Boomshots

Category: Reggae

  • HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Spliff Tail”

    Next To Fresh Air, What’s The Best Thing To Inhale? HottHead!

    This cut off the new Hi Grade Ganja Anthems anthology ranks as my favorite Busy Signal weed tune, which is no small statement… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Spragga Benz featuring Marcia Griffiths “No Way No How”

    Spragga Benz Still Ah Work While Dem Ah Procrastinate

    The second cut from Spragga’s epic Shotta Culture album is a royal combination with Empress Marcia Griffiths called “No Way No How.” Love to see how the DJ has Marcia singing pon sound system in the big new video. Let it go…
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  • Giving Thanks & Praises Itinually

    It’s Not About Turkey & Gravy, Seen? Rasta Attitude Is Gratitude…

     

    As the one Rebel Tony put it: “Ungrateful worser than Obeah. Nuff ungratefulites bout yah… Pretend as if them no memba, gwan like them have amnesia.” Don’t let it happen to you. Here’s 21 ways to remember. Run tune! Audio After the Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Icientcy Mau & The Mau Mau Warriors “Works To Do”

    Another Good Thing About Music… Trenchtown Rocks On

    Where, you ask, is the real rootsman? Look no further than Trenchtown, the musical hotbed that brought talents like Joe Higgs and The Wailers to the world. After all these years, it’s time to add one more name to the list of Trenchtown Rockers. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Rihanna “Man Down”

    Don’t Make Her Reach For That Firearm… Rum-Pa-Pum-Pum!

    “My favorite artists are all reggae artists,” Rihanna recently told MTV News, and on her latest cut “Man Down” the Barbados-born singer is “embracing her island roots”—by letting off some lyrical shots! You thought “Rude Boy” was rough? When she sings “What started out as a simple altercation turned into a real sticky situation,” we can’t help wondering if she’s thinking about one night with Breezy? As if to say, I got your Deuces right here! (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Stephen Marley & Jr. Gong “Jah Army”

    Marley Brothers Moving Well Militant On The Big Bad Foundation Riddim

    Stephen “Ragga” Marley and his brother Gongzilla just served up another musical heatrock. Chopping up a dubbed-out slice of Black Uhuru’s extra-heavy “General Penitentiary” riddim, the brothers deal with it wicked, chasing all crazy bumpheadz out of town. Last time we heard these not-so-distant relatives rocking like this was “The Mission,” and you know that was a next Certified Boomshot. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Meta & The Cornerstones “Cornerstone”

    Roots Rock Reggae Straight Outta Senegal By Way of Brooklyn

    The realest video we’ve seen in a long while comes from Senegal-born Meta Dia and his BK-based ensemble The Cornerstones. Refreshing, upful, truthful in so many ways. But it’s not for the ADD generation. Got to give this one time… (more…)

  • And The Winner Is… Gyptian

    CNN’s Wolf Blitzer Bigs Up Soul Train Awards Best Reggae Artist for 2010 “I come all the way from a place called Jamaica,” said Gyptian during his acceptance speech at this Wednesday’s taping of the Soul Train Awards in Atlanta. “From a far distance, very very far…” (more…)

  • The Envelope Please…

    Who Will Be Named Best Reggae Artist At The 2010 Soul Train Awards?

    Nuff respect to the original Don (Cornelius). The Soul Train Awards ceremony takes place this Wedensday in Atlanta. And while Usher and Alicia Keys lead all nominees this year, we’re focused one of the newer categories. Last year Sean Paul walked away with the first ever Soul Train Award for Best Reggae Artist. This year’s nominees include Gyptian, Mr. Vegas, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Vybz Kartel, Gramps Morgan, and Jah Cure—a diverse mix of roots reggae, soul, lovers’ rock and straight-up dancehall, and a better representation than most other major awards shows. Plus not only will the Best Reggae Artist trophy be awarded during the broadcast, but Gyptian is scheduled to perform live. (more…)

  • Tribute To The Late Great Sonia Pottinger 1931-2010

    8 Certified Boomshots From Reggae’s Foremost Female Producer

    To say the reggae industry is male dominated might be the understatement of all time. Jamaica’s first, foremost, and arguably only serious female producer was Sonia E. Pottinger, who died last Wednesday November 3rd at the age of 79. Introduced to the music biz by her husband Lyndon Pottinger, she opened the Tip Top record shop in 1965 and started producing the following year. Serious selectors covet all the rock steady and roots classics released on her Tip Top, Highnote, and Gayfeet labels. In 1974 Pottinger bought Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label shortly before his passing (and she won a big court case just last year retaining her rights to the legendary imprint, which she soon made available online). She was eventually recognised with the Order of Distinction for her contribution to the development of Jamaican music

    “Ms. Pottinger, I rate her highly,” legendary soundman Winston “Merritone” Blake told this Sunday’s Jamaica Observer. “For her to enter the music scene at the time she did, going up against the giant record producers in Coxsone and Duke Reid, required tremendous courage. And the kind of music that she produced was unquestioned. They have stood the test of time.” On that note, let’s rewind back some of Ms. P’s Certified Boomshots… (more…)

  • The Cool Ruler—Gone But Not Forgotten

    Gregory Isaacs, One Of Reggae’s Immortal Vocalists, Dies At Age 60

    Gregory Isaacs died this morning at the age of 60 after a battle with lung cancer. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Barrington Levy Live in NYC

    Tell Them Already Have To Tell Them Again, Him A Murrrrdera!


    This year’s Hot 97 On Da Reggae Tip showcase was all about singers: From Gyptian, the man with the big tune of the moment, to the young veteran Mr. Vegas, to a surging Serani, the Alliance’s top pop threat. But when it comes to legendary dancehall singers, Barrington Levy has few living rivals. (more…)