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  • I-Octane Pon Radio Lily “Me Ting Global, So De Ting Set”

    I-Octane Pon Radio Lily “Me Ting Global, So De Ting Set”

    Octane Passes Through The Strictly Boomshots Show—It Siiiick

    If you didn’t know I-Octane was on a mission to Conquer the Globe, consider this your first and last warning. The dancehall singjay who’s been blazing Jamrock for the past seven years or so has set his sights on outernational acclaim. Conquer The Globe is actually the name of Octane’s new production company, and if you’ve been paying any attention to his career thus far, then you know Octane is an extrordinarily focused individual who usually accomplishes what he sets out to do. Early last year he released his debut album, Crying To The Nation, an outstanding suite of tunes that was critically acclaimed but criminally slept-on by the general public due to lackluster promotion and limited radio play. At the close of 2012, he blessed his fans with a free mixtape called Thankful, which served notice that Octane. Since then he’s dropped yet another banger called “Gal A Gimmi Bun” that’s rocking the streets of Kingston as you read this. Just before heading down to Rebel Salute, Octane passed through the Strictly Boomshots show for some reasoning and a wicked freestyle or two. It Siiiiick.  Audio and Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Kes The Band “Tuesday On The Rocks” Official Video

    Kes Reminds Us That Just Because It’s Tuesday  Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have A Good Time

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    So it’s Tuesday, after Monday it’s probably the second least favorite day of the week. Well cheer up, Kes The Band has just dropped the visuals to their widely popular “Tuesday On The Rocks.” Kes’ harmonic voice rides the groovy tunes of the Gyal Season Riddim to perfection guaranteed to rid any feelings of the mundane. Put that cup of coffee down and pour yourself a glass of Tuesday On The Rocks. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Spragga Benz “SWA (Sleep With Angels)” Official Video

    New Visuals Livicated To Friends Far And Near Who Can’t Be Here

    As soon as 21st Hapilos dropped the SWA riddim, we could tell  it was a special project. But the feeling really hit home today with the release of Spragga’s music video for the title track on the riddim, which is filled with memories and snapshots of loved ones who have passed away. Don’t wait to tell your loved ones how you feel—tomorrow might be too late. Video After The Jump…
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  • Johnny Osbourne & Tarrus Riley Rock Miss Lily’s Variety Anniversary Bash

    Last Night Come In Like A Stage Show

    Last night Miss Lily’s Variety and Melvin’s Juice Box celebrated its first anniversary in fine style with an all-day party that was broadcast live on RadioLily.com. The place was packed with reggae royalty from early out. Dean Fraser and Tarrus Riley mingled with Clive Chin and Carol Dodd, who blessed the place with some amazing never-before-heard Studio One rarities (including “In My Fathers House” and “Ungodly King” by Dennis Brown, a new version of “Gorgon” by Cornell Campbell, “Mix It Up” by J.D. Smoothe, and the original “Shank-I-Sheck” instrumental by Roy Burroughs). Noel Alphonso, son of the late great Roland Alphonso (whose birthday was also last night) was in the place along with the whole Miss Lily’s family to enjoy one-of-a-kind live performances by the one and only Johnny Osbourne and Tarrus Riley—up close and personal with DJ Max Glazer at the controls. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx ft. Goldy “The Mini Song (Short-Short Dress)” Official Video

    Chronixx Bigs  Up The Empress—Dem Haffi Walk An Talk Bout This Tune

    “I and I respect woman deeply,” Chronixx told Reshma B in a recent interview. “Woman are the upholders of the earth.” In his latest video, the singer shows his deep appreciation of the female form, especially when it’s wrapped in a cute mini-skirt. Awhoah! Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Chronixx Interview “Life Is A Bigger Stage”

    Young Warrior Shocks Out On Sting For The First Time, Maintains Steady Meddy

    Over the past few months, 20-year-old Jamar McNaughton, better known to reggae fans as Chronixx has emerged as the hottest new artist in Jamaica. Songs like “Behind Curtain” and “Warrior” are enjoying heavy rotation on reggae shows all around the world, and his “Start A Fiyah” mixtape with Walshy Fire of Major Lazer is closing in on 100,000 downloads. This smart, humble singjay—who works closely with his best friend Teflon on Zinc Fence Records—is being hailed as a big hope for the genre, but he doesn’t seem to be feeling any pressure whatsoever. Shortly after his first-ever performance on Sting, where he mashed up the notoriously hard-to-please crowd, Chronixx sat down to reason with Reshma B, and he was just as cool as a cucumber. Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Exclusive Lady Saw Interview

