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Category: Outernational

Crossover and outside of core

  • Mavado’s “Take It” Video Debuts on MTV

    The Gully Gad Gears Up for a U.S. Crossover
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    The Mavado reign just won’t let up.  High off his stellar performance with Snoop Lion at SXSW, the Gully Gad’s Stateside winning streak continues with the sexy visuals for his hit single “Take It”  (featuring Karian Sang) being debuted on MTV. The media giant’s international music platform, MTV Iggy, has had Mavado on their radar for some time, and now they’re taking it further by including him in their prime-time lineup, positioning the Starbwoy as the next dancehall act to make a major crossover move since Sean Paul. Only time will tell but the chances are looking better and better. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • DOWNLOAD: Al Fingers Refix Mix

    Mavado Meets Wailing Souls, Cher Meets The Abyssinians & Smokey Robinson Inna Studio One Style…WaDemADoBoomshots This dude Al Fingers is well versatile. Not only is he the author of crucial books like Clarks In Jamaica (which was recently excerpted on Boomshots) and Greensleeves: The First 100 Covers, he’s also nifty with a remix. (Guess they don’t call hin Fingers for nothing.) So we were delighted to get the link to this mixtape collecting some of his best refixes, many of which were previously available only in strictly limited 45 pressings. A word to the wise: You’d better get ready for something completely differet. Audio & Download Link After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion “Lionfest” Video

    WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion “Lionfest” Video

    Snoop Lion, Major Lazer & Mavado Mash Up Viceland at SXSW

    Last week at SXSW, Snoop Dogg made history as he headlined Cashmere Agency’s “LIONFEST: A celebration of Reincarnated” at VICELAND, performing for the first time as Snoop Lion. In front of 2,000 fans, Snoop showed off his new reggae/dancehall repertoire, delivering songs like “So Long,” “La La La,” “No Guns Allowed,” and “Lighters Up,” from his forthcoming Reincarnated album (set for an April 23 release on RCA / Sony). There’s also a free app for the Reincarnated album that you can download now. Diplo & Major Lazer were also on the bill, getting the crowd hyped by tossing confetti, stage diving and crowd surfing in a plastic bubble. Shortly after Major Lazer, the Gully God himself took the stage to perform a set of his hits, but don’t vex cause you weren’t there—the Boomshots massive gets the live footage first so hit the jump right away. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Snoop Rocks Lionfest at SXSW

    Snoop Rocks Lionfest at SXSW

    Snoop Lion Premieres Reincarnated Then Mashes Up SXSW w Major Lazer & Mavado

    Yesterday was a big day for the man called Snoop Lion. First his film Reincarnated had its official U.S. premiere at the Paramount Theater in Austin Texas. (The film opens nationwide today; check SnoopLion.com for show times and locations.) Then later that night he headlined Lionfest at SXSW’s VICEland stage, sharing the bill with Major Lazer—the team that produced his Reincarnated album—and Mavado, who collabos with Snoop on the tune “Lighters Up,” as well as DJ Max Glazer of BKNY’s Federation Sound. After all the debates, the skeptics, and the naysayers had spoken their minds, it all came down to Snoop Lion showing what he could do on stage for the first time ever. And the capacity crowd was definitely showing love to the Lion, who transformed into Snoop Dogg and back again many times through the night. Aside from performing cuts from the Reincarnated album like “La La La,” “Here Comes The King,” “Lighters Up,” and “No Guns Allowed,” Snoop also kicked reggae remixes of classics like “Gin & Juice,” “Drop It Like it’s Hot” and “Young Wild & Free.” He also covered Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved” as well as “Funkin’ For Jamaica” as well as bringing out Daz and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound for some straight-up Death Row /DPG rap jams. But Lionfest wasn’t limited to reggae or rap— Snoop even did straight-up versions of “Jump Around” by House of Pain and Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock & Roll.” Check the photo gallery above. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Iza “The One Who Leaves”

    WATCH THIS: Iza “The One Who Leaves”

    Snoop Lion Sings Young Polish Singer To His Berhane Sound System Imprint

    Snoop’s got a busy schedule at SXSW this year; tonight he premieres his film Reincarnated and tonight he will perform at Lionfest along with Major Lazer and Mavado. But that’s not all—last night at the SXSW inside the Soundcloud Clubhouse, Snoop Lion held a private screening of Birds of a Feather a feature-length film consisting of several music videos—similar to Kanye West’s Runaway except that the featured artist was not Snoop himself but his latest discovery, a young Polish singer named Iza Lach. (Snoop does appear in the film as well, and their creative and romantic chemistry is plan to see.) Iza is the first artist signed to Berhane Sound System. the label imprint through which Snoop’s Reincarnated album was produced. Iza has a touch of reggae in her cut “Shame.” In the meantime check out their song “The One Who Leaves.” Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Mavado ft. Karian Sang “Take It” Official Video

