Author: Boomshots

  • Ghetto Youths International “Set Up Shop Vol. 1” Cover Art & Track Listing

    First GYI Compilation Set to Drop Next Tuesday set_up_shop_vol_1_itunesBOOMSHOTSScheduled for an Itunes WORLDWIDE release on February 26, the 14-track compilation Set Up Shop Vol. 1 will feature talented GYI artistes like Jo Mersa and Daniel ‘Bambaataa’ Marley, the third generation of Marley performers, as well as Wayne Marshall, Black-Am-I, Christopher Ellis, and new music from the Marley brothers – Stephen, Julian and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. Also featured are noteworthy collaborations from the likes of Jah Cure, Bugle, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Akon, Tarrus Riley and T.O.K. GYI, which is owned by brothers Stephen, Damian and Julian, have put extensive work not only in developing the compilation but the artistes themselves and in the last 18 months have worked on full length albums with Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis and Black-Am-I. Track List After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel Intros the Portmore Empire

    WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel Intros the Portmore Empire

    The Werlboss Bigs Up His Gaza Affiliates

    The year is 2011. Vybz Kartel is a free man at the peak of his fame and success. Shortly after ripping the stage at Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night, he welcomes Boomshots into his backstage tent to meet the members of his Portmore Empire crew, from Popcaan “The Prefect” aka Young World to Vanessa Bling aka Gaza Slim to Sheba “the Diva” and a fresh new recruit named Tommy Lee. Within a few months Kartel would be arrested and the whole landscape of dancehall would shift. Now that Popcaan and Tommy Lee have become major stars it’s fascinating to look back, and amazing to see how things have changed in such a short space of time. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Jo Mersa “How You Bad So”?

    WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Jo Mersa “How You Bad So”?

    When You’re Bob Marley’s Grandson, Making Music Is a Family Affair

    Joe Mersa is the eldest son of Stephen Marley, the nephew of Jr. Gong, and a fresh recruit to the Ghetto Youths family. Last week he dropped his tasty single “Comfortable,” and the ladies are loving it. That’s why we’re expecting more great things from this young rebel. Here he chops it up with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about getting into the biz, the Melody Makers, and his love for reggae and dancehall music. He even gets Reshma B to kick a freestyle—how she “bad so.” Video After The Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number” Official Music Video

    When Your Girl Runs Away, It’s Time To Make Moves

    Mochilla productions brings a vintage feel to the brand new music video for @EllisMuzicChild (youngest son of the late great Alton Ellis). The black-and-white finds Chris pursuing the gorgeous girl of his dreams on a motorscooter. Produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the swinging track features a hot DJ verse from Bay-C of dancehall supergroup TOK—who plays the cab driver driving the runaway girl’s getaway car. Will true love save the day? Will Chris catch up with his lady? There’s only one way to find out.  Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: I-Octane “Pretty Little Flower”

    Brand New Release Off the Valentine’s Day Mixtape “L.O.V.E. Y.O.U.”
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    I-Octane loves the ladies, and he knows action speaks louder than words. So he’s blessed all the empresses with a free Valentine’s Day mixtape called “L.O.V.E. Y.O.U.” Some of these tunes you may have heard on Boomshots before. But one of the new ones is this Trotyon production about a pretty little flower who needs to be watered every hour. Audio & Download Link After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Italis “Dash It Weh” and “Reminisce” Premiere

    The Ragga-Rough DJ Chats Bout Both Sides Of Love—The Tuff And The Tender
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    Patrick Anthony Willis’s mother gave birth to her sun by the roadside in the lush Jamaican parish of Portland. “I was born in the streets,” Italis says with a laugh, “so it will be hard for anyone to get me out.” As a child, his unusually deep voice, inherited from his dad and grandfather, made him a “celebrity at church.” Inspired at an early age by the Crown Prince of Reggae Dennis Brown, Willis knew that a career in music was his destiny. He spent many hours listening to artists like Papa San, Ninja Man , Garnet Silk, I-Wayne and Bushman, developing a deeper appreciation for his roots, and eventually taking the name Italis. “Although I am mainly a DJ, the singers are the ones who inspired me the most,” he says. As Italis got older, his voice got even deeper—so deep, in fact, that his sound would often be compared to dancehall icon, Buju Banton. “I love Buju Banton. People tell me I sound like him all the time. I can’t help that. This is just me. Naturally.” Discovered by reggae producer Donald Grant—better known as Danny Champagne—Italis went on to work with Grammy-winning producer, Tony ‘CD’ Kelly, who was one of the first producers to voice Buju Banton when they worked together at Shocking Vibes. Today Boomshots premieres not one but two brand new tunes that display the DJ’s versatility—the hard-driving “Dash It Weh” on The Journey riddim, and the smoothed out “Reminisce” on the Sky High riddim. Audio After The Jump…

