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…)
Category: Dancehall
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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…)
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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…)
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WATCH THIS: Ricky Blaze “Just You And I” Video
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…)
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HEAR THIS: Jah Cure featuring Rick Ross & Mavado “Like I See It”
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…)
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HEAR THIS: Rodney Price “The Message”
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…)
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Mr. Vegas Shells Down Boston
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!
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WATCH THIS: Denyque “Hooked On Me”
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…)
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WATCH THIS: Barrington Levy Live in NYC
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…) -
HEAR THIS: Circus Riddim Jugglin’
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…) -
WATCH THIS: Gappy Ranks “Put The Stereo On”
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,”
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WATCH THIS: Khago Live at Sumfest
It’s His First Time Ever On Dancehall Night, And Khago Blazes It Up
We’re definitely feeling this conscious young DJ named Khago (short for Chicago) who made big noise on his first ever Sumfest Dancehall Night with a Certified Boomshot called “Nah Sell Out Me Friend Dem.” His heartfelt song about loyalty has become a street anthem. (more…)