Category: Rastafari

  • HEAR THIS: Junior Reid Feat. Vybz Kartel & Uncle Murda “Guns Dem Load”

    HEAR THIS: Junior Reid Feat. Vybz Kartel & Uncle Murda “Guns Dem Load”

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    Junior Reid unleashes his new single of his forthcoming album Junior Reid: Living Legend entitled “Guns Dem Load.” Reid recites the harsh realities of the street life as guns are being carried by younger and younger each day and the corrupt policies of those in charge are doing nothing to quell it. So what are the youths to do? Reid enlists two artistes who know the street life very well, Vybz Kartel (still incarcerated) and rapper Uncle Murda in hopes their voices can help steer the youths in a better path. Tune After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Richie Spice “Mama”

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    A mother’s love is unconditional, the bond created between mother and child is so strong that only death can sever it. Richie Spice understands this perfectly, he created this song to honor his own deceased mother. Here is what Richie had to say about the true meaning behind the track:

    “Blessed present and future Mothers. My mother was a great and special mother, who had 11 youths and tried to bring them up the right way, show them self love and how to love each other, teach I humility, respect for self and others, she was always fair to all har youts dem, no one get no special treatment, I think everyone should respect and lift their mothers because when she is gone no one can replace that void of missing in your life. Mother Bonner influence I in many ways. She always tried to do the right thing along the cycle of life, she went the extra mile, provided for us, showing me survival of life’s road and this month actually marks 1 year since her passing. Her memories still live on, she was my best friend. For this mother’s day I wrote a song for her and to all the unforgettable mothers whose love can never be replaced.”

    Thank you mama, Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Sizzla Kalonji Speaks on Selassie’s Birthday

    Just Before Blazing The Niyabinghi Fire, Sizzla Checked in With The Strictly Boomshots Show
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    Today marks the 121st anniversary of the birth of Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael, who would go on to become Haile Selassie I, emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. Selassie holds a special place for the Rastafarian faithful, and his birthday is celebrated by the blazing of the Niyabinghi fire and days of drumming and chanting. During last night’s Strictly Boomshots show, we were blessed with an exclusive telephone call from Sizzla Kalonji, who was on his way to the Niyabinghi. He took some time to speak on his new album The Messiah, broke down the importance of Haile Selassie, the meaning of Niyabinghi, and even chanted a few lines over the phone line.  All those who have ears, let them hear. Interview Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Ashtrays And Heartbreaks The Mixtape

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    Stemming from the buzz off his recent Reincarnated album Snoop Lion unlike most artists drops a mixtape after the initial release. Named after one of the critically acclaimed singles “Ashtrays & Heartbreaks” features an infusion of reggae, dancehall, hip hop and yes a little dubstep sprinkled in between. Mixed by the Federation Sound General Max Glazer “Ashtrays & Heartbreaks” is available for Streaming And Download After The Jump… (more…)

  • CONCERT ALERT: HOT 97’s On Da Reggae Tip 2013

    CONCERT ALERT: HOT 97’s On Da Reggae Tip 2013

    Move Over Summer Jam HOT 97 Has Another Concert Guaranteed To Mash Up The Scene

    Long time supporters of the Reggae boom in NYC radio station HOT 97 announces their annual “On Da Reggae Tip 2013” concert going down Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Hosted by none other than Bobby Konders and Jabba, the line up boast such heavyweights as Beenie Man, Damian & Stephen Marley, Cham, Mavado, Konshens, I-Octane, Gyptian. This is definitely where you need to be to kick off your Labor Day weekend festivities – Hit The Jump For All Ticket Info… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Rough Road Riddim Mega Mix By Green Lion Crew & VA

