Herbalist Anthem On The Big Bad Lyfe Turn Riddim
Lionface, the legendary selector for the musical killing machine known as King Addies sound, is also an accomplished producer, and Face is goin’ hard with his latest juggling, the Lyfe Turn Riddim. The lineup already includes Luciano, Gyptian, Nitty Kutchie, Anthony Cruz, and Lutan Fyah. But now in comes the herbalists’ anthem Sean Paul alongside Collie Buddz. Bermuda meets JA in a kouchie pipe conference. Can’t say you no want it! (more…)
Category: Dancehall
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HEAR THIS: Collie Buddz featuring Sean Paul “I’m On My Way Back Home”
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WATCH THIS: Buju Banton Video Mix
Nothing Left To Say But Let The Music Play…
Special request to the Gargamel and his entire family.
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Buju Celebrates Grammy Win
Before The Dawn Honor Lifts Spirits As The Gargamel’s Trial Resumes
Although Buju Banton was not able to attend the Grammy Awards ceremony yesterday in Los Angeles, the reggae star—who is still confined to Florida—celebrated his win to the fullest. A member of Buju’s security team was startled when he heard shouting from Buju’s hotel room in Tampa, where the artist faces jury selection in his second trial on drug charges today. “I thought something was wrong,” the guard told The Jamaica Observer. Instead he found out Buju had won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album. (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Bramma “Nuh Truss People”
One Time For The Haters, And All Who Study Evil
Stephen McGregor’s Pepper Riddim just gets hotter and hotter. Like this tune, where Bramma’s burning out all bad mind and grudgefulness. Check it deeply. (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Mavado “Pepper”
New Heat From Di Gully Gaad: “All Dem A Talk… Man A Steppa”
Di Genius brings the Pepper riddim, Di Starbwoy proceeds to hot it up. Certified Boomshot. (more…)
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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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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: 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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