Boomshots

Category: Ganja

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Feat. Major Lazer “Get Away”

    WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Feat. Major Lazer “Get Away”

    Snoop Lion And The Major Join Forces Against The Evil Sound

    Snoop pays homage to the early days of Pokémon in his latest visual, only this time he isn’t battling the evil Team Rocket. Instead (after a brief test of might) he and Major Lazer hop on their hover board and flying lowrider respectively and take on the forces of bad music. Presented in all its 8-bit splendor this video will have you wanting to dig up that ol’ Game Boy and lose a couple hours reliving your childhood. Gotta catch ’em all, Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Sean Paul Says No To Smoking Weed… But He Loves His Ganja Tea

    Sean Paul Says No To Smoking Weed… But He Loves His Ganja Tea

    Just Gimme The Trees And Mek We Drink It Up

    Dutty Paul dropped by the Juan Epstein podcast last week and chopped it up with Rosenberg and Cipher Sounds. Among the topics he touched on was the healing of the nation, aka marijuana.  This may come as a surprise to Sean Paul fans, but the artist who sang “Just gimme the light and pass the dro” no longer blazes weed. Yep, you heard it right. Not that he’s given up the wisdom weed. These days Sean boils up and sips a cup of ganja tea. The Breakfast of Champions! Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel “Hi” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel “Hi” Official Music Video

    Virtual Werlboss Blazes Some Grades With Hot Gyals Galore

    Let’s say you’ve got a bad new tune and you want to shoot a video, but unfortunately your leading man is unavoidably detained. Head Concussion solved the creative dilemma with the power of technology. Sure, the CG video for Vybz Kartel’s “Hi” would have been even better with Di Teacha himself, but necessity is the mother of invention and every mickle mek a mockle. Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Eek-A-Mouse “Ganja Smuggling” Live

    WATCH THIS: Eek-A-Mouse “Ganja Smuggling” Live

    One of Reggae’s Maddest Characters Does His Thing At Reggae Sunsplash

    On November 5, 2013, 17 North Parade will unlock another one of its musical treasures, Eek-A-Mouse’s 2 CD+DVD Reggae Anthology: Eek-Ology.  The VP Records vintage imprint reveals a rare exclusive clip from the DVD, which features Eek-A-Mouse’s iconic performance at the 1982 Reggae Sunsplash festival in Jamaica. The new anthology Eek-Ology is a thoughtful selection of essential hits and rare gems from Eek-A-Mouse’s extensive catalogue during the prime of his career (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Dub Rockers Mixtape Vol. 1 Mixed By DJ Juan Love

    HEAR THIS: Dub Rockers Mixtape Vol. 1 Mixed By DJ Juan Love

    Vans OTW And VP Records Link With DJ Juan Love On A Wicked Dub Mix

    VP Records and Vans “Off The Wall” team up to release Dub Rockers Mixtape Vol. 1 hosted by skateboard legend John Cardiel aka DJ Juan Love. The mixtape is an extension of “Dub Rockers Volume 1“ which released August 28th on VP Records and features a superb mix of classic and current dub hits, from Eek-A-Mouse to Snoop Lion all get a bligh on DJ Juan Love’s mix. Be sure to get your copy Of “Dub Rockers Vol. 1″ and Check Out The Mix After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Here Comes Trouble” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Here Comes Trouble” Official Music Video

    Chronixx Start Recruit Soldiers For Selassie I Army

    Having just tore down SOB’s in NYC and the east coast on his tour last month Chronixx is determined to keep the fire that he started blazing releasing a visual for his hit tune “Here Comes Trouble.” As the song’s lyrics states, Chronixx is steadily recruiting soldiers for Selassie’s ever growing army. Hit The Jump To Be Drafted Inna Jah Jah’s Army… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Upsetters “Dread Lion”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Upsetters “Dread Lion”

    Dub Music At Its Finest 

    The Subatomic Sound System Dub Champions festival kicked off last night in both DC and NYC with the legendary Lee “Scratch” Perry and Deadly Dragon Sound System rocking their respective events.  The festival runs until the 23rd of September, so you still have 3 days to get involved, and if by chance you’re wondering what to expect at the festival let today’s Flashback Friday help you out. Taken from their 1976 classic Super Ape aka Scratch The Super Ape, The Upsetters’ “Dread Lion” produced by the founding father of Dub music himself Lee “Scratch” Perry should prove to be the epitome of real Dub sound. Get you tickets and be part of music history, Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • Subatomic Sound Presents: Dub Champions Festival 2013

    Subatomic Sound Presents: Dub Champions Festival 2013

    3 Cities, 9 Events, 30+ Artists

    North America’s premier dub festival kicks off tonight Sept 19 with Lee Scratch Perry & Subatomic Sound System in DC at the Howard Theater and Deadly Dragon & Reggae Rajahs in NYC at the Delancey. Live performances, educational workshops, and a glimpse into the creation of dub music runs until Monday Sept 23rd. This is the third year the festival is being run and if you missed the last two we suggest you clear your calendar and make it to at least one of the nine events. Full Schedule And Ticket Info After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Feat. Iza “The Good Good”

    People Search Their Whole Life To Find Itsnooplion

     

    Snoop is in a good place right now and it clearly shows in the visual for his latest of his critically acclaimed “Reincarnated” album appropriately titled “Good Good.” Snoop brings the whole family in on the action, proving that the message he was trying to convey as Snoop Lion and his new music of peace, love and happiness is clearly shown on the faces of the Broadus clan. “Good Good” has different meanings, but to Snoop it is happiness, healthiness and the love of his family. What’s your “Good Good?” Video After The Jump…  (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Busy Signal Feat. Trinidad James “Step Out” (All Gold Everything Remix)

    Step Out Inna Yuh All Gold busy

     

    Every now and again we come across a mix that normally wouldn’t make it to mainstream ears, today that mix comes to us courtesy of DJ Dain in the form of his blend of Busy Signal’s break out tune “Step Out” over possibly last year’s biggest song Trinidad James’ “All Gold Everything.” Dain superbly blends the two tracks and simultaneously breathes new life into Busy’s classic tune. Take A Listen After A Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Wax Wreckaz Feat. Million Stylez “High Grade” Official Music Video

    Ganja Ova Gun            waxwreckaz

     

    Austrian (Innsbruck to be exact) DJ group Wax Wreckaz, made up of Busy Fingaz, Juwee, Fu and Sensay, four graphic design students from different social backgrounds came together through their shared love of music. For their first release off the Jeffree’s imprint the link with european dancehall ruler Million Stylez to create a hybrid of reggae, pop and electronica. We have to give the Wreckaz full marks for originality of the video, using stop-motion animation to show how the single’s unique artwork was created. Peep The Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Feat. Rita Ora “Torn Apart”

    It’s Better To Have Loved And Lost Than Never To Have Loved At All—Right?snooprita

     

    Snoop and the ever beautiful songstress Rita Orta jet off to the picturesque country of Thailand to shoot the video to Snoop’s latest cut off his impressive Reggae album Reincarnated entitled “Torn Apart.” The video tells a story of a chance encounter between to two people on holiday which turns into something more. Hit The Jump To Peep The Vid For Yourself And Especially Rita… (more…)