Boomshots

Category: Fresh Cut

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  • WATCH THIS: DJ Khaled ft. Mavado “So Suicidal” / “Aktion Pak” Video

    The Gully Gad Drops A Double Video, Repping We The Best / YMCMB To The Fullest

    The waiting is over. Check the official video for Mavado’s latest piece of work with DJ Khaled after the jump. This one goes out to all the haters.
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  • HEAR THIS: Tifa “Hot Gal Sit’N”

    Tell Some Girl: It Ah No Easy Sit’n

    Putting all the Sumfest drama behind her, Tifa steps up with a big new tune on Fresh Ear Productions’ Eva Ready Riddim. With a few more songs like this, you can bet she’ll get booked on prime time for next year’s Dancehall Night. “You wan’ match up to me? Gal that ah suicide!”

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  • HEAR THIS: General Degree Album Sampler

    The Snapple Dapple Is Back, And Not A Moment Too Soon

    It’s always nice to see a certified dancehall legend return to the game. We haven’t heard nearly enough from General Degree lately, but the veteran DJ who gave us classics like “Traffic Blocking,” “When I Hold You Tonight,” and “Pianist” is back and not a moment too soon. His all-new album, Snapple Dapple Vol. 1 drops in September and he’s now booking dates for a European Tour  from November 22nd to December 16th. So how does the music sound? Just cool—with productions by Bobby Digital, Calibud Music, Notnice, Germaica Digital, and Tony “CD” Kelly, Degree is turning up the heat. But don’t take our word for it. Check the album preview after the jump and judge for yourself.

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  • HEAR THIS: Inner Circle ft. Touter “Drum Song”

    Keyboard Master Touter Harvey Drops A Dubstep Update of The Jackie Mittoo Classic “Drum Song”

    “Reggae influence a lot of music,” says Bernard “Touter” Harvey, and he should know. He’s played on classic cuts by Bob Marley and Inner Circle, among others. “Look at it this way, reggae have many babies. A man say in Jamaica you have the roots. Every tree have to have roots and it have to have branches. And from branches, sometimes you get seeds. Sometimes even the root push out another plant or a baby plant.” One of the  new musical babies would be dubstep. “Where we used to have dub, now we have drum and bass and dubstep.” The good people at Dubshot Records have teamed with Inner Circle to produce Dub Planet X, a tribute to Jackie Mittoo, reworking some of his classic compositions inna “Steppin Dub” stylee. Audio after the jump.
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  • WATCH THIS: DJ Khaled ft. Mavado “Suicidal Thoughts (So Suicidal)” Behind-The-Scenes Video

    First Look At The Brand New Gully Gaad Visuals For His Tune From DJ Khaled’s Kiss The Ring Album
    In this new behind-the-scenes glimpse of the latest We The Best music video, Mavado wraps himself in the Jamaica flag and DJ Khaled sparks a cigar as a noose hangs ominously in the background. Ace Hood and Birdman make brief cameos, and don’t miss the hot new tune that pops up in the second half of the clip (“Chat dem ah chat / Yap dem ah yap / Gullyside we ah action pack”). If anything, that one sounds even sicker than “Suicide.”
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  • HEAR THIS: Major Lazer Presents Carnival 2012 Mix Hosted By Walshy Fire

    Just in Time For Notting Hill Carnival Major Lazer Blends Dancehall, Soca And Pop Into One Amazing Mix
    When it comes to Caribbean music Major Lazer’s mixes are second to none. They superbly blend Dancehall into Soca with a splash of pop (check there No Doubt Remix) with some original production in between. The mix is hosted by none other than Black Chiney’s Walshy Fire who displays his prodigious selector prowess as he takes you on a ride through all the islands. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel “My Crew” Video

    The Latest Visuals From Kingston Story Deluxe, In Stores Today

    Here’s the brand new video for “My Crew” from the deluxe edition of Vybz Kartel’s Kingston Story, which just dropped today. Judging by this footage, The Gaza youths still have mad love for the Werlboss. And they can tun it up anytime they feel like it. But you already knew that. Video after the jump.
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  • HEAR THIS: No Doubt “Settle Down (Major Lazer Remix)”

    Fresh Remix From The Mad Decent Camp To Wind The Summer Down 

    Major Lazer latches on to No Doubt’s lastest single “Settle Down” off their soon to be released Push And Shove album. Everything what we’ve come to expect from the Major, a medley of pulsating beats and jungle tones sprinkled with enough Caribbean flavors guaranteed to get you moving. Major is the Lazer! (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: I-Octane “More Money”

    I-Octane Speaks Out For Poor People—Loudly
    Since stepping on the scene I-Octane’s fire has been steadily blazing, proving he wasn’t just a flash in the pan. From day one Octane released hit after hit and has since become one of dancehall’s premier acts. His latest speaks on the ever-present pressure that people in Jamaica and much of the Caribbean still face. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Cherine “Jamaica Tun It Up 1, 2, 3 (Olympic Anthem)”

    Sexy Songstress Cherine Hits Us With Another Jamaican Olympic Anthem

    The Jamaican track team just tun it up inna London sparking a slew of patriotic filled songs. Not to be left out the beautiful Cherine adds her own into mix comparing JA’s track and field accomplishments to the resilience and fighting spirit born into every proud Jamaican. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Charly Black “Herbalist Holiday”

    The Country Bwoy Celebrates Life By Blazing Free & Proud

    OK so Bolt, Blake, and Weir just took the gold, silver, and bronze. And yes, we’re in a celebratory mood. Even though Olympic athletes don’t win medals by blazing high grade, that leaves more for the rest of us. And Charly Black’s cut on UIM’s Beach Bunx Riddim is for all the ganja lovers in the place. You deaf or wha?
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  • HEAR THIS: Demarco “Nuh Worry”

    The Standing Soldier Kicks Back On The Beach Bunx Riddim

    Whether you just won a race at the Olympics or you’re just looking forward to the day when you shine like the sun, UIM’s new Beach Bunx Riddim is the perfect theme song for poppin bottles and celebrating life. Demarco’s cut on the riddim is all about overcoming obstacles, preparing for the worst inna life, and hoping for the best.
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