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  • Snoop Rocks Lionfest at SXSW

    Snoop Rocks Lionfest at SXSW

    Snoop Lion Premieres Reincarnated Then Mashes Up SXSW w Major Lazer & Mavado

    Yesterday was a big day for the man called Snoop Lion. First his film Reincarnated had its official U.S. premiere at the Paramount Theater in Austin Texas. (The film opens nationwide today; check SnoopLion.com for show times and locations.) Then later that night he headlined Lionfest at SXSW’s VICEland stage, sharing the bill with Major Lazer—the team that produced his Reincarnated album—and Mavado, who collabos with Snoop on the tune “Lighters Up,” as well as DJ Max Glazer of BKNY’s Federation Sound. After all the debates, the skeptics, and the naysayers had spoken their minds, it all came down to Snoop Lion showing what he could do on stage for the first time ever. And the capacity crowd was definitely showing love to the Lion, who transformed into Snoop Dogg and back again many times through the night. Aside from performing cuts from the Reincarnated album like “La La La,” “Here Comes The King,” “Lighters Up,” and “No Guns Allowed,” Snoop also kicked reggae remixes of classics like “Gin & Juice,” “Drop It Like it’s Hot” and “Young Wild & Free.” He also covered Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved” as well as “Funkin’ For Jamaica” as well as bringing out Daz and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound for some straight-up Death Row /DPG rap jams. But Lionfest wasn’t limited to reggae or rap— Snoop even did straight-up versions of “Jump Around” by House of Pain and Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock & Roll.” Check the photo gallery above. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Lil’ Vicious “Freak”/ Chaka Demus & Pliers “Murder She Wrote”

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    We at Boomshots are trying something new today. Every Friday we will be bringing you tunes from the days of old, the tunes that mad us fall in love with dancehall and reggae. Today we feature two classics we habe been thrown back into the spotlight due to the success of French Montana’s “Freaks” track and more recently Vegas’ remix. Take A Trip Down Memory Lane After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas “Freaks” (Remix)

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    The original gyalist himself steps on the scene and borrows French Montana’s already blazing single “Freaks” and makes it his own. Blending Vegas’ signature flow over the Lil’Vicious/Chaka Demus and Pliers sampled banger turned this one into a true party starter. Don’t Waste No More Time Hit The Jump Now… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: I-Octane “When It Ago Ova”

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    The struggle is definitely real, poor people are victims to daily prosecution from police and as much as we hate to admit it the system   doesn’t have their best interest in mind. “When it ago ova?” Octane asks on this latest cut fresh of his Thankful Part 2 mixtape. The reality track speaks volumes, but still offers hope for the down trodden. The mixtape is set to drop Tuesday March 19th exclusively on Boomshots.com, so you still have a few days to wait, in the mean time Hit The Jump And Take In The Lyrics…

     

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  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel & Richie Spice “Weed Smokers” (Heatwave Refix)

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    Dancehall-specialists, The Heatwave, has released a brand new refix (free for download) featuring none other than the World Boss himself Vybz Kartel along with Richie Spice. Dedicated to di smokers dem, the refix as Heatwave clearly states

    “Some people get stoned on the sofa but this is for everyone who smokes weed when they RAVE. Build a spliff on the speaker box or roll round the corner: the party starts from when the Rizla gets licked.

    This bassline will hit the back of your head like the very first draw from a high grade spliff.”

