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  • Samantha J Responds to Critics of “Tight Skirt”

    Samantha J Responds to Critics of “Tight Skirt”

    Teenage Island Pop Star Stands Up To Defend Her Sexy Hit Tune

    Samantha J is a Jamaican high-school student turned pop starlet. The 17-year-old has got a major hit song on her hands. MTV calls it “Buzzworthy” and BET invites her to perform on 106 & Park. The track—co-written with Alaine and produced by Conroy Forte for Washroom Entertainment—has made this girl grow up fast, and luckily her friends are supporting her 100%. A few critics have come forward to charge that her song is too sexy and that it degrades young girls. But as a dancehall fan herself—Samantha’s favorite arists include Alaine, Tifa, and Konshens—she’s not scared of a little controversy. “There’s nothing wrong with saying that I look good,” she says. “The song is not meant to degrade women or girls. It’s actually meant to uplift.” Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Sean Paul ft. Damian Marley “Riot” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Sean Paul ft. Damian Marley “Riot” Official Music Video

    Dutty Paul and Gongzilla Stirring Up Nuff Trouble

    “One good thing about music,” a wise man once sang, “when it hits you feel no pain.” You just can’t say the same for a Molotov cocktail. That’s why it’s a good idea to listen to the ghetto yutes when they bawl out their sufferer’s blues. Remember when N.W.A predicted the L.A. Riots and another wise man called hip-hop the “ghetto CNN”? That’s another good thing about music, it can give those with ears to hear an early warning on trouble on the way. “Riot” is that kind of song. The latest single off Sean Paul’s new album Full Frequency, which is due to drop in February, is not another party jam. it’s a hard-hitting reality tune featuring Jr. Gong. Ever since this tune came out, we’ve known it was something special. Now the video has arrived to make the whole thing crystal clear. “Deal with yute dem right or else….” Video After The Jump…

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  • Super Cat speaks on Sting “I Never Got To Finish That Show”

    Super Cat speaks on Sting “I Never Got To Finish That Show”

    “Our Music No Die,” says the Don Dada. “We A Rock of Ages and the Music Live In We Same Way”

    The Wild Apache has been missing in action for a while but Boomshots was blessed to catch up with him in NYC during a rehearsal session for his big comeback shows. Tomorrow night at Amazura NYC Cat and Junior Demus will slip into some Clarks and white linen and take NYC back to the glory days of the Biltmore Ballroom. After that Cat will forward straight to Jamaica for the 30th Anniversary staging of Sting on December 26. “I never get to finish that show,” Cat says. “Because it was a clash between me and Ninja Man.” Cat says this time around there’s no clash planned, but he’s definitely looking to deal with some unfinished business. Sounds like a can’t-miss show. But if you can’t make it Jamrock, do not despair. Just hit up BringTheSting.com to learn how you can view the show via PayPerView or webstream.  In part one off this exclusive interview Cat touches on the Maccabee Bible, the roots of sound system culture, and also speaks on his respect for Shaggy and how his old friend came to check him when he was having a rough time. “Man like you don’t stay down fe long,” Shaggy told him, they came up with a plan to bring Cat out as a surprise guest this past Labor Day—and the rest is history. The last time Super Cat worked Sting it was the biggest show in Jamaican history. This year promises to be a major event, and a fitting way to commeorate 30 years of Sting. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Ding Dong “Syvah” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Ding Dong “Syvah” Official Music Video

    Ricky Blaze x Ravers Clavers Buss The New Dance Worldwide—Oh My Daaaays

    Ding Dong is known for always bringing the big new dance anthems that get the whole world bouncing. But his brand new illectro boomshot—produced by the man called Ricky Blaze—he also separates the thugs from the bait. What else do you expect from the team that brought you “Badman Forward Badman Pull Up?” The song is maaad and this new video is oh so bad. Pull up! Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas ft. Wyclef Jean & Verna Nova “Girl Don’t Break It”

    HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas ft. Wyclef Jean & Verna Nova “Girl Don’t Break It”

    Shake What Your Momma Gave You, But Try Not To Damage Anything

    “Am I ready?” Clef tells Vegas at the top of this tune. “The Carnival returns man.” That’s a big statement coming from a world-renowned music maker like Wyclef Jean. Last time he threw a carnival it was a multiplatinum Grammy-winning fete. The former Fugee, who’s performing on Sting this Dec. 26, teams up with Mr. Vegas on this Carib-EDM banger that’s perfectly suited for turning parties out all over the globe. Audio After The Jump…

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  • Fuse ODG Talks “This Is New Africa” Movement

    Fuse ODG Talks “This Is New Africa” Movement

    UK Afrobeat Artist On A Mission To Make Worldwide Music

    Ghanian-born and South-London based, Fuse ODG is a pioneer of UK Afrobeat who’s now signed to 3Beat Records and his song “Antenna” is up for MTV Iggy’s “Song of the Year.” A few weeks after winning his first MOBO Award, Fuse spoke with Reshma B about his mission to instill African pride in his people and why he says he was ready to die for Africa. “Every time I step on that soil I’m happy… The message is my album is gonna be life-changing.” Fuse proudly proclaims his love for his mom—and by extension, all women. “Every woman is a potential mother,” he says, “and just in that respect women are more powerful than men.” He even blessed the Boomshots massive with an exclusive acappela preview of one of his new tunes.  Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • “Tessanne A Roots” Says Colin Channer

