Boomshots

Category: Lovers Rock

  • HEAR THIS: Tessanne Chin “If You Love Me”

    HEAR THIS: Tessanne Chin “If You Love Me”

    Tessanne Lays Down The Law On the Fight This Feeling Juggling

    Now that the Shaggy and Beres selection “Fight This Feeling” is a certified modern classic, the good folks at Ranch Entertainment had the good sense to release a full juggling pon the Sly & Robbie riddim, first deployed on Dennis Brown’s “Sitting and Watching.” There are some nice cuts on here, but the one we’ve got stuck on repeat is by Tessanne Chin, who’s currently tearing shit up on NBC’s The Voice even though reggae lovers have known about her voice for years. Singing like the grown woman she is Tessanne calls out a trifling man who’s showing signs that he’s taking her for granted, or even worse, playing her for a fool. Listen up fellas.  Audio After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Gyptian “Sex, Love & Reggae” Mixtape

    HEAR THIS: Gyptian “Sex, Love & Reggae” Mixtape

    Who Says Gyptian Only Makes Love Songs 

    Known for his soulful voice, most would expect a Gyptian mixtape to be full of nothing but love songs or songs dedicated to women in general; not that there’s anything wrong with that. Love is a beautiful thing, and some would argue that music is “all about the girls.” On his just released “Sex, Love & Reggae” mix Gyptian makes sure to drop something for all reggae lovers, but the real treat is that Gyptian choose to pair his soothing voice over some classic riddims. Add this to your Hump Day playlist and thank us later. Stream And Download After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Baby I Love You” Official Music Video PREMIERE

    WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Baby I Love You” Official Music Video PREMIERE

    C Martin Puts It All On The Line For HIs Lady

    Christopher Martin’s luxurious new music video from RD Studios sets a romantic mood. Singing over DJ Frass’s smooth Diamonds and Gold riddim, Martin pledges his undying devotion to the girl of his dreams. And the feeling goes on and on, like a song you never want  to end. Video Premiere After The Jump…
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  • HEAR THIS: Chino “Wet Weather Music”

    HEAR THIS: Chino “Wet Weather Music”

    Chino Nah Go Make The Girl Wait—Smooth & Sexy Sounds From The Big Ship Family

    When Daniel & Stephen McGregor (aka Chino & Di Genius) get it poppin inside that Big Ship studio, you never know what the result will be. Sometimes it’s a Roots Sound, sometimes it’s hardcore dancehall. Today we get some breezy pop for the ladies. This is one of those sexy sticky hooks that will lodge in your brain after just one listen. In other words, when the rain starts to fall the ting tun up. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Christopher Ellis “Better Than Love”

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    After shelling down Miss Lilys and SOBs last week, the Ghetto Youths crew has made it clear to everybody  that they aren’t just talking about good music, they’re really putting good music out there. On Labor Day Monday Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis, Jo Mersa & Black Am I came together to lock down the Strictly Boomshots show on Radio Lily, only to then walk down the road and rip the stage at SOBs where they were joined by original Ghetto Youths co-founders Damian, Julian & Stephen Marley. If you made it to either spot you might still be buzzin’ from the excitement—and if you’re in the UK September 28, you can catch Chris doing his thing at the Jazz Cafe—but either way you won’t be mad to take a listen to the latest number by Christopher Ellis. Produced by Jr Gong it’s the new addition to Chris’s growing catalog, putting his sweet harmonies to a vintage beat and bringing a fresh take to some real classic reggae music. Something “Better Than Love” is in the air, so good even @EllisMuzicChild cant put his finger on it—but it sure sounds good!  Audio After The Jump…
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  • HEAR THIS: Tessanne Chin “Back To My Love”

