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.
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.
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.
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Bownty’s Killer”
Gaza strikes back. Kartel goes hard, counteracts “Chatterbox.” How are The Warlord and Di Teacha supposed to share the same stage tonight at Champions in Action? Big and serious, beg you both keep it lyrical.
HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “Chatta Box”
Uh-oh… The Warlord gets at Kartel without any apology. It nah go pretty. Say what you want to say, but the Killer is always at his best when he’s on the warpath.
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?
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Gaza Ting-A-Ling”
Can Addi Di Teacha step in Shabba’s shoes? While dancehall has always freely recycled riddims, hooks, styles and patterns, it’s rare to see a faithful homage by a toppa top artist.