The Lion’s Coming With That Heat
We’ve been hearing about this album that Snoop Lion has been working on with Major Lazer for months now, and today Reincarnated is finally here. Was it worth the hype? After hearing the full thing, we have to say yes. There are definitely some bangers on this album that real reggae fans need in their life. Standout tracks include “Fruit Juice” featuring Mr. Vegas, “Smoke The Weed” featuring Collie Buddz, and “Remedy” featuring Chris Brown and Busta Rhymes. Oh, and how could I forget “Boulevard” featuring Jahdan Blakkamore? But don’t take my word for it, check the full album preview and then go to iTunes, buy Reincarnated, and support reggae music. Audio After The Jump… (more…)
Category: Dancehall
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HEAR THIS: Snoop Lion “Reincarnated” Full Album Preview
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WATCH THIS: Beenie Man & Sean Paul “Greatest Gallis” Official Video
The Sneak Preview Riddim’s Superstar Collabo Finally Gets A Video
Every once in a while, a juggling drops that stacked from top to bottom with certitifed boomshots. Claims Records’ Sneak Preview Riddim is one of those. From the big artists like Mavado to the rising stars like Chase Cross, every cut on the juggling is a must-play. But the Beenie Man / Sean Paul collabo “Greatest Gallis” just kinda stands out for obvious reasons. I mean, when’s the last time these two dancehall superstars joined forces on one tune? Not since that Neptunes track “Boss Man,” and you know that was a classic too. Not sure why the video took so long to drop. Probably Beenie and Sean’s schedules were fully booked. Of course once you get those two on a video set, the girls just seem to roll out. Video After The Jump… (more…)
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Collie Buddz “Lights It Up” in NYC
Collie Buddz Turnt it Up at SOBs!
It has been some time since Collie Buddz has graced NYC with his presence but his performance on April 18 was worth the wait. The Reggae/Dancehall artist hit the stage at SOBs as his second stop on the Light it Up Tour and brought in quite the diverse crowd. But it was all lighters up, love and respect for the music.
Brooklyn’s very own New Kingston Band, opened up the show and played some Reggae classics. With veteran session musician Courtney Panton on bass and his three sons, Suki, Slim, and Courtney Jr. holding down the rhythm section, this group has a sound that can’t be denied. Cris Cab followed with some of his hits off of his new mixtape, Red Road. New Kingston and Cris Cabhad the crowd jamming with their amazing performances. By the time it was Collie’s turn to come around, the crowd was fired up!
Taking the stage with a brand new rub-a-dub tune called “Nice Up Yourself,” Collie performed some of his classic hits, “Come Around,” “Just Let Me Know,” “Blind to You” “Mamacita” and a few of his recent singles, “Won’t Be Long,” and “Payback’s a Bitch.” He also performed a few exclusives off of his upcoming album: “Live Life” and “Light It Up,” which introduces a very new sound for Mr. Buddz.
Collie’s performance was lively, filled with energy and it had an everlasting vibe. His fans were filled with excitement when he hit the stage and they left with an experience that many don’t offer at their performances. Can’t wait for him to “Come Around” again. Video After The Jump… (more…)
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Eek-A-Mouse “Ganja Smuggling (live)”
Let’s Start Your 4/20 Weekend Off Right.
