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Category: Reggae

  • HYPE TV Top 20: Tommy Lee Dethrones I-Octane

    Tommy Lee Gets “Psycho” On The Countdown

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    Tommy Lee has recently been known for his fascination with dark, Goth music and his single, “Psycho” displays  just that. The track has been on the countdown for 13 weeks but Lee’s fans have been enjoying his new found sound that they brought “Psycho” all the way to number one! Lee’s jump to the top pushed I-Octane down to number three and Popcaan to number six. But as always, Lee comes full force so we didn’t expect it to go any other way. Check out the countdown after the jump. (more…)

  • Reasoning with Protoje “After the Itch Comes the Affair”

    Reshma B Interviews Diggy About His New Album “The 8 Year Affair”
    ProtojeReshmaBBoomshots    Just after his performance on Reggae Sumfest 2012, Protoje took time out to reason with Reshma B for Boomshots TV. Click above to hear this rising reggae star tell the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about the meaning behind his mixtape The 7 Year Itch (inspired by the 1955 Marilyn Monroe movie of the same name) and the inevitable followup, his debut album The 8 Year Affair. Video After The Jump…

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  • Watch This: Lee “Scratch” Perry’s “Vision of Paradise” Kickstarter Trailer

    It’s Not Just a Movie—It’s a “Fairytale Documentary”
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    The story of Lee “Scratch” Perry has been told many times before, and it’s already been the subject of one outstanding documentary. But that’s not stopping Swiss filmmaker Volker Schaner from working on another Scratch movie. Schaner, who befriended the artist over a decade ago, has journeyed with Pipecock Jaxson around the globe documenting his day-to-day experiences while gaining personal insight into the artist’s enigmatic personality. With the creation of Vision of Paradise, more of Scratch’s wisdom will be introduced to the world but it can’t be done before the creators raise funds for the doc’s post production process. Video After The Jump…

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  • Damian Marley Pon Radio Lily

    Gongzilla Calls In To The Strictly Boomshots Show
    jrgongtrinity1    Last night on RadioLily.com, Damian Marley dialed in to the Strictly Boomshots show to reason with Rob Kenner about the new Ghetto Youths International album Set Up Shop Vol. 1  He also gave his thoughts on the recent Bob Marley tribute at the Grammys and his latest release, “Dem Neva Mek It.”  Audio After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley ft. Buju Banton & Akon “My Conclusion”

    Brand New Music From the GYI Album Set Up Shop Vol. 1
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    The big bad Ghetto Youths International album Set Up Shop Vol. 1 hits iTunes today. One of the standout tracks is also a preview of Stephen Marley’s long-awaited Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life. The classical rub-a-dub selection (a track reminiscent of the “Sun is Shining” riddim) features vocals by Akon as well as a verse from the Gargamel himself. Whosoever have ears let them hear. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HYPE TV Top 20: I-Octane Stands Strong at Number One

    I-Octane Takes Over The Countdown

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    I-Octane has made it yet another week at number 1 and he is holding on strong. “More Money,” has been hitting the airwaves and listeners are enjoying what they hear. It won’t be long till his newest single is on the countdown as well. Hopefully he won’t have to fight Tommy Lee or Mavado for the number 1 spot the next time around. But since he has already 4 singles on the countdown, I doubt he will have much of an issue.  (more…)

  • Brit Reggae Awards 2013

    Brit Reggae Awards 2013

    The UK Reggae Biz Honors its Own

    February is reggae month, so what better time of year for the British Reggae Industry Awards to take place? Last night a who’s who of reggae artists and shot-callers came together at the IndigO2 to give recognition to the workin’ peeps in the biz. The evening was packed with good vibes from award presentations to stage performances. One of My fave’s of the night was watching the Scottish band I Foundation. It’s been a minute since Scottish reggae’s been on the radio! They were super cute and they have a sense of humour too: walking past them backstage I overheard one of them saying “I think we need to go to Scotland to get some sun.” Maybe they were serious!?! Anyone who was out on the town in London last night knows it was bloody freezing!

