Pass We The Lazer Beam
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…)
Category: Fresh Cut
New Releases
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HEAR THIS: Major Lazer ft. Vybz Kartel, Santigold, Danielle Haim & Yasmin “You’re No Good”
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HEAR THIS: Karian Sang “Hot Gal Ting”
When A Hot Gal March Out — Watch Out!
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: Beyonce “Bow Down / I Been On” Snippets
Who Run The World?
Young B decided to polish up her crown and trophy collection and bless her loyal subjects with two snippets, reasserting her dominion over her R&B pop queendom. Hit-Boy produced “Bow Down” and “I Been On” was produced by The-Dream with assistance from Polow Da Don, Timbaland, and Planet VI. Audio 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
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: Protoje “I&I”
Diggy’s Debut Disc “The 8 Year Affair” Hits iTunes Today
Protoje has cut his own path through the reggae industry, bringing a fresh voice and mental sharpness to the ting. If you liked his Seven Year Itch sampler, then you’ll love his debut album The 8 Year Affair, which appeared on iTunes today. The single “Kingston Be Wise” set the bar pretty high, but we’re really feeling track #2 off the album, which rides a heavy Sly & Robbie-ish riddim with horns and the whole nine yards. But don’t sleep on “Black Cinderella” or “Reggae Revival” featuring Romain Virgo. As a matter of fact, don’t sleep on Protoje. Support real reggae music. Nuff said. Audio After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel ft. Gaza Slim “Children Are Our Future”
Worlboss Reps For The Yute Dem While Vanessa Bling Does The Whitney Ting
Politicians and defenders of public morality often list dancehall music in general and Vybz Kartel in particular as a negative influence on the youth. It’s true that Kartel’s lyrics can be extremely XXXplicit, and that he’s awaiting trial for murder. But he’s still innocent until proven guilty. And if you’ve read his book, The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto, you know Kartel is deeply concerned about the future of underprivileged youths pon di Gaza and worldwide. That’s why he sounds so serious on this new release from So Unique Records, as he and Gaza Slim burn out all child victimizers. Audio After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Mr. Vegas “Whenever You’re Lonely”
Vegas Sings A Long-Distance Livication to his One and Only
The latest release from MV Music is the Suriname riddim, a classic midtempo reggae groove with bubbling guitars and a hot horn section. The juggling features voices Gyptian, Nadine Sutherland, Natel, Lady G, and more. Since it is his production it’s fitting that Mr. Vegas turns in an outstanding performance, singing about a girl who’s can’t be by his side right now. No matter how much people try to keep them apart, it sounds like she definitely has his heart. Audio After The Jump… -
HEAR THIS: Jo Mersa “Comfortable”
Something For the Empresses From Stephen Marley’s Eldest Son
Yesterday Bob Marley would have celebrated his 68th birthday. Today we get to hear a song from his grandson Jo Mersa, Stephen Marley’s eldest son, and a member of the Ghetto Youths Int’l family. Jo’s sound is very much next-generation, but as a raggamuffin youth he sure knows how to DJ his way around a love song. Time to get comfortable with this rebel. Audio After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Konshens “Just A Dweet”
Don’t Ask How He Does It, Just Be Glad He Does
Konshens is putting in way too much work to pay much attention to what the haters have to say. But he does have a little fun with them on his latest release, a wicked tune ob the big bad “Red Brick” riddim. “Dem siddung and count how much money me collect,” he rhymes. “Carry my name to obeah worker but it spell incorrect.” The ever-confident Sojah goes on to suggest that “if me even cough on a track it connect.” Luckily he hasn’t tested that theory yet. Audio After The Jump…
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HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Bad Up Who”
No Bwoy Can Beat Busy
By the sound of this new Jukeboxx Production, it would appear that somebody’s been running their mouth of late, acting up and chatting fuckery bout the Hotthead. But Busy’s got some pointed questions for all those spreading loose arguments. (“Them say box inna face—when? How?? Which guy?”) And if logic doesn’t sway them, there’s always the heavy metal. Sound it! Audio After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Michelle “Songbird” Gordon “No Way”
Sbe Won’t Be Led Astray
This Kingston-born, Miami-raised Songbird counts Whitney and Mariah as inspirations, and her powerful vocals have just a touch of classic soul and gospel fire behind them. She’s toured the world as one of Michael Rose’s backup singers, sung harmonies on a Marcia Griffiths album, and recorded singles for the Jah Life and Heavy Beat labels. She also has three albums under her belt: Lioness, Michelle Michelle, and The Essence of Life, whose soaring title track became her biggest hit to date. The Songbird’s been working on a new album with producer Dennis Dreadstone, and it’s sounding pretty serious. Here’s your first taste. Audio After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Courtney John “Born To Fly”
Ticklah Provides The Rub-A-Dub Wind Beneath Courtney’s Wings
From his work with the Dap Kings, Antibalas, and the Easy Star All-Stars, it ain’t hard to tell that BK’s own Victor Axelrod knows his was around a drum and bass line. On this brand-new Lion Dub production, he lays down one of his roots-rock Ticklah riddims especially designed to show off Courtney John’s delicate falsetto, resulting in sheer musical magic. And don’t forget the dub. Audio After The Jump… (more…)