WATCH THIS: Spragga Benz “Livication”
Spragga Puts Trust In The Most High, Says to H.I.M. Leave All Vengeance. A spiritual tune from a consistently top-notch DJ who suffered a life-changing tragedy just over a year ago. On August 23, 2008, Spragga’s first-born son Carlton Grant Jr., aka Carlyle, was shot dead by police in Kingston, Jamaica . “By right the […]
NYC Labor Day Weekend Recap
Beenie Man Mashing Up On Da Reggae Tip Hammerstein Ballroom Shout To LonestarSound.
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,” […]
WATCH THIS: Charly Black Interview
Reasoning With A Rising Star Backstage at Reggae Sumfest 2009
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.
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.
WATCH THIS: Usain Bolt Homecoming Jam
World’s Fastest Man Brings Olympic Gold Back To His Old School In Trelawny, Jamaica The first time Usain Bolt brought Olympic Gold back to Jamaica, the party tun up. Tony Matterhorn,Ravers Clavers, and Mystic were all there to celebrate the moment—and Boomshots was there too. Video after the jump.
Prayers For Thriller U After Family Tragedy
Singer’s Beloved Daughter & Wife Innocent Victims of Senseless Shooting Thriller U in recent years and on his classic 1986 debut album for Jammy’s. We didn’t want to believe it yesterday when a very reliable source told us that Thriller U, the veteran dancehall singer and member of the Jamaican harmony super-group L.U.S.T., had lost […]
HEAR THIS: Queen Ifrica “Mek Me Grow”
The Fyah Muma Is Not Rampin’ With Kartel’s “Virginity” Argument. In keeping with a long dancehall tradition, Vybz Kartel has made a habit of pushing the envelope of lyrical propriety. But even for Di Teacha, “Virginity” was a highly controversial track.