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Category: Reggae

  • Shaggy And Friends Bring Jamaica Together For The Bustamante Children’s Hospital

    Shaggy And Friends Bring Jamaica Together For The Bustamante Children’s Hospital

    Shaggy And Friends Put On A Great Show For An Even Greater Cause

    Reggae powerhouse Shaggy brought together a few friends for a charity show in aid of the Bustamante Children’s Hospital on the grounds of Jamaica House in Kingston. The level of support was evident on the streets of Kingston as patrons converged on the venue resulting in a massive traffic backup along Waterloo Road and others, with motorists crawling in line for almost an hour before being able to enter the grounds. But what’s a little traffic and a few lines for a good cause.  (more…)

  • Super Cat Speaks On His Return To Jamaica

    Super Cat Speaks On His Return To Jamaica

    Reasoning With The Wild Apache After Sting 2013

    It’s been eleven years since William Maragh, aka Super Cat aka the Don Dada of reggae music inna dancehall style has performed in his native Jamaica, or as he prefers to call it, “I-Mek-yah.” A master of words, Cat is also very much a man of action, and in his final few hours in Jamrock he spent his time relating a few of his colorful exploits in the streets and dancehalls of Kingston and worldwide. While some that conversation will remain strictly off the record, he did sit down with Reshma B on the final day of his return to Jamaica to reflect on his majestic performance at Sting 2013, and explain why the Don Dada will never lose his people. Video After The Jump…

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  • The Don Dada Rides Again

    The Don Dada Rides Again

    Super Cat’s Triumphant Return Continues

    Reggae fans around the world are having a very good Christmas today because one of the true icons in the business has returned to the game as if out of nowhere. Super Cat aka The Wild Apache aka the Don Dada has been missing in action for a long while now. But with Cat back in Jamaica, and set to take the stage at Sting tomorrow night, you can feel the excitement is in the air. If you’re not fortunate enough to witness the action in person tomorrow, you can watch this historic show on Pay Per View or hit up BringTheSting.com to stream the show online. Some tan so back and some a dem a rally forward. Videos After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Alpha Blondy “My American Dream (Official Music Video)”

    WATCH THIS: Alpha Blondy “My American Dream (Official Music Video)”

    America Isn’t All That It Seems

    Everyday people all over the world, pack up their belongings, grab their families and hop on a plane, boat or what have you all in hopes of a better life. Most find their way to the good ol’ U.S of A with the promise of the elusive “American Dream.”  Alpha Blondy wasn’t so fortunate, his American dreams as he states was a nightmare, and for more than a few immigrants the pressures of a new life can be scary. The one comfort all immigrants share is that if anything goes wrong, we can always go home. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Super Cat speaks on Sting “I Never Got To Finish That Show”

    Super Cat speaks on Sting “I Never Got To Finish That Show”

    “Our Music No Die,” says the Don Dada. “We A Rock of Ages and the Music Live In We Same Way”

    The Wild Apache has been missing in action for a while but Boomshots was blessed to catch up with him in NYC during a rehearsal session for his big comeback shows. Tomorrow night at Amazura NYC Cat and Junior Demus will slip into some Clarks and white linen and take NYC back to the glory days of the Biltmore Ballroom. After that Cat will forward straight to Jamaica for the 30th Anniversary staging of Sting on December 26. “I never get to finish that show,” Cat says. “Because it was a clash between me and Ninja Man.” Cat says this time around there’s no clash planned, but he’s definitely looking to deal with some unfinished business. Sounds like a can’t-miss show. But if you can’t make it Jamrock, do not despair. Just hit up BringTheSting.com to learn how you can view the show via PayPerView or webstream.  In part one off this exclusive interview Cat touches on the Maccabee Bible, the roots of sound system culture, and also speaks on his respect for Shaggy and how his old friend came to check him when he was having a rough time. “Man like you don’t stay down fe long,” Shaggy told him, they came up with a plan to bring Cat out as a surprise guest this past Labor Day—and the rest is history. The last time Super Cat worked Sting it was the biggest show in Jamaican history. This year promises to be a major event, and a fitting way to commeorate 30 years of Sting. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • “Tessanne A Roots” Says Colin Channer

