Boomshots

Author: robk007

  • DUNGLOAD: Protoje Sampler “The Seven Year Itch”

    As Protoje gears up for the Spring 2011 release of his debut album, The Seven Year Itch (Produced by Don Corleon), fans are as impatient as they are excited for what’s expected to be a landmark record. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley & Jr. Gong “Jah Army”

    Marley Brothers Moving Well Militant On The Big Bad Foundation Riddim

    Stephen “Ragga” Marley and his brother Gongzilla just served up another musical heatrock. Chopping up a dubbed-out slice of Black Uhuru’s extra-heavy “General Penitentiary” riddim, the brothers deal with it wicked, chasing all crazy bumpheadz out of town. Last time we heard these not-so-distant relatives rocking like this was “The Mission,” and you know that was a next Certified Boomshot. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Meta & The Cornerstones “Cornerstone”

    Roots Rock Reggae Straight Outta Senegal By Way of Brooklyn

    The realest video we’ve seen in a long while comes from Senegal-born Meta Dia and his BK-based ensemble The Cornerstones. Refreshing, upful, truthful in so many ways. But it’s not for the ADD generation. Got to give this one time… (more…)

  • And The Winner Is… Gyptian

    CNN’s Wolf Blitzer Bigs Up Soul Train Awards Best Reggae Artist for 2010 “I come all the way from a place called Jamaica,” said Gyptian during his acceptance speech at this Wednesday’s taping of the Soul Train Awards in Atlanta. “From a far distance, very very far…” (more…)

  • The Envelope Please…

    Who Will Be Named Best Reggae Artist At The 2010 Soul Train Awards?

    Nuff respect to the original Don (Cornelius). The Soul Train Awards ceremony takes place this Wedensday in Atlanta. And while Usher and Alicia Keys lead all nominees this year, we’re focused one of the newer categories. Last year Sean Paul walked away with the first ever Soul Train Award for Best Reggae Artist. This year’s nominees include Gyptian, Mr. Vegas, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Vybz Kartel, Gramps Morgan, and Jah Cure—a diverse mix of roots reggae, soul, lovers’ rock and straight-up dancehall, and a better representation than most other major awards shows. Plus not only will the Best Reggae Artist trophy be awarded during the broadcast, but Gyptian is scheduled to perform live. (more…)

  • Tribute To The Late Great Sonia Pottinger 1931-2010

    8 Certified Boomshots From Reggae’s Foremost Female Producer

    To say the reggae industry is male dominated might be the understatement of all time. Jamaica’s first, foremost, and arguably only serious female producer was Sonia E. Pottinger, who died last Wednesday November 3rd at the age of 79. Introduced to the music biz by her husband Lyndon Pottinger, she opened the Tip Top record shop in 1965 and started producing the following year. Serious selectors covet all the rock steady and roots classics released on her Tip Top, Highnote, and Gayfeet labels. In 1974 Pottinger bought Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label shortly before his passing (and she won a big court case just last year retaining her rights to the legendary imprint, which she soon made available online). She was eventually recognised with the Order of Distinction for her contribution to the development of Jamaican music

    “Ms. Pottinger, I rate her highly,” legendary soundman Winston “Merritone” Blake told this Sunday’s Jamaica Observer. “For her to enter the music scene at the time she did, going up against the giant record producers in Coxsone and Duke Reid, required tremendous courage. And the kind of music that she produced was unquestioned. They have stood the test of time.” On that note, let’s rewind back some of Ms. P’s Certified Boomshots… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Ricky Blaze feat Jim Jones & Nicki Minaj “I Feel Free” (REFIX)

    Ricky Blaze. Jones. Nicki. Send Three More Bottles to Table Five…

    Brand new refix from the one Ricky Blaze. Dipset. Young Money. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Miguel & J Cole “All I Want Is A Mad Collab” (Mike D Remix)

    Wah Gwaan Popcaan? ZJ Chrome Big Riddim Sell Off… (Again)

    Big tune + Big riddim = Mad Collab still breaking down barriers. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Nelly “Just A Dream” Mad Collab Riddim (Mike D Remix)

    Wah Gwaan Popcaan? ZJ Chrome Big Riddim Sell Off….

    Big tune + Big riddim = Mad Collab still breaking down barriers. Mike D on the Remix. Turn it up… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Serani & Tony Matterhorn “Again & Again”

    Daseca’s New Riddim Takes It Back To The “Dancehall Again”

    Let me let you in on a little secret: I’m still not sure what the proper term would be for all that other stuff folks have been rocking to in 2010. But Daseca’s new riddim is called “Dancehall Again”—thank goodness—and this time they kept it simple. No Auto-Tune. No pop pretensions. (more…)

  • Reasoning With Lady Saw, Raw & Uncut

    Muma Saw Talks Nicki, RiRi, Foxy… And Doing Things “Her Way”

    Born in the powerful parish of St. Mary, Marion Hall burst on the Jamaican sound system scene in the early 90s, changing the dancehall game forever with her blend of razor-sharp skills and shameless bedroom bravado. Long before Nicki and RiRi first stepped on a stage, Muma Saw was putting it down raw and uncut. (more…)

  • Lil Wayne Walks; Buju Still In Bondage

    Weezy Freed After Eight Months; Banton Weighing Bail Options

    After serving eight months of a one-year gun charge, Lil Wayne was released from Rikers Island this morning, and will soon be on his way to Miami for a massive welcome home party. “FREE AT LAST!!!” tweeted his manager Cortez Bryant at roughly 10am as fans around the world—including President Bill Clinton—celebrated. “I was never scared, worried nor bothered by the situation,” Lil Wayne said Tuesday through his official fan site Weezythanxyou.com.  (more…)