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Category: Reggae

  • HEAR THIS: Snoop Lion Ft. Cori B & Drake “No Guns Allowed”

    Snoop Enlists His Daughter Cori B And Drake As They Plead For An End to The Gunplay snoop

    Having previewed this track Last week on the Conan O’Brien Show, big Snoop Lion drops the next single off his Reincarnated album entitled “No Guns Allowed,” which Snoop has repeatedly called his favorite on the album. It’s certainly a departure from Snoop Dogg’s “187 on an undercover cop” days.  The track is a plea for the removal of guns due to the increased, senseless killings of innocents especially children. To further drive home the seriousness of the song Snoop recruits his own daughter Cori B whose voice provides the perfect backdrop for Drake’s heartfelt verse, which was apparently inspired by a 2012 shooting in Toronto that left two dead and dozens injured. Audio 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…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Lil’ Vicious “Freak”/ Chaka Demus & Pliers “Murder She Wrote”

    Take A Step Back With Boomshots’ New Series Flashback Fridayff

     

    We at Boomshots are trying something new today. Every Friday we will be bringing you tunes from the days of old, the tunes that mad us fall in love with dancehall and reggae. Today we feature two classics we habe been thrown back into the spotlight due to the success of French Montana’s “Freaks” track and more recently Vegas’ remix. Take A Trip Down Memory Lane After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Sadiki “Show You”

    Sadiki Reminds Us That Actions Speak Louder Than Wordssadiki

     

    In today’s society the phrase “I love you” has fell to little or no meaning at all. One doesn’t just have to say it, one has to really show it and prove to their significant other that they truly love them. Sadiki blesses us with a sweet ballad of love and how one should treat his or her significant other. Remember, actions speak louder than words, Grab That Special Someone and Hit The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Steel Pulse “Paint It Black”

    Steel Pulse Debuts A Track In Honor Of  The Rosa Parks Incident As Well As Our 44th Presidentpulse

    Never ones to shy away from the political, Steel Pulse debuts a track to honor both the 100th anniversary of the Rosa Parks incident and our comander-in-chief Barack Obama. The song also has deeper meanings, as Steel Pulse Explains, the track:

    also serves as a testimony of the African diaspora that have survived Western world society, despite the disadvantages of slavery and colonialism, we have managed to have a man of color as a leader of this world, in the White House.

    Very powerful words and an equally powerful song, Listen to “Paint It Black” now after the jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel & Richie Spice “Weed Smokers” (Heatwave Refix)

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    Dancehall-specialists, The Heatwave, has released a brand new refix (free for download) featuring none other than the World Boss himself Vybz Kartel along with Richie Spice. Dedicated to di smokers dem, the refix as Heatwave clearly states

    “Some people get stoned on the sofa but this is for everyone who smokes weed when they RAVE. Build a spliff on the speaker box or roll round the corner: the party starts from when the Rizla gets licked.

    This bassline will hit the back of your head like the very first draw from a high grade spliff.”

    We can’t argue with that. Grab A Spliff And Dress Back And Hit The Jump… (more…)

  • HYPE TV Top 20: Tommy Lee Holds His Ground At Number One

    The Spartan Takes Over With a New Wave of Music

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    Tommy Lee’s fans have no problem holding him down. The dancehall artist has been at number one for two weeks and it seems like he won’t be budging anytime soon. Especially since his competition keeps moving further down the list very quickly. If “Psycho” doesn’t stay at number one long enough, Lee has a new single that could take the number one spot as well!

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  • 7 Essential I-Octane Tunes

    7 Essential I-Octane Tunes

    Just In Case You Never Know

    I-Octane’s latest video “Gal A Gimme Bun” is something new for the artist who blazed onto the Jamaican scene seven years ago with a steady diet of conscious lyrics with just the right street edge. As we prepare to premiere the new video on Boomshots, we decided to take a look back at the songs that made the singjay one of the hottest artists in the dancehall. Click the image above to check out the list…

  • WATCH THIS: Behind the Scenes of I-Octane’s “Gal Ah Gimmi Bun” Video

    Octane Gives Us a Behind The Scenes Look At His Lastest Video For “Gal Ah Gimmi Bun”octane

    I-Octane gives a small peek to the video for his hit song “Gah Ah Gimmi Bun.” The popular tune which talks about what can happen when you don’t put your woman first was sure to hit a nerve with most men and players alike. We’ve all been there and by the looks of things so has Octane. Check Out The Behind The Scenes Footage After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: French Montana Ft. Nicki Minaj “Freaks”

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    Lil’ Vicious said it best, “Some gyal a freak a di week,” and French Montana with the help of the ever so seductive Nicki Minaj reminds us with French’s latest cut aptly titled “Freaks.” What makes this cut special (other than Nicki’s outfit or lack there of) is that it samples not one but two of dancehall’s most renowned tunes, “Murder She Wrote” from Chaka Demus and Pliers and obviously “Freak” from Lil’ Vicious which producer Rico Love combines into one hot track. Check The Vid Along With Some Old School Flava After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Romain Virgo “Beat You Down”

    Romain Virgo Reminds The Women That They Are Stronger Than They Thinkromain

    Domestic violence is a serious issue, even in today’s society women are still victims of this cowardice crime. Romain Virgo sings one dedicated to the ladies who deal with this on a regular basis, reminding them that they are strong and no amount of money or nice car is worth the physical abuse. Listen To This Powerful Tune After The Jump… (more…)