    “Tessanne A Roots” Says Colin Channer

    “Tessanne Represents Something Deeply Emotional,” Writes The Celebrated Novelist 

    “To us, Tessanne is more than her talent, more than an exemplar of range, timing, and vocal control,” the noted Jamaican novelist Colin Channer wrote in a piece for the Wall Street Journal‘s website just before Tessanne Chin was announced as the winner of Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice and celebrated by singing a duet with Celine Dion. “It’s the sense that we’ve always been good, great even, but have often had to accept second or third position, because that’s just the way of the world.”  More After The Jump… (more…)

  • Last Call For #TeamTessanne

    Last Call For #TeamTessanne

    Voting Closes At 11am Today Before Tomorrow’s Season Finale of The Voice

    If there was ever an OMG moment that moment is right now! It’s about to go down. After weeks of competition it all comes down to what happens over the next few hours. Tessane Chin did her part in the finals of NBC’s The Voice last night. If you just saw her performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Noting” then you know what to do. Here’s your chance to support before the final three contestants appear on tomorrow night’s show to announce the winner of Season 5. If you know what you’re doing you can still cast 30 votes before 11am. We’ve got all the details on how to make sure Tessanne goes all the way. Video And Voting Rules After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present SUNS OF DUB (Official Mixtape)

    HEAR THIS: Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present SUNS OF DUB (Official Mixtape)

    Dub Music Lives On

    Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present SUNS OF DUB Mixtape mixed by Walshy Fire. Much like what Walshy did with Chronixx on his “Start A Fyah” mixtape “Suns Of Dub” features Addis Pablo (son of the legendary Augustus Pablo), Ras Jammy with the new generation of Rockers International. A mix of Dub, Reggae, DnB, EDM and many different Dub-Influenced Genres. This Mixtape includes a range of new, originals & remixes w/ Chronixx, Bob Marley, Major Lazer, Queen Omega, Zebulun, Protoje, Kabaka Pyramid, Earl Sixteen & more. While you vibes to the sounds, check out some cool visuals from our peoples at LargeUp/RawTings, and know this: Dub music is alive and well. Listen After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Jesse Royal “Modern Day Judas” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Jesse Royal “Modern Day Judas” Official Music Video

    Mr. Royal Rides The Rootsman Riddim

    Jesse Royal has had a great 2013. Just listen to his In Comes The Small Axe mixtape (download link here) and you’ll get a strong sense that a powerful new voice has arrived in the rootical dancehall phalanx that includes the likes of Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, and Protoje. Today Jesse released a music video for his song “Modern Day Judas,” one of the standout cuts on Kareem Burrell’s Rootsman riddim, in which he burns out backbiters, vampires, all manner of hypocritical two-siders.    Video After The Jump…

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  • Reggae Grammy Nominees Announced For 2013

    Reggae Grammy Nominees Announced For 2013

    The Music Industry’s Highest Honor Will Go To One of These Five Reggae Acts

    If there’s one thing reggae fans love to complain about it’s the Grammy Awards. Well today the nominees for Best Reggae Album category have been revealed, and let’s just say there’s going to be some more lively debates going on. Check out the final five after the jump—and let us know in the comments if you’d like to thank the Academy, or if they missed some of your favorites. Full List of Nominees After The Jump…

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  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Junior Murvin “Police & Thieves”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Junior Murvin “Police & Thieves”

    Watch How Dem Fight Outta Street 

    It is with a heavy heart we at Boomshots bring you today’s Flashback Friday tune. It seemed only right to honor the passing of one of Dub music’s foundation artistes, none other than Junior Murvin. (more…)

  • The Journey of Jah Bouks

    The Journey of Jah Bouks

    When Something Is Meant To Be… It Will Be
    Humble, determined, talented and focused, that’s Jah Bouks. I smile as I think about the journey the singer has been on. A journey which began since he was a mere twelve years old. Before he was even conceived, his father had already decided, after watching a karate flick, that he liked the name of the character, Suzuki.He vowed that when he had a son, he would be called Bouki. Determined to make a difference in the world through music, Jah Bouks, with the never-ending support of his mom, who is also his manager, never strayed from his chosen path. There were many challenges and disappointments along the way, but through it all, Jah Bouks never gave in. He pursued his career doggedly. He never stopped writing, recording and performing, as he knew that his time would eventually come. Journey Continues After The Jump… (more…)