Boomshots

Category: Reggae

  • HEAR THIS: Chronixx “Where I Come From”

    Brand New Selection From The New Mixtape Lazer Strikes Back Vol. 4
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    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: Warrior King “Melody” Official Video

    The Melody Gives The Music Lifewarriorking

    Warrior King burst on the scene with the hit “Virtuous Woman” in 2001 and then blazed through 2002 with other hits like “Never Go where Pagans Go” and “Empress So Divine” all which garnered him critical acclaim, And then he got cold, popping up every few years with a feature or album but never with the same tenacity as he had in 2002. It looks like he has found his flame again. Jumping on the classic Midnight Hour Riddim, Warrior rides the riddim superbly chanting is his signature harmonic flow. “Tell Me How Me Sound,” Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion Feat. Cori B. & Drake “No Guns Allowed”

    Snoop’s Latest Gets Some Visualssnoop

     

    Whatever your thought are on Snoop’s rasta persona Snoop Lion one thing can’t be denied that he does make good music. This statement has been further solidified with the success of his “No Guns Allowed” tune. The audio petition for the crack down of gun violence finally got its visual treatment presented nicely in a predominantly black and white package directed by Jesse Terrero. Snoop and Terreo make sure the message is very clear – Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HYPE TV Top 20: Mavado at Number One Third Week in a Row

    The Gully Gad Holds On To The Crown
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    Mavado seems to be going through a winning streak. The Dancehall artist has been at number one of the HYPE TV countdown for the past three weeks as his competition slides down the list. The Louis Vuitton King has been hard at work, releasing new music for his fans including the newest single, “Take It” and collaborating with his We The Best label mates. His dedication to keep his fans satisfied is the same reason he has been at number one the past few weeks. Check out the countdown after the jump. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Meta & The Cornerstones Feat. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley “My Beloved Africa”

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    With the April 30th release of their sophomore album “Ancient Power” drawing close, we take a listen to one of its stand out tracks entitled “My Beloved Africa” featuring none other than the mighty Gong-zilla himself Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.  (more…)

  • Konshens Pays Respect To 47 Reggae Superstars Who Paved the Way

    Konshens Pays Respect To 47 Reggae Superstars Who Paved the Way

    Who And Who Rates As An Icon Inna The Business?

    Remember when Shabba Ranks dropped that tune “Respect“? “Step by step you haffi climb the ladder / The elders you haffi show respect fah.” It’s plan to see that Konshens got the message. He may be on top of the game now, but he’s not one of those “likkle entertainers” who lose sight of the fact that their opportunities came from icons before him. The Dancehall artist recent single, “Icon,” on the Bad Bounce riddim, pays tribute to a long list of certified icons, all of whom helped “put the spotlight on we island” and established the worldwide success of Jamaican music.Audio & Photo Gallery After The Jump… (more…)

  • Snoop Lion “Reincarnated” Track Listing

    Get The Full Rundown On Snoop’s Long Anticipated Reggae Albumsnoop

    Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg is set to release his highly anticipated new album titled “Reincarnated” on April 23, and which features such big names collaborators as Drake, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Akon, and yes Miley Cyrus, Rita Ora,  and Snoop’s own daughter Cori B. Some have criticized Snoop for his new moniker, others insist that he’s making a mockery of the Rastafari culture and should cease immediately, but Snoop holds firm: “We were searching for true reggae music and the message of peace and hope it reflects, It’s so much a part of who I am, and this record is all about paying homage and giving respect to those who created and love reggae music, and hopefully introducing it to a whole new audience. I feel truly honored to make this album and respect to all who blazed the path for me.” Check the complete breakdown of all 16 tracks on the album (hmm… wonder if there’s any bonus cuts?) along with a glimpse of Snoop speaking on the inspiration for his latest single, “No Guns Allowed.” Video & Tracklist After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Popcaan x Major Lazer x Baauer “Talk ‘Bout Me”

    Poppi Jumps On Baauer’s “Harlem Shake” Track With A Lil’ Help From Major Lazerpop

     

    Prince of the Gaza himself Popcaan jumps on Baauer’s viral chart topping hit “Harlem Shake.” Before you start thinking ” Oh great! Another Harlem Shake Remix,” We highly suggest you erase those thoughts, why? Well because all the previous remixes wasn’t remixed by Major lazer that’s why. Lazer takes the infectious viral hit and adds their signature sounds, and paired with Popcaan’s vocals as the cherry on top this is definitely a musical treat. This and a host of other remixes are available for download now as part of the Lazer Strikes Back Vol 2 EP. Listen For Yourself After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Smile Jamaica” Official Video

    WATCH THIS: Chronixx “Smile Jamaica” Official Video

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    Chronixx blesses his fans with another sweet one-drop selection—not to be confused with the Bob Marley tune of the same name. This one’s about a girl named Jamaica and it sounds like he loves her bad. And really, what’s not to love? Check it… Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Beirut “Nantes”

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    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…)

  • 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: Protoje “I & I” Official Video

    Protoje’s Latest Visual Is More Than Just A Music Videopro

    Just three weeks ago, a group of young Jamaicans exercised civil disobedience in remarkable fashion on Hope Road. The occasion appeared to be a video shoot for Protoje’s ‘I&I,’ the second track on his Billboard and iTunes charting album, The 8 Year Affair. Yet, much more occurred on that Friday morning. Moreover, it was flawlessly executed. Bracing bumper-to-bumper traffic scores of Rastafarian youth, Reggae Revivalists and their supporters spilled onto the street. They marched from the Twelve Tribes of Israel headquarters at Clieveden Avenue, made their way pass the Bob Marley Museum to King’s House, the Governor-General’s residence, then continued on to Jamaica House, which houses the Office of the Prime Minister. The inspirations for the video as Protoje states:

     “Every time I envisioned what this video would look like, all I kept seeing was I and I and I making this trek,” said Protoje. “The song is aggressive but it is still love that we are coming with. I wanted the video to show that energy.”

    The ‘I&I‘ video features the likes of Kabaka Pyramid, No-Maddz, Jesse Royal, Hempress Sativa, Jah9, Chronixx plus members of Zincfence, Pentateuch and Raging Fyah along with other familiar faces. Members of Protoje’s band, The Indiggnation, are also prominent in various scenes. Again Protoje insists this wasn’t a protest of any sort, in fact as he claims:

    “It wasn’t a protest or anything like that, I and I just felt like taking a stroll down a public street and have fun doing it.”

    None the less the procession definitely garnered a lot of attention. See What The Power Of Music Can Do After The Jump… (more…)