Unno Tell Me Wa Really A Gwan Star
Thrust upon the scene just before the turn of the new millennium, the artist formerly known as Assassin (now Agent Sasco for googlebility reasons) showed form early he was a force in the Dancehall realm. Boasting an unmistakable style and command for lyrics Assassin broke out with his 2000 hit “Wa Gwan” of the popular Bug Out Riddim. Sasco bad from long time, Tune After The Jump… (more…)
Her Name Is Denyque And She Doesn’t Believe You
Denyque Dontre’s first song, called “Can’t Breathe,” dropped back in 2009 and she’s been taking our breath away ever since. The beautiful and brainy singer / songwriter (and former Rum Cream model) is about to drop an EP called Her Name Is Denyque with production by Daseca, Big Ship, and Ricky Blaze. So when she says it’s gonna be “Sure fire” believe that. Consider this video, for a song produced by Di Genius, an early warning shot. They don’t call her “supergirl” for nothing. Video After The Jump… (more…)
Werlboss Handles His Biz on a New Single From the Album Kartel Forever Trilogy
Two years into his incarceration, Vybz Kartel continues to exert a phenomenal influence over the worldwide dancehall scene. It is no small feat to be one of the most prolific artists in Jamaican music history, but somehow Kartel has put in so much work that his fans have been able to hear new music uninterrupted for two years now. Now comes word that Tad Records will be releasing a three-disc album entitled the Kartel Forever Trilogy on September 24. The album contains three never-before-heard singles that are currently blowing up dancehalls all over Jamaica, and none more than this TJ Records production. Strictly business—never personal. Audio After The Jump… (more…)
Agent Sasco’s Smokin’ New Visuals Will Leave You Shell-Shocked
Agent Sasco’s releasing his first video since his big feature on Kanye West’s Yeezus album and it’s going to leave you shell-shocked. The new video Directed by Michael Burbridge aka @BiggzShip is definitely a bad man sittin. Str8 Shellingz. Video After The Jump…
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Learning To Love Youself Is The Greatest Love of All
The latest hit from dancehall singjay Mr. Vegas is not a “jump up” tune but a thought-provoking reggae cut on First Name Music’s Selection riddim. “This song is very important to me as it addresses issues that affect people in my field and many people in society who struggle with their identity and self-worth,” said Mr. Vegas about the tune whose new visuals premiere today. “The song is telling everyone to love themselves before anyone else…. have self respect and appreciate life. The song is meant to inspire—and so will the video.” Video After The Jump… (more…)
The Kid Is Back And The Party Tun Up
If there’s one artist in the dancehall game who you can count on to kill it consistently it’s got to be Cham. He doesn’t drop a ton of tunes, but you know them all. And his hit-to-miss ratio is second to non. The Kid’s batting average is like 1000%. On “Yardie Party” the DJ’s new tune produced by Randy Rich, Cham shares his guide to time-management, and it’s worthy of emulation: Party all night. Hustle all day. Grind nonstop but make time to play. Got it? Good. Audio After the Jump… (more…)
When The Temperature Dips There’s Nothing Better Than Some Body Heat
Incase you missed it, the original Don Dadda Super Cat removed himself from his lengthy sabbatical and took to the stage last Friday at Hot 97’s “On The Reggae Tip” concert along with a slew of other special guests. Arguably the highlight of the night, we saw it fight we honor Cat in this week’s Flashback Friday with the 1991 classic “Cabbin Stabbin.” It’s starting to look like Fall around here at Boomshots HQ so we suggest if you already haven’t, lockdown your winter something. Tune After The Jump… (more…)
Octane & Seanizzle Serve Up A Dance Tune For The Gal Dem
I-Octane has been hitting all the right spots lately. From “Buss A Blank” to “Walk With Jah Jah” he’s got tunes for all types of fans. One week after mashing up NYC at Hot 97’s “On Da Reggae Tip” and Caribbean Fever Must Fest at Barclay’s Center, the DJ is back with a dance tune to keep the ladies bubbling (and jiggling). Summer ain’t over yet. Audio After The Jump… (more…)
As The Harder They Come Celebrates Its Anniversary, We Run Down Some Yardstyle Cinematic Classics
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the official U.S. release of the Jamaican cult classic, The Harder They Come. Our heartical bredrens at Complex have just published a definitive history of the making of the film, which you can read right here. (After which you can peep the trailer below) As a celebration of the film’s legacy, Synocto Pictures is screening it in theatres across the U.S. in a fully restored and re-mastered version. If you’ve only seen the first film ever made in Jamaica on a small screen, find a theater near you, roll up, and roll out. After that we predict you’ll be in the mood for more yardstyle cinema. So we’ve helpfully curated a list of all killer no filler feature films with Jamaica and the Jamaican diaspora as a setting or a subject, complete with web streaming links so you can get right to the Lights… Camera… Action! Seen?
The Singer and DJ Take It Back To Street Dance Days on their Gallis Anthem
We’ve been rinsing this tune for a minute now. When you comebine two of the music brightest young stars in a singer and DJ combination over Super Cat’s “Come Down” riddim you’re bound to have a classic on your hands. But somehow this video escaped our attention until now. Konshens sips a Guiness while Virgo sings out his heart over a streetside sound system, then the DJ takes up the mic and before you know it, they’re bigging up the fat sexy girls to the max. Don’t worry. Ah just so it go. Video After The Jump… (more…)
Sean Kingston’s 10 Favorite Reggae Songs—PLUS His New Tune w Busta Rhymes
Ever since Sean Kingston first burst on the music scene as a teenage pop sensation with a runaway debut hit “Beautiful Girls,” we’ve been hearing how he grew up in Jamaica and his music was influenced by reggae. As hard as we listened we never really heard much evidence of that influence beyond song titles like “Fire Burning.” But that seems to be changing with his new album, Back 2 Life, SK’s first full-length project since he sustained serious insuries in a jet-ski accident. The first indication was the lead-off single “Shotta Luv” feautring 2 Chainz. And then we stopped by his record-listening in NYC and heard a straight-up dancehall track featuring Busta Rhymes. Sean seemed to like it so much he played it like three times in a row. The next day we asked him to run down his ten favorite reggae and dancehall tracks—and we are not mad at the selections. He even says he wants to work with Shabba Ranks! So hit the jump to learn the half that’s never been told about Mr. Kingston. Videos After The Jump… (more…)
Vegas Only Wants The Baddest Gyal
Vegas is definitely up to his old tricks remind the ladies who really runs this bedroom business, but don’t feel it will be an easy task, Vegas doesn’t want just any girl he wants the baddest. You gyals think you can ramp with V? Hit The Jump To Find Out… (more…)