Boomshots

Category: Dancehall

  • WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Ft. Busy Signal, The Flexican & FS Green “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” Official Video

    Major Lazer Takes It Back To Dancehall’s Golden Agelazer

     

    Major Lazer unleashes a fresh visual for their stand out-track “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” off their highly anticipated “Free The Universe” album, dropping April 16th. We already showed you the exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Now let’s check the finished video as the Lazer flashes us back to the golden age of Dancehall, gold frame shades, baggy suits, three quarter pants and of course scantily clad beauties with their rubber waistlines looking like extras from Dancehall Queen all make an appearance. The Major is not alone, Busy Signal steps on the scene in his sunday best looking like a young Shabba in his day. Get Your Dose Of Dancehall Nostalgia After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Mad Cobra “Di Baddest”

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    Mr. Helta Skelta Mad Cobra shows us why he is still to be feared. “Di Baddest,” Cobra’s latest single produced by Ratigan for JRK Productions proves this cobra still has some venom in it. Who’s di baddest? Hit The Jump To Find Out…  (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Major Lazer ft. Vybz Kartel, Santigold, Danielle Haim & Yasmin “You’re No Good”

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    No long talking—here’s the lead track off ML’s big bad Free The Universe album, which drops next Tuesday 4/15. Diplo & co outdid themselves on this sultry jam. Werlboss, Santi—slap weh! Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Sturgav Hi Fi and Volcano Hi Power at the 02 Academy

    Sturgav Hi Fi and Volcano Hi Power at the 02 Academy

    Two Big Sounds Rock Brixton Easter Weekend

    When you’re talking about classical roots rock rub-a-dub sound systems, there are no more celebrated names in the dancehall of fame than King SturGav Hi Fi and Volcano High Power. Sturgav was established by Daddy U Roy, the legendary DJ who made his name on King Tubby’s Home Town Hi-Fi but went on to create a sound system of his own to provide a means for younger aspiring talents to develop their microphone skills.

    Volcano was founded by the late great Henry “Junjo” Lawes, one of the most renowned producers of the 1970s and 1980s. His music formed a bridge between the roots reggae of Studio One and Joe Gibbs and the dancehall era. Immortal selections like Cocoa Tea’s “Sonia” and Yellowman’s “Zunguzunguzeng” made the Volcano label a trusted brand for any selector looking to pick up a certified boomshot to drop in the dance.

    Bank holiday weekend saw Bagga John Productions pull it all out of the bag as they brought these two legendary sounds to the O2 Academy Brixton. But it wasn’t enough just to bring the champion sounds to the stage—they also brought some serious talent to rock the mic live and direct. Singers like Cocoa Tea, Frankie Paul and Little John joined forces with DJs like Yellowman, Brigadier Jerry, General Trees, and Little Twitch. And of course Daddy U Roy himself worked the stage making this session a night of sweet nostalgia for longtime dancehall fans. The venue was heaving, the crowd excited, emotional and thirsty.

    The girls went wild when Little Twitch gyrated to “No Licky Licky” and they mobbed Cocoa Tea when he reached out to touch the crowd. Some tears were also shed during his version of “Jamaica Farewell.” And when Yellowman came on it was a #f*ckingproblem!! He lapped the stage with jumps and sprints; his trainers hardly touched the floor. One other small problem—although Cocoa Tea sang brilliantly, he stormed off the stage in frustration with the mix he received from selector Danny Dread. #SelectorDontF*ckAroundAndMashUpTheDance. However the music went on and everybody went home with their fill of sweet rub-a-dub vibes. You know what they say—there’s no business like dancehall business. Video After The Jump…

  • HYPE TV Top 20: I-Octane Steals The Number One Spot

    I-Octane Dethrones Mavado 
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    After being on the HYPE TV countdown for 9 weeks straight, I-Octane has finally taken the number one spot. The dancehall artist recently put out a mixtape featuring the single, “Gal A Gimmi Bun” and it instantly became a hit amongst his fans.
    Though, Chronixx and Mavado are not too far behind, “Gal A Gimmi Bun” is heating up the charts and it seems like fans are going to keep it at number one!

