Category: Island Pop

  • WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Happy Time” Official Video PREMIERE

    Brand New Visuals Bring The Party Vibes Straight
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    Octane says he’s “Done with the crime and the drama.” Time to “touch the road fresh like river water.” The title track from Good Good productions sunny Happy Tyme riddim finally has the bashy house party video it so richly deserves, and the ting tun up till it buck. Boomshots is proud to premiere “Happy Time” directed by Bling Blang. So slip on your white T cause the time warmer. And please don’t be mad if Octane calls to your girl, he means no harm. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Machel Montano “The Fog” (Major Lazer & Grandtheft Remix)

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    Intergalactic supergroup Major Lazer joined forces with Toronto native Grandtheft in reworking Machel Montano’s Carnival 2013 hit “The Fog.” Lazer and Grand breathe new life into the already infectious soca tune fusing both trademark styles of pulsating synths and addictive melodies. Get Lost In The Fog 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…)

  • HEAR THIS: Ashtrays And Heartbreaks The Mixtape

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    Stemming from the buzz off his recent Reincarnated album Snoop Lion unlike most artists drops a mixtape after the initial release. Named after one of the critically acclaimed singles “Ashtrays & Heartbreaks” features an infusion of reggae, dancehall, hip hop and yes a little dubstep sprinkled in between. Mixed by the Federation Sound General Max Glazer “Ashtrays & Heartbreaks” is available for Streaming And Download After The Jump… (more…)

  • CONCERT ALERT: HOT 97’s On Da Reggae Tip 2013

    CONCERT ALERT: HOT 97’s On Da Reggae Tip 2013

    Move Over Summer Jam HOT 97 Has Another Concert Guaranteed To Mash Up The Scene

    Long time supporters of the Reggae boom in NYC radio station HOT 97 announces their annual “On Da Reggae Tip 2013” concert going down Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Hosted by none other than Bobby Konders and Jabba, the line up boast such heavyweights as Beenie Man, Damian & Stephen Marley, Cham, Mavado, Konshens, I-Octane, Gyptian. This is definitely where you need to be to kick off your Labor Day weekend festivities – Hit The Jump For All Ticket Info… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Bunji Garlin “Carnival Tabanca”

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    Let’s face it, Carnival is the greatest show on Earth. I mean come on, days of drinking, partying and all around good vibes what more do you need? It’s because of all that niceness that when it’s over you’re left with a feeling of serious withdrawal and the dreaded “Carnival Tabanca” sets in. This is the exactly what Bunji is stating in his new song (appropriately titled) “Carnival Tabanca,” he yearns for the streets, the atmosphere so much so that its starting to affect his reality. We know how you feel Bunji, Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Sean Paul “Other Side of Love”

    The Dutty One Sings A Song Of A Love Gone Wrong
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    Sean Paul’s latest single moves away from his usual party jams to explore the pain and confusion that results when a good love goes bad. The up-tempo track was co-produced by Benny Blanco and The Cataracs delves into the pain that follows the pleasure (“You tell me you hate me and I hate you more.”) Whoa! What ever happened to sticking to your girl like glue? When jealousy and suspicion creep in only the strong survive. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Ghetto Youths International Announces “Set Up Shop” U.S. Tour

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    Ghetto Youths International is proud to announce U.S. dates for the “Set Up Shop” Tour. The tour is set to touch down on states like Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada and will feature performances by rising Ghetto Youths Crew members Wayne Marshall, Jo Mersa, Black-Am-I and Christopher Ellis and of course reggae heavyweights Damian “Jr Gong” and Stephen “Ragga” Marley. The two-week stint will kick off Friday, June 14 in Maui at the Republik Music Festival (check below for full tour schedule). Not familiar with Ghetto Youths International? (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Alaine ft. I-Octane “Lighters Up” Official Video

    Shine Em High Up In The Air
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    Alaine and Octane join forces for a feel-good dancehall tune with a simple message: It is better to flash up one lighter than to curse the darkness. We’re proud to premiere Scorpio 21’s criss new visuals for the DJ Frass production. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Shaggy Feat. Rayvon “Summertime”

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    With the recent spike in temperatures here in NYC most New Yorkers have already claimed it’s going to be a hot Summer even though we’re barely out of Spring. With the temperatures being 15 – 20 degrees higher than normal we’re inclined to agree. So for today’s Flashback Friday we saw it fit to pull out Shaggy’s Rayvon assisted 1992 classic “Summertime.” Appropriately titled, this video has all they key ingredients that make Summer well Summer, hot sun not a cloud in the sky, picturesque beaches and of course the main ingredient, a bevy of beautiful women. Hope you have that “summa body” ready, Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Keida “Never Lose”

    Something Sweet Off The Douster Dancehall LP Inna Style And Fashion
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    Photograph by Edward Massias

    Brooklyn Mixpak’s label has been bubbling hot of late, and the ting just tun up again. French producer Douster has just served up a four-track EP called Inna Style and Fashion that reveals the global remix king’s predilection for dancehall. Young Jamaica talents like Kantana, Kari Jess, and Cee Gee all represent to the fullest, but we’re really feeling this Keida track “Never Lose.” Audio And Download Link After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Kes “Can’t Wait”

    Kes Sings For His Special Someonekes   We’ve all been there at one point in our life or another. That special someone who consumes all of our thoughts, so much so that an hour feels like a year and we yearn just to gaze upon them once more. Love is a beautiful thing and Kes is definitely in it, deep. The red rasta aches to see his love again as he reminisces over her touch and how she puts it on him. Think about that special someone while you Listen After The Jump…  (more…)