Boomshots

Category: Video

  • Mr. Vegas Shells Down Boston

    The Original Gallis Drops Hits Pon Top Of Hits

    Quiet as it’s kept, Mr. Vegas is on a roll right now. From his “Boy Shorts” remix with Teairra Mari to his unofficial remix of Chris Brown’s “Deuces” (which sounds harder than the official one), Mr. Die-Do is in the zone. Earlier this month Vegas passed through a radio showcase for Boston’s Hot 97, where his “Gallis” tune from last year is picking up some spins. But this set was for the true heads. “Nike Air,” “Heads High,” “Pull Up,” “She’s A Ho,” “Hot Wuk”… Catalog, me say. And the man works the stage like a true veteran entertainer. Yes Vegas, yuh Bless fe real!

  • WATCH THIS: Denyque “Hooked On Me”

    And Who Could Resist When She Gives You Like This?

    When Denyque Dontré calls herself a “Supergirl,” please don’t think she’s conceited. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Barrington Levy Live in NYC

    Tell Them Already Have To Tell Them Again, Him A Murrrrdera!


    This year’s Hot 97 On Da Reggae Tip showcase was all about singers: From Gyptian, the man with the big tune of the moment, to the young veteran Mr. Vegas, to a surging Serani, the Alliance’s top pop threat. But when it comes to legendary dancehall singers, Barrington Levy has few living rivals. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Gappy Ranks “Put The Stereo On”

    Big Bad UK Deejay Takes It Back To The Foundation

    Gappy Ranks has been making waves since his song on the Soul Rebel riddim, “Heaven In Your Eyes,”
    made a big splash on the Peckings label. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Khago Live at Sumfest

    It’s His First Time Ever On Dancehall Night, And Khago Blazes It Up

    We’re definitely feeling this conscious young DJ named Khago (short for Chicago) who made big noise on his first ever Sumfest Dancehall Night with a Certified Boomshot called “Nah Sell Out Me Friend Dem.”  His heartfelt song about loyalty has become a street anthem. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Tarrus Riley “Protect The People”

    Singy Singy Takes It To The Streets Of Kingston Like Wildfire

    Here’s the latest rootical selection from the only Tarrus weh sing. Don’t watch the stray shot, Mr. Riley’s coming with strictly Boomshot. Squeeze off…

  • Lincoln Sugar Minott: Respect The Architect

    Who Do You Think Built This Dancehall Style?

    Water’s pouring down in Montego Bay just a few hours before the start of Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest 2010. But I can’t tell if it’s rain from the skies or tears from my eyes. (more…)

  • Edward Seaga Speaks On Jamaica’s Crisis

    Half the story has never been told…

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  • WATCH THIS: Damian Marley & Nas Live in NYC

    Performing Tracks From Distant Relatives Live For The First Time

    Last night’s show at the Highline Ballroom was sold out for weeks in advance, and when the time came for the Distant Relatives to come together, the energy was at a peak. Even the New York Times was paying attention to this long anticipated collaboration between Damian Jr. Gong Marley and Nasty Nas. And although most of the songs on the set list had never been performed in public before, they proved had no trouble moving the crowd. Both artists had their own solo sets—Damian performed his father’s classic “No More Trouble” on a night when all of Jamaica was thinking the same thing, and Nas ran through a medley of hits including “Made U Look,” and a motherland remix of “One Mic” accompanied only by hand drums. His biggest forward of the night came during the “alimony” lyrics at the end of “Strong Will Continue” which segued perfectly into “Hate Me Now.” But at the end of the night, it was all about love…

    “The Promised Land” and “Welcome To Jamrock”

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  • Young Money Pon The Gullyside

    Drizzy Drake To Feature Mavado In His Next Video, “Find My Love”

    VIBE.com reported today that Drake will feature Mavado in his next video, entitled “Find My Love.” (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Rihanna “Rude Boy”

    Tonight She Gon’ Let You Be The Rider—Giddyup Giddyup Giddyup

    Well it sure looks like Rihanna has been studying that M.I.A. “Galang” video. And then she flips it into a Keith Haring moment. Gwan RiRi. That one ya sell offfff…..

  • WATCH THIS: Wyclef featuring Mavado “Hold On”

    “No Matter What You’re Going Through… Even When the Earth Quakes”

    Like the song says, be strong. Simple as that. But the simplest songs are the ones we need the most. Sometimes an indispensible tune arrives before its purpose can be fully understood, and only in retrospect does the grand scheme reveal itself. Such is the case with “Hold On.” (more…)