This Could Be The First Trumpet, Might As Well Be The Last
(Was that the Stalag riddim I heard Bob skankin’ to on the intro?) Anyway: Tomorrow isn’t just Superbowl Sunday. It’s also the 66th anniversary of Robert Nesta Marley’s birth. (more…)
Author: robk007
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WATCH THIS: Bob Marley “Natural Mystic” LIVE
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HEAR THIS: Chan Dizzy “Shot A Leggo” (Refix)
You Heard Weezy And Wizzy, Now Check Chan Dizzy
First Wiz Khalifa says “Black and Yellow,” and the Steelers go to the Superbowl. Then Lil Wayne says “Green and Yellow” to back the Packers. That’s Black and Yellow and Green—Jamaican colors. So here comes Chan Dizzy to represent for the yardcore. (more…)
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Usain Bolt Bigs Up Cedella Marley
PUMA Partners With Cedella To Design Jamaica’s 2012 Olympic Gear
“It’s just going to be awesome,” said the world’s fastest man, Usain “Lightning” Bolt, after learning that fashion designer Cedella Marley — the firstborn daughter of Bob and Rita Marley — would be designing fresh new Olympic Gear for the Jamaican Track & Field team. (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Distant Relatives In Jamrock
Jr. Gong & Nas Go From Hope Road To Trenchtown To The Promised Land
Since we find ourselves in that powerful week between Dennis Brown and Bob Marley’s birthdays, it seemed only right to take it back to the Rock. Shout to the homie B+ of Mochilla fame, who put together this tasty Jamaica travelogue for HipHopDX. In case you missed it, here’s the full rewind: (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas feat Shaggy & Josey Wales “Sweet Jamaica”
Memo To Mr. Freeze: Ease Off With The Ice And Snow!
After surviving a blizzard of epic proportions, and spending the morning chopping dirty ice with a broken shovel, I’m just about ready for a musical trip to “Sweet Jamaica.” Who else wants to roll? (more…) -
WATCH THIS: Savage “Mi Nah”
Next Up From The Gully Squad: A Youth Called Savage
Platinum producer Jah Snowcone’s rough-and-rugged Ital Stew riddim has already sparked one hit with Mr. Vegas’ “Boy Shorts” but now a newcomer named Savage from Mavado’s Gully Squad is making noise with his dancehall smash “Mi Nah.” (more…)
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WATCH THIS: The General “Mr. President”
22-Year-Old Tunisian Rapper Was Arrested After Making This Record
According to published reports, a 22-year-old rapper named Hamada Ben-Amor who goes by the name The General was arrested by Tunisian authorities after releasing a record critical of his embattled government. Through his video clip entitled “Rais Lebled” (O country’s president) The General has inspired protests and mobilised tens of thousands of young people. (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Dennis Brown “Children Of Israel”
Foundation Selection For The Crown Prince’s Born Day
Born 54 years ago today in Kingston Jamaica, Dennis Brown rose to become the undisputed Crown Prince of Reggae music. (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Protoje ft Kymani Marley “Rasta Love”
Latest Official Music Video From The New Album Seven Year Itch
From “Curly Locks” to “Whoi Mr. Brown” to “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner,” songs of forbidden love are a time-honored theme within reggae music. “She didn’t know how… to tell him… she was in love with a Rastaman,” Kymani sings over a crispy Don Corleon track, then in comes Protoje as the conscious loverman. (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel & Eminem “WTP” Refix
Kartel/Eminem Remix Drops As Cake Soap Controversy Goes Viral
I’m not usually a fan of these cut and paste jobs, but Supa Dups and Kartel went above and beyond on this Refix. Oddly enough the tune landed in my inbox around the same time Necole Bitchie caught wind of Kartel’s “Cake Soap” and the whole skin-bleaching brouhaha went viral. Coincidence?
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Reasoning With Bushman ‘Bout The Bush Doctor
Why The Man Who Sang “Call The Hearse” Respects The Stepping Razor
Last night BUSHMAN celebrated the release of his new album Bushman Sings The Bush Doctor on V.P. Records. Here the dancehall roots singer responsible for Certified Boomshots like “Call The Hearse” and “Fire Pon a Weakheart” talks about how Steelie & Clevie first christened his Bushman—and why never used to love the name, until he checked the levels…
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Buju Banton’s Epic “Before The Dawn” Concert
Buju And Friends Move The Crowd—In Every Sense Of The Word
Check the full show review on VIBE.com, and check out exclusive video after the jump….