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  • Shaggy & Friends Pon Radio Lily

    Shaggy & Friends Pon Radio Lily

    Mr. Boombastic Hits The Strictly Boomshots Show To Celebrate Out of Many One Music Album Release

    This Monday on RadioLily.com we welcomed the biggest hitmaker in dancehall history, Shaggy, to celebrate the release of his star-studded collaboration with Sly & Robbie, Out of Many One Music. Shaggy and Rob Kenner talked about the vision behind this heartical roots reggae project, sharing the stories behind classic collabos like Beres Hammond on “Fight This Feeling” and Ne-Yo on “You Girl.” Shaggy also revealed that he recently recorded a new collaboration with Super Cat and Maxi Priest, which will be included as a bonus track of physical copies of Out of Many One Music, which will not be available until later this year. The whole Ranch Music family was in the house, from DJ Kue to featured artists on the new album Jimmy Cosier, Melissa, and Samira. Shaggy even brought his bredrens from the Ruff Entry crew, Red Fox and Screechy Dan—both of whom were in rare form for the big album release. So put your hand inna the air and just—Big Up. Audio & Video After The Jump…

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  • Tessanne Chin Kills It On “The Voice”

    Tessanne Chin Kills It On “The Voice”

    Jamaican Singing Sensation Represents On Worldwide Television

    On the season premiere of NBC’s The Voice last night, the rest of the world learned something that Jamaica has known for a long time: Tessanne Chin can sing her ass off! The singer, who is currently under Shaggy’s management, got all four judges spinning around in their chairs with her rendition of “Try.” In fact they’re already saying she could win the whole thing “easily”—as her excited family cheered her on backstage. So which judge will she choose as her mentor / vocal coach? Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Baby I Love You” Official Music Video PREMIERE

    WATCH THIS: Christopher Martin “Baby I Love You” Official Music Video PREMIERE

    C Martin Puts It All On The Line For HIs Lady

    Christopher Martin’s luxurious new music video from RD Studios sets a romantic mood. Singing over DJ Frass’s smooth Diamonds and Gold riddim, Martin pledges his undying devotion to the girl of his dreams. And the feeling goes on and on, like a song you never want  to end. Video Premiere After The Jump…
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  • Chronixx & Zinc Fence Redemption Start A Fire In NYC

    Chronixx & Zinc Fence Redemption Start A Fire In NYC

    Reggae History In The Making At SOBs

    History was made at SOBs last night when rising reggae star Chronixx made his first-ever New York City appearance in front of a packed-to-the roof 100% sold out house. Those who could not make it inside stood out on the sidewalk rocking to the sounds of Zinc Fence Redemption band as they backed Chronixx and his opening act Kelissa. The young roots lion gave an impressive performance, reasoning with the crowd between songs about life in New York City and absorbing energy from the crowd and kickin’ up his heels as they sang along to his catalog of modern reggae classics. At the end of the night, he was joined by the legendary Barrington Levy, who sang one of Chronixx’s father’s songs and then got into a tune-for-tune segment with Chronixx before declaring that he would be a “big artist.” If that’s not a powerful co-sign then what else do you want? If you missed the show, you missed something special. But don’t fret—Chronixx will be playing in New Jersey tonight and this weekend he comes to C-Pac in Brooklyn. Here Comes Trouble! Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Tifa “Lyrically Educated” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Tifa “Lyrically Educated” Official Music Video

    Tifa Schools Some Prentice DJs And Sends Them To Do Their Homework

    Your girl Tifa is back with another signature vid. This time it’s a combo of funky props & animation and it sounds like nuffin’ is gonna get in her way! “Cyaan stop me. Me a bulldozer to di top/Me a get a likkle closer,” are the opening lines to her chorus. Looks like Tifa has been putting some pen to paper making sure to use her words with full meaning and maximum impact—no confusion here. Since she last spoke with Boomshots about the hate she faces in the game it’s no secret that she’s been on the receiving end of some of this herself. Seems like the princess of dancehall may have a message or two between the lines of her song. But whether or not this is directed at any specific person, Tifa has got her poker face ON and her Joker Smile in place. And as the teaser track at the end of this clip makes clear, she “ah Play Wid It.” Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Reasoning with Chronixx “Me’s a Dancehall Man”

    Reasoning with Chronixx “Me’s a Dancehall Man”

    The Young Roots Lion Chats About Reggae Versus Ragga, Real Producers, and His Dancehall Daddy

    (Photography and Videos by Mark Shaw)

