WATCH THIS: Reasoning With Christopher Ellis
Alton Ellis’s Youngest Son Links With The Marley Brothers To Carry On His Own Musical Mission Right after his performance with the Ghetto Youths International Crew at London’s IndigO2, Chris Ellis spoke with Reshma B about how he linked with Stephen and Damian Marley, his new music through the Ghetto Youths International crew, and his […]
WATCH THIS: Rick Ross Bigs Up Jamaica
Ricky Rozay Rocks Alongside Maybach Music Dancehall Artist Magazeen Ricky Rozay rocks the 2011 New Jersey Reggae Fest with a little help from his Jamaican bredren Magazeen, the first dancehall artist to get down with the Maybach Music movement. After getting offstage, Maga remembers meeting Da Boss at a Miami car wash, and Rozay talks […]
WATCH THIS: Bushman Pon Radio Lily
The Nyah Man Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show And Teaches Us Some Useful New Words On last night’s Strictly Boomshots show we were joined by the Man From the East himself—Bushman. The artist formerly known as Junior Melody is one of the most under-rated talents in the reggae fraternity, as well as an all-around […]
HEAR THIS: Bushman ft. Capleton “We Mean It”
Just In Case You Had Any Doubt, Bushman And Capleton Are Not Playing The Man From The East, touches down on Stingray Productions’ tasty Tamarind Juice Riddim—with a little extra dash of hotness courtesy of the Fire Man. Total niceness. And yes, we mean it too.
HEAR THIS: Bonafide ft. Damian Marley “Start N Stop”
Las Vegas Based Reggae Group Tangles With Gongzilla “Reaching out to humanity at large,” says Damian Marley near the end of this tasty one-drop tune, “Big Gongzilla in charge.” Or is he? Gong’s blustery bravado notwithstanding, this deceptively simple song is all about people stubbornly sticking to their own point of view. One thing’s for […]
WATCH THIS: Lutah Fyah ft. Lady G “This Love”
This Is What It Looks Like: Lutan and Lady G Link For A Lovers Duet Lutan Fyah and Lady G join forces for a sweet lovers duet on Breadback Productions’ slow-burning Longlife Riddim. Just like the love they’re singing about, this tune is total niceness.
HEAR THIS: No Doubt “Settle Down (Major Lazer Remix)”
Fresh Remix From The Mad Decent Camp To Wind The Summer Down Major Lazer latches on to No Doubt’s lastest single “Settle Down” off their soon to be released Push And Shove album. Everything what we’ve come to expect from the Major, a medley of pulsating beats and jungle tones sprinkled with enough Caribbean flavors guaranteed to get […]
HEAR THIS: Cherine “Jamaica Tun It Up 1, 2, 3 (Olympic Anthem)”
Sexy Songstress Cherine Hits Us With Another Jamaican Olympic Anthem The Jamaican track team just tun it up inna London sparking a slew of patriotic filled songs. Not to be left out the beautiful Cherine adds her own into mix comparing JA’s track and field accomplishments to the resilience and fighting spirit born into every proud […]
Judge Denies Buju’s Request For A New Trial
The Gargamel’s Troubles Continue As His Legal Team’s Request For A Retrial Is Shut Down A federal judge has denied reggae Buju Banton’s request for a new trial stating there’s no need due to a previous appeals court ruling.
WATCH THIS: Bob Marley “Redemption Song” Acoustic
“Emancipate Yourselves From Mental Slavery” And Let Every Day Be Emancipation Day On this day in 1838, Queen Victoria’s Slavery Abolition Act ended slavery throughout the British Empire—decades before President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation abolishing slavery in the United States. Governmental decrees are all well and good, but as Bob Marley reminds us in […]
WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Pon Radio Lily
The Artist Formerly Known As Snoop Dogg Passes Through The Strictly Boomshots Show After his big “Reincarnated” Press Conference at Miss Lily’s Restaurant, Snoop passed through RadioLily.com to reason about his new reggae album, his epic trip to Jamaica, what he saw when he visited Tivoli Gardens, and who’s got the best weed—Jamaica or California?
HEAR THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number”
Here Comes A Brand New Sound From The Ghetto Youths Crew Last night at London’s IndigO2, Christopher Ellis premiered this track live. “I’m a reggae singer,” said Alton’s song from the stage, “I sing one-drop reggae. But this is something different.” Bay-C from TOK adds just enough dancehall flavor to keep the tune from drifting too […]