Reasoning with Sister Nancy
Dancehall’s Original Muma Talks “Bam Bam,” Rihanna, and Kanye West Quick: what’s the most sampled song in reggae history? If you guessed “Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy you know your stuff. Her 1982 album cut has provided raw material for dozens of records for artists ranging from Chris Brown to Too $hot to Diamond D. […]
WATCH THIS: Richie Stephens “Rain From The Sky” Official Music Video
Lost Tape From Steely & Clevie’s Studio One Sessions This is a pretty good week for Richie Stephens. First came news that Rihanna’s producers had sampled his “Sail Away” riddim for her latest duet with Drake. (In other words Pot of Gold Productions must nyam some good food.) Now he’s seeing the release of a […]
Why Rihanna Might Just Drop “Anti” Any Time Now
BadGyal RiRi Still Teasing That Eighth Album It would not be an unfair generalization to say that magazine editors tend to ultra-competitive personalities who are not above a little schadenfreude now and then. I’m not too proud to say that, after pursuing my third Drake cover for several years while at Complex—and coming up empty, […]
Full Moon Playlist II
Ten Multi-Genre Selections for Your Halloween Party Playlist This year, Halloween was preceded by a Supermoon, making this holiday extra spooky. On September 27, 2015, a total lunar eclipse occurred and the moon passed into the Earth’s shadow. The moon appeared close to the earth with a bright red illuminance. The last time this happened […]
HEAR THIS: Mink Jo ft. Konshens “No Friend Zone”
Who’s That Girl? This tune is the first we’ve heard of Mink Jo. All we can say for sure is that the Jamaican chanteuse is easy on the eyes—and she and Konshens definitely have some, um, creative chemistry bubbling on this track, courtesy of Dre Day Productions. Something about her voice sure sounds familiar. Critics […]
Busy Signal In Beast Mode
Busy Signal’s “All In One,” stands as the only dancehall freestyle fused over 12 classic hip hop beats. In this 2014 song, Busy chops it up vocally and lyrically over each beat, as if competiting for a black belt. The song trending heavily on social media, a year later, really highlights Busy Signal’s talent. He […]
Samantha J Reveals Crush On “Bad Bwoy Bieber”
“Tight Skirt” Teen Star Tells All In Her Complex Individuals Interview Seventeen-year-old Jamaican pop sensation Samantha J is making big moves since her single “Tight Skirt” blew up worldwide. Her spicy video was rated “most shared” on MTV.com and BET recently tapped her to kick off 106 & Park’s “Young Starz” week. And speaking of […]
WATCH THIS: Orezi “Rihanna” Official Music Video
Naija Pop Banger About a Girl Who Looks Just Like RiRi You may not know the name Orezi yet, but it rhymes with “crazy.” In Lagos, Nigeria they call him the “Ghen Ghen Master.” He’s put up his like “Booty Bounce” and “I No Fit Lie,” but this song—about a girl who makes him say […]
Rihanna Hits Up Cropover in Barbados
Rihanna Joins in Cropover Festivities & Becomes the Main Attraction Cropover has been taking place in Barbados since 1688 and since then it has become quite the exciting celebration. And even more alluring when Rihanna became a regular attendee of the festival. Last year, Rihanna turned heads with her racy dance moves and all red […]
Rihanna Blesses Fan With A Lap Dance
But Was It For Real Though RiRi? Rihanna’s got the Internet going nuts again. At a recent concert, she treated a lucky fan to a lapdance—live on stage. But we’ve got a few questions about the Bajan stunner’s latest sexy stunt. Video After The Jump…
Reasoning With Chronixx, Part 1: What Is “Real Reggae?”
Reggae’s Rising Star Says Rihanna Can’t Sing Reggae Everybody in the reggae world is talking about Chronixx, but while his songs is well known, how much do you know about his views on music and life in general? In the first of five candid conversations with Chronixx, he speaks with Boomshots about the difference between […]
Nikki Z’s Hot 20 Pick: Beres Hammond Sings His Way to the Top
Beres Hammond Snags the Number 1 Spot It is obvious that Beres Hammond’s latest album, One Love, One Life, has made quite the impact on his fans. Released almost 4 months ago, the single is still giving listeners the feel good vibe that it was giving when it first came out. Though Rihanna and Chronixx don’t […]