UK Bashment Sound Represents For The Damsels of the Dancehall
The Heatwave are known for getting the ladies lively in London town. Now they’ve created a 100% bashment mixtape designed to harness the awesome natural resource known as ‘Gyal Power.’ From outernational superstars like Adele, Grace Jones and Amy Winehouse to UK femcees like Ms Dynamite and Lady Chann to Jamaican dancehall damsels like Lady Saw, Spice, Macka Diamond, Tifa, Tanya Stephens, Marcia Griffiths, Cecile, Sister Nancy and more. Smart guys know it’s all about the girls. And if you don’t know, you need to download this mixtape urgently. Audio & Downlioad Link After The Jump.. (more…)
Category: Dancehall
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DOWNLOAD: The Heatwave “Gyal Power” Mixtape
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WATCH THIS: Sean Paul Feat. 2 Chainz & Juicy J “Entertainment” (Twerk Audition)
If This Is Just The Audition, Imagine The Video…
A few weeks ago we at Boomshots dropped Sean Paul’s twerk-tastic tune “Entertainment” featuring who better than the purveyors of twerk music 2 Chainz and Juicy J. Today we present to you the audition tape for the upcoming official video which features a bevy of able bodied beauties, from all walks of life “entertaining” us. Sean Paul’s choreographer and lead dancer Tanisha Scott is not playing, so these girls better work—and twerk. Video After The Jump… (more…)
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HYPE TV Top 20 Countdown: I-Octane Dethrones RDX
Once Again, I-Octane is at the Number One Spot
I-Octane has shaken up the HYPE TV countdown with his newest single, “Buss A Blank,” and has taken the number one spot. “Buss A Blank” has a booming dancehall beat to it and it features I-Octane’s usual lyrical skills as he rhymes about “bussing a blank.” Check out the countdown and “Buss A Blank” afte the jump. -
WATCH THIS: Tommy Lee & Spartan Army “Real Bad Gyal” / “Di Creature” Official Video
Di Creature Is Coming—Beware!
Tommy Lee is back and this time he’s bringing his whole Spartan Army: Jimbo Sparta, plus Tabeta Cshae, Stylish, and Destiny. [Click through the gallery above to get familiar.] So what if the “army” consists of just one other dude plus three hot girls? They’re still an army—plus they’re all demons. The Spartan Army just dropped a new double-barreled video for “Real Bad Gyal” and “Di Creature,” the lead singles from UIM Records’ eerie new riddim. At the top of the video, Stylish, Destiny, and Tabeta rock zombie gear as they break down what it means to be a “Real Bad Gyal,” from busting guns to, um, biting necks. (Sidebar: Did you ever make love to a demon?) In the second half of the clip, Tommy Lee and his sparring partner Jimbo Sparta take it back to the future on “Di Creature,” which looks more like a summer blockbuster than a typical music video. Actually it’s like watching a midnight movie double feature at the multiplex in less than five minutes: First a sexy lady vampire saga followed by an epic outer-space laser-beam battle flick. Gozu Musiq and Mental Chung Creative Lab took things to the next next level here. Just don’t let the scary masks and special effects fool you, Sparta ah no plaything. “We appear like Katrina / Worse than Hiroshima.” (Click Video After The Jump… (more…)
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Jay-Z Samples Sizzla on “Magna Carta Holy Grail”
Jigga’s Track “Crown” is only the latest rap jam to rework Kalonji’s hit “Solid As A Rock”
Whether or not you bought a new Samsung phone, you’re probably listening to Magna Carta Holy Grail right now. Jay-Z’s 12th studio album leaked shortly after his exclusive app crashed, short-circuiting a multi-million-dollar promo plan. Oh well—meet the #NewRules, same as the #OldNewRules. More importantly, you may already have noticed that track #8, a song called “Crown,” opens with a long, ghostly slowed-down sample of Sizzla’s 2002 hit “Solid As A Rock,” taken from his classic Bobby Digital–produced album, Da Real Thing. The Jay-Z tune, Produced by Travi$ Scott and 16-year-old newcomer WundaGirl, has folks buzzing about Magna Carter dissing sports agent Scott Boras. But for reggae lovers, it’s all about the continuing trend of major rap releases sampling dancehall tunes. Like many top dancehall artists, Sizzla has collaborated with rap stars in the past—most notably on his duets with Foxy Brown and Dipset. But more than any other song in Sizzla’s vast catalog, “Solid As A Rock” remains his best known release in hip-hop circles. Who can’t relate to a tune whose first words are “They can’t keep a good man down”? Click through the gallery above to revisit all the various rap versions of this Sizzla classic. -
Assassin Pon Radio Lily
Agent Sasco Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show—And Shaggy Drops By To Turn It Up Another Notch
This past Monday the #StrictlyBoomshots show celebrated International Reggae Day inna fine style by welcoming Assassin as our special guest. The veteran dancehall star and lyricist extraordinaire has been in the spotlight lately thanks to his ruff, tuff feature on Kanye West’s critically acclaimed album, Yeezus. Agent Sasco kicked it live on RadioLily.com for over an hour—talking about his Yeezy collabo, previewing some of his latest dancehall releases, and freestyling over all types of versions. Just when it seemed things couldn’t get any better, diamond-certified superstar Shaggy grabbed the mic and took the vibes to a whole nother level. Audio After The Jump… (more…)
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DOWNLOAD: I-Octane “Happy Times” Mixtape
Kick Off The Holiday Right With Some Siiiick Dancehall Selections
