Boomshots

Category: Dancehall

  • 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….

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  • 20 Years Later, Still Mr. Mention

    Banton And Friends All Set To Blaze Miami’s Bayfront Park

    The waiting is (almost) over. The gates have just opend at Miami’s Bayfront Park for today’s long-awaited Buju Banton concert. The skies are blue, and Miami’s Mix 96 has turned into the BBC (Buju Broadcasting Corporation) rinsing all the classics from Buju’s latest—”Jah knows I’m innocent” from his Grammy-nominated album “Before The Dawn”—all the way back to baldhead Buju from the “Stamina Daddy” and “Mr. Mention” era. The station’s been swamped with calls from fans who have flown in from all over the world to see Buju’s first live performance since late 2009, when he was first taken into custody. As Buju prepares to step on the big stage today and thank thousands of his fans for their love and support, his future still hangs in the balance. But that day in court will have to wait. Today is all about his triumphant return to the stage, and the joy of seeing a legendary artist doing what he does best. But it really doesnt matter what songs he performs… today’s sure to be history in the making. In case you can’t be in Miami, you can check out the live stream on BujuLive.com. And just in case you’ve forgotten how the Gargamel does his thing, catch this: (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Dohlance “Cover Me”

    “Just Send Your Angels To Guide And Protect Me”

    Something big and serious from the youth called Dohlance. Last time we heard from the young singjay, he was gettin’ mad in the club, but now he’s calling on the Messiah over T.J. Productions’ slow-burning “Sad Streets ” riddim. We say stick with this vibe right here. Tough tune. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong & Buju Banton “Jah Army” (REFIX)

    The Banton Is Back And Moving Like A Soldier Pon The Battlefield

    Buju Banton’s Grammy-nominated album Before The Dawn was all recorded prior to his year-long incarceration, but the DJ’s been back at work since his November 10 release, which was of course made possible by Stephen Marley. So when the former Pinellas County Prison inmate touched down on Stephen’s illmatic version of the “General Penitentiary” riddim, he had to go hard:

    “Them lock me inna jail. And talk bout dem nah gimme no bail…” (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Ishawna “Legendary”

    This Girl’s About To Drop Something Heavy

    Foota Hype’s been telling us about this artist for a minute. And now here she comes with a new video (directed by Icey Jace) for her tune on the “Badda Dan” riddim. She says she’s “Legendary,” and who are we to argue? (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Dr. Dre feat. Collie Buddz, Snoop Dogg & Akon “Kush” (Refix)

    Hold Up, Wait A Minute—Let Me Put Some Dancehall In It

    Is this the same Dr. Dre from N.W.A who swore “I don’t smoke weed or sess” on “Express Yourself”?!! Cause ever since 1992 the man has been reppin that Chronic real hard. And if you thought Detox was about cleaning up his act, think again. (more…)

  • Buju Announces “Before The Dawn” Show Lineup

    First Concert In A Year To Take Place Jan. 16 At Miami’s Bayfront Park

    (Photograph by Marlon “Ajamu” Myrie)

    After spending the past year behind bars on drug charges, Grammy-nominated Reggae star Buju Banton is free on bail and making plans to return to the stage at Miami’s Bayfront Memorial Park one month from today. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Natalie Storm “A Perfect Storm”

    Hot Young DJ Steps Her Game Up Off The Meter With New Mixtape

    Alongside her sistren Timberlee and Tifa, Natalie Storm is the nitroglycerine of TNT, the Charlie’s Angels of Dancehall. But last week Natalie stepped to the Big Apple one away, bringing all types of heat to freezing NYC. (more…)

  • PEOPLE’S CHOICE: “Phat Punani” or “Want Yuh Body”?

    Which Version of Leftside’s Tune Is Badder: The Raw or The Remix?

    This past June KeepLeft Records released the raw, uncut version of “Phat Punani” a tune that set dancefloors on fire. The song’s unforgettable hook displayed Leftside’s bold sexuality as well as his trademark start-stop cadence. But the producer/artist was just getting started….

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  • WATCH THIS: Shaggy feat Alaine “Yur Eyes Only”

    Peep The Brand New Video From Mr. Boombastic Alongside Alaine

    Last night at New Kingston’s SportsMax club, Shaggy and Alaine premiered the video for “Yur Eyes Only,” their Tony Kelly-produced smash. The song grabbed my ear first time I heard a few months ago, and now it’s #1 pon the New York charts. And Jay Will’s new clip is set to take the tune to another level… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “The Message” (Done Talk)

    The Poor People Governor Turns It Up Again With Madhouse

    Gully Gaad, Warlord, Timberlee, Cham and Chase Cross at Big Yard Studio.

    Madhouse Productions’ new “Turn It Up” riddim has been making noise for a couple of weeks already. But the mission was not complete until late last night, when Dave Kelly and Rodney Price finished off “The Message,” a powerful statement that Killer and Madhouse were back in effect—”the link seal and the link real.” And the new lyrics in the full version go even harder…

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  • HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Spliff Tail”

    Next To Fresh Air, What’s The Best Thing To Inhale? HottHead!

    This cut off the new Hi Grade Ganja Anthems anthology ranks as my favorite Busy Signal weed tune, which is no small statement… (more…)