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  • HEAR THIS: Tommy Lee Sparta ft. Tabeta Cshae “Spartan Angels”

    Uncle Demon Grows His Wings
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    I did not see this one coming. But why am I surprised? Tommy Lee is always doing something different in the biz. His fascination with the Goth world has been an exciting new image for dancehall lovers to sit back and watch unfold. Of course not everybody likes it—as he says in the song, “Some a say me bless, some a say me curse….” But then again the Gaza crew have always been down to try new and experimental things. As Kartel once told me “Vybz Kartel’s always surprising the audience—keeping them on the edge of their seats.” No surprise, then, that his protege is following in Di Teacha’s footsteps with a totally unexpected released on UIM Records called “Spartan Angels.” All the speculation about whether this is an original track is beside the point—is it super important that the  tune is based on a hit by the Dutch rock band Within Temptation? Is there anyone else bringing that type of sound into the dancehall? It’s been  a minute since a dancehall artist had people talking this much. “True me say demon, it is just a phase,” he growls on this track. Not sure if this is is the end of Tommy Lee’s dark side or just a manifestation of a completely new image. Maybe it’s a split personality kind of fing: Jekyll & Hyde, Norman Bates & Psycho??? God (or Satan) only knows—but one thing’s for sure: he’s got the streets (and me) locked. Audio After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Jo Mersa “How You Bad So”?

    WATCH THIS: Reasoning with Jo Mersa “How You Bad So”?

    When You’re Bob Marley’s Grandson, Making Music Is a Family Affair

    Joe Mersa is the eldest son of Stephen Marley, the nephew of Jr. Gong, and a fresh recruit to the Ghetto Youths family. Last week he dropped his tasty single “Comfortable,” and the ladies are loving it. That’s why we’re expecting more great things from this young rebel. Here he chops it up with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about getting into the biz, the Melody Makers, and his love for reggae and dancehall music. He even gets Reshma B to kick a freestyle—how she “bad so.” Video After The Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Christopher Ellis ft. Bay-C “Don’t Change Your Number” Official Music Video

    When Your Girl Runs Away, It’s Time To Make Moves

    Mochilla productions brings a vintage feel to the brand new music video for @EllisMuzicChild (youngest son of the late great Alton Ellis). The black-and-white finds Chris pursuing the gorgeous girl of his dreams on a motorscooter. Produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the swinging track features a hot DJ verse from Bay-C of dancehall supergroup TOK—who plays the cab driver driving the runaway girl’s getaway car. Will true love save the day? Will Chris catch up with his lady? There’s only one way to find out.  Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HYPE TV Top 20: I-Octane Sweeps the Competition

    Octane Takes Over the Number 1 Spot

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    Right in time for the release of his newest single, I-Octane has made his way to the number 1 spot of the countdown. 16 weeks on the chart and he has swiftly bypassed the competition on his way up. Though Popcaan and Tommy Lee have held on to tight to their spots, Mavado has moved down from number 1 to number 5! But as quickly as someone moves up the list, they can move down so let’s see how long I-Octane’s fans keep him at number one!
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  • Jillionaire’s Top Ten Tunes Of Carnival 2013

    DJ Yoga Pants List His Favorite Soca Songs Of This Yearjill

     

    1/3 of Major Lazer, Trinidadian native Jillionaire knows a thing or two about Soca music. He has blessed us today with a list of the Top Ten ( in no particular order) Tunes Of Carnival 2013, songs that have been rocking all the fetes of this Carnival season. All the usual suspects are there along with a couple newcomers which rounds out this solid list. Lets not waste anymore time, Check The List After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: I-Octane “Pretty Little Flower”

    Brand New Release Off the Valentine’s Day Mixtape “L.O.V.E. Y.O.U.”
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    I-Octane loves the ladies, and he knows action speaks louder than words. So he’s blessed all the empresses with a free Valentine’s Day mixtape called “L.O.V.E. Y.O.U.” Some of these tunes you may have heard on Boomshots before. But one of the new ones is this Trotyon production about a pretty little flower who needs to be watered every hour. Audio & Download Link After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Italis “Dash It Weh” and “Reminisce” Premiere