    Private Jets, Yachts, and One Sexy Lady—Mavado’s New Video Is Definitely a Starbwoy Thing
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    Mavado’s been making major moves for a minute now, and signing Karian Sang to Mansion Records is just the latest power play. The Jamaica-born pop princess teamed up with the Starbwoy last fall on the Troyton-produced banger “Take It,” which has topped the charts in the UK. Now that she’s officially down with the Gully team they’ve pulled out all the stops for a video that’s full of lavish life. No wonder they call him the “Million Dollar Man.” Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley ft. Buju Banton & Akon “My Conclusion”

    Brand New Music From the GYI Album Set Up Shop Vol. 1
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    The big bad Ghetto Youths International album Set Up Shop Vol. 1 hits iTunes today. One of the standout tracks is also a preview of Stephen Marley’s long-awaited Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life. The classical rub-a-dub selection (a track reminiscent of the “Sun is Shining” riddim) features vocals by Akon as well as a verse from the Gargamel himself. Whosoever have ears let them hear. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Jimmy Cliff Says Reggae Grammy Should Be Televised

    Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Wins Best Reggae Album Grammy—But He’s Not Satisfied
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    When the Beatles imagined being over the hill and out of it, they sang a song called “When I’m Sixty-Four.” But reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has reached that ripe old age and he says he’s “just getting started.”  Cliff won the best reggae album Grammmy for his 2012 release, Rebirth, outdoing stiff competition from The Original Wailers, Sean Paul, Sly & Robbie, and Toots and the Maytals. But he’s not satisfied with being nominated… or even with winning. Jimmy Cliff wants to win on TV. “It’s a nice thing to be nominated for a Grammy,” he told CBSNews.com. “However, I do think that people ought to see me on TV, accepting the Grammy. Not the way it is being done at the moment for a reggae Grammy where you just hear about it. It’s about time they show me on TV.” Read More After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Noah Powa ft. Beniton “Tight”

    Oh No They Didn’t! Yep, They Sure Did. Pree The XXX-Rated Remix of Rihanna’s “Diamonds”
    RihannaTightBOOM    Rihanna has said from the get-go that “Diamonds” is a special song to her, stirring up emotions deep insde. When Kanye jumped on the remix he did so respectfully, dropping bars about parking the Delorean outside Armani emporium and having sex in the shower. But then a couple of dancehall reprobates came along and dealt with the tune from a whole different angle, showing no respect whatsoever. They switched “bright” to “tight” and “diamond” to “tie man” and now it sounds like “Birthday Cake” part 2. “Diamonds” nuh good again! You won’t be hearing this one on the radio, but when it drops in the dance everyTING tun up.  Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Jo Mersa “Comfortable”

    Something For the Empresses From Stephen Marley’s Eldest Son
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    Yesterday Bob Marley would have celebrated his 68th birthday. Today we get to hear a song from his grandson Jo Mersa, Stephen Marley’s eldest son, and a member of the Ghetto Youths Int’l family. Jo’s sound is very much next-generation, but as a raggamuffin youth he sure knows how to DJ his way around a love song. Time to get comfortable with this rebel. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • DOWNLOAD: Splurt Zillionz “Global Bass Kulcha” Mixtape

    The Maddest Reggae, Dancehall, Dubstep, Jungle, Moombahton, Trap Mashup
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    According to his official website, Splurt Zillionz is “a respected scenester, recording artist, music producer, Youtube channel host, marketing/tech guru, and influential tastemaker.” He’s also a certified gadget addict and dancehall aficionado. More recently he added the title “Director of Alternative Internet Outreach for Major Lazer” to his resume. But as you’re about to hear, he knows how to hook up a wicked mixtape too. Check out Splurt’s uniquely outernational take on what he calls Global Bass Kulcha. Audio & Download Link After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion ft. Mavado & Popcaan “Lighters Up” Official Video

    East Side West Side Gully Side Gaza… Snoop Lion Sparks A One Love Jamdown
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    As a hip-hop O.G. Snoop lived through the East versus West rap wars, and witnessed the tragic events that resulted in the death of two great artists. In 2013 Snoop Lion’s older and wiser, so there’s a certain poetic justice that his song “Lighters Up” should end up bringing together artists from the Gully side and the Gaza in musical unity. Now the video has dropped and it looks like everybody had a good day blazing trees at Trident Castle in Port Antonio. They even invited the Tivoli Gardens marching band out to make a joyful noise. Looks like it was a good day. Video After The Jump…

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