kane’s DJ, or as the man […]
HYPE TV Top 20: Energy God Praises The Lord
What’s Really Poppin’ In Yard? Elephant Man Shouts “Hallelujah” Elephant Man is making a joyful noise after claiming the #1 spot this week on the HYPE TV Top 20 with his gospel dancehall cut “Badmind (Hallelujah).”
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Sup’m Ago Happen”
One of the realest tunes to touch the road in a long while. “Some question Di Teacha woulda ask…” Class is in session.
Hype TV Top 20: Mavado Stays High
What’s really poppin’ in yard? Mavado’s “High Unda” locks the top spot. Last week the Gully God pushed it up to the #1 position, one of three Mavado songs currently on the charts. But who is this youth G Whiz?
HYPE TV Top 20: The Gully God Pushes Up
What’s really poppin’ in yard? Mavado’s “High Unda” Last week Queen Ifrica was ruling with “Far Away” but Mavado’s slack track on the “Good Life” riddim pushed up to the top spot.
HYPE TV Top 20: The Queen Makes It Reign
What’s really poppin’ in yard? Queen Ifrica’s “Far Away.” Public Enemy told you “Don’t Believe The Hype” but when it’s HYPE TV, Jamaica’s hottest entertainment network, you best believe it.
Sumfest 2009 Highlights
Boomshots.com bubbling backstage in MoBay… Keep it locked. Here’s a little taste of what I caught on the FlipCam…. Tarrus Riley onstage mashing it up right now. Toni Braxton plus Junior Gong and Nas tonight. Much more to come.
HEAR THIS: Beenie Man “Stack An’ Pile”
The Doctor is not above a likkle bit of boastin’ Beenie was never one to back down from a challenge.
HEAR THIS: Mavado “Mockingbird”
The Gully Gadd no inna the boastin’ Fire Links “Street Team” riddim is bringing the drama, and the track inspired Mavado to deliver another tough piece of tune.