Boomshots

Category: Reggae

  • HEAR THIS: Morgan Heritage “Perfect Love Song”

    Something Sweet & Strong From the Morgan Fam
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    Morgan Heritage have blessed us with a previeew of their next album Here Come The Kings, and we like what we hear. “Perfect Love Song,” released this week on iTunes, has a nice beat, sweet melodies, and Gramps spitting a DJ verse. “The story behind ‘Perfect Love Song’ is about a person realizing that the one he or she loves makes them feel beyond good, beyond great,” says Peetah Morgan. “Instead, the person makes them feel heavenly.” Kinda like this tune. Audio After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: RDX “Kotch” Viral Video

    RDX Drops Visuals For Their Controversial “Kotch” Songrdx 

    Even with all the controversy surrounding this tune, RDX and Cash Flow Recordz release a video featuring a bevy of able body beauties showcasing their numerous talents, even some soccer ball skills. This is sure to take the clubs by storm, Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Aidonia “Tip Pon Yuh Toe” Official Video

    African King Aidonia Explains What He Needs For The Girls To Get Love From Himaidonia

    Aidonia unleashes a track guaranteed to have the ladies going crazy in the dance. King Aidonia sits upon his throne admiring his many concubines as they each hang on to his every word as he rattles off what they need to do to get his love. “Tip pon yuh toe, ”  and check the Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx Pon Radio Lily

    Chronixx Flashes Through NYC And Nices Up The Strictly Boomshots Show
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    For some reason Chronixx decided to leave sunny Jamaica and head for snowy NYC this weekend. Luckily he found his way to Radio Lily, where Max Glazer and DJ Autograph were holding down the Strictly Boomshots show. Listen to him freestyling on some Studio One gems and touching his breakthrough hit “Behind Curtain” on a different type of riddim. Video and Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Bunny Wailer “No Woman No Cry”

    Original Wailing Wailer Sings A Marley Classic And Chats With RGAT
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    Bunny Wailer’s been in the news lately for his criticism of Snoop Lion. Snoop will reportedly be traveling to Jamaica soon to hold a reasoning with Jah B and work through their issues. In the meantime here’s a look at the original Wailing Wailer doing what he does best. Video After The Jump…
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  • HYPE TV Top 20: Number 1 Looks Good on Mavado

    Mr. Gal Criminal Holds On Strong to Number 1

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    Mavado has been having quite the busy weeks! With the release of his new single, new video with Snoop Dogg & Popcaan and his first performance on BET’s 106&Park last week, it’s no wonder he is still number one on the HYPE chart. His obvious dedication to his music has given fans a new reason to love him and enjoy his songs that much more. As he holds on steady at the number one spot, his competition keeps slowly moving down the list. Lets hope Mavado’s momentum keeps this positive flow going.  Check out the countdown after the jump!

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  • WATCH THIS: Mavado’s 106 & Park Swagg Check

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    Mavado hit up 106 & Park yesterday to discuss his work with DJ Khaled’s We The Best label, his upcoming singles and future plans for himself and his new artists. While there he premiered the new video for Papoose’s single, “Top of My Game,” featuring the Gully Gad himself. He also hit the stage for his first performance on 106 & Park and stuck around to judge Freestyle Friday. After hitting up 106, Mavado stopped by Swag Check. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor “Struggle”

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    Even with all his success Stephen still carries his torch for the down trodden with his latest cut “Struggle.” McGregor sings about the ever real trials and tribulations that ghetto youths face daily, be it finding food or even a place to lay their heads at night Stephen reminds us that even in the face of all adversity Jah has a plan.  Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Reasoning with Dennis Emmanuel Brown

    The Crown Prince Would Have Turned 56 Today
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    The first of February marks the beginning of Black History Month and Reggae Month. It’s also the birthday of the late great Dennis Brown, known to reggae lovers as the Crown Prince. (If only because Bob Marley was the undisputed King, although Marley himself gave Dennis maximum respect.) The immortal voice that sang “Love and hate can never be friends…” and so many more classics was first cut on vinyl at Studio One. His first release was “No Man Is An Island,” which connected instantly and made him a child star. DBrown would go on to achieve international renown with his 1972 smash “Money In My Pocket,” which entered the UK pop charts. It was a British TV crew that shot the invaluable footage that follows, for their 1982 Channel 4 documentary Deep Roots Music—and yes this is the same interview sampled for the intro to the Damian Marley & Nas Boomshot “Land of Promise.” Check it out while you put one in the air for the Crown Prince.  Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Judge Orders Second Hearing Into Juror Misconduct In Buju Banton Case

    How Is This Trial Not A Mistrial?

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    Calling Buju Banton’s fight for freedom tough would be an understatement. His journey has been quite the roller-coaster ride since December 2009 when he was initially remanded on drug trafficking charges. The first trial led to a hung jury. Later he was convicted but his gun possession charges were dismissed. A whole new legal team was then hired and gun charges have been reintroduced. These are just a few of the many ups and downs The Banton has faced. Now, attention is focusing on whether the jury foreman violated the judge’s instructions by doing her own research on the case during the trial. The court has ordered a hearing to look into juror misconduct, inspiring hope for a new trial. Find Out Why After The Jump…

  • HEAR THIS: Freddie McGregor “Equal Rights”

    A Fresh Take On A Studio Classic Off The New Album, Di Captain—In Stores Today
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    “These songs were very specially chosen,” says reggae stalwart Freddie McGregor of the selections on his latest album, Di Captain. The album’s title refers to Freddie’s signature hit “Big Ship,” also the name of his renowned Kingston recording studio, whose name has been kept hot by his music-making sons Stephen “Di Genius” and Chino. “We took the greatest pains in making sure these would be classic songs that will last for a long time. I chose songs like ‘Equal Rights’ because I love the message and because the youth need to hear it. Featuring live bass and harmonies by former Heptones frontman Leroy Sibbles himself, this remake of a song that was first released in the midst of the Civil Rights struggle is more than a cover version; it’s a celebration. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Tony Matterhorn Kills Them With Classics At P Diddy’s Bad Boy Sound Clash

    Diddy Jetted Down To Kingston JA To Bless The Winner With $20,000 Prize Money
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    It’s not every day that Puff Daddy jets down to Jamaica to throw a soundclash. But earlier this month he did just that, with a little help from Downsound, the same folks who teamed up with Supreme Promotions to make this year’s Sting extra-hot. Word is the whole plan came together within 24 hours, but you know what they say… real Bad Boys move in silence. Diddy kicked things off by rocking a few of his classic cuts, then he was joined by Beenie, Flippa, Kippo & Ninja. (Diddy’s pretty much done it all, but he looked genuinely geeked to be rocking a stage in Kingston.) After that it was time for the big clash, and Matterhorn dealt with them wicked. Video After The Jump… (more…)