As the day winds down some of you are probably already thinking about your 420 shenanigans. Let us indulge you a bit with this 1982 classic “Ganga Smuggling” from the original “Sing-Jay” himself Eek-A-Mouse’s debut album “Wa Do Dem.” Eek-A-Mouse regales us with tales of living in the ghetto and how trafficking the herbs earned him some fresh new jewelry and a young lady on his arm. Roll Up One And Hit The Jump… (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Main Street Crew (Mr. G, General Degree, Buccaneer, Hawkeye, Red Rat, Lady G) “Nuttin Fi Nuttin”
Dancehall Legends Come Together On One Track
It’s been a while since talent of this caliber came together on one track, legends of the dancehall Mr. G, General Degree, Buccaneer, Hawkeye, Red Rat and Lady G collectively known as the Main Street Crew run down tales of how you don’t get “nuttin fi nuttin.” As Lady G reminds us ” Shabba say if a man want it he affi pay down pon it,” nothing is free, not even the crotches. Audio After The Jump…
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WATCH THIS: Aidonia “Fi Di Jockey” Official Video
Aidonia Encourages The Gyals To Giddyup
Aidonia is judge at the Rodeo, his job? See which gyal is the best jockey and who can handle the ride. If you seen any previous Aidonia videos you know what to expect, pretty girls, scantily clad and of course flexible. It’s no where near 6:30, but in Aidonia’s videos it always is – Hit The Jump Now… (more…)
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Collie Buddz Speaks on “Light It Up” Tour, New Album
Mr. Buddz Lets Us Know The Real Deal Behind His New Single “Payback’s A B**tch”
Collie Buddz has been chillaxin’ for a minute but he’s ready to rise again. His recent release “Payback’s A B**ch” is just the first warning shot of a full clip of new tunes he’s preparing to let off later this year. And tonight his “Light It Up” tour kicked off at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. (along with Cris Cab and the New Kingston Band). They’ll soon touch the stage at SOBs NYC April 18. We caught up with the Bermuda Bad Bwoy to see what he’s been up to since the last time he came around. Interview After The Jump… (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Cham “Clip”
Brand New Certified Boomshot From The Kid
Call the brigade—Cham deh pon the gangsta flex again. Yeah the ladies love Cham but don’t get it twisted. Sure he’s got the got girls striking stripper pose, but he’s still got 14 inna de clip. “Lawless mi seh, dat me mean a thug ting uzeeme?” Audio After The Jump… (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Yellowman “Don’t Bun It Dung” Live at Reggae Sunsplash ’88
The Original Dancehall King In Full Effect
Next week VP Records’ 17 North Parade imprint will be dropping an epic Yellowman double-disc compilation called Young Gifted & Yellow. (And it’s only right, since the albino OG was the first dancehall superstar, and he’s still doing his thing to this day. ) The box set also includes a DVD that’s full up with vintage video footage of the dancehall king doing his thing, and we’ve got your sneak preview right here. Video After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Carnival TAO 2013 By Precision Productions
This Mix May Cause Some Carnival Tabanca
It’s Monday, rarely anything spectacular happens on a Monday and by now you’re probably at work staring at the clock realizing you have at least 5 more hours in that place. Need a pick me up? Not talking about a caffeine fueled one, more along the lines of music motivation. Caution! Carnival TAO 2013 is likely to cause overwhelming Mas and Fete memories and induce a Tabanca of epic proportions. Proceed to listen ONLY if you are prepared to push back and wine any and everywhere. Presented and created by the entire Precision Productions family this unique mix will soothe every Soca loving soul, even as it takes a euphoric forage into such entrancing genres as Techno, Dancehall, R&B, and Hip Hop embracing a new world sound guaranteed to harmonically blow minds. Hit The Jump Now… (more…)
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Sami T Speaks On The Mighty Crown Legacy
Boomshots Reggae Mondays at SOBs Kicks Off Tomorrow With The Far East Rulerz
The reigning World Clash champion sound Mighty Crown, aka The Far East Rulerz, will rock SOBs in New York City on April 15, 2013 for the first edition of Boomshots Reggae Mondays. Mighty Crown will also appear on RadioLily.com for the #StrictlyBoomshots show. After 21 years in the music business Mighty Crown has distinguished themselves as one of the leading sound systems in reggae history. They have not only represented for Japanese dancehall culture but they have broken new ground as a business entity by signing joint ventures with corporate sponsors like Nike, Clarks, Stussy and New Era. Back in Japan, Mighty Crown has their business empire, including a clothing line, magazine, and they promote some of the biggest events including their Reggae Sai festival. In anticipation of their SOBs debut, Boomshots spoke with Sami T, who was driving through Jamaica’s countryside at the time, to speak about Mighty Crown’s legacy is the dancehall industry. Interview and Videos After The Jump….
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WATCH THIS: Spice “Twerk” Official Video
Let The MadGyal Teach You How To Get Your Twerk On—Yard Style
Twerk Twerk Twerk, twerk-twerk-twerk, twerk twerk twerk… Everybody’s doin’ it. Apparently it started in the Dirty South a few years back, and these days even Hollywood chicks like Miley Cyrus and Ashley Tisdale are twerkin’ their butts off.
But now that the style has made it down to yard, the ting tun up!
Be warned: we’re talking sexy moves only (as per Spice’s new video). So get ready for some serious splits, 6.30’s and anything you can do to express yourselves.
Spice is officially teaching this class, so lets get it poppin’
Step 1: “Every gyal in the ring just get madd and do your thing”
Step 2: “Whine and go down, shake it and jerk it”
Step 3: “Twerk to the right, twerk to the left, twerk up your body twerk up your chest.”
It’s not even about the second chorus. You already know its time to hit the gym AGAIN! Video After The Jump…