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  • Super Cat Speaks On His Return To Jamaica

    Super Cat Speaks On His Return To Jamaica

    Reasoning With The Wild Apache After Sting 2013

    It’s been eleven years since William Maragh, aka Super Cat aka the Don Dada of reggae music inna dancehall style has performed in his native Jamaica, or as he prefers to call it, “I-Mek-yah.” A master of words, Cat is also very much a man of action, and in his final few hours in Jamrock he spent his time relating a few of his colorful exploits in the streets and dancehalls of Kingston and worldwide. While some that conversation will remain strictly off the record, he did sit down with Reshma B on the final day of his return to Jamaica to reflect on his majestic performance at Sting 2013, and explain why the Don Dada will never lose his people. Video After The Jump…

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  • Macka Diamond Defiant After Lady Saw Clash “You’re A Hater”

    Macka Diamond Defiant After Lady Saw Clash “You’re A Hater”

    Defiant Miss Dye Dye Resfuses to Say Die

    Beaten but unbowed, Macka Diamond was chilling in the parking lot outside Jamworld following her highly anticipated clash with Lady Saw. Although the audience chose Muma Saw as the decisive winner, Macka explained that she felt victorious because she proved she was not a coward by stepping onstage to face the Queen of the Dancehall after all the diss records and Twitter beef. Macka vows that their lyrical war is just beginning, but it looks like she may not be in such a rush to get that crowd after all, as she says… “If that crown make me so unhappy, me no want it.” Video After The Jump…

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  • Lady Saw Speaks on Sting Clash “Bye Bye Macka”

    Lady Saw Speaks on Sting Clash “Bye Bye Macka”

    The Queen Defends Her Crown

    The 30th anniversary staging of Sting offered many highlights, from the return of Super Cat to Tommy Lee’s courageous comeback after a near-fatal car crash and international stars like Wyclef Jean and 2Chainz. In the clash department, Kiprich battled Blak Ryno for a US$30,000 prize, but nothing could match the raw energy and excitement of Lady Saw’s long-awaited head-to-head confrontation with Macka Diamond. After weeks of diss songs, Twitter beef, interviews and speculation, these two dancehall stars put on their solider gear and war paint and launched into lyrical combat. Shortly after her decisive triumph, the Queen of the Dancehall sat down with Boomshots to share her thoughts on the clash—and why she says it will be her last. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • The Don Dada Rides Again

    The Don Dada Rides Again

    Super Cat’s Triumphant Return Continues

    Reggae fans around the world are having a very good Christmas today because one of the true icons in the business has returned to the game as if out of nowhere. Super Cat aka The Wild Apache aka the Don Dada has been missing in action for a long while now. But with Cat back in Jamaica, and set to take the stage at Sting tomorrow night, you can feel the excitement is in the air. If you’re not fortunate enough to witness the action in person tomorrow, you can watch this historic show on Pay Per View or hit up BringTheSting.com to stream the show online. Some tan so back and some a dem a rally forward. Videos After The Jump…

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  • Samantha J Responds to Critics of “Tight Skirt”

    Samantha J Responds to Critics of “Tight Skirt”

    Teenage Island Pop Star Stands Up To Defend Her Sexy Hit Tune

    Samantha J is a Jamaican high-school student turned pop starlet. The 17-year-old has got a major hit song on her hands. MTV calls it “Buzzworthy” and BET invites her to perform on 106 & Park. The track—co-written with Alaine and produced by Conroy Forte for Washroom Entertainment—has made this girl grow up fast, and luckily her friends are supporting her 100%. A few critics have come forward to charge that her song is too sexy and that it degrades young girls. But as a dancehall fan herself—Samantha’s favorite arists include Alaine, Tifa, and Konshens—she’s not scared of a little controversy. “There’s nothing wrong with saying that I look good,” she says. “The song is not meant to degrade women or girls. It’s actually meant to uplift.” Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Alpha Blondy “My American Dream (Official Music Video)”

    WATCH THIS: Alpha Blondy “My American Dream (Official Music Video)”

    America Isn’t All That It Seems

    Everyday people all over the world, pack up their belongings, grab their families and hop on a plane, boat or what have you all in hopes of a better life. Most find their way to the good ol’ U.S of A with the promise of the elusive “American Dream.”  Alpha Blondy wasn’t so fortunate, his American dreams as he states was a nightmare, and for more than a few immigrants the pressures of a new life can be scary. The one comfort all immigrants share is that if anything goes wrong, we can always go home. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Sean Paul ft. Damian Marley “Riot” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Sean Paul ft. Damian Marley “Riot” Official Music Video