  • HEAR THIS: Karian Sang “Hot Gal Ting”

    When A Hot Gal March Out — Watch Out!
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    Last time we saw Karian Sang she was kicking it on the yacht with the Gully Gad for their hit video “Take It.” it’s only right for a hot girl to make moves and so Ms. Sang is putting the finishing touches on her new mixtape “Grammy.” On this cut the first lady of Mansion Records rekills Mavado’s “March Out” on DJ Frass’s Pop Style Riddim. How hot is that?
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  • HEAR THIS: Collie Buddz “Payback’s A B**ch”

    HEAR THIS: Collie Buddz “Payback’s A B**ch”

    What Goes Around Comes Around

    If you are experiencing some kind of payback then you probably screwed up somewhere down the line. But if you are paying back as Collie Budz’s ex you really dun f*cked up!

    ”It’s crazy the amount of girl rate me” — Excruciating

    ”All of your friends whan date me” – OUCH !!

    Someone stop this boy! Have mercy!! Whoever this song has been written for can not be in a good way right now. Looks like even fit blokes get taken for a ride sometimes. Collie Buddz is going in on this track and it’s not a pretty situation on the receiving end. Sounds like ‘all the lies’ finally got to him. “Overnight when you go to sleep know that some other gal have me week…. and you know that you’re missing me.” Looks like it could be right on cue for ‘Baby Girl’ to take that looooooong holiday…. It’s time to fall off the radar and disappear for a little while. The message is clear: Don’t mess around on Buddz—he’s not just a pretty face AND payback sure sounds like a ‘b**ch’! Audio After The Jump…

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  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Terror Fabulous “Gangster’s Anthem”

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    When the name Terror Fabulous is mentioned one often starts belting out Nadine Sutherland’s famous hook on “Action” followed by mumbling Terror’s retort, we all do it even to this day. What most don’t recognize that when Terror Fabulous broke out in the early 90’s he was one of the few Dee Jays that wasn’t afraid to talk about the harsh realities of living in Jamaica, this rawness is what propelled Terror’s Yaga Yaga album to be the hardest major label dancehall album ever, that and Dave Kelly/Madhouse specifically wanting no remix or any sort of watered down vibes. To this day “Gangster’s Anthem” is still revered as one of the biggest gun man tunes ever, so big it was recently sampled for Vado and Mavado’s appropriately titled “Gangster.” Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Major Lazer “Watch Out For This” Video Shoot (Behind The Scenes)

    WATCH THIS: Major Lazer “Watch Out For This” Video Shoot (Behind The Scenes)

    Diplo, Walshy, and Jillionaire Jet Down To Jamrock To Shoot A Dancehall Session With Busy Signal

    You can’t be mad at those Major Lazer boys. For “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” the latest music video from their long-awaited album Free The Universe (set to drop on the 15th of this month) they recreated a 90s street dance in Kingston—and who better to come bust the place than the original Hott-Head himself, Busy Signal. Of course their were plenty of sexy bashment girls in the place because we all know that at the end of the day, it’s all about the girls! But don’t take my word for it, check this exclusive behind-the-scenes footage for yourself Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: I-Shawna “Murderer” Official Video

    Hell Hath No Fury Like The Princess of the Dancehall Scorned
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    Ever since Downsound Records’ “In Memories” riddim dropped last October, I-Shawna’s “Murderer” has emerged as a standout selection. The song is something different for the Princess of the Dancehall, who’s better known for songs like “Legendary” and “Do For Love,” her duet with Specialist. “Murderer” hits back at domestic violence and the callous disregard some men show for their girls feelings. Just check the new video (and exclusive Boomshots interview)  you’ll see that I-Shawna is not standing for any nonsense. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Feat. Cori B. & Drake “No Guns Allowed”

    Snoop’s Latest Gets Some Visualssnoop

     

    Whatever your thought are on Snoop’s rasta persona Snoop Lion one thing can’t be denied that he does make good music. This statement has been further solidified with the success of his “No Guns Allowed” tune. The audio petition for the crack down of gun violence finally got its visual treatment presented nicely in a predominantly black and white package directed by Jesse Terrero. Snoop and Terreo make sure the message is very clear – Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vado x Mavado x Ace Hood “Gangsta”

    Vado Takes It Back To The Streets

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    Vado is making sure people know he isn’t one to be reckoned with on his new single, “Gangsta.” The newest signee to DJ Khaled’s We the Best collaborated with label mates, Ace Hood and Mavado to bring fans a hot new single. The single features Vado & Ace Hood rapping about the gangsta life as Mavado adds his signature voice on the chorus. Check out “Gangsta” after the jump.

     

     

     

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