Do You Know How It Feels To Be Ricky Blaze? It Feels So Real
Not only did Brooklyn’s own Ricky Blaze come out of nowhere to produce the year’s biggest hit with Gyptian’s smash “Hold Yuh,” he’s also got the next-biggest tune on that riddim, a love song that wins on the strength of apparent sincerity rather than vocal dexterity. (more…)
Them Say State Of Emergency, But That Can’t Stop The Hustling
Last time we bucked up Anthony Cruz he was at Kingston’s Carib Theater taking in the premier of Storm Saulter’s crucial new film Better Mus Come. (More about the film tomorrow!) Now the singer’s about to have reggae lovers under Cruz Control once again with his tough new tune “Back Downtown.” (more…)
3 The Hard Way: We Don’t Need No Visas To Come Thru Your Speakers
Some songs require no explanation. Like this one right here. (more…)
We Be Clubbin: DJ & DJ Link From Francais To JA The Duttily Muckily Way
Alert! Alert! French club DJ and Grammy-nominated record producer Bob Sinclar has linked with dancehall hitmaker Sean Paul to create a “sonic tornado.” (more…)
Gregory Isaacs, One Of Reggae’s Immortal Vocalists, Dies At Age 60
Gregory Isaacs died this morning at the age of 60 after a battle with lung cancer. (more…)
Madhouse Pon Them Case Again… The Link Seal And The Link Real
Last week Madhouse fired a warning shot that got the whole dancehall diaspora buzzing. The tune was called “Stronger” by Cham featuring Mykal “Grammy” Roze and it’s a Certified Boomshot. (more…)
The Original Gallis Drops Hits Pon Top Of Hits
Quiet as it’s kept, Mr. Vegas is on a roll right now. From his “Boy Shorts” remix with Teairra Mari to his unofficial remix of Chris Brown’s “Deuces” (which sounds harder than the official one), Mr. Die-Do is in the zone. Earlier this month Vegas passed through a radio showcase for Boston’s Hot 97, where his “Gallis” tune from last year is picking up some spins. But this set was for the true heads. “Nike Air,” “Heads High,” “Pull Up,” “She’s A Ho,” “Hot Wuk”… Catalog, me say. And the man works the stage like a true veteran entertainer. Yes Vegas, yuh Bless fe real!
And Who Could Resist When She Gives You Like This?
When Denyque Dontré calls herself a “Supergirl,” please don’t think she’s conceited. (more…)
Tell Them Already Have To Tell Them Again, Him A Murrrrdera!
This year’s Hot 97 On Da Reggae Tip showcase was all about singers: From Gyptian, the man with the big tune of the moment, to the young veteran Mr. Vegas, to a surging Serani, the Alliance’s top pop threat. But when it comes to legendary dancehall singers, Barrington Levy has few living rivals. (more…)
Spragga Benz and Family Remember Carlyle R.I.P. 8/23/08
On the second anniversary of his son’s tragic murder, Spragga the Benz issued the following statement: “Us the Family and Friends of Carlton Kimani Grant aka Carlyle, do sincerely appreciate all the Love and Generous Support that was afforded Us during our time of great grief and sorrow.
Being that the situation is of such that always stays and is universal, we do share our Love and Strength with others experiencing similar pain of loss at this time… The journey continues,the joy is less but still giving thanks for the time spent which makes us know we are blessed…”
And speaking of blessings, in comes a brand new musical blessing called “Stays The Same” featuring Jazmin and Ragga—something new from Spragga’s long-awaited magnum opus Shotta Culture. Run The Track…
2Hard Productions And DJ Engine Room Present A Three-Ring Megamix
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@MisterHarding previewed the latest 2Hard riddim last week, and this one bangs a little harder and faster than the City Life. Clocking in at 112 bpm, the Circus is packed with big-top names—Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, and Serani all take a turn at the mic—but don’t sleep on newcomers like and Chan Dizzy the delightful miss Denyque (aka Superwoman). (more…)
Big Bad UK Deejay Takes It Back To The Foundation
Gappy Ranks has been making waves since his song on the Soul Rebel riddim, “Heaven In Your Eyes,”
made a big splash on the Peckings label. (more…)