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Author: robk007

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion “Reincarnated” Documentary Trailer

    New Film Tells The Story Of How Snoop Dogg Became Snoop Lion

    Yesterday was a big day for Snoop Dogg Lion, and for reggae music. One of the biggest icons in hip-hop history called a press conference to discuss his first-ever reggae album, titled Reincarnated. But the record—produced by Diplo and the Major Lazer posse—is only the beginning. Snoop’s epic trip to Jamaica and his transformation from Snoop Dogg, hardcore rap star to Snoop Lion, Rasta reggae singer is chronicled in a documentary film produced by VICE Media that will premiere this fall at the Toronto Film Festival. Check out the official trailer after the jump. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Orange Hill ft. Vybz Kartel “Pon Time”

    Brand New Video Gives Werlboss The Grand Theft Auto Treatment

    When Dr. Dre played Coachella this summer, Tupac couldn’t make it so they brought out a hologram. It’s 2012 after all. So it’s no surprise Orange Hill wanted to highlight their tune with Vybz Kartel they stayed “Up 2 Di Time” and went the CGI route as well. Replete with helicopyers, speed boats, and bloodthirsty ninjas, the clip for “Pon Time” looks like a new episode of Grand Theft Auto (shout to Coolie and Seeborn!) except the beats are even crazier.
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  • Interview: Wayne Marshall Talks “Go Hard,” Ghetto Youths Link

    Mr. “Go Hard” Steps Off Stage at London’s Indig02 & Chops It Up With Reshma B

    This past weekend, Damian Marley and the Ghetto Youths International crew set up shop in London, England to kick off the Respect Jamaica 50 shows at the Indig02. After blazing the stage, Wayne Marshall took a moment to kick it with the Reggae Girl About Town. Reshma B asks Wayne about his big new posse cut “Go Hard” and how he really got Kartel on the track. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number”

    Here  Comes A Brand New Sound From The Ghetto Youths Crew

    Last night at London’s IndigO2, Christopher Ellis premiered this track live. “I’m a reggae singer,” said Alton’s song from the stage, “I sing one-drop reggae. But this is something different.” Bay-C from TOK adds just enough dancehall flavor to keep the tune from drifting too far afield. All we know is it sounds like hit. (more…)

  • Interview: Damian Marley At Reggae Sumfest

    Gong To The Zilla Blazes Sumfest On His Birthday, Then Chops It Up With The Reggae Girl About Town

    After mashing up the final night of Reggae Sumfest 2012, Junior Gong tells Reshma B all about the new Ghetto Youths movement. Video after the jump.
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  • WATCH THIS: Konshens Live Pon Radio Lily

    Fresh Off Reggae Sumfest, Konshens Passes Through Miss Lily’s And Makes The Gal Dem Bubble

    Fresh off a breakthrough performance at Reggae Sumfest’s Dancehall Night, Konshens Sojah jets off to NYC to nice up the #StrictlyBoomshots show. Max Glazer on the wheels; video by the man called Gizmo.
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  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Dem Bwoy”

    Brand New Release From Di War Teacha

    Even if he isn’t voicing new tunes behind bars, Vybz Kartel has to be Jamaica’s most prolific inmate ever. We just got hold of ZJLiquid’s steady-bubbling ILabash Riddim and we’ve had “Dem Bwoy” on repeat ever since. Take a listen and you’ll see why you need this on your iTunes playlist now.
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  • WATCH THIS: H.I.M. Haile Selassie’s Official State Visit To Jamaica

    Happy Birthday To The King of Kings

    Exactly 120 years ago today, Tafari Makonnen was born in the Harar province of Ethiopia. He would go on to become His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, still revered by the Rastafarian movement and countless reggae songs as the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah. In short, a Black God incarnate. When Emperor Selassie visited Jamaica On April 21, 1966 he was greeted like a messiah. Video after the jump. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Wayne Marshall ft. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Aidonia, Assassin, I-Octane, Bounty Killer & Vybz Kartel “Go Hard”

    Ghetto Youths Presents The Maddest Collaboration Of The Summer—Seven The Hard Way

    Ever since it premiered in Jamaica a week or so ago, the first single from Wayne Marshall’s album on the Marley brothers’ Ghetto Youths imprint has had the place in a frenzy. Baby G and Teetimus on the riddim; Wayne Marshall and friends on the mic. Everybody on here is spitting fire, but Jr. Gong truly goes H.A.M. on his verse. Still trying to figure out how they got Kartel on there?! But one thing’s very clear: the Ghetto Youths movement is strong. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Kes The Band “Tuesday on the Rocks”

    Rockin’ In Stereo, Stereo, Stereo

    Our favorite new band out of Trinidad just dropped something extra-sweet on the rock-steady Gal Season Riddim. Pass that 1919.
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  • Interview: Shabba Speaks on Sumfest, Bigs Up Kartel

    The Dancehall Emperor Speaks On Why He’s Been Away From JA, And Says “Free Up The Vybz”

    Shabba Ranks’ headlining performance at the 20th anniversary edition of Reggae Sumfest in the early hours of Saturday morning is front page news in Jamaica today. Shortly after tearing up the stage in MoBay, the “Dancehall Emperor” blessed Boomshots.com with this exclusive interview. He tells Reshma B why he hasn’t performed in Jamaica for 11 years, how he keeps his body in shape, and shares a few words of encouragement for his fellow dancehall artists. Video after the jump… (more…)

  • Interview: Tommy Lee Mashes Up Sumfest “Like A Monster”

    The Hottest New Name In Dancehall Chops It Up With The Reggae Girl About Town

    Right after mashing up Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest, MoBay native Tommy Lee sat down with Reshma B for a quick interview. “How did it feel performing tonight?” she asked him. “Wonderful. Feel like a monster.” Check the video after the jump to hear how Tommy Lee keeps in touch with Vybz Kartel, and how he’s working to keep the Gaza alive. (more…)