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  • WATCH THIS: Busy Signal x Major Lazer “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” Lyric Video

    WATCH THIS: Busy Signal x Major Lazer “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” Lyric Video

    The Official First Single From “Free The Universe”
    Busy Signal features on “Watch Out For This (Bumaye),” the first single off the upcoming Major Lazer album Free The Universe, which is set to release 15th April. Since regaining his freedom last year, Busy Signal has been in the studio voicing records like there’s no tomorrow and as per our last conversation he has a song it seems for everyone and every situation. If you haven’t heard it already this Major Lazer link up is yet another piece of work that shows off Busy’s versatility. As always he knows how to bring it bad boy style and keep it sexy and laced with the gyal dem (cause every bad boy knows it’s all bout the gyal dem!). And if you’re from the UK you’ll enjoy reminiscing about the bad boys from inna England —UK Apache and Shy-FX’s “Original Nuttah” tune as Busy spits over this Major Lazer revamp of Poco Man Jam. Plus now there’s a lyric video so you can catch up with Busy’s rapid-fire banter. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Konshens Pays Respect To 47 Reggae Superstars Who Paved the Way

    Konshens Pays Respect To 47 Reggae Superstars Who Paved the Way

    Who And Who Rates As An Icon Inna The Business?

    Remember when Shabba Ranks dropped that tune “Respect“? “Step by step you haffi climb the ladder / The elders you haffi show respect fah.” It’s plan to see that Konshens got the message. He may be on top of the game now, but he’s not one of those “likkle entertainers” who lose sight of the fact that their opportunities came from icons before him. The Dancehall artist recent single, “Icon,” on the Bad Bounce riddim, pays tribute to a long list of certified icons, all of whom helped “put the spotlight on we island” and established the worldwide success of Jamaican music.Audio & Photo Gallery After The Jump… (more…)

  • Snoop Lion “Reincarnated” Track Listing

    Get The Full Rundown On Snoop’s Long Anticipated Reggae Albumsnoop

    Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg is set to release his highly anticipated new album titled “Reincarnated” on April 23, and which features such big names collaborators as Drake, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Akon, and yes Miley Cyrus, Rita Ora,  and Snoop’s own daughter Cori B. Some have criticized Snoop for his new moniker, others insist that he’s making a mockery of the Rastafari culture and should cease immediately, but Snoop holds firm: “We were searching for true reggae music and the message of peace and hope it reflects, It’s so much a part of who I am, and this record is all about paying homage and giving respect to those who created and love reggae music, and hopefully introducing it to a whole new audience. I feel truly honored to make this album and respect to all who blazed the path for me.” Check the complete breakdown of all 16 tracks on the album (hmm… wonder if there’s any bonus cuts?) along with a glimpse of Snoop speaking on the inspiration for his latest single, “No Guns Allowed.” Video & Tracklist After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Popcaan x Major Lazer x Baauer “Talk ‘Bout Me”

    Poppi Jumps On Baauer’s “Harlem Shake” Track With A Lil’ Help From Major Lazerpop

     

    Prince of the Gaza himself Popcaan jumps on Baauer’s viral chart topping hit “Harlem Shake.” Before you start thinking ” Oh great! Another Harlem Shake Remix,” We highly suggest you erase those thoughts, why? Well because all the previous remixes wasn’t remixed by Major lazer that’s why. Lazer takes the infectious viral hit and adds their signature sounds, and paired with Popcaan’s vocals as the cherry on top this is definitely a musical treat. This and a host of other remixes are available for download now as part of the Lazer Strikes Back Vol 2 EP. Listen For Yourself After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Smile Jamaica” Official Video

    WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Smile Jamaica” Official Video

    A Love Song For Jamrock
    Chronixx blesses his fans with another sweet one-drop selection—not to be confused with the Bob Marley tune of the same name. This one’s about a girl named Jamaica and it sounds like he loves her bad. And really, what’s not to love? Check it… Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Ninja Man “Gweh (Wi Nuh Taste N Buy)”

    Nuh Bwoy Lip An Tongue Can Go On Di Don Gorgon Rizzlaninja

    Di original Don Gorgon, Gun Gorgon , Gun Pon Teeth jumps on the Pop Style Riddim to show these yutes he’s still a force to be reckoned with. The King of Sting makes it known that no bwoy lip and tongue can touch his rizzla and he’s no carbon copy badman who born overnight. Ninja Man never left, Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Protoje “I & I” Official Video

