Read All About The Wickedest Dancehall Footwear
What adidas shell toes are to hip-hop, Clarks are to reggae. From Little John’s Jammy’s classic “Clarks Booty” to Vybz Kartel & Popcaan’s smash hit “Clarks,” these shoes have been chronicled in endless dancehall tunes. And now there’s a book that tells the full story that’s a must have for all reggae lovers. We spoke to Al Fingers, the UK disc jockey and author to get the scoop on how he put the book together. Photo Gallery Above & Interview After The Jump… (more…)
If You Fresh And Clean Buss A Blank
As if the anticipation for I-Octane’s Thankful Part 2 mixtape (dropping exclusively on Boomshots.com Tuesday) wasn’t high enough this lastest cut entitled “Buss A Blank” is sure to have to lick one inna di air fuss di tune bad. Expect this one to rip dancehalls soon, In The Meantime Put Your Gun Finga Inna The Air And Hit The Jump…
Snoop Lion Premieres Reincarnated Then Mashes Up SXSW w Major Lazer & Mavado
Yesterday was a big day for the man called Snoop Lion. First his film Reincarnated had its official U.S. premiere at the Paramount Theater in Austin Texas. (The film opens nationwide today; check SnoopLion.com for show times and locations.) Then later that night he headlined Lionfest at SXSW’s VICEland stage, sharing the bill with Major Lazer—the team that produced his Reincarnated album—and Mavado, who collabos with Snoop on the tune “Lighters Up,” as well as DJ Max Glazer of BKNY’s Federation Sound. After all the debates, the skeptics, and the naysayers had spoken their minds, it all came down to Snoop Lion showing what he could do on stage for the first time ever. And the capacity crowd was definitely showing love to the Lion, who transformed into Snoop Dogg and back again many times through the night. Aside from performing cuts from the Reincarnated album like “La La La,” “Here Comes The King,” “Lighters Up,” and “No Guns Allowed,” Snoop also kicked reggae remixes of classics like “Gin & Juice,” “Drop It Like it’s Hot” and “Young Wild & Free.” He also covered Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved” as well as “Funkin’ For Jamaica” as well as bringing out Daz and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound for some straight-up Death Row /DPG rap jams. But Lionfest wasn’t limited to reggae or rap— Snoop even did straight-up versions of “Jump Around” by House of Pain and Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock & Roll.” Check the photo gallery above. Video After The Jump… (more…)
Take A Step Back With Boomshots’ New Series Flashback Friday
We at Boomshots are trying something new today. Every Friday we will be bringing you tunes from the days of old, the tunes that mad us fall in love with dancehall and reggae. Today we feature two classics we habe been thrown back into the spotlight due to the success of French Montana’s “Freaks” track and more recently Vegas’ remix. Take A Trip Down Memory Lane After The Jump… (more…)
The Original Gyalist Borrows The French Montana Hit And Makes It His Own
The original gyalist himself steps on the scene and borrows French Montana’s already blazing single “Freaks” and makes it his own. Blending Vegas’ signature flow over the Lil’Vicious/Chaka Demus and Pliers sampled banger turned this one into a true party starter. Don’t Waste No More Time Hit The Jump Now… (more…)
Octane Reminds Us How Real The Struggle Is
The struggle is definitely real, poor people are victims to daily prosecution from police and as much as we hate to admit it the system doesn’t have their best interest in mind. “When it ago ova?” Octane asks on this latest cut fresh of his Thankful Part 2 mixtape. The reality track speaks volumes, but still offers hope for the down trodden. The mixtape is set to drop Tuesday March 19th exclusively on Boomshots.com, so you still have a few days to wait, in the mean time Hit The Jump And Take In The Lyrics…
The Award-winning Feature Film Finally Make Its Way Stateside
It has been such a long journey for the award-winning feature film Better Mus’ Come. The gritty period piece is set within the politically charged turf wars of 1970s, when Kingston, Jamaica is set to open in US theaters on Friday, March 15, 2013. Boomshots has been following this film closely even managed to grab a few words with the film’s director Storm Saulter. We are very excited about this new as you should be to, Be Sure To Check Out The Trailer And Bonus Clips Along With Showtimes And Locations After The Jump… (more…)
Snoop Lion Sings Young Polish Singer To His Berhane Sound System Imprint
Snoop’s got a busy schedule at SXSW this year; tonight he premieres his film Reincarnated and tonight he will perform at Lionfest along with Major Lazer and Mavado. But that’s not all—last night at the SXSW inside the Soundcloud Clubhouse, Snoop Lion held a private screening of Birds of a Feather a feature-length film consisting of several music videos—similar to Kanye West’s Runaway except that the featured artist was not Snoop himself but his latest discovery, a young Polish singer named Iza Lach. (Snoop does appear in the film as well, and their creative and romantic chemistry is plan to see.) Iza is the first artist signed to Berhane Sound System. the label imprint through which Snoop’s Reincarnated album was produced. Iza has a touch of reggae in her cut “Shame.” In the meantime check out their song “The One Who Leaves.” Video After The Jump… (more…)
Sadiki Reminds Us That Actions Speak Louder Than Words
In today’s society the phrase “I love you” has fell to little or no meaning at all. One doesn’t just have to say it, one has to really show it and prove to their significant other that they truly love them. Sadiki blesses us with a sweet ballad of love and how one should treat his or her significant other. Remember, actions speak louder than words, Grab That Special Someone and Hit The Jump… (more…)
Steel Pulse Debuts A Track In Honor Of The Rosa Parks Incident As Well As Our 44th President
Never ones to shy away from the political, Steel Pulse debuts a track to honor both the 100th anniversary of the Rosa Parks incident and our comander-in-chief Barack Obama. The song also has deeper meanings, as Steel Pulse Explains, the track:
also serves as a testimony of the African diaspora that have survived Western world society, despite the disadvantages of slavery and colonialism, we have managed to have a man of color as a leader of this world, in the White House.
Very powerful words and an equally powerful song, Listen to “Paint It Black” now after the jump… (more…)
Heatwave Cooks Up A Refix For All The Smokers Dem
Dancehall-specialists, The Heatwave, has released a brand new refix (free for download) featuring none other than the World Boss himself Vybz Kartel along with Richie Spice. Dedicated to di smokers dem, the refix as Heatwave clearly states
“Some people get stoned on the sofa but this is for everyone who smokes weed when they RAVE. Build a spliff on the speaker box or roll round the corner: the party starts from when the Rizla gets licked.
This bassline will hit the back of your head like the very first draw from a high grade spliff.”
We can’t argue with that. Grab A Spliff And Dress Back And Hit The Jump… (more…)