The Fourth of July holiday is almost here. From block parties to barbecues, pool parties to private parties, you need one thing to get you through all the hot fun: MUSIC. Don’t worry; I-Octane has got you covered on that. Boomshots is proud to premiere his brand new “Happy Times” mixtape, just in time to make it the soundtrack to all your holiday hijinks. And what better artist to do the honors than Octane, who long ago declared his independence from record label restrictions and became the boss of his own brand. Aspiring artists on the come-up take note: As one of the biggest dancehall reggae acts in the game today, I-Octane could easily sit back and feel satisfied. Instead, he’s out here making moves, doing road, and keeping his fans laced with fresh sounds. That’s how you conquer the globe. Tracklist, Download Link & Video After The Jump… (more…) -
Reasoning With Luciano about Reggae, Dancehall & Snoop Lion
Jah Messenger Chats With Reshma B About Bob Marley’s Reincarnation
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard new music from Luciano. But the crucial roots reggae vocalist now on tour and releasing new singles like “You Can Try,” which continues his tradition of constructive roots music with constructive messages. We caught up with Jah Messenger during a recent trip to Phillip Smart’s HC&F Studios. He was working on a new tune with producer Derrick Barnett—former bass player of the legendary Sagittarius band—which sounds like a next certified Boomshot. After the recording session was wrapped up, Luciano sat down with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown for some deep reasoning on topics ranging from the state of modern reggae music, the future of mankind as measured by drooping trousers, and whether Snoop Lion really is Bob Marley reincarnated. Video After The Jump… (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Stylo G “Ready” Official Video
UK Yardie Turns On The Camera—Who’s Ready for their Closeup?
Stylo G has always been known for his swagger, and on his latest music video the swag is turnt all the way up. The Brixton bad bwoy linked with Brooklyn producer Dre Skull during last year’s Notting Hill carnival to craft this sexy dancehall cut for Mix Pak Records. The song’s all about making a video—but not exactly a music video if you know what we mean. To put it plainly, this one is all about the girls—and it looks like they’re ready for their close up. Video After The Jump… (more…) -
Assassin’s Yeezus Verse Decoded
Even Some of Kanye’s Collaborators Seem To Be A Little Confused…
This is Assassin, aka Agent Sasco… the respected Jamaican dancehall artist who spits a verse on “I’m In It,” a track from Kanye West’s dancehall-peppered album Yeezus. For those who have been following his career over the past 12 years, the high-profile feature on the most anticipated rap release of 2013 thus far is an unexpected treat. But for the rest of the music industry it’s a source of confusion. Take, for instance, this article from MySpace.com, a reputable publication that served up a major fail in its entry on I’m In It. The site apparently had no idea who Jeffrey Campbell was despite extensive coverage of the fact that Assassin was featured on this particular track. OK, maybe it’s not fair to expect American journalists to know dancehall artist’s government names off the top of their head, but there is this thing called google that’s really helpful when it comes to telling reggae stars from shoe designers. Here’s what MySpace wrote about the writing credits to “I’m In It”: “Like some writing credits on Yeezus, the paper trail leading back to people can be misleading. While we’re unsure who exactly the Jeffrey Ethan Campbell is that’s credited alongside Jill Scott and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon on ‘I’m In It,’ but all signs point to the shoe designer. Stranger things have happened in the world of the West, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Campbell was hanging in the studio with Yeezy and offered an idea on how to shape the song.” SMFH. If you think the name game is confusing, just imagine trying to interpret Assassin’s rapid fire patois flow. Lyrical Breakdown After The Jump… (more…) -
WATCH THIS: Junior Reid “Out Deh” Official Video PREMIERE
Conscious New Single From JR’s New Album
Ever since he took over as the lead vocalist of Black Uhuru, Junior “One Blood” Reid’s unique twist on the Waterhouse singjay style—first exemplified on Uhuru’s smash “Fit You Haffi Fit”—has set him apart from the vast majority of dancehall reggae vocalits. Since stepping out as a solo artist with the certified boomshot “One Blood” (which has been sampled by both The Game and Wu Tang Clan) JR has maintained a strong profile in both the reggae/dancehall and hip-hop arenas. Boomshots is proud to premiere the first single from his new album for Zojak Records, which takes him back to his Jamaican roots, blazing a fire on all downpressors and repping for the ghetto youth without any apology. Video After The Jump… (more…) -
Dawn Penn, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Beenie Man and Elephant Man Shell Down BET Awards
The Award Show’s First Ever Dancehall Showcase
Year in and year out, the BET Awards have become known for show-stopping performances. But the water-cooler talk this year isn’t about the latest hip-hop posse cut, it’s about the awards’ first-ever mashup of reggae and dancehall superstars. Opening with Dawn Penn’s Studio One classic “No No No” the set segued into Chake Demus & Pliers’ “Murder She Wrote” which had the venue of rap and R&B superstars skanking and raving as Jabba punctuated their precise singer and DJ routine with his energetic exhortations. Next up was Beenie Man doing “Who Am I” and “Rum and Red Bull” and then Elephant Man came through in a zebra-print jacket to shut the whole show down in true Energy God style and fashion. As Elephant Man put it: “Feel good fi know seh BET Awards a request Elephant Man U have a million artistes dem can call but dem call Ele.” Witness history in the making. Video After The Jump… (more…)