    Protoje’s Latest Visual Is More Than Just A Music Videopro

    Just three weeks ago, a group of young Jamaicans exercised civil disobedience in remarkable fashion on Hope Road. The occasion appeared to be a video shoot for Protoje’s ‘I&I,’ the second track on his Billboard and iTunes charting album, The 8 Year Affair. Yet, much more occurred on that Friday morning. Moreover, it was flawlessly executed. Bracing bumper-to-bumper traffic scores of Rastafarian youth, Reggae Revivalists and their supporters spilled onto the street. They marched from the Twelve Tribes of Israel headquarters at Clieveden Avenue, made their way pass the Bob Marley Museum to King’s House, the Governor-General’s residence, then continued on to Jamaica House, which houses the Office of the Prime Minister. The inspirations for the video as Protoje states:

     “Every time I envisioned what this video would look like, all I kept seeing was I and I and I making this trek,” said Protoje. “The song is aggressive but it is still love that we are coming with. I wanted the video to show that energy.”

    The ‘I&I‘ video features the likes of Kabaka Pyramid, No-Maddz, Jesse Royal, Hempress Sativa, Jah9, Chronixx plus members of Zincfence, Pentateuch and Raging Fyah along with other familiar faces. Members of Protoje’s band, The Indiggnation, are also prominent in various scenes. Again Protoje insists this wasn’t a protest of any sort, in fact as he claims:

    “It wasn’t a protest or anything like that, I and I just felt like taking a stroll down a public street and have fun doing it.”

    None the less the procession definitely garnered a lot of attention. See What The Power Of Music Can Do After The Jump… (more…)

  • DOWNLOAD: I-Octane “Thankful Part 2” Mixtape

    Conquer The Globe Productions Presents Octane’s New Mixtape and… It Siiiick oct

    The wait is over. I-Octane and Conquer the Globe present the second installment of the Thankful mixtape series, a collection of fourteen songs that Octane is offering as a gift to his fans. How fresh is it? Even as early as this morning, a new song was added—DJ Smurf’s “Education”—and the track listing updated. So consider this one hot off the presses. And oh yeah, it siiick. Download Link After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: I-Octane “Nuh Trust None / Mad Dem / Nuh Care Who Vex” Video Medley Premiere

    Brand New Visuals From The Thankful Vol. 2 Mixtape
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    As the anticipation builds for the second volume of I-Octane’s Thankful mixtape series (download Vol. 1 here), Octane drops a new medley video for three tracks off the new collection. Video & Full Tracklist After The Jump… (more…)

  • Clarks: The Book

    Clarks: The Book

    Read All About The Wickedest Dancehall Footwear 

    What adidas shell toes are to hip-hop, Clarks are to reggae. From Little John’s Jammy’s classic “Clarks Booty” to Vybz Kartel & Popcaan’s smash hit “Clarks,” these shoes have been chronicled in endless dancehall tunes. And now there’s a book that tells the full story that’s a must have for all reggae lovers. We spoke to Al Fingers, the UK disc jockey and author to get the scoop on how he put the book together. Photo Gallery Above & Interview After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: I-Octane “Buss A Blank”

    If You Fresh And Clean Buss A Blankoct

     

    As if the anticipation for I-Octane’s Thankful Part 2 mixtape (dropping exclusively on Boomshots.com Tuesday) wasn’t high enough this lastest cut entitled “Buss A Blank” is sure to have to lick one inna di air fuss di tune bad. Expect this one to rip dancehalls soon, In The Meantime Put Your Gun Finga Inna The Air And Hit The Jump…

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  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Lil’ Vicious “Freak”/ Chaka Demus & Pliers “Murder She Wrote”

    Take A Step Back With Boomshots’ New Series Flashback Fridayff

     

    We at Boomshots are trying something new today. Every Friday we will be bringing you tunes from the days of old, the tunes that mad us fall in love with dancehall and reggae. Today we feature two classics we habe been thrown back into the spotlight due to the success of French Montana’s “Freaks” track and more recently Vegas’ remix. Take A Trip Down Memory Lane After The Jump… (more…)