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  • WATCH THIS: Samantha J “Tight Skirt” Official Music Video & Behind-The-Scenes Footage

    WATCH THIS: Samantha J “Tight Skirt” Official Music Video & Behind-The-Scenes Footage

    Is This Who Red Rat Was Talking About?

    Back in 1997 Red Rat spotted a girl who made his “head swell and his blood pressure burst” thanks to her snugly fitting skirt. That was the same year Samantha J was born. Now she’s 16 years old and she’s got a major hit song on her hands, with a video that blends Britney, Rihanna and Gwen Stefani. No wonder MTV is calling it “Buzzworthy.”  The track—co-written with Alaine and produced by Conroy Forte for Washroom Entertainment—is currently the #1 Most Shared, #2 Most Commented and #3 Overall Favorite on MTV.com. Click here for a first look at Samantha J’s debut video. “We wanted to show what Britney Spears’ ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’ would have looked like if it was shot in Downtown Kingston with authentic dancehall choreography and dancers,” says Samantha. Mission accomplished. Video After The Jump… 

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  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tessanne Chin & Kes “Loving You”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tessanne Chin & Kes “Loving You”

    Love Is A Beautiful Thing

    After destroying the stage with her performance on The Voice Tessanne Chin has gained a lot of new fans who weren’t familiar with the ravishing 28 year old. With a career dating back to late 2006 Tessanne has boasted a series of hits, most notably “Hideaway” and “Black Books” and of course today’s Flashback Friday tune “Loving You” featuring everyone’s favorite red rasta Kes. The tune is about two lovers confessing their deep love and need for one another, plus with both Tessanne and Kes being so vocally adept the true message of the song is carried to even further heights. Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • Behind The Scenes Wayne Wonder “Reset It” Video Shoot in Portland Jamaica

    Behind The Scenes Wayne Wonder “Reset It” Video Shoot in Portland Jamaica

    Wayne Wonder Gives Us A Look At The Picturesque Parish Of Portland 

    Grammy nominated Reggae singer Wayne Wonder took to beautiful Portland Jamaica last week Wednesday to shoot scenes for his upcoming music video for the single “Reset It.” The video which was directed by Icey Jace Film Factory was shot across several popular locations in the parish including the Errol Flynn Marina and Rio Grande river. The video is expected to drop early October. Hit The Jump for Photos and To Get Better Acquainted With The Song If You Haven’t Already…

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  • 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…)

  • HEAR THIS: Mavado “Soldiers”

    JA Productions and the Gully Gaad Send A Livication To Roach
    Mavado    Mavado strikes a mournful tone on his latest release, which he livicates to “all the fallen soldiers.” But there’s no doubt which soldier he had in mind when he voiced this tune for JA Productions. Patrick “Roach” Samuels was murdered shortly after co-producing “Give It All To Me,” Mavado’s collaboration with Nicki Minaj that is currently tearing up the charts in yard and foreign. Justus Arison, Roach’s partner in JA Productions, put together a backing track that sets an appropriately somber mood with its heavy dubbed-out horn line. “Reunite when this battle is over,” Mavado sings, “but they always seem to take the ones who close to me.” As every wise artist knows, music alone shall live, and never die. Audio After The Jump… 

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  • HEAR THIS: Popcaan “Everything Nice”

    HEAR THIS: Popcaan “Everything Nice”

    The First Single Off Papi’s Debut Album

    Don’t be deceived by the title—everyTING is not as nice as it may appear at first glance. Sure Popcaan may be the raving king, but why does he rave? “Me nuh when me go inna the grave,” he sang on one of his best-known party tunes, “so right now me ravin.” On this Dubbel Dutch production, Popcaan peppers the airy, atmospheric track with pensive thoughts about the people who work hard, all who gone to the morgue, or wish R.I.P. to a loved one. “Put your cups dem high,” the Hotskull intones. It’s a celebration, bitches. Popcaan’s debut album is due out on Mixpak records early next year. The key concept? “Bittersweet blissfulness.” Get your mind right.  Audio After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas “Give It To Har”

    WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas “Give It To Har”

    Send Me A Badder Gyul

    Vegas drops the official video to his latest scorcher “Give It To Har” off his Bruk It Down 2.o album.  As expected the video is laden with women ranging from the slim goodas to the mampies dem. You think you have what it takes to deal with Vegas? Hit The Jump To Find Out… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Arthur Guinness Day Jamaica Concert Performances