    David Rodigan turned up to collect his award for “Best Male Radio Personality.” Maxi Priest won “Best Male Vocalist.” Alton Ellis’s daughter Lovella picked up “Best Female newcomer” and she also collected “Best Male newcomer” for her brother Christopher Ellis—who was nominated for not 1 but 3 categories. His single “English” was up for best single, and he was also up for best British Video for his cover of his father’s “Williow Tree.” Looks like the Ghetto youth is makin’ moves, just in time for the launch of the Ghetto Youths album next Tuesday. Skibu bagged Best Album & Video, Gappy Ranks received Best MC and Best Single and Jah Shaka took home the award for “Best British Sound System.” Overall it was a night of good vibes and happy sounds in the place. As the compere said, “We nah pay fe scream—it free!” Full List of Winners & Video Interviews After The Jump…

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  • Nikki Z’s Hot 20 Pick: Beres Hammond Sings His Way to the Top

    Beres Hammond Snags the Number 1 Spot

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    It is obvious that Beres Hammond’s latest album, One Love, One Life, has made quite the impact on his fans. Released almost 4 months ago, the single is still giving listeners the feel good vibe that it was giving when it first came out. Though Rihanna and Chronixx don’t fall too far behind, Beres Hammond is going strong! Countdown After The Jump… (more…)

  • Ghetto Youths International “Set Up Shop Vol. 1” Cover Art & Track Listing

    First GYI Compilation Set to Drop Next Tuesday set_up_shop_vol_1_itunesBOOMSHOTSScheduled for an Itunes WORLDWIDE release on February 26, the 14-track compilation Set Up Shop Vol. 1 will feature talented GYI artistes like Jo Mersa and Daniel ‘Bambaataa’ Marley, the third generation of Marley performers, as well as Wayne Marshall, Black-Am-I, Christopher Ellis, and new music from the Marley brothers – Stephen, Julian and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. Also featured are noteworthy collaborations from the likes of Jah Cure, Bugle, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Akon, Tarrus Riley and T.O.K. GYI, which is owned by brothers Stephen, Damian and Julian, have put extensive work not only in developing the compilation but the artistes themselves and in the last 18 months have worked on full length albums with Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis and Black-Am-I. Track List After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Jo Mersa “How You Bad So”?

    WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Jo Mersa “How You Bad So”?

    When You’re Bob Marley’s Grandson, Making Music Is a Family Affair

    Joe Mersa is the eldest son of Stephen Marley, the nephew of Jr. Gong, and a fresh recruit to the Ghetto Youths family. Last week he dropped his tasty single “Comfortable,” and the ladies are loving it. That’s why we’re expecting more great things from this young rebel. Here he chops it up with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about getting into the biz, the Melody Makers, and his love for reggae and dancehall music. He even gets Reshma B to kick a freestyle—how she “bad so.” Video After The Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number” Official Music Video

    When Your Girl Runs Away, It’s Time To Make Moves

    Mochilla productions brings a vintage feel to the brand new music video for @EllisMuzicChild (youngest son of the late great Alton Ellis). The black-and-white finds Chris pursuing the gorgeous girl of his dreams on a motorscooter. Produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the swinging track features a hot DJ verse from Bay-C of dancehall supergroup TOK—who plays the cab driver driving the runaway girl’s getaway car. Will true love save the day? Will Chris catch up with his lady? There’s only one way to find out.  Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HYPE TV Top 20: I-Octane Sweeps the Competition

    Octane Takes Over the Number 1 Spot

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    Right in time for the release of his newest single, I-Octane has made his way to the number 1 spot of the countdown. 16 weeks on the chart and he has swiftly bypassed the competition on his way up. Though Popcaan and Tommy Lee have held on to tight to their spots, Mavado has moved down from number 1 to number 5! But as quickly as someone moves up the list, they can move down so let’s see how long I-Octane’s fans keep him at number one!
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