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    Green Lion Crew unveils their innovative reggae dubstep project entitled the Rough Road Riddim. The mega mix features reggae’s up and coming youngsters like Jahdan Blakkamoore (iTunes Reggae Album of the Year award winner in 2008 and 2009), Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid (Billboard Magazine’s #1 Next Big Sound – May 2013), Dre Island, Zamunda and Cron Syncro. The Rough Road Riddim successfully links hip hop, dancehall, dub and dubstep for a subtly complete, and undeniably catchy, up-to-the-time musical experience. The Rough Road Riddim will be  available worldwide July 16, 2013 on iTunes and all vendors July 30, in the mean time Hit The Jump To Hear The Mega Mix… (more…)

  • Reasoning With Sizzla Kalonji

    Reasoning With Sizzla Kalonji

    Kalonji Speaks On The Motherland, The Messiah, Losing Fattis and Finding Snoop Lion

    Sizzla’s new album The Messiah finds Sizzla near the heights of his creative powers. This new set of tunes harkens back to some of his greatest works Black Woman and Child and Da Real Ting among them. On “Give Them A Ride” he sang, “Words without works can’s sustain.” Now after his bike accident, the death of his mentor Phillp “Fatis” Burris, and his time in the motherland, Sizzla seems reinvigorated and more committed than ever to works—raising awareness of the conditions of the sufferers worldwide and proclaiming His Majesty as the true and living God. Kalonji took time to speak with Boomshots on the new songs, life after Fatis and his next plans. Run it: Interview by Rob Marriott After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley ft. Spragga Benz & Damian Marley “Bongo Nyah”

    Spragga, Ragga & Gongzilla: Three Superstars Line Up Like Orion
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    Stephen “Ragga” Marley just dropped a serious heat rock off his forthcoming album Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life. We all know he can sing and produce but this time Ragga’s spitting hot fire alongside two other chamption lyricists, Gongzilla and Spragga the Benz. The beat is as devastatingly simple as the lyrics are devastatingly complex. Beat congo drum till Babylon retire.  Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Ghetto Youths International Announces “Set Up Shop” U.S. Tour

    The GYI Take The U.S. By Stormgyi

    Ghetto Youths International is proud to announce U.S. dates for the “Set Up Shop” Tour. The tour is set to touch down on states like Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada and will feature performances by rising Ghetto Youths Crew members Wayne Marshall, Jo Mersa, Black-Am-I and Christopher Ellis and of course reggae heavyweights Damian “Jr Gong” and Stephen “Ragga” Marley. The two-week stint will kick off Friday, June 14 in Maui at the Republik Music Festival (check below for full tour schedule). Not familiar with Ghetto Youths International? (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Dre Island “Rastafari Way”

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    Rising reggae artist Dre Island blesses us with a visual for the self produced tune “Rastafari Way.” Dre breaks down the keys to living on the path to righteousness. Keep an eye on this youth and be sure to Take A Listen After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Denroy Morgan “I’ll Rise To Fight Again”

    Brand New Release From The Patriach of the Whole Morgan Line
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    You think Major Lazer was the first act to blend dance music and reggae? Well think again. One of the first Jamaican artists to enjoy crossover success in the U.S. was Denroy Morgan with his funky disco selection “I’ll Do Anything For You.” Since that time his numerous offspring have spread roots reggae music far and wide in the form of groups like Morgan Heritage, LMS, and Laza Morgan. A couple years back Denroy Morgan ran into a likkle situation, but apparently you can’t keep a good man down. Since then  he’s gotten back in the studio with the Anthem Band to make sure his fans know that he’s still in it to win it. Boomshots is proud to premiere his latest release, “I’ll Rise to Fight Again.” Next Monday May 13th Father Morgan will be celebrating his earthstrong with at SOBs NYC with a few good friends and surprise guests for another edition of Boomshots Reggae Mondays. Come through and hold a joyAudio After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Jamelody Feat. Cali P “Jah Will Be There”

    Conscious Reggae At Its Finestjah

    What better way to wind down your day than to listen to some smooth conscious reggae music. Trinidad and Jamaica connect as Jamelody and Cali P both remind us to seek Jah and we will never be denied. Ja’s lyrical prowess is complimented perfectly by Cali P’s melodic voice and is further helped on by the amazing live production. You Won’t Be Disappointed After The Jump… (more…)