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  • Mavado, Popcaan, Blak Ryno & Diplo Speak on Kartel

    Mavado, Popcaan, Blak Ryno & Diplo Speak on Kartel

    As The World Awaits The Verdict In The WorlBoss’s Murder Trial, Friends and Associates Weigh In

    More than two and half years since Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel was taken into custody on a ganja charge, the final verdict in Kartel’s final court case is expected soon. Charged with the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, Kartel gave an emotional statement in court last week, Busta Rhymes has been hanging out with Kartel’s family as crowds have gathered downtown on a daily basis awaiting word on the most closely watched trial in Jamaica. While we await word on Kartel’s fate, Boomshots correspondent Reshma B gathered up some recent comments by friends, associates, and even former rivals of Kartel as they weigh in on the Worlboss. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: I-Octane “Stab Vampire”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: I-Octane “Stab Vampire”

    Octane A Bad From Long Time

    His new album “My Journey” dropped this week and is already getting rave reviews. I-Octane has been burning up charts for a while now, but when did it all start? Let’s take it all the way back to 2007 right after I-Octane previously known as Richie Rich dropped this bun out pagan tune “Stab Vampire.” It was with this tune that people began to take notice and realize that I-Octane wasn’t just a flash in the pan. Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Popcaan “Everything Nice” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Popcaan “Everything Nice” Official Music Video

    Jah Cure, Gyptian, Mavado, and Ace Hood Join Papi As He Goes On A High-Grade Flight

    Popcaan has been poppin’ for so long it’s hard to believe that The Raving King has yet to release a proper album, but that will change this May when his debut LP drops on Mixpak Records. Months ago we brought you the first single, “Everything Nice,” a somewhat sullen slow-burner produced by Dubbel Dutch, in which Papi contemplates mortality while sipping Henny and blazing high-grade. Now comes the music video, in which director Jay Will gets it poppin in a Hype Williams minimalist style. Iyah Cure, Gyppy, and the Gully Gaad (plus his rap bredren Ace Hood) pass through to show love. Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Collie Buddz “Light It Up” Official Video

    WATCH THIS: Collie Buddz “Light It Up” Official Video

    Collie Buddz blasted onto the scene with his hit single “Come Around,” and followed it up with another acclaimed hit “Mamacita.” Since then the Bermudian born singer has put out tunes, but none to the level of the previous two, none until now. Deviating from his usual route, Collie Buddz brings us “Light It Up,” his latest energy filled tune guaranteed to the have dancefloors worldwide shaking. With a newly signed label deal and a truckload of music on the way don’t be surprised if Collie Buddz becomes the next big thing. Watch out Pitbull – Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • I-Octane Speaks on “My Journey” Album

    I-Octane Speaks on “My Journey” Album

    I-Octane’s Highly Anticipated New Album My Journey Hits Stores Today

    You’ve heard the new track “Jah Jah Warrior.” You’ve vibed to the preview mix of the album. Today the wait is over. You can cop I-Octane’s brand new album My Journey right now. Octane reached out via Skype to let the Boomshots massive know why he took so much extra care with this album—produced by reggae hit-maker Andre “DJ Frass” Gordon—and why the new project is so special to him. “Music has been my saving grace – an outlet to change the destiny of my life and a vehicle that enabled me to touch the life of others,” states I-Octane. “This album is a reflection of my journey so far and it has served as a therapeutic way for me to voice not only the blessings, but the frustrations as well. My goal is to find ways that you, as the listener, can share in my experiences, both good and bad, and use it to help you on your journey.” Stay tuned for the NYC album launch at SOBs brought to you by Boomshots. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Top 10 Philip Smart Selections

    Top 10 Philip Smart Selections

    Click On The Image Above To Start The Countdown

    Childhood friends with Augustus Pablo, teenage apprentice to King Tubbys, “Prince” Philip Smart would later move from Kington to New York and establish the most important reggae recording studio in the USA. The very first song produced at HC&F Studios was a crossover hit for the band Monyaka, who’d invested sweat equity into their recording time by helping to construct the Freeport, Long Island studio with their own hands. Over the years, numerous historic recording sessions went down at Smart’s soundlab that helped to spread reggae music into the American pop charts and around the world, as did his weekly radio show on WNYU FM, Get Smart! As friends, family and music lovers mourn the man—who passed away last week—what better time to take a deep dive into the music and reflect on all the works one man in his late 50s could accomplish on earth. Many of Philip Smart’s hardest selections, including Scion Sashay Success futuristic digi-dancehall cut “The Trainer,” are includied on the hard-to-find compilation Five Borough Fire, which is well worth the effort of hunting down on eBay. In one of many tributes that appeared following the tragic news, Clinton Lindsay quotes Sting International saying, Father Phil was “a man who gave so much and asked for nothing.” Make sure to tune into the next episode of the Strictly Boomshots show on RadioLily.com for a musical celebration of the man known affectionately by so many as “Father Phil.”  Click Through The Gallery Above To Start The Countdown