    Dutty Paul and Gongzilla Stirring Up Nuff Trouble

    “One good thing about music,” a wise man once sang, “when it hits you feel no pain.” You just can’t say the same for a Molotov cocktail. That’s why it’s a good idea to listen to the ghetto yutes when they bawl out their sufferer’s blues. Remember when N.W.A predicted the L.A. Riots and another wise man called hip-hop the “ghetto CNN”? That’s another good thing about music, it can give those with ears to hear an early warning on trouble on the way. “Riot” is that kind of song. The latest single off Sean Paul’s new album Full Frequency, which is due to drop in February, is not another party jam. it’s a hard-hitting reality tune featuring Jr. Gong. Ever since this tune came out, we’ve known it was something special. Now the video has arrived to make the whole thing crystal clear. “Deal with yute dem right or else….” Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Reasoning With Bunji Garlin

    WATCH THIS: Reasoning With Bunji Garlin

    The Viking Of Soca  Talks About The Success Of “Differentology” And Taking Soca to the Next Level

    For someone who calls himself the “Viking Of Soca” his personality couldn’t be further than his moniker, people who associate themselves with such nicknames often look the part. Bunji is not hulking or brooding, but he definitely has a presence. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Super Cat speaks on Sting “I Never Got To Finish That Show”

    Super Cat speaks on Sting “I Never Got To Finish That Show”

    “Our Music No Die,” says the Don Dada. “We A Rock of Ages and the Music Live In We Same Way”

    The Wild Apache has been missing in action for a while but Boomshots was blessed to catch up with him in NYC during a rehearsal session for his big comeback shows. Tomorrow night at Amazura NYC Cat and Junior Demus will slip into some Clarks and white linen and take NYC back to the glory days of the Biltmore Ballroom. After that Cat will forward straight to Jamaica for the 30th Anniversary staging of Sting on December 26. “I never get to finish that show,” Cat says. “Because it was a clash between me and Ninja Man.” Cat says this time around there’s no clash planned, but he’s definitely looking to deal with some unfinished business. Sounds like a can’t-miss show. But if you can’t make it Jamrock, do not despair. Just hit up BringTheSting.com to learn how you can view the show via PayPerView or webstream.  In part one off this exclusive interview Cat touches on the Maccabee Bible, the roots of sound system culture, and also speaks on his respect for Shaggy and how his old friend came to check him when he was having a rough time. “Man like you don’t stay down fe long,” Shaggy told him, they came up with a plan to bring Cat out as a surprise guest this past Labor Day—and the rest is history. The last time Super Cat worked Sting it was the biggest show in Jamaican history. This year promises to be a major event, and a fitting way to commeorate 30 years of Sting. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Ding Dong “Syvah” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Ding Dong “Syvah” Official Music Video

    Ricky Blaze x Ravers Clavers Buss The New Dance Worldwide—Oh My Daaaays

    Ding Dong is known for always bringing the big new dance anthems that get the whole world bouncing. But his brand new illectro boomshot—produced by the man called Ricky Blaze—he also separates the thugs from the bait. What else do you expect from the team that brought you “Badman Forward Badman Pull Up?” The song is maaad and this new video is oh so bad. Pull up! Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Fuse ODG Talks “This Is New Africa” Movement

    Fuse ODG Talks “This Is New Africa” Movement

    UK Afrobeat Artist On A Mission To Make Worldwide Music

    Ghanian-born and South-London based, Fuse ODG is a pioneer of UK Afrobeat who’s now signed to 3Beat Records and his song “Antenna” is up for MTV Iggy’s “Song of the Year.” A few weeks after winning his first MOBO Award, Fuse spoke with Reshma B about his mission to instill African pride in his people and why he says he was ready to die for Africa. “Every time I step on that soil I’m happy… The message is my album is gonna be life-changing.” Fuse proudly proclaims his love for his mom—and by extension, all women. “Every woman is a potential mother,” he says, “and just in that respect women are more powerful than men.” He even blessed the Boomshots massive with an exclusive acappela preview of one of his new tunes.  Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Wyclef Jean Booked For 30th Anniversary Staging of Sting

    Wyclef Jean Booked For 30th Anniversary Staging of Sting

    Talks Super Cat, Bounty Killer, and The Fugees

    For the past 30 years the day after Christmas has been the dancehall fanatic’s biggest secret Santa gift: a one-night-only no-holds-barred stage-show/battle-royale known as Sting. This year’s headliners include Super Cat, Mavado, 2 Chainz, Ninja Man, Sizzla, Aidonia, Kiprich. And now the Greatest One Day Reggae Show on Earth has announced that they’ve added Wyclef Jean, the multi-Grammy-winning rapper, singer, producer, guitarist, soundbwoy killa, and founding member of The Fugees. Boomshots sat down with Clef to chat about his plans for Sting 2013, his works with Bounty Killer and Super Cat, as well as  his efforts to push dancehall culture into the mainstream hip-hop industry, plus his favorite spots in Jamaica. Well  If you can’t make it down to Jamrock this Holiday Season, do not despair. You can experience this event via Pay-Per-View or stream the action online on BringTheSting.  Video After The Jump… (more…)