22 Years Ago Today Reggae Superstar Peter Tosh Was Gunned Down
Long before the planes hit the Twin Towers, September 11 was a day that would live infamy. On September 11 1987, original Wailing Wailer Winston Hubert McIntosh was at home in Kingston with friends when three gunmen entered his house… (more…)
New Single From Imperial Blaze Is All About Dutty Dancing
Sean Paul’s latest video just dropped and this one’s all about the fatulous buffulous eye candy on display… (more…)
Spragga Puts Trust In The Most High, Says to H.I.M. Leave All Vengeance.
A spiritual tune from a consistently top-notch DJ who suffered a life-changing tragedy just over a year ago. On August 23, 2008, Spragga’s first-born son Carlton Grant Jr., aka Carlyle, was shot dead by police in Kingston, Jamaica . “By right the whole place shoulda red,” Spragga chants as Stephen “Ragga” Marley beats the Binghi drum. “But me still ah hold a higher meds.” Let it go…
Beenie Man Mashing Up On Da Reggae Tip Hammerstein Ballroom
Shout To LonestarSound. (more…)
From Studio One To Studio 2000, Dancehall’s Dynamic Duo Did It All
Steely’s untimely death this week leaves an enormous void that can only be filled by more tunes. At times like these all we can do is say a prayer for the man’s family and loved ones, and honor his legacy by returning again and again to the music he loved so deeply. (more…)
Reasoning With A Rising Star Backstage at Reggae Sumfest 2009
Skerrit Bwoy Stars In a Dazzling Digital Daggering Dramarama.
First time we heard it on the Major Lazer album, we thought it was a Kartel tune called “Bestest Wine,” but looks like Di Teacha nah represent for da one yah. So them send for the one Skerrit Bwoy. Him well fit and flexible, but mad, sick, head no good. (more…)
World’s Fastest Man Brings Olympic Gold Back To His Old School In Trelawny, Jamaica
The first time Usain Bolt brought Olympic Gold back to Jamaica, the party tun up. Tony Matterhorn,Ravers Clavers, and Mystic were all there to celebrate the moment—and Boomshots was there too. Video after the jump.
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Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody, & Tony Curtis Bless The Place
“When I find myself in times of trouble, Father God is there for me, speaking words of wisdom: Let it be.” (more…)
Estelle Nices Up Sean Paul’s Imperial Blaze Release Party in NYC
The biggest dancehall star on the planet celebrated the release of his fourth album Imperial Blaze last night with a sold-out show at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. (more…)
Singy Singy licks out against spousal abuse and domestic violence.
Live footage from Tarrus Riley’s album launch event in Montego Bay last month. (more…)