    “Tessanne A Roots” Says Colin Channer

    “Tessanne Represents Something Deeply Emotional,” Writes The Celebrated Novelist 

    “To us, Tessanne is more than her talent, more than an exemplar of range, timing, and vocal control,” the noted Jamaican novelist Colin Channer wrote in a piece for the Wall Street Journal‘s website just before Tessanne Chin was announced as the winner of Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice and celebrated by singing a duet with Celine Dion. “It’s the sense that we’ve always been good, great even, but have often had to accept second or third position, because that’s just the way of the world.”  More After The Jump… (more…)

  • Wyclef Jean Booked For 30th Anniversary Staging of Sting

    Wyclef Jean Booked For 30th Anniversary Staging of Sting

    Talks Super Cat, Bounty Killer, and The Fugees

    For the past 30 years the day after Christmas has been the dancehall fanatic’s biggest secret Santa gift: a one-night-only no-holds-barred stage-show/battle-royale known as Sting. This year’s headliners include Super Cat, Mavado, 2 Chainz, Ninja Man, Sizzla, Aidonia, Kiprich. And now the Greatest One Day Reggae Show on Earth has announced that they’ve added Wyclef Jean, the multi-Grammy-winning rapper, singer, producer, guitarist, soundbwoy killa, and founding member of The Fugees. Boomshots sat down with Clef to chat about his plans for Sting 2013, his works with Bounty Killer and Super Cat, as well as  his efforts to push dancehall culture into the mainstream hip-hop industry, plus his favorite spots in Jamaica. Well  If you can’t make it down to Jamrock this Holiday Season, do not despair. You can experience this event via Pay-Per-View or stream the action online on BringTheSting.  Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Fuse ODG Talks Collabs with Konshens, Elephant Man & Wyclef Jean

    Fuse ODG Talks Collabs with Konshens, Elephant Man & Wyclef Jean

    “We’re All One People” Says the UK Afrobeat Artist Who’s On A Mission To Make World Music

    UK based Afro-Beat artist Fuse ODG recently sat down with Reshma B to discuss his recent collaborations with Jamaican dancehall stars Konshens and Elephant Man, and the Haitian-American superstar Wyclef Jean. Fuse, whose manager happens to be Jamaican, talks about how he linked up with Konshens for his “Million Pound Girl” Remix and how he tapped Di Energy God for the remix of his dance single “Azonto” But perhaps his biggest collabo to date is the remix of “Antenna” feature Wycelf. “That Fuse ODG, they don’t even know that in America. That’s over 8 million hits on YouTube and it’s No. 1 in the world charts and all of that,” Wyclef told Boomshots. “African music is no stranger to me. I’m all about fusion and now what’s coming out of Africa is actually making it back to America. The kids are definitely influenced by a lot of dancehall, a lot of reggae, and now a lot of dance music, so all of this fusion is coming together.”  Fuse also hopes to collaborate with Sean Paul in the future. “We’re All One People,” says the artist whose parents immigrated from Ghana to England. “To make world music—that’s the mission.” Video After The Jump…

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  • Samantha J Reveals Crush On “Bad Bwoy Bieber”

    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 young stars, Samantha J recently revealed to Complex that the artist she’d most like to collab with is none other than Justin Bieber. And you’ll never guess who her celebrity crush is. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Jesse Royal “Modern Day Judas” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Jesse Royal “Modern Day Judas” Official Music Video

    Mr. Royal Rides The Rootsman Riddim

    Jesse Royal has had a great 2013. Just listen to his In Comes The Small Axe mixtape (download link here) and you’ll get a strong sense that a powerful new voice has arrived in the rootical dancehall phalanx that includes the likes of Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, and Protoje. Today Jesse released a music video for his song “Modern Day Judas,” one of the standout cuts on Kareem Burrell’s Rootsman riddim, in which he burns out backbiters, vampires, all manner of hypocritical two-siders.    Video After The Jump…

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  • Colonel Josie Wales Pon Radio Lily

    Colonel Josie Wales Pon Radio Lily

    The Outlaw Rides Through The Strictly Boomshots Show. Jesus Christ—We Nice!

     

    In A$AP Ferg’s smash hit “Shabba,” the Harlem rapper idolizes Shabba for wearing “eight gold rings” and “one gold tooth.” But if the truth be told, it was not Shabba Ranks but his mentor Josie Wales who originated that style of fanciness. Had Josey Wales done nothing more than carry Cocoa Tea to the studio for the first time or introduce a young Shabba  to King Jammys, his place is dancehall history would be secure, and yet this humble musical soldier—whose official rank in the dancehall militia is Colenol— has done all that and much much more. (Although he modestly states that he has had “no career” to date thus far, he’s now working with the team Irish & Chin, so watch out for big things from The Colonel in days to come.) Born Joseph Winston Sterling in St. Mary, Jamaica, Josie Wales took his DJ name from the 1976 Clint Eastwood movie The Outlaw Josey Wales. He built his reputation on Stur Gav sound system alongside foundation DJs like Daddy U Roy, Brigadier Jerry, and Charlie Chaplin, and recorded classic sides for Junjo Lawes’ Volcano label (“Leggo Me Hand“) George Phang’s Power House label (“Undercover Lover“) and King Jammy’s (“Nah Lef Ya.“) By the mid 1980s he was acknowledged as Jamaica’s ruling dancehall artist. And his influence continues to this day. Queen Latifah borrowed one of his signature styles to make her Grammy-winning hit “U.N.I.T.Y.” and Josie’s voice was heard on last year’s smash hit “Sweet Jamaica.” A certified legend from the streets to the sound systems, he is both eloquent and witty in person, so it was both a treat and an honor to welcome him to the Strictly Boomshots show on Radio Lily.   Audio & Video After The Jump…

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