    WATCH THIS: Exclusive Lady Saw Interview

    The Queen of the Dancehall Speaks From The Set Of Her New Video “Heels On”

    Last week in Kingston Jamaica Lady Saw shot the video for her sexy new single “Heels On.” In between takes she took time out to speak exclusively with Reshma B, clearing up rumors that she’s getting out of the game, addressing various rivalries in the business, promising not to chat bad about any other female artists, and explaining why she would never clash against another artist on stage. She even premieres a new gospel song and says “the good lord won’t be mad at me” while the Queen of the Dancehall does her thing. Get ready for more of the unexpected on her Alter-Ego album. Check the behind the scenes photos above, and pop the top for Reshma B’s on-set video interviews. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Tifa Interview “Why Is Everybody So Mad?”

    WATCH THIS: Tifa Interview “Why Is Everybody So Mad?”

    Dancehall Diva Wants To Move Past Lady Saw Rivalry, Focus On Her Debut Album Twisted Footprints

    Tifa sat down with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown for an exclusive interview last week in Kingston, Jamaica. “Everybody else has been talking,” she said, “now it’s my turn to talk.” Tifa says she doesn’t feel like she needs to beef with Lady Saw, and wants to focus on taking Tifa to the world. She just wishes there was more unity among female artists in the business. Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Black Am I “Modern Day Freedom” Official Video PREMIERE

    Fresh New Sounds And Visuals From The Latest Recruit To The Ghetto Youths Camp
    “I feel like I’m responsible to bring back roots reggae,” says the young singjay Black Am I without hesitation. “Cause the thing get watered down.” Born in the rural village of Nine Mile—birthplace of Bob Marley—Black Am I met Damian Marley while the Jr. Gong was visiting a few years ago. Taking Damian’s advice to keep practicing and developing his skills, Black Am I was ready the next time Jr. Gong came to town and soon got signed to the Ghetto Youths International imprint. His new single, “Modern Day Freedom,” raises timely questions about life within a 21st century system of economic dependency. “How can we free ourself?” the artist ponders. “We have to put our shoulder to the wheel. No more complaining. Work to be done. I myself call pon every Jamaica right now. Stand up for your right. Get up, stand up. Sitting down too long right now. It’s game time.” Video After The Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Sizzla Performing At Sting

    WATCH THIS: Sizzla Performing At Sting

    Watch Kalonji Drop Classics Like “Dry Cry,” “Give Me A Try,” and More

    Sizzla has been on a roll lately, turning in powerful performances at major stage shows like the Sir Arthur Guiness Celebration in late September. His set at this year’s Sting was no exception, with Kalonji dipping into his vast catalog to squeeze off Boomshot after certified Boomshot. He even touched a tune based on the melody to Rihanna’s “Unfaihful.” All in all Sizzla delivered one of Sting’s strongest performances. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Busy Signal Rips Sting 2012

    WATCH THIS: Busy Signal Rips Sting 2012

    The Hotthead Makes A Triumphant Return To The Stage

    When Busy Signal took the stage at Jamworld for Sting 2012, the crowd was expecting something special. After all it was Busy’s first major stage show since returning home from a six-month bid in a Federal prison in the United States. So it was a safe best that the Hotthead would have a lot to get off his chest. But nobody was fully prepared for the phenomenal energy that Busy unleashed at Sting 2012. As fireworks lit up the night sky above Jamworld, Busy delivered an emotionally charged set that was both the performance of a lifetime and a harbinger of more greatness to come. After delivering his final tune Busy collected his Downsound Records Game Changer Award from the show’s co-producer, Joseph Bogdonovich. Then Busy checked Reshma B backstage to explain why he’s “living the Jamaican dream.” Video After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Popcaan Pushes Blak Ryno Off Stage

    When Push Came To Shove, Popcaan Wasn’t Trying To Share The Stage At Sting
    Popcaan was in the process of rocking the Sting 2012 crowd at Jamworld in Port More, Jamaica—in front of a crowd that included many Gaza fans—when Blak Ryno, his old comrade from the Port More Empire, strolled onstage like it was all good. But instead of a Gaza family reunion, the show turned into a pushing and shoving (and boxing and kicking) match. Video After The Jump… (more…)