    WATCH THIS: Arthur Guinness Day Jamaica Concert Performances

    Well They Say Guinness Is Good For Your Back, And Apparently Your Ears

    Arthur Guinness was a man who made great things happen, he created a beer that is still beloved by the world 250 years later and of course the Caribbean. Guinness has found its name called in many a Dancehall tune, often stated as the drink of choice to give you that extra bit of stamina incase you decide to get into some trouble with your lady friend later. To commemorate this auspicious occasion 55 countries across the globe pour up a pint and take in some good music and since we’re talking about the Caribbean, great music. Last night in Kingston an all-star cast comprising of Busy Signal, Tarrus Riley, I-Octane, Bunji Garlin with his beautiful wife Fay Ann, Aidonia and lastly Nature serenaded spectators and those who were lucky enough to catch the simulcast. What’s that? You missed it? Don’t fret Boomshots has you covered, simply Hit The Jump For Videos Of All The Performances…  (more…)

  • Popcaan Interview: “Vybz Kartel Put Me To The World”

    Popcaan Interview: “Vybz Kartel Put Me To The World”

    Hotskull Talks About His Debut Album And Sends His Respects To The Worl’ Boss

    Fresh off the stage at his Danchall Night performance on Reggae Sumfest Popcaan sits down with Reshma B for a chat. He says his new album will be all about raving although there will be a likkle bit of raving vibes on there. He even treats Boomshots to an acapella sneak preview of “Where I’m From.” And of course he bigs up Addi his daddy, making a point of restating that it was Kartel who brought him to the world’s attention. As a wise man once said, loyalty over royalty. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Vybz Kartel Speaks From Behind Bars: “Betrayed Is The Order of the Day”

    Vybz Kartel Speaks From Behind Bars: “Betrayed Is The Order of the Day”

    A Few Words From The Worl’ Boss

    Earlier this week Tads Records released a triple album entitled Kartel Forever: The Trilogy. The album includes 60 tracks, ranging from some of Kartel’s most popular hits—such as “Touch A Button,” “Benz Punany,” “Cake Soap,” “Ramping Shop” ft. Spice, and “Straight Jeans and Fitted”—to new and unreleased songs such as “School,” on which Kartel advises youths “don’t bleach your face,” and  “Business,” which has been mashing up dances across Jamaica—and also stirring up controversy about whether the artist has been recording music from his jail cell. (Kartel has been incarcerated for nearly two years, charged with two murders. He’s since been found not guilty on the first of these cases, and he expects to face trial for the second case this November.) “I want to thank all my supporters for your love and unfailing support throughout these trying times,” Kartel stated in a press release accompanying the new album. “Even though I am incarcerated, I am still up to the time. This album shows that I get stronger with each passing second. Tad’s plus Adidjaheim Records is a sick formula and the result is Kartel Forever: Trilogy. Worl’ Boss fullstop!” To help support his album roll-out Kartel agreed to answer a few questions relayed via reliable links close to the artist. But just when things seemed to be looking up for the dancehall “Worl’ Boss,” his cell was raided last week by police investigating the murder of producer Patrick “Roach” Samuels, Kartel’s former road manager. Two cellular phones, a  DVD player, and thumb drives were confiscated and any hopes for a dialogue with Kartel seemed to be dashed. But just this morning we received answers to some of the questions we submitted prior to the police raid. We are publishing them exactly as they came to us without editing.  Email Interview After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: King Addies Presents Rodney Price AKA Bounty Killer Dubplate Mix

    HEAR THIS: King Addies Presents Rodney Price AKA Bounty Killer Dubplate Mix

    Addies Bad From Dem Time Till Now, Who Nuh Like It Defend It 

    The Biltmore Era is known as the Golden Era and most competitive period of the Sound Clash Industry extending from the late ’80s to 1996. Such clashes were kept in four major venues throughout New York City—Tilden Ballroom, Starlite Ballroom, Flamingo Ballroom and most importantly the Biltmore Ballroom. As the “Mecca” of the industry, the era contained many talented and entertaining sound systems all of which rightfully deserve their place in the history books. However, none has been more dominant and respected as King Addies. They were the sound that made upcoming selectors believe that you didn’t have to be a Jamaican based sound system to make it to the top of the industry. Of all the artists represented in their devastating dubplate collection, one loomed larger than all the others: The Warlord, a.k.a. Bounty Killer.  Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Bugle “Unnecessary Hype”

    HEAR THIS: Bugle “Unnecessary Hype”

    Come To Think Of It, Is Hype Ever Necessary? 

    Bugle unleashes a tune on Cashflow Productions’ Better Way Riddim entitled “Unnecessary Hype.” As its title appropriately states, the tune deals with people’s tendency to overhype themselves over certain things. Money, cars, girls—all these things are unnecessary hype for Bugle. He only gets hype off of one thing: Jah. Tune After The Jump… (more…)