Let’s Rewind Back To A Time When EveryTING Was Alright
As 90s Hip-Hop fans mourn the sudden death of Kriss Kross’s Chris Kelly, we’re set adrift on a memory bliss of the days when the Don Dada and the Mac Daddy were labelmates on Columbia Records. As soon as they dropped “Jump,” the kids from ATL with the Totally Krossed Out gear became the biggest thing in rap for a hot minute. Quiet as it’s kept, their success is what helped jump-start Jermaine Dupri’s SoSoDef empire. True heads recall that Super Cat appeared on an official remix of the tune, back when hip-hop reggae was a fresh exciting concept. But it wasn’t until Kriss Kross’s sophomore set that they had the opportunity to make a proper single with the Wild Apache, who came through big like he always does. (“Alright” ranks right up there with the slept-on hook Cat did for Sugar Ray’s “Fly.”) Cat and Kriss Kross even shot a video, which you need to watch right now. Thank us later. Video After The Jump…
Category: Outernational
Crossover and outside of core
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WATCH THIS: Kriss Kross ft. Supercat “Alright”
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Reasoning With Stylo G Part 1: “I’m Diving In It”
Reshma B Rolls to West London to Chop It Up With The “Soundbwoy” Killa
The man who brought us “Call Mi A Yardie” is back with a new label deal at 3Beat Records and a hot new tune called “Soundbwoy.” The ReggaeGirlAboutTown links up with Stylo in West London to talk about Stylo’s next-level movements, his upcoming dancehall EP, and why he’s now “diving in it.” Video After The Jump…
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HEAR THIS: Mavado ft. Akon & Rick Ross “Rise Up”
The Gully Gad Drops A Gift For The Sufferahs and the Warriors
Our Gullyside connects just blessed us with a heatrock produced by Jerry Wonder. “A song like this is a gift for the streets, an anthem for the downpressed, sufferahs and warriors in times like these.” Word is this is just a set up for the “real bomb” in June—Mavado x Future x Ace Hood. For now, hold this. “I know they wanna see me fall / I know they wanna see me fail / That’s why I go so hard / Only the real will prevail…” Audio After The Jump… (more…) -
Melanie Fiona Rocks Tobago Jazz Experience
The Grammy-Winning R&B Star Channels Her Caribbean Roots
Last night the heavens opened up on the island of Tobago, just as the Tobago Jazz Experiencec was trying to kick off World Music Night featuring Jamaican reggae legend Freddie McGregor, Fayann Lyons and Bunji Garlin—Trinidad & Tobago’s Royal Couple of soca—and internationally acclaimed R&B star Melanie Fiona. But this Guayanese girl from Toronoto was not about to miss her chance to perform for the Tobago massive. So the two-time Grammy winner strapped on her mile-high Louboutins and put on the show of a lifetime. She even dipped into her old dancehall catalog and blessed the place with a Supa Dups selection from back in the day when she used to go by the name Syren Hall. Musical thing called “Somebody Come Get Me Before I Kill This Man,” and Melanie sings it like she really means it. Just after stepping off stage, Melanie explained why Syren Hall will always be a part of her. Video After The Jump… (more…) -
WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion & Gyptian Freestyle
Gyppy & Snoop Got The Studio Kinda Cloudy
Last week Snoop Lion passed through V.P. Records HQ in Jamaica Queens for an in-store signing of his album Reincarnated. Moments before his in-store appearence, Snoop took time out to bless the mic alongside Gyptian and the vibes were just the way they’re supposed to be: crazy. Video After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Snoop Lion “Reincarnated” Full Album Preview
The Lion’s Coming With That Heat
We’ve been hearing about this album that Snoop Lion has been working on with Major Lazer for months now, and today Reincarnated is finally here. Was it worth the hype? After hearing the full thing, we have to say yes. There are definitely some bangers on this album that real reggae fans need in their life. Standout tracks include “Fruit Juice” featuring Mr. Vegas, “Smoke The Weed” featuring Collie Buddz, and “Remedy” featuring Chris Brown and Busta Rhymes. Oh, and how could I forget “Boulevard” featuring Jahdan Blakkamore? But don’t take my word for it, check the full album preview and then go to iTunes, buy Reincarnated, and support reggae music. Audio After The Jump… (more…) -
Chronixx & Zinc Fence Band “Ain’t No Giving In” Live From Germany
Here Comes Trouble! Real Reggae Music Coming To A City Near You
As Chronixx & the Zinc Fence Band blaze their way across Europe, they have already performed in Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Denmark & Germany. This week the crew heads to Switzerland & Austria before flying home. Check out some highlights from the tour and see where Chronixx is playing in the USA. Video & US Tour Dates After The Jump… (more…) -
HEAR THIS: Dre Skull ft. Megan James & Popcaan “First Time”
Purity Ring Singer x Gaza Hotskull x MikPak Production = Maad Vibez
Megan James has a voice like an angel. Her work with the cutting-edge Canadian electro act Purity Ring has made her kind of a big deal in certain circles, or so @Harmonicait tells us. Here she links with BK’s own Dre Skull, who brings his bonafide bredren Popcaan to the party—you know, Mr. Hotskull, Fry Yiy, Bwoil Brainz—and de ting shot like an M-16. Question: What’s more exciting than witnessing the birth of a fresh new sound? Answer: Not much. Audio After The Jump… (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Major Lazer ft. Vybz Kartel, Santigold, Danielle Haim & Yasmin “You’re No Good”
Pass We The Lazer Beam
No long talking—here’s the lead track off ML’s big bad Free The Universe album, which drops next Tuesday 4/15. Diplo & co outdid themselves on this sultry jam. Werlboss, Santi—slap weh! Audio After The Jump… (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Chronixx “Where I Come From”
Brand New Selection From The New Mixtape Lazer Strikes Back Vol. 4
The Major Lazer massive just tweeted out the fourth edition of their Lazer Strikes Back mixtape—the last before they drop their long-awaited album Free The Universe. This one has five nice tracks, but right now we’ve got this Chronixx joint pon repeat. Audio And Download Link After The Jump… (more…) -
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…) -
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Beirut “Nantes”
Where Have We Heard This Tune Before?
Today’s Flashback Friday is particularly special in that it features a song that most of us have never heard before until recently, thanks in part to Snoop Lion’s lastest single “No Guns Allowed.” Snoop’s plea for an end to gun violence really struck a nerve with listeners—not only for its subject matter but for its simple, hypnotic instrumental that was built off a sample of the song “Nantes” by the indie band Beirut’s 2007 album The Flying Club Cup. Nantes
was founded by New Mexico native Zach Condon, who recorded the debut album Gulag Orkestar in his bedroom. Major Lazer—with a little help from The Police’s master drummer Stuart Copeland—took the otherworldly track and gave it new life. Just add Snoop, Cori B, and Drizzy and you’ve got yourself a boomshot. Audio After The Jump… (more…)