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  • WATCH THIS: Wayne Marshall & Jr. Gong “Go Hard” in NYC

    WATCH THIS: Wayne Marshall & Jr. Gong “Go Hard” in NYC

    The Last Time Marsheezy Came to NYC the Whole Ghetto Youths Crew Came Along

    Wayne Marshall celebrates the Release of his latest album TRU Colors in NYC tonight at the Delancey. Packed with hits  like “I Know,” “Stupid Money,” and the mega-posse cut “Go Hard,” TRU Colors is easily Marshall’s greatest album yet—a must have for reggae and dancehall fans worldwide. Here at Boomshots, we’ve been rocking with Marshall since 2000 and better—so we’ve anticipating this particular project for quite a while. We first heard  Marshall had linked up with the Marley Bros back in 2012, and as the project took shape the Boomshots massive has stayed up-to-date on its progress. Congratulations Marsheezy and the whole GYI fam. As the celebration kicks off, let’s rewind back to Labor Day weekend 2013 when the Ghetto Youths crew took over Radio Lily (peep the photograph above by Mark Shaw) then rolled to SOBs for a historic performance courtesy of Boomshots Reggae Mondays. Do you remember? Bust it! Video AFter The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Jahdan Blakkamoore & Kabaka Pyramid “For The Children (Official Video)”

    WATCH THIS: Jahdan Blakkamoore & Kabaka Pyramid “For The Children (Official Video)”

    This One Is For The Children

    Jahdan Blakkamoore teams up with Kabaka Pyramid on this roots reggae banger. “For The Children” is a positive reggae anthem encouraging the ghetto youths to rise up and take a stand while charging them with the responsibility for self-reliance and awareness. Shot on location in California last Summer while both artists were performing at The NW World Reggae festival and Reggae on the River. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Feat. RDX & Moska “Lose Yourself” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Feat. RDX & Moska “Lose Yourself” Official Music Video

    Diplo Jumps Behind The Lens To Direct Major Lazer’s Latest Video

    Yesterday we gave you a behind the scenes look at Major Lazer’s latest vid “Lose Yourself” featuring RDX, Moska, the beautiful Lazer dancer and  how could we forget a couple goats. Today Lazer drops the official video for the track of their “Apocalypse Soon” EP (available now on iTunes). Beautiful beaches, women and yes, goats, Check The Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Reasoning With Philip Smart “Music Is My Life”

    Reasoning With Philip Smart “Music Is My Life”

    Exclusive Interview With the Late Great Producer Who Was The Cornerstone of NYC’s Reggae Scene

    This has been a rough month for reggae music. After the untimely deaths of Bunny Rugs and Wayne Smith comes news that legendary producer Philip Smart has died after a battle with cancer. The humble, soft-spoken genius learned his trade from the great King Tubby and played a crucial role in the development of the NYC reggae scene, producing classic sides by Shaggy and Super Cat and nurturing countless other producers at his studio and on his Get Smart radio show. Last year Boomshots stopped by HC&F Studio in Long Island where Philip was keeping one of his usual late-night sessions. He didn’t feel very well that day—said he had a cold—but luckily he found the strength for a long conversation with Reshma B. To say that Father Phil will be missed is a serious understatement. Respect in all aspect. Music alone shall live. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Major Lazer feat RDX & Moska – Lose Yourself (Behind The Scenes)

    WATCH THIS: Major Lazer feat RDX & Moska – Lose Yourself (Behind The Scenes)

    Take A Behind The Scenes Look At The New Major Lazer Video “Lose Yourself”

    Diplo steps behind the lens to direct the new Major Lazer video for “Lose Yourself” featuring RDX and Moska in Jamaica with the Karmaloop Media crew. It’s a family affair with the ML dancers, Walshy, Jillionaire and…a goat. Or two. Take a quick vacation to the world’s most loved island with your favorite artists, beautiful ladies and more beautiful ladies twerking on a golf cart. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Buju Banton “Wanna Be Loved”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Buju Banton “Wanna Be Loved”

    Dedicated To The Lovers

    It’s that dreaded day, Valentine’s Day, the day most people find out where they stand with their significant other. Heartbreak for some but a day to rejoice in the emotion that is love of to feel loved for many. Let’s focus on the latter (sorry side pieces). Love is a beautiful thing and everyone deserves to be loved, but more importantly loved for who they are, isn’t that right Buju? Gargamel himself stated these words on his hit tune “Wanna Be Loved” of his 1995 classic “Til Shiloh.” Buju expressed these same sentiments, he wants love, but only if his lady loves him for him or as he put it “not for who you think I am or who you want me to be could you love me for me?” Tune After The Jump… (more…)