    We can’t argue with that. Grab A Spliff And Dress Back And Hit The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Gyal A Gimme Bun” Official Video PREMIERE

    Brand New I-Octane Visuals Are The Maadest Ting Ever
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    I-Octane tried something new with his tune “Gyal A Gimme Bun” produced by Troyton and Seanizzle. Instead of the usual gallis argument, he gave his fans a touch of self-deprecating humor and delivered a cautionary tale to guys who don’t spend enough time with their ladies. The dancehall singjay’s outside-the-box thinking paid off. His tune is already rocking the streets of Kingston, and with the premiere of the humorous “Gyal a Gimme Bun” video, he’s all set to Conquer the Globe. When we say this video is mad, we really mean… It Siiiiick. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HYPE TV Top 20: Tommy Lee Holds His Ground At Number One

    The Spartan Takes Over With a New Wave of Music

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    Tommy Lee’s fans have no problem holding him down. The dancehall artist has been at number one for two weeks and it seems like he won’t be budging anytime soon. Especially since his competition keeps moving further down the list very quickly. If “Psycho” doesn’t stay at number one long enough, Lee has a new single that could take the number one spot as well!

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  • 7 Essential I-Octane Tunes

    7 Essential I-Octane Tunes

    Just In Case You Never Know

    I-Octane’s latest video “Gal A Gimme Bun” is something new for the artist who blazed onto the Jamaican scene seven years ago with a steady diet of conscious lyrics with just the right street edge. As we prepare to premiere the new video on Boomshots, we decided to take a look back at the songs that made the singjay one of the hottest artists in the dancehall. Click the image above to check out the list…

  • WATCH THIS: Jo Mersa “Comfortable” Official Video

    WATCH THIS: Jo Mersa “Comfortable” Official Video

    BBQs, Boat Rides & A Drop-Top Benz—How Could She Not Be Comfortable With This Rebel?

    Since the release of Set Up Shop Vol. 1, Stephen Marley’s son Jo Mersa has emerged as a talent to watch. His first single “Bad So” showed promised, but the ladies are really connecting with the follow-up track “Comfortable,” which was released this past Valentine’s Day. Mersa’s unpretentiously romantic new video will only add fuel to the fire. A star is born. Video After The Jump (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Behind the Scenes of I-Octane’s “Gal Ah Gimmi Bun” Video

    Octane Gives Us a Behind The Scenes Look At His Lastest Video For “Gal Ah Gimmi Bun”octane

    I-Octane gives a small peek to the video for his hit song “Gah Ah Gimmi Bun.” The popular tune which talks about what can happen when you don’t put your woman first was sure to hit a nerve with most men and players alike. We’ve all been there and by the looks of things so has Octane. Check Out The Behind The Scenes Footage After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: French Montana Ft. Nicki Minaj “Freaks”

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    Lil’ Vicious said it best, “Some gyal a freak a di week,” and French Montana with the help of the ever so seductive Nicki Minaj reminds us with French’s latest cut aptly titled “Freaks.” What makes this cut special (other than Nicki’s outfit or lack there of) is that it samples not one but two of dancehall’s most renowned tunes, “Murder She Wrote” from Chaka Demus and Pliers and obviously “Freak” from Lil’ Vicious which producer Rico Love combines into one hot track. Check The Vid Along With Some Old School Flava After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Tifa “Taste Good”

    HEAR THIS: Tifa “Taste Good”

    Her Name’s Always In Some People Mouth—Must Be Sweet Like A Lollipop

    Last time I chatted with Tifa she had a lot to address. As she herself put it, “if nobody knew who Tifa was, they do now.” The Dancehall Princess has been getting lots of word-of-mouth advertising, the kind you don’t have to pay for—cause hate is the new love. Over the last few months Tifa’s had to deal with a lot of heat, and it seems like 2013 is all about the get-back. In true dancehall stylee Tifa’s churning out the tunes—first came “Champion Bubbler,” then “Why Yuh Mad,” then “Hypocrite Smile” and now this banger on the Washroom Entertainment label. Pour it on!! If you ain’t got the message yet then sumfin’ wrong. She’s spinning it around & serving it up to her haters on a platter. “My name must taste good cause its always in your mouth,” Tifa chats. If you think about it, it makes sense. You only put things in your mouth if you enjoy them. There must be some voracious appetites out there. In this case T.I.F.A is a delicacy so mouthwatering your mind cannot move even slightly from having it. She even has a line for the gluttinous: “Chew pon me name till you sick.” Audio After The Jump… (more…)