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  • WATCH THIS: Twin Of Twins “Up Wid Di Money (Official Music Video)”

    WATCH THIS: Twin Of Twins “Up Wid Di Money (Official Music Video)”

    Up Wid Di Money Or Go Dung Inna Hole

    Known for  their hilarious skits and impersonations of top dancehall artistes, comedy duo Twin Of Twins takes a different route with the visual for their latest  “Up Wid Di Money.” More a short film than a music video “Up Wid Di Money” depicts the harsh realities majority of the residents of the local garrisons go though daily and that even with a good education some still are forced to run the streets to make ends meet. Now, the twins aren’t promoting this lifestyle but neither are they denying it. The vid features a host of cameos from the likes of Summer Bounce, I-Octane, Demarco, Lexxus and yes Ninja Man as the Don. Check The Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: DMX Feat Sean Paul & Mr. Vegas “Top Shotter”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: DMX Feat Sean Paul & Mr. Vegas “Top Shotter”

    Here Comes The Boom

    While we eagerly await Mr. Vegas Feat. Sean Paul and Fatman Scoop’s official video for their tune “Party Tun Up (Remix) we take a look back at one of Vegas and Paul’s previous Hip Hop collaborations from the classic Hype Williams directed “Belly.” The dog himself DMX roped in Vegas and Paul for the 1998 hit “Top Shotter” (commonly known as “Here Comes The Boom”) to create one of the best hip hop/dancehall crossover records ever. X’s gritty wordplay paired with Vegas and Sean’s attacking lyrics act as a perfect backdrop to Hype’s visuals. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Gyptian “Is There A Place”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Gyptian “Is There A Place”

    Gyptian Is On The Search For That Place

    Earlier this week Gyptian celebrated the release of his new album “Sex, Love & Reggae” along with his 30th birthday at NYC’s very own S.O.B’s to a capacity crowd. Gyptian year after year has been releasing great reggae music focusing on everyday life, love and everything in between. So to further honor the talented singer we take it back to when his dreads weren’t fully grown and his chin had a little less fuzz with the 2005 hit “Is There A Place” on the highly touted Seasons Riddim. Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • Justus Arison Speaks on Patrick “Roach” Samuels’ Musical Legacy

    Justus Arison Speaks on Patrick “Roach” Samuels’ Musical Legacy

    Remembering A Fallen Soldier In The Music Business

    The video for Mavado & Nicki Minaj‘s “Give It All To Me” is scheduled to premiere today on BET’s 106 & Park. The song, which is featured on DJ Khaled‘s new album Suffering From Success, represents a major milestone in the rise of reggae music in 2013. It’s one of the best collaborations between two superstars from the genres of dancehall and hip-hop. But for the song’s producer Justus Arison of JA Productions, today will be a bittersweet celebration because his friend and partner Patrick “Roach” Samuels will not be able to celebrate with him. Last month Roach was shot to death in a still-unsolved murder in Kingston, Jamaica. Roach’s murder has left the whole dancehall industry in shock. Justus had been working with him closely as their productions—particularly the Overproof, Overtime, and Overdrive riddims—ushered in a whole new feel and sound within dancehall. Justus and Mavado recently joined forces to pay tribute to Roach with their song “Soldiers.” He spoke with Boomshots about Roach’s musical legacy, and how he plans to go on in the future without his friend. Interview After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Here Comes Trouble” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Here Comes Trouble” Official Music Video

    Chronixx Start Recruit Soldiers For Selassie I Army

    Having just tore down SOB’s in NYC and the east coast on his tour last month Chronixx is determined to keep the fire that he started blazing releasing a visual for his hit tune “Here Comes Trouble.” As the song’s lyrics states, Chronixx is steadily recruiting soldiers for Selassie’s ever growing army. Hit The Jump To Be Drafted Inna Jah Jah’s Army… (more…)

  • Vybz Kartel Speaks From Behind Bars: “Betrayed Is The Order of the Day”

    Vybz Kartel Speaks From Behind Bars: “Betrayed Is The Order of the Day”

    A Few Words From The Worl’ Boss

    Earlier this week Tads Records released a triple album entitled Kartel Forever: The Trilogy. The album includes 60 tracks, ranging from some of Kartel’s most popular hits—such as “Touch A Button,” “Benz Punany,” “Cake Soap,” “Ramping Shop” ft. Spice, and “Straight Jeans and Fitted”—to new and unreleased songs such as “School,” on which Kartel advises youths “don’t bleach your face,” and  “Business,” which has been mashing up dances across Jamaica—and also stirring up controversy about whether the artist has been recording music from his jail cell. (Kartel has been incarcerated for nearly two years, charged with two murders. He’s since been found not guilty on the first of these cases, and he expects to face trial for the second case this November.) “I want to thank all my supporters for your love and unfailing support throughout these trying times,” Kartel stated in a press release accompanying the new album. “Even though I am incarcerated, I am still up to the time. This album shows that I get stronger with each passing second. Tad’s plus Adidjaheim Records is a sick formula and the result is Kartel Forever: Trilogy. Worl’ Boss fullstop!” To help support his album roll-out Kartel agreed to answer a few questions relayed via reliable links close to the artist. But just when things seemed to be looking up for the dancehall “Worl’ Boss,” his cell was raided last week by police investigating the murder of producer Patrick “Roach” Samuels, Kartel’s former road manager. Two cellular phones, a  DVD player, and thumb drives were confiscated and any hopes for a dialogue with Kartel seemed to be dashed. But just this morning we received answers to some of the questions we submitted prior to the police raid. We are publishing them exactly as they came to us without editing.  Email Interview After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Ricky Blaze “Last Try”

