Boomshots

Category: Dancehall

  • HYPE TV Top 20: Mavado at Number One Third Week in a Row

    The Gully Gad Holds On To The Crown
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    Mavado seems to be going through a winning streak. The Dancehall artist has been at number one of the HYPE TV countdown for the past three weeks as his competition slides down the list. The Louis Vuitton King has been hard at work, releasing new music for his fans including the newest single, “Take It” and collaborating with his We The Best label mates. His dedication to keep his fans satisfied is the same reason he has been at number one the past few weeks. Check out the countdown after the jump. (more…)

  • Pusha T Explains His Love for Reggae

    King Push Explains That His Love For Reggae Music Is Not Just A Fadpush

    Reggae has sometimes been considered the long lost brother of Rap. Both started from similar plights and often share the same message of getting out the ghetto and making a better life for yourself. Because of this we see many Rap artists reach out to reggae and dancehall artist either to help boost a record or to increase their fan base. In most cases it’s just a marketing maneuver, but there are times when the artist does it for the pure love and respect for the music.  (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Busy Signal x Major Lazer “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” Lyric Video

    WATCH THIS: Busy Signal x Major Lazer “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” Lyric Video

    The Official First Single From “Free The Universe”
    Busy Signal features on “Watch Out For This (Bumaye),” the first single off the upcoming Major Lazer album Free The Universe, which is set to release 15th April. Since regaining his freedom last year, Busy Signal has been in the studio voicing records like there’s no tomorrow and as per our last conversation he has a song it seems for everyone and every situation. If you haven’t heard it already this Major Lazer link up is yet another piece of work that shows off Busy’s versatility. As always he knows how to bring it bad boy style and keep it sexy and laced with the gyal dem (cause every bad boy knows it’s all bout the gyal dem!). And if you’re from the UK you’ll enjoy reminiscing about the bad boys from inna England —UK Apache and Shy-FX’s “Original Nuttah” tune as Busy spits over this Major Lazer revamp of Poco Man Jam. Plus now there’s a lyric video so you can catch up with Busy’s rapid-fire banter. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Konshens Pays Respect To 47 Reggae Superstars Who Paved the Way

    Konshens Pays Respect To 47 Reggae Superstars Who Paved the Way

    Who And Who Rates As An Icon Inna The Business?

    Remember when Shabba Ranks dropped that tune “Respect“? “Step by step you haffi climb the ladder / The elders you haffi show respect fah.” It’s plan to see that Konshens got the message. He may be on top of the game now, but he’s not one of those “likkle entertainers” who lose sight of the fact that their opportunities came from icons before him. The Dancehall artist recent single, “Icon,” on the Bad Bounce riddim, pays tribute to a long list of certified icons, all of whom helped “put the spotlight on we island” and established the worldwide success of Jamaican music.Audio & Photo Gallery After The Jump… (more…)

  • Snoop Lion “Reincarnated” Track Listing

    Get The Full Rundown On Snoop’s Long Anticipated Reggae Albumsnoop

    Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg is set to release his highly anticipated new album titled “Reincarnated” on April 23, and which features such big names collaborators as Drake, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Akon, and yes Miley Cyrus, Rita Ora,  and Snoop’s own daughter Cori B. Some have criticized Snoop for his new moniker, others insist that he’s making a mockery of the Rastafari culture and should cease immediately, but Snoop holds firm: “We were searching for true reggae music and the message of peace and hope it reflects, It’s so much a part of who I am, and this record is all about paying homage and giving respect to those who created and love reggae music, and hopefully introducing it to a whole new audience. I feel truly honored to make this album and respect to all who blazed the path for me.” Check the complete breakdown of all 16 tracks on the album (hmm… wonder if there’s any bonus cuts?) along with a glimpse of Snoop speaking on the inspiration for his latest single, “No Guns Allowed.” Video & Tracklist After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Popcaan x Major Lazer x Baauer “Talk ‘Bout Me”