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  • Strictly Boomshots Lovers Selection

    Valentine’s Day Vibes From Radio Lily With Love
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    Love never goes out of season, but on a day like today it’s all anybody seems to be thinking about. That’s why this week’s Strictly Boomshots show is strictly for the lovers. So light the candles, pour the wine, and throw on this 3 hour mix to set the mood. Just don’t be surprised when the ting tun up. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Mr. Bleach Chin”

    If Kartel Got a Billion Dollars… Imagine!
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    Jamaican-born billionaire Michael Lee-Chin seems to have captured the imagination of The Werlboss, sparking this meditation on a billion dollars. (Not Jamaican dollars, by the way.) “Crime is a sickness and me know say money ah de antidote,” Kartel observes. This brand new T.J. production is sure to have the paper chasers going wild. But as Kartel points out, “life ah de greatest ting.” That, and freedom. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Beat And a Mic” Official Video

    It Doesn’t Take Much To Be Happy When You Enjoy Life’s Simple Things
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    Chronixx is back with another melodic one drop track, this one produced by Bost & Bim for Special Delivery Music / ROD. As usual the music and visuals are 100% hype-free. This is one artist who overstands the importance of sticking to the basics—good music, good messages—and that’s why Chronixx is winning. Video After The Jump…
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  • HEAR THIS: Protoje “I&I”

     Diggy’s Debut Disc “The 8 Year Affair” Hits iTunes Today
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    Protoje has cut his own path through the reggae industry, bringing a fresh voice and mental sharpness to the ting. If you liked his Seven Year Itch sampler, then you’ll love his debut album The 8 Year Affair, which appeared on iTunes today. The single “Kingston Be Wise” set the bar pretty high, but we’re really feeling track #2 off the album, which rides a heavy Sly & Robbie-ish riddim with horns and the whole nine yards. But don’t sleep on “Black Cinderella” or “Reggae Revival” featuring Romain Virgo. As a matter of fact, don’t sleep on Protoje. Support real reggae music. Nuff said.  Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel ft. Gaza Slim “Children Are Our Future”

    Worlboss Reps For The Yute Dem While Vanessa Bling Does The Whitney Ting
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    Politicians and defenders of public morality often list dancehall music in general and Vybz Kartel in particular as a negative influence on the youth. It’s true that Kartel’s lyrics can be extremely XXXplicit, and that he’s awaiting trial for murder. But he’s still innocent until proven guilty. And if you’ve read his book, The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto, you know Kartel is deeply concerned about the future of underprivileged youths pon di Gaza and worldwide. That’s why he sounds so serious on this new release from So Unique Records, as he and Gaza Slim burn out all child victimizers. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Jah Cure Interview “The World Is Crying As We Speak”

    WATCH THIS: Jah Cure Interview “The World Is Crying As We Speak”

    We Were Just Kickin’ It Poolside With IyaCure And His Little Princess—And Then Scratch Showed Up!

    Live from Kingston, Jamaica, Boomshots presents Reshma B’s exclusive Jah Cure interview. Watch Jah Cure and his beautiful baby daughter Kailani Belle kicking it poolside with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about his long-awaited album World Cry and why it took two years to complete, about his recent marriage and the birth of his daughter, about his collab with 2Pac and why he identifies with Pac’s struggle, about how Drake sampled his music, and about the “World Cry” title track and why it was better after he remade it without any guest artists. He even told @ReshmaB_RGAT about his Mavado and Rick Ross collabo “Call It Like I See It” and why it did not appear on his album. Then while he was explaining why he would never work Sting, we got a special surprise visit from Lee “Scratch” Perry. Video After The Jump…

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