    HEAR THIS: Ricky Blaze “Last Try”

    What Is Love Without Trust?

    You might know Ricky Blaze as the man who produced Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh,” the first reggae/dancehall cut to be certified gold since Jr. Gong’s “Welcome to Jamrock.” You might know him as the guy who sang that song “I Feel Free.” But really what he is is a creative force. Working out of a basement studio in Flatbush BK, Mr. Blaze has made his share of classic dancehall cuts, but he’s also capable of creating whole new genres. Take his latest release for example—a dreamy blend of trance, dancehall, and R&B that he’s dubbed “trancehall.” The songs is called “Last Try,” and it’s all affairs of the heart. They can be a treacherous thing, as Ricky reminds us here amidst alluring audio arrays. “Lack of communication leads us down the road to temptation.” Some of y’all really need to hear this one. Trust & believe. Audio After The Jump…

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  • Musiq Soulchild & Syleena Johnson Speak On Reggae, Soul, and the Making of “9INE”

    Hear What Happens When Two R&B Stars Step Into The Reggae Zone
    SyleenaMusiq1BOOMBoth Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson are Grammy-nominated soul singers with rich, powerful voices and a significant number of hit singles to their credit. Syleena sang the hook on Kanye West’s early hit “All Falls Down” while Musiq is known for romantic R&B jams like “dontchange” and “sobeautiful.” The two connected with Jamaican-born, Europe-based producer Kemar “Flava” McGregor to record a song for a compilation album and woumd up recording nine songs over the course of nine days. These songs became an album titled 9ine.  (Oddly enough, Eddie Murphy and Snoop Lion recently released plans for their own reggae album by the same title.) “Coming from a Reggae background,” Kemar McGregor stated, “it was a great experience to work with Musiq and Syleena, because it gave me a chance to blend pop, reggae and R&B into a fresh, new and groundbreaking style. Musiq and Syleena blended their vocals to give ‘Feel The Fire‘ an infectious pop-reggae sound. This is exactly the sound I wanted because as a reggae producer, I personally think Reggae needs a new sound and fresh style.” Reshma B spoke with the singers to see how they enjoyed the experience of making their first reggae album—and they kept it very real. Seems like a case of the hotter the battle, the sweeter the victory. Run thatt…  Interview and Exclusive Album Stream After The Jump… (more…)

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

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

    It Dread Outta Road        

    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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  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Assassin “Wa Gwan”

    Unno Tell Me Wa Really A Gwan Starassassin

     

    Thrust upon the scene just before the turn of the new millennium, the artist formerly known as Assassin (now Agent Sasco for googlebility reasons) showed form early he was a force in the Dancehall realm. Boasting an unmistakable style and command for lyrics Assassin broke out with his 2000 hit “Wa Gwan” of the popular Bug Out Riddim. Sasco bad from long time, Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Super Cat, Necka Demus & Junior Demus “Cabbin Stabbin”

    When The Temperature Dips There’s Nothing Better Than Some Body Heatcabbinstabbin

    Incase you missed it, the original Don Dadda Super Cat removed himself from his lengthy sabbatical and took to the stage last Friday at Hot 97’s “On The Reggae Tip” concert along with a slew of other special guests. Arguably the highlight of the night, we saw it fight we honor Cat in this week’s Flashback Friday with the 1991 classic “Cabbin Stabbin.” It’s starting to look like Fall around here at Boomshots HQ so we suggest if you already haven’t, lockdown your winter something. Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Queen Ifrica “Freedom of Speech”

    The Queen Fires Back At Her Critics
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    Queen Ifrica has been under fire of late for comments she made during an official “Grand Gala” event celebrating Jamaica’s independence at the National Stadium. Performing before a crowd estimated at 20,000 —including Prime Minister Portai Simpson-Miller and numerous other government officials—Ifrica spoke out in favor of ganja decriminalization and also urged the prime minister not to repeal Jamaica’s long-standing anti sodomy law. Coming just two weeks after a cross-dressing youth known as the Gully Queen was stabbed and shot to death by an angry mob, Queen Ifrica’s remarks touched off a firestorm of controversy. Jamaica’s Minister of Culture even issued an official statement expressing regret over her comments. Ifrica has defended her position in the press, and now she’s made a song asserting her right to express her views. Audio After The Jump…  (more…)