Brand New Visuals From The Thankful Vol. 2 Mixtape
As the anticipation builds for the second volume of I-Octane’s Thankful mixtape series (download Vol. 1 here), Octane drops a new medley video for three tracks off the new collection. Video & Full Tracklist After The Jump… (more…)
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WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Nuh Trust None / Mad Dem / Nuh Care Who Vex” Video Medley Premiere
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Clarks: The Book
Read All About The Wickedest Dancehall Footwear
What adidas shell toes are to hip-hop, Clarks are to reggae. From Little John’s Jammy’s classic “Clarks Booty” to Vybz Kartel & Popcaan’s smash hit “Clarks,” these shoes have been chronicled in endless dancehall tunes. And now there’s a book that tells the full story that’s a must have for all reggae lovers. We spoke to Al Fingers, the UK disc jockey and author to get the scoop on how he put the book together. Photo Gallery Above & Interview After The Jump… (more…)
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Snoop Rocks Lionfest at SXSW
Snoop Lion Premieres Reincarnated Then Mashes Up SXSW w Major Lazer & Mavado
Yesterday was a big day for the man called Snoop Lion. First his film Reincarnated had its official U.S. premiere at the Paramount Theater in Austin Texas. (The film opens nationwide today; check SnoopLion.com for show times and locations.) Then later that night he headlined Lionfest at SXSW’s VICEland stage, sharing the bill with Major Lazer—the team that produced his Reincarnated album—and Mavado, who collabos with Snoop on the tune “Lighters Up,” as well as DJ Max Glazer of BKNY’s Federation Sound. After all the debates, the skeptics, and the naysayers had spoken their minds, it all came down to Snoop Lion showing what he could do on stage for the first time ever. And the capacity crowd was definitely showing love to the Lion, who transformed into Snoop Dogg and back again many times through the night. Aside from performing cuts from the Reincarnated album like “La La La,” “Here Comes The King,” “Lighters Up,” and “No Guns Allowed,” Snoop also kicked reggae remixes of classics like “Gin & Juice,” “Drop It Like it’s Hot” and “Young Wild & Free.” He also covered Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved” as well as “Funkin’ For Jamaica” as well as bringing out Daz and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound for some straight-up Death Row /DPG rap jams. But Lionfest wasn’t limited to reggae or rap— Snoop even did straight-up versions of “Jump Around” by House of Pain and Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock & Roll.” Check the photo gallery above. Video After The Jump… (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Iza “The One Who Leaves”
Snoop Lion Sings Young Polish Singer To His Berhane Sound System Imprint
Snoop’s got a busy schedule at SXSW this year; tonight he premieres his film Reincarnated and tonight he will perform at Lionfest along with Major Lazer and Mavado. But that’s not all—last night at the SXSW inside the Soundcloud Clubhouse, Snoop Lion held a private screening of Birds of a Feather a feature-length film consisting of several music videos—similar to Kanye West’s Runaway except that the featured artist was not Snoop himself but his latest discovery, a young Polish singer named Iza Lach. (Snoop does appear in the film as well, and their creative and romantic chemistry is plan to see.) Iza is the first artist signed to Berhane Sound System. the label imprint through which Snoop’s Reincarnated album was produced. Iza has a touch of reggae in her cut “Shame.” In the meantime check out their song “The One Who Leaves.” Video After The Jump… (more…)
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WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Gyal A Gimme Bun” Official Video PREMIERE
Brand New I-Octane Visuals Are The Maadest Ting Ever
I-Octane tried something new with his tune “Gyal A Gimme Bun” produced by Troyton and Seanizzle. Instead of the usual gallis argument, he gave his fans a touch of self-deprecating humor and delivered a cautionary tale to guys who don’t spend enough time with their ladies. The dancehall singjay’s outside-the-box thinking paid off. His tune is already rocking the streets of Kingston, and with the premiere of the humorous “Gyal a Gimme Bun” video, he’s all set to Conquer the Globe. When we say this video is mad, we really mean… It Siiiiick. Video After The Jump… (more…) -
WATCH THIS: Jo Mersa “Comfortable” Official Video
BBQs, Boat Rides & A Drop-Top Benz—How Could She Not Be Comfortable With This Rebel?
