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Category: Ganja

  • Lee “Scratch” Perry Wants You To Stop Smoking Ganja

    Lee “Scratch” Perry Wants You To Stop Smoking Ganja

    The Reggae Pioneer Tells The Fader About New Music, Old Studios, and Negative Influence

    Lee “Scratch” Perry, who crafted sounds for Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and countless others while releasing genre-formative albums of his own, is relaxing in a grand old English guest house in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. He has just gotten through performing at the Lakefest Music Festival and is wearing a full red suit covered with dollar, pound, and Euro signs written in Magic Marker; his baseball cap is adorned with metallic badges, a large circular mirror, and a pinecone-shaped chunk of crystal perched on the brim. When he speaks, his words, like his clothes and his tunes, are freewheeling, arcane, and ceaseless. From a small settee, he holds forth on a wide range of subjects, including his new signee, Iguana, his return-to-form new album Back on the Controls, which he recorded in a replica of his legendary Black Ark recording studio, and why he feels guilty about the marijuana culture his art helped to spread to the masses. Video After The Jump…

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  • Reasoning with Lee “Scratch” Perry, The 2nd Chapter: “Too Much Weed, So I Get Crazy”

    Reasoning with Lee “Scratch” Perry, The 2nd Chapter: “Too Much Weed, So I Get Crazy”

    Scratch Shares His Thoughts on Sex, Ganja, and the Illuminati

    When we last caught up with the Upsetter, he was sharing his thoughts on music—both his latest releases, and his seminal early recordings at the Black Ark. Of course, Scratch being Scratch, the conversation also veered into related topics such as Duppies, the true racial identity of God, and his everlasting battle with the Devil. Just hours before the man called by many names (including, notably, Pipecock Jaxon) take the stage at Brooklyn Bowl with Subatomic Sound System as part of the annual Dub Champions Festival, we proudly present the second installment of Reshma B‘s exclusive interview—in which the living legend/mad genius talks about what sort of girl he does not want to see in his bed—and names one in particular who would make him “vomit.” Scratch also admits that he was once addcited to marijuana, a fate that he hopes his fans will avoid. In fact, he says too music music and/or fire and/or weed in his head made him crazy. “They want to find out whether it’s me singing or the ganja singing,” he says. “It’s better when me sing. If the ganja can sing, it ah go take you to a height that you can’t come back.” The ReggaeGirlAboutTown even convinces Scratch to remove his remarkable hat and show her what’s inside. So fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a wild ride. Videos After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx Passes Through The Hot97 Morning Show

    WATCH THIS: Chronixx Passes Through The Hot97 Morning Show

    Dread & Terrible Tour Frontman Talks About The State Of Reggae Music

    While in NYC doing promo for his Dread & Terrible EP and Tour, Chronixx swung by Hot97 studios and paid a visit to the morning show. Hosts Ebro and Cypha Sounds sat down with the rising reggae star and picked his brain on topics like the current state of reggae music and  its connection to Hip Hop. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vapenstien Presents: Space Camp Mixed By Bobby Dubs

    HEAR THIS: Vapenstien Presents: Space Camp Mixed By Bobby Dubs

    Blast Off!

    I know what you’re thinking, yes 4/20 passed, but that doesn’t make this mix any less good. Trinidadian born Bobby Dubs pulls together an eclectic mix all of your favorite “get high” songs. Dancehall, Reggae, Rap and even some EDM are all present for your listening pleasure. Listen and download After The Jump… (more…)

  • Chronixx Was Not Beaten In Paris

    Chronixx Was Not Beaten In Paris

    Don’t Believe The Hype!

    There were a series of reports from “reputable” media sources claiming that reggae star Chronixx was beaten by security guards at one of his shows in paris. Headlines like “Chronixx go farrin go hype pon some white security guards and get beaten to a pulp. Him tink say ah Kingston him de weh people frighten fi him?” were seen plastered above numerous blogs and news sites. Well, we at boomshots.com are here to tell our readers and Chronixx fans alike that what you’ve been reading and or hearing is just not true. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Walshy Fire & DJ Power “Sky Rocket” (Video Snippet)

    WATCH THIS: Walshy Fire & DJ Power “Sky Rocket” (Video Snippet)

    Launch The Rocket!

