HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “No Long Talking”
Jah Snowcone And The Warlord Connect For A Brand New Banger On The Antibiotic Riddim The same producer who got Sean Paul’s “Temperature” high enough to reach #1 pon the Billboard charts, and then got with Beenie to “Dweet Again” has just dropped a tune with the Warlord. Let’s get right to the point: Peeeeeople […]
WATCH THIS: Sean Paul Talks “Tomahawk Technique” And Hits Back At Haters
Dutty Paul Speaks On The International Response To His Latest Album—And Brushes Off The Backlash Backstage at the NYC release party for his 5th album, “Tomahawk Technique,” Dutty Paul took time out to reason with the Reggae Girl About Town. Sean has sold more albums in his career than 99% of the rest of the […]
HEAR THIS: Collie Buddz featuring Sean Paul “I’m On My Way Back Home”
Herbalist Anthem On The Big Bad Lyfe Turn Riddim Lionface, the legendary selector for the musical killing machine known as King Addies sound, is also an accomplished producer, and Face is goin’ hard with his latest juggling, the Lyfe Turn Riddim. The lineup already includes Luciano, Gyptian, Nitty Kutchie, Anthony Cruz, and Lutan Fyah. But […]
Buju Celebrates Grammy Win
Before The Dawn Honor Lifts Spirits As The Gargamel’s Trial Resumes Although Buju Banton was not able to attend the Grammy Awards ceremony yesterday in Los Angeles, the reggae star—who is still confined to Florida—celebrated his win to the fullest. A member of Buju’s security team was startled when he heard shouting from Buju’s hotel room in […]
The Envelope Please…
Who Will Be Named Best Reggae Artist At The 2010 Soul Train Awards? Nuff respect to the original Don (Cornelius). The Soul Train Awards ceremony takes place this Wedensday in Atlanta. And while Usher and Alicia Keys lead all nominees this year, we’re focused one of the newer categories. Last year Sean Paul walked away […]
HEAR THIS: Bob Sinclar & Sean Paul “Tik Tok”
We Be Clubbin: DJ & DJ Link From Francais To JA The Duttily Muckily Way Alert! Alert! French club DJ and Grammy-nominated record producer Bob Sinclar has linked with dancehall hitmaker Sean Paul to create a “sonic tornado.”
HEAR THIS: Circus Riddim Jugglin’
2Hard Productions And DJ Engine Room Present A Three-Ring Megamix w @MisterHarding previewed the latest 2Hard riddim last week, and this one bangs a little harder and faster than the City Life. Clocking in at 112 bpm, the Circus is packed with big-top names—Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, and Serani all take a turn […]
Gyptian Holding His Own
By Dasun Allah The sparse, infectious piano chords of Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh” are now internationally known from coast to coast and currently dwelling in the top third of the Hip Hop/R&B charts.
HEAR THIS: Shaggy & Friends “Rise Again”
A Caribbean Collaboration For Haiti w Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Etana… One good thing about music; when it hits you feel no pain. And from the first night the earthquake struck Haiti, the sound of hymns has reverberated through the rubble of Port au Prince.
WATCH THIS: Buju B “Sensimilla Persecution”
“Why They Fighting Sensimilla Making Way For Coke To Come?” While Buju’s legions of detractors celebrate his arrest this weekend on cocaine trafficking charges, those of us who actually listen to his music—all of his music—have been left in a state of shock, grappling with the possibility that his booming voice may be silenced. Who’s […]
Serani’s Top 5 Breakthrough Tunes
“No Games” Singer Picks Landmark Reggae Records For VIBE.com With smash hits like “No Games” and “She Loves Me,” Jamaican producer/vocalist Serani has a gift for taking raw uncut dancehall to the pop charts. With his debut album No Games about to drop October 27 on Phase One Records, the new & improved VIBE.com asked […]
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 […]