Abel Tesfaye Takes Emperor Haile Selassie Back To The Future
The Weeknd is an enigmatic Ethiopian youth based in Canada who’s mesmerized the R&B world with his trippy mixtapes and a glorious guest spot on Drake’s album Take Care. Today he dropped a visionary video for “The Knowing” from his House of Balloons mixtape that opens with the overthrow of Emperor Haile Selassie and fast-forwards to the year 16311 A.D. on the planet Ethio X. Deep as we thought this dude was, he’s clearly on some next-level ancient futuristic shit. (more…)
Category: Video
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WATCH THIS: The Weeknd “The Knowing”
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WATCH THIS: Rizzle Kicks “When I Was A Youngster”
Two Brit Youths Take It All The Way Back To School Days
These kids weren’t even born when London Calling came out, but you can’t blame them for sampling The Clash inna rub-a-dub style. I mean, it sure worked for M.I.A. So the UK rap duo Rizzle Kicks went ahead and flipped that “Revolution Rock.” And guess what? Sounds like a next #1.
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WATCH THIS: Amy Winehouse “Our Day Will Come”
The Lioness Roars So Sweetly On This Romantic Cover Version
“Amy always said, ‘Hey we need a reggae song for this album,’” the singer’s longtime friend and producer Salaam Remi said earlier this week at a listening session for the forthcoming album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, which kicks off with a bright & bouncy reggae version of the dreamy Ruby & The Romantics chart-topper from 1962. “This is a vocal that she did early in her career, but in true Amy form. And when I was playing different songs for her family, everybody was like ‘That’s it, the reggae one.’” The same song was covered in 1971 by The Heptones in a dreamy Rock Steady stylee, but Remi’s 2011 remix is steppin’ it hotter this year. (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Singing Melody “Collide”
World Premiere: Official Music Video From The New Album
“Even the best fall down sometimes.” Welcome back Mr. Melody. We’ve been missing you. (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Ouch Crew & Ninja Man ’96 Throwback
Straight From The Jack Sowah Video Archives Via The Afflicted Yard
Another Hero’s Day has come and gone, and Desmond Ballantine the real big man still languishes in captivity. But let’s hop in the time machine and head back to ’96, when The Gorgon roamed free and the Ouch Crew was the only dance crew you needed to know. (more…) -
WATCH THIS: Kardinal Offishall “Anywhere (Ol’ Time Killin’ Part 2)”
Original T-Dot Rude Bwoy Spits Hot Fire Anywhere, Anytime
Part 1 did wicked but this one wickeder. “Do what you want & say what you want but the 45 deh pon cock…” #Murderation (more…) -
WATCH THIS: Beenie Man x Big Ship “Come Ova”
The Doctor Links Di Genius By Big Ship Studios And The Vibes Iz Right
Beenie came ova to Big Ship studios and it sure sounds like he got his swagger back. #Truth.
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HEAR THIS: Beastie Boys ft. Santigold “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win”
Spike Jonez Sez Shot Haffi Lick—But Please Don’t Harm The Yetis
Okay, that G.I. Joe shit was cute, but click here for the all killa, no filla version….
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WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel “Teacha’s Pet” Sneak Peek
Raw Footage From The Worlboss’s Highly Anticipated New Reality Show
“Adi Di Teacha’ (pka Vybz Kartel) with co-star Amelia “Milk” Sewell
The man who brought you “Rampin Shop,” Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer, will star in a brand new reality series dubbed Teacha’s Pet, premiering on Jamaica’s CVM TV at 10pm, Pay Per View at 10:30pm and on LIME TV at 11pm this Friday, September 23rd. Teacha’s Pet is a reality TV dating show surrounding the love life and career of Vybz Kartel, shot at a palatial residence in upper St. Andrew. Produced by Carleene Samuels and directed by Jason ‘Jay Will’ Williams of Creative Source Productions, the programme features a cast of 20 female contestants who live together and complete daily challenges as they try to win the love of Vybz Kartel. According to Samuels, Teacha’s Pet is unlike any other programme produced locally. “We are positive that this top quality production will attract high viewership particularly among the artistes’ huge fan base across the globe”, she says. Judge for yourself after the jump… (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Toddla T feat. Wayne Marshall & Skream “How The Streets So Warm?”
From the UK To JA It’s The Same Question—But Still No Answers
Supplies of Toddla T’s latest album were destroyed when a warehouse burned during last month’s London riots, so the young Brit producer knows just how warm the streets can get. “Me nah stop ask the question,” Marshall sings over a sick riddim track, dashing a hotta fire under corrupt politicians. “Who make sure the shipment come in from Sri Lanka? Who create the system? Who are dem sponsor?” (more…)
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WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel “Big Bad & Brave” Video
Adi Tells His Adversaries “Do Weh Yuh Wan’ Fi Do”
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WATCH THIS: Stylo G “Call Mi A Yardie” Video
Brand New Boasy Grime Fing Outta Souf London
Stylo G holds a meds, him nah sniff Charlie. Plus he fights for his rights like Marcus Garvey. So you dun know him a yardie. (more…)