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Category: Video

  • WATCH THIS: Orange Hill ft. Vybz Kartel “Pon Time”

    Brand New Video Gives Werlboss The Grand Theft Auto Treatment

    When Dr. Dre played Coachella this summer, Tupac couldn’t make it so they brought out a hologram. It’s 2012 after all. So it’s no surprise Orange Hill wanted to highlight their tune with Vybz Kartel they stayed “Up 2 Di Time” and went the CGI route as well. Replete with helicopyers, speed boats, and bloodthirsty ninjas, the clip for “Pon Time” looks like a new episode of Grand Theft Auto (shout to Coolie and Seeborn!) except the beats are even crazier.
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  • Interview: Wayne Marshall Talks “Go Hard,” Ghetto Youths Link

    Mr. “Go Hard” Steps Off Stage at London’s Indig02 & Chops It Up With Reshma B

    This past weekend, Damian Marley and the Ghetto Youths International crew set up shop in London, England to kick off the Respect Jamaica 50 shows at the Indig02. After blazing the stage, Wayne Marshall took a moment to kick it with the Reggae Girl About Town. Reshma B asks Wayne about his big new posse cut “Go Hard” and how he really got Kartel on the track. (more…)

  • Interview: Damian Marley At Reggae Sumfest

    Gong To The Zilla Blazes Sumfest On His Birthday, Then Chops It Up With The Reggae Girl About Town

    After mashing up the final night of Reggae Sumfest 2012, Junior Gong tells Reshma B all about the new Ghetto Youths movement. Video after the jump.
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  • WATCH THIS: Konshens Live Pon Radio Lily

    Fresh Off Reggae Sumfest, Konshens Passes Through Miss Lily’s And Makes The Gal Dem Bubble

    Fresh off a breakthrough performance at Reggae Sumfest’s Dancehall Night, Konshens Sojah jets off to NYC to nice up the #StrictlyBoomshots show. Max Glazer on the wheels; video by the man called Gizmo.
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  • Interview: Shabba Speaks on Sumfest, Bigs Up Kartel

    The Dancehall Emperor Speaks On Why He’s Been Away From JA, And Says “Free Up The Vybz”

    Shabba Ranks’ headlining performance at the 20th anniversary edition of Reggae Sumfest in the early hours of Saturday morning is front page news in Jamaica today. Shortly after tearing up the stage in MoBay, the “Dancehall Emperor” blessed Boomshots.com with this exclusive interview. He tells Reshma B why he hasn’t performed in Jamaica for 11 years, how he keeps his body in shape, and shares a few words of encouragement for his fellow dancehall artists. Video after the jump… (more…)

  • Interview: Tommy Lee Mashes Up Sumfest “Like A Monster”

    The Hottest New Name In Dancehall Chops It Up With The Reggae Girl About Town

    Right after mashing up Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest, MoBay native Tommy Lee sat down with Reshma B for a quick interview. “How did it feel performing tonight?” she asked him. “Wonderful. Feel like a monster.” Check the video after the jump to hear how Tommy Lee keeps in touch with Vybz Kartel, and how he’s working to keep the Gaza alive. (more…)

  • Shabba Ranks Arrives In Jamaica For Reggae Sumfest

    The Ranks Gets A Heroes Welcome As He Steps Off The Plane

    It’s been a long time since Shabba Ranks touched the stage in Jamaica, so when the “Dancehall Emperor” touched down in MoBay for the 20th anniveersary staging of Reggae Sumfest, he got a hero’s welcome. It’s only right. Check the video after the jump.
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  • The Top 20 Lady Saw Songs

    All Hail The Queen

    Photographs by William Richards

    Happy (belated) Birthday Dancehall Queen. You’ve heard the phrase “Bad Bitches Bomb First”? Well I fink it was originated by this Lady here. Over the years Marion Hall, aka Lady Saw, has taken the reggae industry by storm, blazing a trail for females in a field that’s supposedly dominated by the boys. Despite being a “lady,” her chat has been tough enough to compete with—and in many cases, excel—her male counterparts. Of course she’s created her fair share of controversy along the way—revolutionaries always do. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Aidonia “Tan Tuddy” Video PREMIERE

    Your Girl May Be Hot, But Can She Tan Tuddy?

    The wait is over. For the first time online. (more…)

  • PREVIEW: Aidonia “Tan Tuddy” Video

    Didi Dedicates This One To The Strong Ladies Who  Really Stand By Their Man—Uzeet!

    Location: Kingston, Jamaica. An auto repair shop, staffed by thick ladies in tight shorts. Aidonia and his bredrens roll up on motorbikes just as DreDay Productions’ Arabian Nite Riddim kicks in. Mad new video directed by Michael Birbridge. Premiering at 8pm on HypeTV Tonight. For now peep the screenshots. Maaad. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Beenie Man “Hot Like Fire” Video

    The Doctor Has Plenty Of Patients Who Need Treatment

    When Beenie talks, the girls listen—and then they start with the nonstop wining. Want proof? Just check out this video for his tune on the big bad Loudspeaker riddim. Mixpak productions pulled out all the stops on this one, hiring some of the hottest dancers on the island—from the inimitable Mystic Davis to Carline Brown, Remeisha Richards, Shanique Williams, Ashleigh Martin, and Latoya Malcolm. Their wardrobe and styling is crazy and the high-def cinematography is off the chain. You’ve got to see this one to believe it. It’s all about the girls.
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  • WATCH THIS: Busy Signal ft. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley “Kingstown Town (Remix)” Video

    World Premiere Of The Latest Video From  Reggae Gold 2012
    You heard the remix, now check the video. Just like the tune, it’s dark and moody. Back when we interviewed Busy in April he said he had a video coming showing him and Jr. Gong vibing in the studio. He seemed excited about it at the time, but now that he’s battling for his freedom in U.S. court, he’s got other things on his mind. Still the music goes on. (more…)