Just In Case You Never Know
I-Octane’s latest video “Gal A Gimme Bun” is something new for the artist who blazed onto the Jamaican scene seven years ago with a steady diet of conscious lyrics with just the right street edge. As we prepare to premiere the new video on Boomshots, we decided to take a look back at the songs that made the singjay one of the hottest artists in the dancehall. Click the image above to check out the list…
BBQs, Boat Rides & A Drop-Top Benz—How Could She Not Be Comfortable With This Rebel?
Since the release of Set Up Shop Vol. 1, Stephen Marley’s son Jo Mersa has emerged as a talent to watch. His first single “Bad So” showed promised, but the ladies are really connecting with the follow-up track “Comfortable,” which was released this past Valentine’s Day. Mersa’s unpretentiously romantic new video will only add fuel to the fire. A star is born. Video After The Jump (more…)
Octane Gives Us a Behind The Scenes Look At His Lastest Video For “Gal Ah Gimmi Bun”
I-Octane gives a small peek to the video for his hit song “Gah Ah Gimmi Bun.” The popular tune which talks about what can happen when you don’t put your woman first was sure to hit a nerve with most men and players alike. We’ve all been there and by the looks of things so has Octane. Check Out The Behind The Scenes Footage After The Jump… (more…)
French Montana and Nicki inna Dancehall Stylee
Lil’ Vicious said it best, “Some gyal a freak a di week,” and French Montana with the help of the ever so seductive Nicki Minaj reminds us with French’s latest cut aptly titled “Freaks.” What makes this cut special (other than Nicki’s outfit or lack there of) is that it samples not one but two of dancehall’s most renowned tunes, “Murder She Wrote” from Chaka Demus and Pliers and obviously “Freak” from Lil’ Vicious which producer Rico Love combines into one hot track. Check The Vid Along With Some Old School Flava After The Jump… (more…)
Private Jets, Yachts, and One Sexy Lady—Mavado’s New Video Is Definitely a Starbwoy Thing
Mavado’s been making major moves for a minute now, and signing Karian Sang to Mansion Records is just the latest power play. The Jamaica-born pop princess teamed up with the Starbwoy last fall on the Troyton-produced banger “Take It,” which has topped the charts in the UK. Now that she’s officially down with the Gully team they’ve pulled out all the stops for a video that’s full of lavish life. No wonder they call him the “Million Dollar Man.” Video After The Jump… (more…)
Reshma B Interviews Diggy About His New Album “The 8 Year Affair”
Just after his performance on Reggae Sumfest 2012, Protoje took time out to reason with Reshma B for Boomshots TV. Click above to hear this rising reggae star tell the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about the meaning behind his mixtape The 7 Year Itch (inspired by the 1955 Marilyn Monroe movie of the same name) and the inevitable followup, his debut album The 8 Year Affair. Video After The Jump…
Reshma B Chops It Up With The Latest Ghetto Youth Recruit
Black Am I hails from Nine Mile, the same rural Jamaican village where Bob Marley was born. After auditioning for Damian Marley back in 2007, he put in a full year of practice before Jr. Gong decided he was ready to become a Ghetto Youths International artist. Since then he’s dropped a music video for his tune “Modern Day Freedom” and contributed two tracks to the Ghetto Youths album Set Up Shop Vol. 1. Watch Black Am I performing his signature song at London’s IndigO2 and then chatting with Reshma B about how he’s making his dreams of reggae stardom come true. Video After The Jump…
The Werlboss Bigs Up His Gaza Affiliates
The year is 2011. Vybz Kartel is a free man at the peak of his fame and success. Shortly after ripping the stage at Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night, he welcomes Boomshots into his backstage tent to meet the members of his Portmore Empire crew, from Popcaan “The Prefect” aka Young World to Vanessa Bling aka Gaza Slim to Sheba “the Diva” and a fresh new recruit named Tommy Lee. Within a few months Kartel would be arrested and the whole landscape of dancehall would shift. Now that Popcaan and Tommy Lee have become major stars it’s fascinating to look back, and amazing to see how things have changed in such a short space of time. Video After The Jump… (more…)
When You’re Bob Marley’s Grandson, Making Music Is a Family Affair
Joe Mersa is the eldest son of Stephen Marley, the nephew of Jr. Gong, and a fresh recruit to the Ghetto Youths family. Last week he dropped his tasty single “Comfortable,” and the ladies are loving it. That’s why we’re expecting more great things from this young rebel. Here he chops it up with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about getting into the biz, the Melody Makers, and his love for reggae and dancehall music. He even gets Reshma B to kick a freestyle—how she “bad so.” Video After The Jump…
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When Your Girl Runs Away, It’s Time To Make Moves
Mochilla productions brings a vintage feel to the brand new music video for @EllisMuzicChild (youngest son of the late great Alton Ellis). The black-and-white finds Chris pursuing the gorgeous girl of his dreams on a motorscooter. Produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the swinging track features a hot DJ verse from Bay-C of dancehall supergroup TOK—who plays the cab driver driving the runaway girl’s getaway car. Will true love save the day? Will Chris catch up with his lady? There’s only one way to find out. Video After The Jump… (more…)
The DJ’s Song Takes On New Meaning
Anthony B. knows a thing or two about “Storms Winds,” no doubt. Performing the song at Brooklyn’s One Mic event last week was a moment of triumph. Along with a few band mates, the artist was arrested on ganja charges a few weeks back. His lawyer has since released a statement that they plan to fight these charges. The struggle continues, but at least on stage he knows he’s free. Video After The Jump… (more…)
It Doesn’t Take Much To Be Happy When You Enjoy Life’s Simple Things
Chronixx is back with another melodic one drop track, this one produced by Bost & Bim for Special Delivery Music / ROD. As usual the music and visuals are 100% hype-free. This is one artist who overstands the importance of sticking to the basics—good music, good messages—and that’s why Chronixx is winning. Video After The Jump…
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