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…)
This One Is For The Children
Jahdan Blakkamoore teams up with Kabaka Pyramid on this roots reggae banger. “For The Children” is a positive reggae anthem encouraging the ghetto youths to rise up and take a stand while charging them with the responsibility for self-reliance and awareness. Shot on location in California last Summer while both artists were performing at The NW World Reggae festival and Reggae on the River. Video After The Jump… (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
Rampage Sound Show How Deep Their Dub Box Really Is
Strictly dubplate selection from DJ Rampage’s Rampage Sound Global hosted by Micro Don, featuring dubs from the likes of Johnny Osbourne, Tristan Palmer, Sizzla, Busy Signal, Demarco, Konshens, Delly Ranix and many many more. Straight sound clash vibes, Listen After The Jump… (more…)
Feel Good Friday
T.G.I.F!!! You’re probably counting down the hours you have left on work thinking about what plans you have this weekend with your friends or even that special someone. Let us here at Boomshots add to your already building good vibes with this 2008 hit from the man himself Beres Hammond entitled “I Feel Good.” As the song implies, Beres focuses on the simpler things in life, good music, his lady in his arms and an all around good feeling. Feel good to, Tune After The Jump… (more…)
Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Moses Davis, and Chronixx Nice Up The Fest in Trelawny
Jamaica may be synonymous with reggae, but the island’s biggest music event in terms of its economic impact and benefit to the tourism industry is not a reggae show, but an annual three-night fete known as the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival… Video After The Jump… (more…)
The Tuff Gong Turns 69 Today, So Lively Up Yourself
It’s that time of the year again. February 6, the day the King of Reggae was born in the rural village of Nine Mile in the hills of St. Ann, Jamaica. Had he not passed away in 1981 Bob would have turned 69 on this day. It’s a given to say that Bob has represented reggae music on a scale that no other individual has ever achieved. Decades later his music still lives and his face is still at the forefront of the scene. Here are 7 great ways you can feel a little bit of that Bob vibe today. (You know the 8th already—it’s now legal in Colorado.) Happy EarthStrong Bob Marley Continued After The Jump… (more…)
Skateboard P Coasts Over Slick Lazer Production
The Major pegs recent Grammy winner Pharrell Williams for their latest offering. The infectious track entitled “Aerosol Can” is part of Major Lazer’s “Apocalypse Soon” EP set to drop February 25th. The song earns its namesake from the sample of an aerosol can being shaken and sprayed, now pair that with addictive drums and Pharrell’s witty wordplay and you have a hit guaranteed to start any party. Tune After The Jump… (more…)
Trouble Double Double
Yesterday we gave you a listen to Barrington’s latest entitled “Rosie.” If you haven’t noticed, Barrington has been dealing with Rosie since the beginning of his career, most notably on his 1985 classic “Here I Come (Broader Than Broadway).” Take a trip down memory lane – Tune After The Jump… (more…)
Barrington Hasn’t Lost A Step When It Comes To The Ladies
Barrington Levy has been to the rodeo a couple times, so any trick you try to pull against him, he’s probably already saw it coming. All he’s looking for is a little romance, not the bag of long talking and game playing, so Rosie, stop beating around the bush and give the man some loving. Tune After The Jump… (more…)