    Late last year Walshy Fire linked up with DJ Power to produce and addictive trap tune paying homage to everyone’s favorite herb entitled “Sky Rocket.” Today we’re given a short look at the upcoming video filmed live at one of Walshy’s and Power’s club. Check out the Video and be sure sure to download the track  After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Dread & Terrible” VLOG 1

    WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Dread & Terrible” VLOG 1

    Chronixx And Crew Take Over Europe

    Reggae sensation Chronixx just embarked on his “Dread & Terrible” Tour to promote his latest album of the same name. As a treat to the fans Chronixx and crew gives us a small look into life on the road. Joined by his band, Dre Island and songstress Khalessa, the “Dread & Terrible” tour doesn’t look so…..well, terrible. Video After The jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Popcaan ft. Mavado “Everything Nice” (Remix)

    HEAR THIS: Popcaan ft. Mavado “Everything Nice” (Remix)

    Hot Skull + Gully Gaad = Total Niceness

    A couple weeks back we brought you the video for “Everything Nice,” the lead single off Popcaan’s debut album Where I Come From due this Summer on Mixpak Records. Among the friends popping up in Papi’s video was Mavado, who passed through the shoot with his We The Best labelmate Ace Hood. Well it seems Mavado liked the song so much he jumped on the remix. Gully Gaad and Papi have worked together previously, on “Lighters Up” with Snoop Lion, which was produced by Dre Skull, the founder of Mixpak, so this remix was meant to be. Just one listen and you’ll agree. Audio After The Jump…

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  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Rita Marley “One Draw” Original 12” Mix

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Rita Marley “One Draw” Original 12” Mix

    Build One Spliff An Take A Whiff

    The legalization of marijuana is a topic on many a person’s lips. States like Colorado and Washington are spearheading the legal marijuana trade and basically showing the U.S and the rest of the world how profitable and how positively it affects the economy. So why dem nah fi legalize di herb?! We’ve been asking that question for years. With the legalization and medical usage of marijuana seemingly reaching a tipping point, Rita Marley felt it was the right time to re-issue the original extended 12″ hit version of “One Draw.” In 1981 she released an upbeat ode to herb-smoking with a memorable tongue-in-cheek dialogue between a “teacher” and some of her “students” with names such as “Herbie,” “Smokie” and “Mila” (short for “sensimilla”). Even though at its core “One Draw” was reggae song, it was leaps and bounds over the majority of what was being recorded and released in Jamaica at that time. On why she felt it was the right time to re-issue the classic, Rita said: (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: I-Octane “Stab Vampire”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: I-Octane “Stab Vampire”

    Octane A Bad From Long Time

    His new album “My Journey” dropped this week and is already getting rave reviews. I-Octane has been burning up charts for a while now, but when did it all start? Let’s take it all the way back to 2007 right after I-Octane previously known as Richie Rich dropped this bun out pagan tune “Stab Vampire.” It was with this tune that people began to take notice and realize that I-Octane wasn’t just a flash in the pan. Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Major Lazer feat RDX & Moska – Lose Yourself (Behind The Scenes)

    WATCH THIS: Major Lazer feat RDX & Moska – Lose Yourself (Behind The Scenes)

    Take A Behind The Scenes Look At The New Major Lazer Video “Lose Yourself”

    Diplo steps behind the lens to direct the new Major Lazer video for “Lose Yourself” featuring RDX and Moska in Jamaica with the Karmaloop Media crew. It’s a family affair with the ML dancers, Walshy, Jillionaire and…a goat. Or two. Take a quick vacation to the world’s most loved island with your favorite artists, beautiful ladies and more beautiful ladies twerking on a golf cart. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Major Lazer Feat. Lexxus & Santigold “Hold The Line”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Major Lazer Feat. Lexxus & Santigold “Hold The Line”

    Lazer, Lexxus & Santi Make Yuh Just Shake Like A Nokia

    It’s undeniable that 2013 was a huge year for Major Lazer, selling out show after show and being on the production credits of many huge albums their name and fan base has definitely grown. There was a time however when only a select few were privy to the unique sound of Major Lazer, let’s say around the 2009 right before the Vybz Kartel assisted “Pon De Floor” ravaged the airwaves (and our eyes, if you saw the video) there was another tune entitled “Hold The Line.” Lazer pegged dancehall star Lexxus and rapper/singer Santigold a combination at the time no one saw coming, but given the collaborations Lazer have had over the years this was one of the more tamer ones. Video After The Jump… (more…)