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  • 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…)

  • Ziggy Marley’s “Fly Rasta” Streaming Free Today On iTunes Radio

    Ziggy Marley’s “Fly Rasta” Streaming Free Today On iTunes Radio

    Listen to Ziggy’s New Album On iTunes Now

    Ziggy’s fifth studio album “Fly Rasta” won’t be out for another week, but being the awesome person that he is, he decided to let the fans hear it early.  (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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  • WATCH THIS: Busy Signal “Professionally”

    WATCH THIS: Busy Signal “Professionally”

     Busy Is Up To His Up To His Old Tricks Again

    Dancehall rude-boy Busy Signal unleashes a scorcher with his latest tune “Professionally.” Busy’s menacing flow is trumped only by the bevy of beauties contorting and gyrating with no semblance of skeletal structure. This one is sure to be burning up dance halls soon, ladies you better start stretching, Video After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Ginjah “Baby Girl (What Love Means)”

    HEAR THIS: Ginjah “Baby Girl (What Love Means)”

    For The Lovers Dem

    Reggae artist Ginjah is on course to drop his latest album “Urge To Love.” As the title superbly states, Ginjah serenades us with a series of beautifully written love songs paired with mesmerizing production. One of the stand out tracks incidentally, the first track, “Baby Girl (What Love Means).” Take A Listen After The Jump…  (more…)

  • I-Octane Announces NYC Launch for “My Journey” Album

    I-Octane Announces NYC Launch for “My Journey” Album

    Conquer The Globe Movements Reach The Big Apple Next Week

    I-Octane stands at the crossroads between dancehall dominance and the international appeal of roots reggae. His sophomore album, My Journey, is a crucial move in the strategic development of his brand, recorded to bring balance to one of the genre’s most versatile acts. “After building a dancehall campaign with No. 1 hits like “Gal Ah Gimme Bun” and “Wine & Jiggle” in 2013, I worked with DJ Frass to produce a classic sounding Reggae project,” said Octane. The album was recorded to showcase his range as an artist with the goal of affirming his position as one of the leading voices in contemporary reggae and dancehall. Next week Octane will continue his quest to “Conquer The Globe” when he touches down in NYC for a visit to the Strictly Boomshots show followed by an album launch concert at the storied NYC nightclub SOBs. Video After the Jump…

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  • Shepard Fairey Creates Special Bob Marley Print For Photographer Dennis Morris’ Known Gallery Opening

    Shepard Fairey Creates Special Bob Marley Print For Photographer Dennis Morris’ Known Gallery Opening

    Shepard Fairey & Dennis Morris Collab On A Special Bob Marley Print

    This passed Saturday, March 29 renown photographer Dennis Morris opened his Bob Marley show at Known Gallery. To commemorate such an opening artist Shepard Fairy created a special Bob Marley print in his trademark stencil style. Visuals After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Rastaman Wheel Out” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Rastaman Wheel Out” Official Music Video

    Here Comes More Trouble—New Visuals From The “Dread & Terrible” Project

    “Is only a few foolish police officers would harass and charge a humble rasta man for carrying a personal stash of herb on his way. I say those days will soon be no more. incoming a ting call…RASTAMAN WHEEL OUT.” These brand new Chronixx visuals filmed & edited by Ras Kassa feel like an homage to the classic reggae film Rockers. Vintage-style track produced by Special Delivery Music. Video After the Jump… (more…)

  • 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…)

  • HEAR THIS: Stephen “Ragga” Marley ft. Capleton & Sizzla “Rockstone”

    HEAR THIS: Stephen “Ragga” Marley ft. Capleton & Sizzla “Rockstone”

    Ragga Links With The Fireman and Kalonji And They Proceed To Blaze A Hotta Fire

    Brand new foundation selection off Stephen “Ragga” Marley’s highly anticipated Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life. It starts out like a tasty roots rock groove with Stephen singing a hook adapted from his dad’s “Talkin’ Blues” and inviting the Fireman and Kalonji in to blaze a hotta fire. Then Ragga steps to the mic and unleashes some ol’ Papa Levi stylee fast-chat flow while dubstep mayhem breaks out all bout. In short, a #CertifiedBoomshot. Time to leggo the album nuh man! Audio After The Jump… (more…)