    Treat Yourself To Lovers Rock At Its Finest
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    Smart Move Productions’ “I Believe” Riddim is a  rich, melodic, home-cooked one-drop track that bubbles like soup in a pot. In other words it’s the perfect backdrop for one of reggae’s sultriest voices to do what she does better than just about anybody. “The skies could be falling,” Tessanne sings, “the mountains come tumbling down, the rivers are running wild, and the seas could overrun.” Yes. Listening to her voice, we get the feeling that Tessanne loves truly madly deeply. And we could listen to her all day. In fact, maybe we will. Audio After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Shaggy ft. Ne-Yo “You Girl”

    Mr. Boombastic Links With The Perfect Gentlemen, And It’s All About The Girls—As Usual
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    Shaggy’s really pulling out all the stops for his new classical roots reggae album with riddims laid down by Sly & Robbie and production by Sting International and Lenky. First he gave us “Can’t Fight This Feeling” featuring Beres Hammond. Now he’s just dropped a sweet lover’s rock selection called “You Girl” featuring R&B star Ne-Yo. It’s nice to hear a U.S. singer sounding so comfortable with the one-drop groove. Looks like Shaggy has another hit on his hands. And having heard most of the album, we can confirm there’s a lot more where that came from. Audio After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley ft. Busy Signal “You and Me Attract”

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    Stephen “Ragga” Marley has been experimenting with some fresh new styles as he prepares to release his album Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life. The latest new sound is a collabo with Busy Signal that’s all about the girls. The mid-tempo tune boasts a catchy hook seasoned with Auto-Tune effects.  Ghetto Youths International is definitely going outernational with this one. Audio After The Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Shaggy ft. Beres Hammond “Fight This Feeling” Official Music Video

    Shaggy and Beres link to create a modern-day classic
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    Shaggy links with Beres Hammond for a modern-day classic love song set to a timeless Sly & Robbie riddim. The first single from Shaggy’s highly anticipated album “Out of Many, One Music” with riddims by Sly & Robbie and additional production by Sting International and Lenky. The video captures Shaggy and Beres on the stage and takes us into the studio with Sly & Robbie and Sting and Lenky. You’ve got to love that hard-driving rub-a-dub sound when Taxi meets The Ranch. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Maddy Carty “We Get It Right” Video EPK

    People—Wake Up! This Is The New Skank Courtesy of Peckings Studio
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    Miss Maddy Carly is a graduate of Leeds College of Music who attended the BRIT School at age 14. (Graduates of BRIT include Adele, Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Katy B, and Rizzle Kicks.) So what’s a nice girl like that doing hanging out in West London at Peckings Studio 1 record shop? Well it just so happens that this prestigiously pedigreed young singer/songwriter has recorded a blazing new tune with Chris Peckings called “Get It Right” over a classic Skatalites instrumental. The tune is so sweet it’s now being distributed by Red Star Sounds and an official music video is in the works. You know that Peckings formula: old school, new blood. This time they definitely got it right.  Video after the jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Maxi Priest “Easy to Love” Official Video

    Peep The Smooth New Video from The King of Lovers’ Rock
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    Maxi Priest has dropped a video for his smooth romantic jam “Easy to Love.” The song kind of gives me a Jodeci R&B feel (for all you ’80s babies out there). Although some claim Maxi has lost his spark, I believe he’s back! In this track—co-written by P-dub and produced by Fat Eyes on the same riddim as Beres Hammond’s “In My Arms”—Maxi reminds us exactly why he was once dubbed “The King of Lover’s Rock.”  Check it out and judge for yourself. Video After the Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Morgan Heritage “Perfect Love Song” Official Video

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    Reggae quintet Morgan Heritage unloads a fresh visual for their latest single entitled “Perfect Love Song” off their highly anticipated “Here Come The Kings” album set to hit shelves June 11th. Shot in the picturesque Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, the video which premiered on Ebony.com caught the attention of some You Tube commenters who made a note at the lack of melanin in the video cast. Then again, as Morgan Heritage once told us, “You don’t haffi dread to be Rasta.” Check For Yourself After The Jump… (more…)