    The Ragga-Rough DJ Chats Bout Both Sides Of Love—The Tuff And The Tender
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    Patrick Anthony Willis’s mother gave birth to her sun by the roadside in the lush Jamaican parish of Portland. “I was born in the streets,” Italis says with a laugh, “so it will be hard for anyone to get me out.” As a child, his unusually deep voice, inherited from his dad and grandfather, made him a “celebrity at church.” Inspired at an early age by the Crown Prince of Reggae Dennis Brown, Willis knew that a career in music was his destiny. He spent many hours listening to artists like Papa San, Ninja Man , Garnet Silk, I-Wayne and Bushman, developing a deeper appreciation for his roots, and eventually taking the name Italis. “Although I am mainly a DJ, the singers are the ones who inspired me the most,” he says. As Italis got older, his voice got even deeper—so deep, in fact, that his sound would often be compared to dancehall icon, Buju Banton. “I love Buju Banton. People tell me I sound like him all the time. I can’t help that. This is just me. Naturally.” Discovered by reggae producer Donald Grant—better known as Danny Champagne—Italis went on to work with Grammy-winning producer, Tony ‘CD’ Kelly, who was one of the first producers to voice Buju Banton when they worked together at Shocking Vibes. Today Boomshots premieres not one but two brand new tunes that display the DJ’s versatility—the hard-driving “Dash It Weh” on The Journey riddim, and the smoothed out “Reminisce” on the Sky High riddim. Audio After The Jump…

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  • Strictly Boomshots Lovers Selection

    Valentine’s Day Vibes From Radio Lily With Love
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    Love never goes out of season, but on a day like today it’s all anybody seems to be thinking about. That’s why this week’s Strictly Boomshots show is strictly for the lovers. So light the candles, pour the wine, and throw on this 3 hour mix to set the mood. Just don’t be surprised when the ting tun up. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Bob Marley’s 1977 Land Rover Gets Restored

    Natty Dread Rides Again
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    Julian Marley posed by his father’s Rover before it was shipped off for repairs.

    After being parked at the Bob Marley Museum for the past 25 years, Bob Marley’s iconic 1977 Land Rover has seen better days. But restoration of the rough and rugged vehicle is currently underway, sponsored by Sandals resorts. Last month the Rover, a dilapidated Defender Series III, was transported by flatbed truck to ATL Automotive in Montego Bay. The company recently released a time-lapse video to show what’s going on in their studios. Rohan Marley stated in an interview that the company has worked diligently to source the car’s parts from various countries including finding an original 1977 engine from Ethiopia. By the time his eldest sister Cedella gets done customizing the interior you can expect it to be di wickedest ride! Video After The Jump…

  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Mr. Bleach Chin”

    If Kartel Got a Billion Dollars… Imagine!
    KartelThinkingBoom    Jamaican-born billionaire Michael Lee-Chin seems to have captured the imagination of The Werlboss, sparking this meditation on a billion dollars. (Not Jamaican dollars, by the way.) “Crime is a sickness and me know say money ah de antidote,” Kartel observes. This brand new T.J. production is sure to have the paper chasers going wild. But as Kartel points out, “life ah de greatest ting.” That, and freedom. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel ft. DJ Power “Makeup” Video

    You’ve Seen The Reality Show, But Are You Ready for a Kartel Cartoon?

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    The Werlboss isn’t available for video shoots these days so DJ Power came up with a creative solution for the visuals on their collabo, “Makeup.” Earlier last month, Power spoke about getting the chance to work with Vybz just before his arrest. Doing their best to capture the song’s electro-pop feel, the video follows the tune’s story-line with some drawn-in dancing and flashing lights. Still trying to figure out why the dude this lady escapes from looks so much like Kanye West. Video After The Jump…

  • WATCH THIS: Anthony B “Storm Winds” Live

    The DJ’s Song Takes On New Meaning
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    Anthony B. knows a thing or two about “Storms Winds,” no doubt. Performing the song at Brooklyn’s One Mic event last week was a moment of triumph. Along with a few band mates, the artist was arrested on ganja charges a few weeks back. His lawyer has since released a statement that they plan to fight these charges. The struggle continues, but at least on stage he knows he’s free. Video After The Jump… (more…)