    Poppi Jumps On Baauer’s “Harlem Shake” Track With A Lil’ Help From Major Lazerpop

     

    Prince of the Gaza himself Popcaan jumps on Baauer’s viral chart topping hit “Harlem Shake.” Before you start thinking ” Oh great! Another Harlem Shake Remix,” We highly suggest you erase those thoughts, why? Well because all the previous remixes wasn’t remixed by Major lazer that’s why. Lazer takes the infectious viral hit and adds their signature sounds, and paired with Popcaan’s vocals as the cherry on top this is definitely a musical treat. This and a host of other remixes are available for download now as part of the Lazer Strikes Back Vol 2 EP. Listen For Yourself After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Ninja Man “Gweh (Wi Nuh Taste N Buy)”

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    Di original Don Gorgon, Gun Gorgon , Gun Pon Teeth jumps on the Pop Style Riddim to show these yutes he’s still a force to be reckoned with. The King of Sting makes it known that no bwoy lip and tongue can touch his rizzla and he’s no carbon copy badman who born overnight. Ninja Man never left, Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Mavado’s “Take It” Video Debuts on MTV

    The Gully Gad Gears Up for a U.S. Crossover
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    The Mavado reign just won’t let up.  High off his stellar performance with Snoop Lion at SXSW, the Gully Gad’s Stateside winning streak continues with the sexy visuals for his hit single “Take It”  (featuring Karian Sang) being debuted on MTV. The media giant’s international music platform, MTV Iggy, has had Mavado on their radar for some time, and now they’re taking it further by including him in their prime-time lineup, positioning the Starbwoy as the next dancehall act to make a major crossover move since Sean Paul. Only time will tell but the chances are looking better and better. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion “Lionfest” Video

    WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion “Lionfest” Video

    Snoop Lion, Major Lazer & Mavado Mash Up Viceland at SXSW

    Last week at SXSW, Snoop Dogg made history as he headlined Cashmere Agency’s “LIONFEST: A celebration of Reincarnated” at VICELAND, performing for the first time as Snoop Lion. In front of 2,000 fans, Snoop showed off his new reggae/dancehall repertoire, delivering songs like “So Long,” “La La La,” “No Guns Allowed,” and “Lighters Up,” from his forthcoming Reincarnated album (set for an April 23 release on RCA / Sony). There’s also a free app for the Reincarnated album that you can download now. Diplo & Major Lazer were also on the bill, getting the crowd hyped by tossing confetti, stage diving and crowd surfing in a plastic bubble. Shortly after Major Lazer, the Gully God himself took the stage to perform a set of his hits, but don’t vex cause you weren’t there—the Boomshots massive gets the live footage first so hit the jump right away. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • DOWNLOAD: I-Octane “Thankful Part 2” Mixtape

    Conquer The Globe Productions Presents Octane’s New Mixtape and… It Siiiick oct

    The wait is over. I-Octane and Conquer the Globe present the second installment of the Thankful mixtape series, a collection of fourteen songs that Octane is offering as a gift to his fans. How fresh is it? Even as early as this morning, a new song was added—DJ Smurf’s “Education”—and the track listing updated. So consider this one hot off the presses. And oh yeah, it siiick. Download Link After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Nuh Trust None / Mad Dem / Nuh Care Who Vex” Video Medley Premiere

    Brand New Visuals From The Thankful Vol. 2 Mixtape
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    As the anticipation builds for the second volume of I-Octane’s Thankful mixtape series (download Vol. 1 here), Octane drops a new medley video for three tracks off the new collection. Video & Full Tracklist After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: I-Octane “Buss A Blank”

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    As if the anticipation for I-Octane’s Thankful Part 2 mixtape (dropping exclusively on Boomshots.com Tuesday) wasn’t high enough this lastest cut entitled “Buss A Blank” is sure to have to lick one inna di air fuss di tune bad. Expect this one to rip dancehalls soon, In The Meantime Put Your Gun Finga Inna The Air And Hit The Jump…

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