Boomshots

Category: Video

  • WATCH THIS: Eklypse, Kalado, Iyara, Ding Dong, Rav-A & Martin LV “Pretty Gal” Medley Video

    Something Fresh From Hype Skool Muzik

    Something about this riddim caught us from the first listen… Now the video medley just took it to the next level. Remember the words of a wise man: If we don’t support new artists today we can’t have big artists tomorrow.
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  • WATCH THIS: The Crowning of Lady Saw

    Welcome The Queen of the Dancehall

    This summer Muma Saw received a long-overdue recognition of her undisputed status as the Queen of the Dancehall. As fate would have it, her coronation took place on the very same Sumfest stage where she was once banned from performing. Boomshots just got our hands on the exclusive footage so you can see and hear how real royalty does it. We see you as a Queen and a Lady—no ifs no buts no maybe. Video After The Jump
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  • WATCH THIS: Reasoning With Cris Cab

    Echo Boomer No. 1 Raps With The ReggaeGirlAboutTown

    Cris Cab is a young singer-songwriting from Miami with reggae roots, a pop sensibility, and a huge fanbase of hot young girls. (He calls his fans EchoBoomers—if you don’t know maybe you’re too old?) Cris first popped up on our radar when he signed with Pharrell and teamed up with Mavado for the Wyclef-produced boomshot “Rihanna’s Gun.” Today his EP Rise hits iTunes, featuring the Big Sean-assisted single “Good Girls Don’t Grow On Trees.” If you don’t know this youth yet, you might want to get familiar cause he’s in it to win it. Reshma B caught up with Cris recently for an up close and personal interview. Video After The Jump. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: The Orb ft. Lee “Scratch” Perry “Soulman” Video

    The Orb and Pipecock Jaxson Connect On The Latest Video From The ORBserver In The Star House

    Scratch Perry is a bonafide genius who collaborates with all sorts of curious characters these days in a perversely willy-nilly style & fashion, but when the Black Ark visionary connected with the UK ambient dub duo The Orb, the results has been sheer audio awesomeness.  This hypnotic bass-heavy groove provides a perfect backdrop for Perry’s manic ramblings and if you don’t like the video version there’s nuff more remixes in store. Video &  Audio after the jump…

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  • INTERVIEW: Jah Thomas Speaks on Super Cat & Nas “The Don”

    Reasoning With A Dancehall Legend
    Besides being a crucial entertainer with the mic in his hand, Jah Thomas was one of the first dancehall DJs to take control of his own destiny as a businessman. His “Midnight Rock” label did not just release certified boomshots like his own “Shoulder Move” and “Friday Night Jamboree,” he also released the work of fellow artists like a young Super Cat. Cat’s Midnight Rock release “Dance Inna New York” became a big sensation when it was sampled to create Nas’s Salaam Remi-produced banger “The Don.” Backstage at this year’s Reggae Sumfest, we were fortunate enough to bump into Papa Thomas and a legendary interview ensued. He said that proceeds from the Nas sample has changed the color on his house, and that he recently discovered an unreleased Super Cat song called “Ever Ready.” (We’re more than ready to hear that.) Props to Snowcone for making the introduction. Video after the jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Mega Banton, G Loc, Singer J “Gangnam Badman Style”

    JJ Wizzle’s Super Star Mix Flips Psy’s Viral Hit From K Pop To Boomshot

    It was only a matter of time. The world’s biggest viral YouTube hit has made its way all the way from Korea to Portmore, from whence comes this somewhat lower budget—but no less effective—video. Yes it’s Gangnam Style inna Badman style. Maad Thing After The Jump…

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  • Review: Scientist & Roots Radics Rock The Dub Champions Fest 2012

    Dub vets Scientist and the Roots Radics took over this year’s Dub Champion Fest—Amy Wachtel reports

    Like any respectable “creature of the night,” I got to BB Kings just before the bewitching hour of midnight, an appropriate hour for both vampires and night nurses. Deadly Dragon’s sound system filled the air with the sounds of drum, bass & dub recordings. Remembering that Scientist’s jackhammer style of mixing tends to be on the LOUD side, I uncharacteristically put in a pair of earplugs. I even carried an extra set. On the second of five nights at this year’s Dub Champion Festival, the iconic dub chemist Scientist (seen above in NYC, Fall 1988) and dub innovators the Roots Radics band blessed the stage and, joined by the great reggae and dancehall vocalist Johnny Osbourne, put on a show for the ages. Before the concert even began, the energy was palpable throughout the subterranean building as anticipation was through the roof.  This was the kind of reggae show that crossed, and then collapsed, the Time-Space continuum by bringing out veterans and old timers, alongside a more current regime of reggae aficionados and dubheads. Video and photos from the performance after the jump.

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  • WATCH THIS: Lee “Scratch” Perry Live At Dub Champions Festival 2012

    The Upsetter himself rocks the mic inna fine style at Dub Champion Fest 2012

    Perry takes the stage at this year’s Dub Champion Festival alongside the Brooklyn-based Subatomic Sound System. The Night Nurse caught up with Subatomic’s top selector papa Emch, the man behind the whole festival, for a dubwise Q&A. Video and photos after the jump. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Mr. Vegas “Ready To Rise Again” Video

    Reggae Star Pours Out His Heartaches At RockHouse Foundation Benefit in NYC

    “Thanks to God almighty, for giving me the strength to perform at the RockHouse Foundation‘s annual benefit to raise money to build schools in Jamaica this evening,” wrote Mr. Vegas late last night on his Facebook page—the same Facebook page where he posted scandalous allegations about his baby’s mother just the day before. But now things seem to be looking up, with the singer sharing that “I felt like heaven lifted some of my troubles off my shoulders as I sang ‘I Am Ready To Rise Again.’” Video After The Jump (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Sean Paul ft. Kelly Rowland “How Deep Is Your Love” Video

    Dutty Paul drops a video for his latest single off Tomahawk Technique. 

    Earlier this year we heard Sean Paul team up with Kelly Rowland for a single off his Tomahawk Technique album. Dutty Paul is back with some visuals the smash hit. Apparently Kelendria’s love runs down to the ocean floor. Looks like she gave him plenty of motivation. Check it out after the jump.

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  • WATCH THIS: No Doubt Feat. Busy Signal & Major Lazer “Push And Shove” Video

    No Doubt Unleashes Visuals For Their Tune With Busy Signal & Major Lazer 

    Coming off almost an 11 year hiatus Pop/Rock sensation No Doubt dropped their 6th studio album entitled “Push And Shove” (available on iTunes) today and along with the release their official video to their title track. Even though featured on the track both Major Lazer (for obvious reasons) and Busy Signal aren’t in the video – Busy as we all know is currently serving a short prison sentence and is expected to be released soon. Peep the vid below after the jump. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Morgan Heritage “The Return” Video PREMIERE

    The Roots Reggae Rulers Are Back
    It’s been a long time—four years to be exact—since we heard new music from Morgan Heritage. During that time reggae has been going through some serious changes, some have even used the word crisis. Not to lay the blame at the feet of Denroy Morgan‘s musical offspring, but perhaps they can share some of the credit for putting things back on track. Contrary to popular belief they never really broke up, but Peetah, Gramps, Una, Lukes & Mr. Mojo have all been pursuing personal projects. Now they’re back with a brand new video to kick off their EP The Return. Video After The Jump
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