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  • Jimmy Cliff Says Reggae Grammy Should Be Televised

    Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Wins Best Reggae Album Grammy—But He’s Not Satisfied
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    When the Beatles imagined being over the hill and out of it, they sang a song called “When I’m Sixty-Four.” But reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has reached that ripe old age and he says he’s “just getting started.”  Cliff won the best reggae album Grammmy for his 2012 release, Rebirth, outdoing stiff competition from The Original Wailers, Sean Paul, Sly & Robbie, and Toots and the Maytals. But he’s not satisfied with being nominated… or even with winning. Jimmy Cliff wants to win on TV. “It’s a nice thing to be nominated for a Grammy,” he told CBSNews.com. “However, I do think that people ought to see me on TV, accepting the Grammy. Not the way it is being done at the moment for a reggae Grammy where you just hear about it. It’s about time they show me on TV.” Read More After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas “Whenever You’re Lonely”

    Vegas Sings A Long-Distance Livication to his One and Only
    Suriname-Riddim-Cover    The latest release from MV Music is the Suriname riddim, a classic midtempo reggae groove with bubbling guitars and a hot horn section. The juggling features voices Gyptian, Nadine Sutherland, Natel, Lady G, and more. Since it is his production it’s fitting that Mr. Vegas turns in an outstanding performance, singing about a girl who’s can’t be by his side right now. No matter how much people try to keep them apart, it sounds like she definitely has his heart.   Audio After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Gyptian “Wine Slow” Official Video

    Gyppy And His Girl Do It Slow and Sexy
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    Gyptian shot his latest video on Bob Marley Beach in Morant Bay, Jamaica. The sexy tune from his SLR EP is all about savoring the moment. Some things are just too good to rush. Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Noisey Jamaica “Tommy Lee Sparta”

    Snoop Lion’s Dancehall Documentary Continues Its Gaza Trend
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    The first two episodes of Noisey Jamaica’s dancehall series focused on Vybz Kartel and Popcaan, and the Gaza trend on part three, which features “the Anti-Christ of the dancehall,” Tommy Lee Sparta. His “Uncle Demon” persona has made him easily the most controversial character in Jamaican music, hot with the kids and dissed by older dancehall diehards. In a dimly lit room, Tommy Lee opens up in this interview. Be afraid. But it’s not all fun and games and scary makeup. The former Leroy Russell says he can’t return to his home in MoBay because of his success, as police have now branded him a don. “I can’t even get to see my kids them,” he says. “I can’t go to my place. I have to let them come visit me at a hotel when I have shows and those things. They don’t want me to go into my place. They say I should stay away from there and I don’t know why.”  Video After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Noah Powa ft. Beniton “Tight”

    Oh No They Didn’t! Yep, They Sure Did. Pree The XXX-Rated Remix of Rihanna’s “Diamonds”
    RihannaTightBOOM    Rihanna has said from the get-go that “Diamonds” is a special song to her, stirring up emotions deep insde. When Kanye jumped on the remix he did so respectfully, dropping bars about parking the Delorean outside Armani emporium and having sex in the shower. But then a couple of dancehall reprobates came along and dealt with the tune from a whole different angle, showing no respect whatsoever. They switched “bright” to “tight” and “diamond” to “tie man” and now it sounds like “Birthday Cake” part 2. “Diamonds” nuh good again! You won’t be hearing this one on the radio, but when it drops in the dance everyTING tun up.  Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Morgan Heritage “Perfect Love Song”

    Something Sweet & Strong From the Morgan Fam
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    Morgan Heritage have blessed us with a previeew of their next album Here Come The Kings, and we like what we hear. “Perfect Love Song,” released this week on iTunes, has a nice beat, sweet melodies, and Gramps spitting a DJ verse. “The story behind ‘Perfect Love Song’ is about a person realizing that the one he or she loves makes them feel beyond good, beyond great,” says Peetah Morgan. “Instead, the person makes them feel heavenly.” Kinda like this tune. Audio After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx Pon Radio Lily

    Chronixx Flashes Through NYC And Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show
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    For some reason Chronixx decided to leave sunny Jamaica and head for snowy NYC this weekend. Luckily he found his way to Radio Lily, where Max Glazer and DJ Autograph were holding down the Strictly Boomshots show. Listen to him freestyling on some Studio One gems and touching his breakthrough hit “Behind Curtain” on a different type of riddim. Video and Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Bunny Wailer “No Woman No Cry”

    Original Wailing Wailer Sings A Marley Classic And Chats With RGAT
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    Bunny Wailer’s been in the news lately for his criticism of Snoop Lion. Snoop will reportedly be traveling to Jamaica soon to hold a reasoning with Jah B and work through their issues. In the meantime here’s a look at the original Wailing Wailer doing what he does best. Video After The Jump…
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  • DOWNLOAD: Splurt Zillionz “Global Bass Kulcha” Mixtape

    The Maddest Reggae, Dancehall, Dubstep, Jungle, Moombahton, Trap Mashup
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    According to his official website, Splurt Zillionz is “a respected scenester, recording artist, music producer, Youtube channel host, marketing/tech guru, and influential tastemaker.” He’s also a certified gadget addict and dancehall aficionado. More recently he added the title “Director of Alternative Internet Outreach for Major Lazer” to his resume. But as you’re about to hear, he knows how to hook up a wicked mixtape too. Check out Splurt’s uniquely outernational take on what he calls Global Bass Kulcha. Audio & Download Link After The Jump…

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  • Anthony B Arrested in Georgia on Ganja Charges

    The Artist Faces Tough State Laws
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    Last Sunday January 27, dancehall star Anthony B, born Keith Anthony Blair, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. More Details After The Jump…  (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion ft. Mavado & Popcaan “Lighters Up” Official Video

    East Side West Side Gully Side Gaza… Snoop Lion Sparks A One Love Jamdown
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    As a hip-hop O.G. Snoop lived through the East versus West rap wars, and witnessed the tragic events that resulted in the death of two great artists. In 2013 Snoop Lion’s older and wiser, so there’s a certain poetic justice that his song “Lighters Up” should end up bringing together artists from the Gully side and the Gaza in musical unity. Now the video has dropped and it looks like everybody had a good day blazing trees at Trident Castle in Port Antonio. They even invited the Tivoli Gardens marching band out to make a joyful noise. Looks like it was a good day. Video After The Jump…

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  • Reasoning with Dennis Emmanuel Brown

    The Crown Prince Would Have Turned 56 Today
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    The first of February marks the beginning of Black History Month and Reggae Month. It’s also the birthday of the late great Dennis Brown, known to reggae lovers as the Crown Prince. (If only because Bob Marley was the undisputed King, although Marley himself gave Dennis maximum respect.) The immortal voice that sang “Love and hate can never be friends…” and so many more classics was first cut on vinyl at Studio One. His first release was “No Man Is An Island,” which connected instantly and made him a child star. DBrown would go on to achieve international renown with his 1972 smash “Money In My Pocket,” which entered the UK pop charts. It was a British TV crew that shot the invaluable footage that follows, for their 1982 Channel 4 documentary Deep Roots Music—and yes this is the same interview sampled for the intro to the Damian Marley & Nas Boomshot “Land of Promise.” Check it out while you put one in the air for the Crown Prince.  Video After The Jump… (more…)