Since the release of Set Up Shop Vol. 1, Stephen Marley’s son Jo Mersa has emerged as a talent to watch. His first single “Bad So” showed promised, but the ladies are really connecting with the follow-up track “Comfortable,” which was released this past Valentine’s Day. Mersa’s unpretentiously romantic new video will only add fuel to the fire. A star is born. Video After The Jump (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Mavado ft. Karian Sang “Take It” Official Video
Private Jets, Yachts, and One Sexy Lady—Mavado’s New Video Is Definitely a Starbwoy Thing
Mavado’s been making major moves for a minute now, and signing Karian Sang to Mansion Records is just the latest power play. The Jamaica-born pop princess teamed up with the Starbwoy last fall on the Troyton-produced banger “Take It,” which has topped the charts in the UK. Now that she’s officially down with the Gully team they’ve pulled out all the stops for a video that’s full of lavish life. No wonder they call him the “Million Dollar Man.” Video After The Jump… (more…) -
Reasoning with Protoje “After the Itch Comes the Affair”
Reshma B Interviews Diggy About His New Album “The 8 Year Affair”
Just after his performance on Reggae Sumfest 2012, Protoje took time out to reason with Reshma B for Boomshots TV. Click above to hear this rising reggae star tell the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about the meaning behind his mixtape The 7 Year Itch (inspired by the 1955 Marilyn Monroe movie of the same name) and the inevitable followup, his debut album The 8 Year Affair. Video After The Jump… -
Reasoning With Black Am I “We Come Prepared”
Reshma B Chops It Up With The Latest Ghetto Youth Recruit
Black Am I hails from Nine Mile, the same rural Jamaican village where Bob Marley was born. After auditioning for Damian Marley back in 2007, he put in a full year of practice before Jr. Gong decided he was ready to become a Ghetto Youths International artist. Since then he’s dropped a music video for his tune “Modern Day Freedom” and contributed two tracks to the Ghetto Youths album Set Up Shop Vol. 1. Watch Black Am I performing his signature song at London’s IndigO2 and then chatting with Reshma B about how he’s making his dreams of reggae stardom come true. Video After The Jump… -
Damian Marley Pon Radio Lily
Gongzilla Calls In To The Strictly Boomshots Show
Last night on RadioLily.com, Damian Marley dialed in to the Strictly Boomshots show to reason with Rob Kenner about the new Ghetto Youths International album Set Up Shop Vol. 1 He also gave his thoughts on the recent Bob Marley tribute at the Grammys and his latest release, “Dem Neva Mek It.” Audio After The Jump… -
HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley ft. Buju Banton & Akon “My Conclusion”
Brand New Music From the GYI Album Set Up Shop Vol. 1
The big bad Ghetto Youths International album Set Up Shop Vol. 1 hits iTunes today. One of the standout tracks is also a preview of Stephen Marley’s long-awaited Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life. The classical rub-a-dub selection (a track reminiscent of the “Sun is Shining” riddim) features vocals by Akon as well as a verse from the Gargamel himself. Whosoever have ears let them hear. Audio After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Damian Marley “Dem Neva Mek It”
Brand New Gongzilla Selection From The Ghetto Youths Album “Set Up Shop Vol. 1”
Time and again Damian Marley has demonstrated his versatility with tunes like “Affairs of the Heart” and collabos with everybody from Bruno Mars to Skrillex, but his latest release takes him right back to the dancehall and it’s sure to be all bashment girls’ number one request for some time to come. Gongzilla’s talking to his baby love on this one, letting her no she has no competition when it comes to image, style, class, and overall sexiness. This certified boomshot is taken from the Ghetto Youths International album, Set Up Shop Vol. 1, which hits stores tomorrow. Gong drops nuff lyrial gems on this one, but our favorite would have to be the line he uses to dismiss dutty gals: “This carry-go-bring-come weh only get the lignum.” Audio After The Jump…