Category: Island Pop

  • HEAR THIS: Elliphant ft. Bunji Garlin & Diplo “All Or Nothing”

    HEAR THIS: Elliphant ft. Bunji Garlin & Diplo “All Or Nothing”

    Vikings Roll Like Elephant

    Bunji Garlin continues to make good on his promise of spreading soca music worldwide by linking up with Swedish pop artist Elliphant on her stand out track “All Or Nothing.” It’s hard to deny the M.I.A comparisons, but Elliphant definitely holds her own, and it never hurts to have Bunji adding lyrical support to take the track to another level. Tune 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…)

  • WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Feat. Pharrell “Aerosol Can” (Official Music Video)

    WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Feat. Pharrell “Aerosol Can” (Official Music Video)

    We Behaving Bad

    For their latest visual Major Lazer opted to take a simpler route (sorry no ass shaking this time), but what they did do is link up with artist Mike Giant to put his own spin on the “lyric” video. Giant illustrates each lyric word for word as fast as Pharrell spits it. Definitely one of the more original video we’ve seen in a while, Check It Out After The Jump… (more…)

  • Jillionaire’s Top Ten Tunes Of Carnival 2014

    Jillionaire’s Top Ten Tunes Of Carnival 2014

    Trini Chris Lists The Ten Best For This Carnival Season

    Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival has been over for about two weeks now and even still those who attended are going through some withdrawals (that the Carnival Tabanca Bunji was speaking about). Since no one has invented a time machine as yet, or the government is being sneaky as usual, we figured the next best thing is compile the ten biggest tunes from this years Carnival season. Compiled by Major Lazer’s own Jillionaire, click through to see the Top Ten Tunes Of Carnival 2014  After The Jump…  (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Feel Up Radio Vol. 2 – Chicken & Beer

    HEAR THIS: Feel Up Radio Vol. 2 – Chicken & Beer

    Jillionaire And Feel Up Records Get Us Ready For Miami 

    South Beach is set to host the 2014 Miami Music Week, Winter Music Conference, and ULTRA Music Festival later this month, loads of artist and industry professionals will be setting foot on Magic City. Not to be left out Jillionaire and his newly minted Feel Up Records in conjunction with Dream Live and  Alienware are set to host a crazy party entitled Chicken & Beer with some surprise guests you really shouldn’t miss. Rather than put out a regular ol’ flyer, Jillionaire hooked us up with this dope mix filled with all your Caribbean favorites. Listen After The Jump… (more…)

  • Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” Major Lazer Remix Free On iTunes

    Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” Major Lazer Remix Free On iTunes

    One Of The Biggest Remixes Of Last Year Can Be Yours For Free

    Yes, you read that correctly, Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” (Major Lazer Remix) is free right now on iTunes, but there is a catch. The remix will only be available for one week, so you better get moving. Link After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Collie Buddz “Light It Up” Official Video

    WATCH THIS: Collie Buddz “Light It Up” Official Video

    Collie Buddz blasted onto the scene with his hit single “Come Around,” and followed it up with another acclaimed hit “Mamacita.” Since then the Bermudian born singer has put out tunes, but none to the level of the previous two, none until now. Deviating from his usual route, Collie Buddz brings us “Light It Up,” his latest energy filled tune guaranteed to the have dancefloors worldwide shaking. With a newly signed label deal and a truckload of music on the way don’t be surprised if Collie Buddz becomes the next big thing. Watch out Pitbull – Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Wayne Wonder “It’s Legendary” Mixtape

    HEAR THIS: Wayne Wonder “It’s Legendary” Mixtape

    Wayne Wonder Drops A Blazing New Mixtape

    Grammy nominated reggae superstar Wayne Wonder returned to Jamaica to promote the release of his brand new mixtape entitled “Its Legendary.” On why he decided to head home to promote the mixtape Wonder said:

    “Right now I’m in the island to turn up the promotion on a number of projects including the singles “Let Me Love You Tonight” and “Many Reasons” which have been getting good radio airplay across the board. We will be shooting the video for both singles in a few days and we also will be releasing the highly anticipated video for “Searching For Love” which is a single I did with A.N.G recording artiste Iyara so the fans can look out for that.”  (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Chyn. Wonder Presents: Soca Warm Up Mix 2014

    HEAR THIS: Chyn. Wonder Presents: Soca Warm Up Mix 2014

    All Of Carnival 2014’s Soca Tunes In On Big Mix

    London born, Brooklyn raised, Trinidad & Tobago adopted Chynee Wonder throws together a superb mix of Carnival 2014 hits. Everything from Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin and others you may have missed are all here and available for download. You may not be in Trinidad right now, but you can at least pretend. Mix After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Major Lazer Feat. Sean Paul “Come On To Me”

    HEAR THIS: Major Lazer Feat. Sean Paul “Come On To Me”

    Lazer And Sean A Perfect Combination

    Fresh off the release of his own album “Full Frequency,” Sean Paul links with Major Lazer on a wicked tune entitled “Come On To Me” off their EP “Apocalypse Soon.” Paul spits his usually braggadocios style over Lazer’s infectious drum melodies. With just the right amount of EDM and Dancehall this is sure to win over fans from the yard to the festivals. “Full Frequency” and “Apocalypse Soon” both available now, Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Feat. RDX & Moska “Lose Yourself” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Feat. RDX & Moska “Lose Yourself” Official Music Video

    Diplo Jumps Behind The Lens To Direct Major Lazer’s Latest Video

    Yesterday we gave you a behind the scenes look at Major Lazer’s latest vid “Lose Yourself” featuring RDX, Moska, the beautiful Lazer dancer and  how could we forget a couple goats. Today Lazer drops the official video for the track of their “Apocalypse Soon” EP (available now on iTunes). Beautiful beaches, women and yes, goats, Check The Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Buju Banton “Wanna Be Loved”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Buju Banton “Wanna Be Loved”

    Dedicated To The Lovers

    It’s that dreaded day, Valentine’s Day, the day most people find out where they stand with their significant other. Heartbreak for some but a day to rejoice in the emotion that is love of to feel loved for many. Let’s focus on the latter (sorry side pieces). Love is a beautiful thing and everyone deserves to be loved, but more importantly loved for who they are, isn’t that right Buju? Gargamel himself stated these words on his hit tune “Wanna Be Loved” of his 1995 classic “Til Shiloh.” Buju expressed these same sentiments, he wants love, but only if his lady loves him for him or as he put it “not for who you think I am or who you want me to be could you love me for me?” Tune After The Jump… (more…)