    Fresh off his first ever performance at Reggae Sumfest, rising reggae star Chronixx sat down to reason with Reshma B. “Me’s a dancehall man,” he tells her, “Nothing like me Shabba Ranks and me Supercat.” The young singer/songwriter/producer who’s been credited with helping to lead a “roots revival” takes care not to stir up any roots-versus-dancehall “genre war” but instead focuses on quality songwriting and conscious content. Before becoming the hottest new artist in reggae, Chronixx was a producer, creating his own tracks like “Behind Curtain” and “Warrior.” In part 2 of his reasoning with Reshma B, Chronixx bigs up all the “real producers” and talks about his admiration for Kanye West, although he admits that YEEZUS is probably not his favorite Yeezy album. He also speaks on how he likes to bring his family along with him when he performs, including his father Chronicle, whom Chronixx describes as “the original dancehall daddy.” Chronixx also reveals that he is “the biggest Jr. Gong fan in the world” and bigs up Gongzilla to the max. The young roots lion is currently on his first tour of the U.S. and his first-ever New York City performance goes down at SOBs. Before you catch the show, hold a reasoning with the artiste. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Denyque “Make Me Believe You” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Denyque “Make Me Believe You” Official Music Video

    Her Name Is Denyque And She Doesn’t Believe You

    Denyque Dontre’s first song, called “Can’t Breathe,” dropped back in 2009 and she’s been taking our breath away ever since. The beautiful and brainy singer / songwriter (and former Rum Cream model) is about to drop an EP called Her Name Is Denyque with production by Daseca, Big Ship, and Ricky Blaze. So when she says it’s gonna be “Sure fire” believe that. Consider this video, for a song produced by Di Genius, an early warning shot. They don’t call her “supergirl” for nothing. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Sean Kingston Talks “Back 2 Life,” Reggae Music

    Sean Kingston Talks “Back 2 Life,” Reggae Music

    The Miami-Born Jamaica-Raised Pop Star Picks His 10 Favorite Reggae Jams
    Kington isn’t just Sean Kingston’s last name, it’s also the place where he spent years growing up. The young pop star was born in Miami and grew up in Jamaica where he used to kick it with reggae artists like Buju Banton as a youth. On his new album, Back 2 Life (in stores today) SK shows his Jamaican culture more than ever. He’s even performing in Kingston JA later this month. So we asked him to run through his 10 favorite reggae and dancehall tunes—and we’re not mad at his selections. And if you happen to be in Kingston JA this September 25, get ready to catch Kingston live in Kingston!
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  • WATCH THIS: Assassin “Shell” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Assassin “Shell” Official Music Video

    Agent Sasco’s Smokin’ New Visuals Will Leave You Shell-Shocked

    Agent Sasco’s releasing his first video since his big feature on Kanye West’s Yeezus album and it’s going to leave you shell-shocked. The new video Directed by Michael Burbridge aka @BiggzShip is definitely a bad man sittin. Str8 Shellingz. Video After The Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas “Love Yourself” Official Music Video

    Learning To Love Youself Is The Greatest Love of All
    vegas love your self screen shotBOOMThe latest hit from dancehall singjay Mr. Vegas is not a “jump up” tune but a thought-provoking reggae cut on First Name Music’s Selection riddim. “This song is very important to me as it addresses issues that affect people in my field and many people in society who struggle with their identity and self-worth,” said Mr. Vegas about the tune whose new visuals premiere today. “The song is telling everyone to love themselves before anyone else…. have self respect and appreciate life. The song is meant to inspire—and so will the video.” Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Romain Virgo & Konshens “We No Worry Bout Them” Official Music Video

    The Singer and DJ Take It Back To Street Dance Days on their Gallis Anthem

    VirgoKonshensNoWorryBoutThemBOOMSHOTSWe’ve been rinsing this tune for a minute now. When you comebine two of the music brightest young stars in a singer and DJ combination over Super Cat’s “Come Down” riddim you’re bound to have a classic on your hands. But somehow this video escaped our attention until now. Konshens sips a Guiness while Virgo sings out his heart over a streetside sound system, then the DJ takes up the mic and before you know it, they’re bigging up the fat sexy girls to the max. Don’t worry. Ah just so it go. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Ghetto Youths International Crew Shell Down SOBs

    Stephen, Damian & Julian Marley Join Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis, Black Am I & Joe Mersa
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    Last night was Labor Day, the biggest reggae night of the year in NYC, perfect time for another edition of Boomshots Reggae Mondays at SOBs. We knew the Ghetto Youths International showcase was going to be a special. After all we’ve been rocking with GYI since long before their big album “Set Up Shop vol. 1” hit stores, so we know what Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis, Black Am I, and Jo Mersa are capable of. Also we caught Damian & Stephen Marley’s sets at Hot 97’s On Da Reggae tip (Friday) and at Barclays Center for the Caribbean Fever Music Fest (Sunday) so we knew the potential for some serious vibes. Still this show exceeded all expectations. Jr. Gong and Ragga Marley were officially just hosting the showcase but they decided to go hard with a full set including Julian “Ju Ju Royal” Marley and a guest appearance by Spragga Benz. Boomshots family wishes to thank the Ghetto Youths posse for blessings us with an epic night of real reggae music. EveryTINGtun up. Video After The Jump…

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