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  • WATCH THIS: Morgan Heritage “Perfect Love Song” Official Video

    The Song May Be Perfect, But What About The Video? morgan

     

    Reggae quintet Morgan Heritage unloads a fresh visual for their latest single entitled “Perfect Love Song” off their highly anticipated “Here Come The Kings” album set to hit shelves June 11th. Shot in the picturesque Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, the video which premiered on Ebony.com caught the attention of some You Tube commenters who made a note at the lack of melanin in the video cast. Then again, as Morgan Heritage once told us, “You don’t haffi dread to be Rasta.” Check For Yourself After The Jump… (more…)

  • Reasoning with Chronixx, Part 3: “Kanye West Is My Role Model”

    Chronixx Is Not a One-Dimensional Artist, As You Can Hear In His Eclectic Productions 
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    Chronixx is not just a singer and songwriter; he’s also a producer. In fact his breakthrough hit “Behind Curtain” was self-produced. In this third edition of his candid conversations with Boomshots, he talks about his electic approach to reggae production and why he draws inspiration from Yeezus. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Shaggy, Sly & Robbie Perform General Penitentiary At General Penitentiary

    Shaggy, Sly & Robbie Go To Jail, But Not For What You Think
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    Before any rumors start spreading, no—Shaggy and Co. weren’t arrested, but they did go to prison. Last May 2 prisoners at the General Penitentiary were treated to a special concert conceived by The Swiss Rehabilitation Organization, Art of Living Foundation and the Department of Correctional Services as part of a Non-Violence initiative where Shaggy was invited to perform in hopes of empowering inmates. (more…)

  • Reasoning with Chronixx, Part 2: “Making Meaningful Music”

    Chronixx Says He’ll Never Resort To Gimmicks In Order To Get A “Buss” 
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    In his tune “Odd Ras” Rising reggae star Chronixx, pokes fun at artists who would seemingly do anything to “Buss.” In this second of five candid conversations with Boomshots, Chronixx lists the things he would never do to hype up his career. He also speaks his mind on the state of reggae music. “It’s a shame that Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and Dennis Brown are still the greatest names in reggae,” he says. “After so many years we should have more youths to stand up beside them.”  Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Reasoning With Chronixx, Part 1: What Is “Real Reggae?”

    Reggae’s Rising Star Says Rihanna Can’t Sing Reggae
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    Everybody in the reggae world is talking about Chronixx, but while his songs is well known, how much do you know about his views on music and life in general? In the first of five candid conversations with Chronixx, he speaks with Boomshots about the difference between heartical and artificial reggae. “The most horrific thing in the world right now for me,” says Chronixx, “is to hear foreign people make better quality reggae than in Jamaica.” Video After The Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Bunji Garlin “Differentology” Official Video

    The Maddest Soca Tune of 2013 Finally Has a Video
    bunjigarlin-differentology    Even if you’re not the world’s biggest soca fan, you know Bunji Garlin’s tune “Differentology” or at least the hook “We ready for de rooooooad.” He dropped his Viking-themed video over the weekend complete with bloody axes, J’ouvert–esque mud crawling, and a big horny helmet. You’ve got to see this one to believe it. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Busy Signal “Set It Good”

    Hott Head Gives The Girls Supm To Wine To
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    “Busy gimme sumfn to wine to nuh” a girl’s voice asks, and Mr. Hott Head is only too happy to deliver the goods. Busy teams up with Temple Boss and I-Strong Records for a wining song to set things straight, and when the wuk starts, him nah ease out. You already know Busy’s got a knack for sexy tunes and this one’s catchy AND hot. You can probably leave this on loop in the bedroom. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Dre Island “Rastafari Way”

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    Rising reggae artist Dre Island blesses us with a visual for the self produced tune “Rastafari Way.” Dre breaks down the keys to living on the path to righteousness. Keep an eye on this youth and be sure to Take A Listen After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Eric Clapton “Every Little Thing” (One Drop Mix)

    Stephen & Damian Marley Remix Slowhand
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    Thirty nine years after Eric Clapton covered Bob Marley’s “I Shot The Sheriff,” he’s enlisted two of Bob’s sons to remix a single from his latest album, Old Sock. “Every Little Thing” is a song about loving someone so much they can do no wrong in your eyes. It sounds like Clapton got his own kids to sing on this one too. Nice tune for a sunny Friday afternoon.  Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Reasoning with Stylo G, Part 2: “I Take Care of the Girls”

    Ladies Love Stylo, Innit?
    ReshmaStyloBoomshotsReshma B continues her epic 3-part interview with Stylo G, seeking to answer one simple question: Is Stylo all about the girls, or are the girls all about Stylo? The UK dancehall phenom talks about the difference between good girls and bad girls, how he likes his special lady to support him, and discusses his South London hair salon where, as he puts it, “I take care of the ladies… and their hair.” Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: “Stepper Takes The Taxi” Sampler

    French Sax Master Rides With Sly & Robbie For A Dubwise Xtravaganza
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    Guillaume Briard, aka Stepper, is a bonafide member of the Taxi Gang, the ace reggae band that has accompanied drum and bass demigods Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. So when the Paris native links with the riddim twins for his own debut album, Stepper has free rein to dig through Sly & Robbie’s bottomless musical vaults and pick his favorites, from classic riddims to brand new instrumentals. Stepper has chosen the tracks with exquisite care—all are bubbling, bouncy and exquisitely mixed by Francophone dubmaster Fabwise. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: QQ ft. Venemous “One Drop” Official Video

    New Dance For De Gyal Dem
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    Back in 2005 a 10-year-old child star named QQ came out with a smash hit called “Better Must Come” on the Calibud label. The fresh-faced youth singing conscious tunes was a winning combination. Well QQ’s all grown up now, and he’s coming with the skin-out selections like “Ghetto Gal.” Can’t be mad at a young man just because the ladies deh pon him mind. It’s only natural. Now QQ and his bredren Venemous have linked with Stashment productions to bring us one of those “new dance fe de gyal dem” type of tunes, and you know the visuals are outrageous. But don’t take our word for it—see for yourself. Video After The Jump… (more…)