Las Vegas Based Reggae Group Tangles With Gongzilla
“Reaching out to humanity at large,” says Damian Marley near the end of this tasty one-drop tune, “Big Gongzilla in charge.” Or is he? Gong’s blustery bravado notwithstanding, this deceptively simple song is all about people stubbornly sticking to their own point of view. One thing’s for sure—the track is anchored by rock-solid live instrumentation courtesy of this Mobay-by-way-of-Vegas rhythm section. Yet there’s no denying that Gongzilla takes it over the top, peppering the pot as only a champion DJ can do. The bristling banter between Bonafide lead vocalist Jr. Rootz and Gongzilla lends “Start N Stop” a humorous tone that gives way to more thought-provoking, universal issues such as mankind’s apparent inability to cooperate. “You keep on doing the same old thing, I keep on making the same mistakes—so we keep on getting nowhere. Move on for goodness sake.” Check this tune for greatness sake. Once it starts you won’t want it to stop.
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Category: Reggae
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HEAR THIS: Bonafide ft. Damian Marley “Start N Stop”
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HEAR THIS: Gyptian & Khari Kill “See The Heathen From Far”
Lion King Muzik Pon Them Case Again
As the legendary selector—formerly for King Addies sound system—Babyface knows great reggae music when he hears it. And he’s applied that knowledge as the producer behind Lion King Muzik. His latest production brings together Windell Beneto Edwards aka Gyptian out of Jamaica and Khari Obafemi Williams aka Khari Kill out of Trinidad & Tobago to bring forth an uncompromising roots plus culture tune called “See The Heathen From Far.” This one sounds like an instant classic. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall tell. Audio after the jump.
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HEAR THIS: Inner Circle ft. Touter “Drum Song”
Keyboard Master Touter Harvey Drops A Dubstep Update of The Jackie Mittoo Classic “Drum Song”
“Reggae influence a lot of music,” says Bernard “Touter” Harvey, and he should know. He’s played on classic cuts by Bob Marley and Inner Circle, among others. “Look at it this way, reggae have many babies. A man say in Jamaica you have the roots. Every tree have to have roots and it have to have branches. And from branches, sometimes you get seeds. Sometimes even the root push out another plant or a baby plant.” One of the new musical babies would be dubstep. “Where we used to have dub, now we have drum and bass and dubstep.” The good people at Dubshot Records have teamed with Inner Circle to produce Dub Planet X, a tribute to Jackie Mittoo, reworking some of his classic compositions inna “Steppin Dub” stylee. Audio after the jump.
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WATCH THIS: Lutah Fyah ft. Lady G “This Love”
This Is What It Looks Like: Lutan and Lady G Link For A Lovers Duet
Lutan Fyah and Lady G join forces for a sweet lovers duet on Breadback Productions’ slow-burning Longlife Riddim. Just like the love they’re singing about, this tune is total niceness.
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HEAR THIS: Major Lazer Presents Carnival 2012 Mix Hosted By Walshy Fire
Just in Time For Notting Hill Carnival Major Lazer Blends Dancehall, Soca And Pop Into One Amazing Mix
When it comes to Caribbean music Major Lazer’s mixes are second to none. They superbly blend Dancehall into Soca with a splash of pop (check there No Doubt Remix) with some original production in between. The mix is hosted by none other than Black Chiney’s Walshy Fire who displays his prodigious selector prowess as he takes you on a ride through all the islands. (more…) -
HEAR THIS: No Doubt “Settle Down (Major Lazer Remix)”
Fresh Remix From The Mad Decent Camp To Wind The Summer Down
Major Lazer latches on to No Doubt’s lastest single “Settle Down” off their soon to be released Push And Shove album. Everything what we’ve come to expect from the Major, a medley of pulsating beats and jungle tones sprinkled with enough Caribbean flavors guaranteed to get you moving. Major is the Lazer! (more…)
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HEAR THIS: Cherine “Jamaica Tun It Up 1, 2, 3 (Olympic Anthem)”
Sexy Songstress Cherine Hits Us With Another Jamaican Olympic Anthem
The Jamaican track team just tun it up inna London sparking a slew of patriotic filled songs. Not to be left out the beautiful Cherine adds her own into mix comparing JA’s track and field accomplishments to the resilience and fighting spirit born into every proud Jamaican. (more…)
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Judge Denies Buju’s Request For A New Trial
The Gargamel’s Troubles Continue As His Legal Team’s Request For A Retrial Is Shut Down
A federal judge has denied reggae Buju Banton’s request for a new trial stating there’s no need due to a previous appeals court ruling. (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Clive Chin, Carol Dodd & Screechy Dan Celebrate Jamaica 50 Pon Radio Lily
Strictly Boomshots Marks The Jamaican Jubilee By Reasoning About Studio One and Randy’s Records
If you can’t make it to Jamaica, what better place to mark Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary than at Miss Lily’s Variety taking in the Strictly Boomshots Show? (more…) -
Unreleased Treasures From The Randy’s Studio 17 Archives Debut On BBC Radio4
Reshma B Joined Clive Chin For a Transfer Session Of Original Master Tapes From The Randy’s Vaults
Boomshots UK Correspondent Reshma B appeared yesterday on “Front Row,” BBC Radio 4’s flagship arts show, to talk about the legacy of Randy’s Studio 17. She also premiered never-before-heard snippets of unreleased tracks from the Randy’s archives. You can listen to the broadcast here. But of course half the story has never been told. (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas & Friends “Sweet Jamaica” All-Star Remix Video
Who Say Jamaica Sweet? Mr. Vegas, Shaggy, Josey Wales, U Roy, Barrington Levy, Cocoa Tea, Christopher Martin, Freddie McGregor, Leroy Sibbles, Marcia Griffiths, Ce’Cecile, Singing Melody, Tony Curtis, Beenie Man, and T.O.K. That’s Who.
Of all the tunes released in honor of Jamaica’s Golden Anniversary, the people’s choice appears to be “Sweet Jamaica” by Mr. Vegas featuring Shaggy and Josey Wales. Never one to bite his tongue, Mr. Vegas vigorously defended his own tune when another song—”On A Mission,” produced by Shaggy no less—was designated the official theme of Jamaica’s independence celebration. As if the original version wasn’t sweet enough, Vegas just dropped the maddest remix of “Sweet Jamaica” with another Jay Will video to match. When Vegas calls this an “All-Star” remix he isn’t kidding—we’re talking DJs from Daddy U-Roy to Beenie Man, singers from Leroy Sibbles to Cocoa Tea to Marcia Griffiths to Barrington Levy—and many many more. With all this talent on one track, this selection simply cannot be denied. #CertifiedBoomshot. Memo to the tourist board—maybe it’s time for a new theme song. -
What a BAM BAM!
Brooklyn Academy of Music Hosts “Do The Reggae” Flim Festival Starting Today
Written by Amy Wachtel (@NightNurse1Love)
Reggae fans in the New York-Tri-State area will want to forget about the beach or any outdoor activities this weekend, and head over to BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) where they can hole up with some of the wickedest Reggae flims—er, films—ever made. Billed as “Do The Reggae,” BAMcinematek will present a 14-film series celebrating Jamaica’s music and the 50th Anniversary of the Land of Wood and Water’s Independence. (more…)