Boomshots

Category: Dancehall

  • HEAR THIS: Buju Banton “Set Up The Mic”

    World Premiere of The Debut Single From Certified Boomshots Vol. 1

    Recorded three years ago on the “Rapid Burst” riddim for Young Blood Records, “Set Up The Mic” started out as an on-the-spot freestyle while Buju Banton waited for the engineer to fix the levels at the start of a studio session. The engineer happened to press record, and the sounds captured that day were refreshingly raw, a glimpse of the champion DJ spitting lyrics off the head as if he were toasting around a sound system—a rare treat for Buju fans who have been missing the voice of the Gargamel. (more…)

  • The Xterminator Top 10

    10 Reasons Why The Late Great Fattis Burrell’s Music Can’t Stop Play

    This weekend brought word of another reggae legend’s passing. Phillip “Fattis” Burrell, the man behind the crucial dancehall and reggae label Xterminator Records—and before that, Vena Records—died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack two weeks ago. The prolific producer who helped launch the careers of Luciano, Sizzla, Sanchez and Pinchers will be keenly missed.

    Everybody has their Fattis favorites; he recorded decades’ worth of great music with just about every significant singer and DJ in Jamaica. And we’re not even going to try and touch on the classics he produced for Vena. But when the roll is called up yonder, these tunes have got to be there. Run that… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Cham “Wine” Video

    How You Get So Much Gum And She No Get None?

    This particular wine has nothing to do with poppin’ bottles. No Marvin Gaye, chardonnay, or even rose. You can keep your French wine, and give us that Jamaican wine. It seems like Cham couldn’t be bothered to turn up for this video shoot, but these gals are so gifted, we’re not even mad. (more…)

  • No Bail For Kartel Today

    The Werlboss Must Wait At Least Two Weeks To Learn His Fate

    Yesterday Adidja Palmer, known to dancehall fans as Vybz Kartel, was offered $3 million Jamaican bail (U.S. $35,438) relating to the murder of Barrington “Bossie” Bryan. Today he and his legal team appeared in court again in relation to another murder case: that of Clive “Lizard” Williams, who was allegedly beaten to death on August 16. Kartel’s team had planned to seek bail in that case today, but according to the Jamaica Observer, no bail application was filed. Instead the court demanded that prosecutors present all their evidence first. In an exclusive interview with Boomshots, Kartel’s attorney dismissed reports of alleged video evidence of the killing as “a rumor.”  (more…)

  • Breaking News: Vybz Kartel Granted Bail

    The Judge Says Bail…. But Babylon Still Says Jail — For Now

    “It is quite difficult to secure bail for an individual who has more than one offense,” Christian Tavares-Finson told Boomshots yesterday. But then Kartel’s attorney added: “It is not impossible. We have done it before.” And now it looks like they’ve done it again. (more…)

  • Kartel’s Attorney Speaks On Jailbreak Hoax

    Werlboss’s Lawyer Calls The Stories “An Attempt To Prejudice The Case”

    Christian Tavares-Finson is a busy man. He’s the attorney who’s defending dancehall star Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel aka The Werlboss, who has been charged with two murders, weapons violations, and ganja possession. But in this exclusive Boomshots interview, he took time out to dispel some misinformation that’s been flying around the internet today. As the old saying goes, a lie can run halfway round the world before the truth gets its Clarks on… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Mavado ft. Akon “Survivor”

    “All Who Want To Kill Me, Tell Them To Play Zero…”

    Gully Gaad x Konvict Muzik x We The Best = Certified Boomshot. Ever since Mavado linked with DJ Khaled, we’ve been anticipating that next big banger. The waiting is over. “I’m so high up on the mountain,” Mr. Brooks sings, “can’t find my way back down.” (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Real Spender$”

    Card A Card, Cash A Cash—Some People A Pree When U Dip Inna U Stash

    No wonder Busy Signal feels like he wants to buy out the bar. He’s just back from Truck Back Records with the baddest piece of tune. “Send the girl some case of apple vodka. Some bwoy a floss and them nah even buy a water.”
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  • Reasoning With Heavy D

    The Late Great Heavy D Tells Fab 5 He Makes “Music From The Heart”

    Can’t believe the news today. Heavy D has passed away age 44. Had to rewind back to this classic 92 clip from Yo MTV Raps where Heavy is surrounded by Super Cat, Eddie F, and Puff Daddy. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Ouch Crew & Ninja Man ’96 Throwback

    Straight From The Jack Sowah Video Archives Via The Afflicted Yard

    Another Hero’s Day has come and gone, and Desmond Ballantine the real big man still languishes in captivity. But let’s hop in the time machine and head back to ’96, when The Gorgon roamed free and the Ouch Crew was the only dance crew you needed to know. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Kardinal Offishall “Anywhere (Ol’ Time Killin’ Part 2)”

    Original T-Dot Rude Bwoy Spits Hot Fire Anywhere, Anytime

    Part 1 did wicked but this one wickeder. “Do what you want & say what you want but the 45 deh pon cock…” #Murderation (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Beenie Man x Big Ship “Come Ova”

    The Doctor Links Di Genius By Big Ship Studios And The Vibes Iz Right


    Beenie came ova to Big Ship studios and it sure sounds like he got his swagger back. #Truth.
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