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  • WATCH THIS: Richie Stephens & Gentleman Speak On Their New Album

    Richie Stephens & Gentleman Talk International Collaboration with Winford Williams at “OnStageTV”

    Sometimes the best collaborations just happen when you least expect it. In the case of Richie Stephens and Gentleman, it began with a tragedy. Richie Stephens’ son, Demar Graham, also known as Copper Cat, was shot down in front of his house and passed away. As a way to help ease the singer’s pain, the German reggae star Gentleman invited Stephens to come tour with him for a bit and they created the very popular single, “Live Your Life.” The single received such positive feedback that Stephens and Gentleman decided to get to work and make an album together. Finally ready to share with everyone their highly anticipated album, Stephens and Gentleman decided to head to OnStageTV to share the good news. Video after the jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: Reddman UK “Girl Bubble”

    Sexy Girls Tune On The Bubble Riddim This up and coming DJ on the UK side is fresh out the studio with a sexy new tune for the girls. Gotta respect the way he rides this percolating Bassline Rock riddim. Bonus points for the new slang #FurFur.  Audio after the jump…
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  • HEAR THIS: Elephant Man & Beenie Man “We Nah Tek Bad Up”

    Elly & Beenie’s Latest Release Hits Harder Than Hurricane Sandy

    You know those soothing songs that increase your sense of inner peace and make you feel like life is good and all your troubles are a thing of the past? Well this is not one of those songs. Elly and Beenie got with Suku to build one of the wickedest bad man tunes to come this way in a hot minute. Sample lyric: “We ah plant bullet inna head like we do farming.” Get the picture? OK—good. Audio After the Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Dub Scandal Rocks “Portlandia”

    Mayor Holds A Press Conference To Confession His Dirty Secret: Dub


    If you thought Ras Trent was annoying… If Andy Milonakis inna dancehall style gets on your nerves… If you’re perturbed by this French dude Bigga Ranks… Then you’ll probably appreciate this VICE essay. But if that looks way too long to read, get a load of this awkward highlight from the IFC comedy series Portlandia. Video After The Jump…
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  • With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies?

    VICE Defends Reggae To White People Who Don’t Like Reggae

    So you’ve decided you don’t like reggae. I can respect this decision. There’s some good thinking involved in this decision. Whenever I talk to a fellow white person who has decided they don’t like reggae, they usually make the following points: 1. I don’t really smoke weed, so it doesn’t really do anything for me; 2. I find it repetitive and unvarying, two qualities I don’t appreciate in music because see point 1; 3. I am white; 4. people who are “really into reggae,” especially white people who are “really into reggae,” are annoying little dipshits, and based on social programming, I wish to avoid being seen as an annoying little dipshit; 5. Bob Marley Legends is the fucking WORST. Actually the title is Legend, but whatever; More after the jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Edward Seaga Speaks On “Reggae Golden Jubilee”

    The Former Prime Minister Turns Selector, Picking 100 Tunes To Represent The Best of Jamaica

    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jamaican independence, former Prime Minister Edward Seaga teamed up with V.P. Records to create the historic anthology Reggae Golden Jubilee. The producer of the Higgs & Wilson track “Manny Oh” returned to his musical roots in putting together this 4CD box set, selecting 100 tracks to represent the best of Jamaican music from early blues and ska cuts to the latest dancehall boomshots. We sat down with Selector Seaga to talk about everything from Bob Marley to mannish water. Video after the jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: I-Octane & Bounty Killer “Badmind Dem a Pree” Video

    The Tune Did Mad But The Visuals Madder

    Octane links with the Warlord to blaze a righteous fire, play a few rounds of poker, double-cross the scheming illuminati dudes, and hand them a briefcase full of CDs. Still puzzling about the significance of that briefcase full of CDs though. (Was he expecting dubplates?) Video After The Jump…
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  • HEAR THIS: Sadiki “Jah Is The Only King”

    Singer Hails The King of Kings
    Sadiki is one of those best-kept-secret-type singers. He may not have the biggest name in the game, but if you’ve been paying attention you know his records speak for themselves. Blending a staccato singjay attack and soaring melodies, Sadiki’s got what it takes to rock the mike right. His “Gal Them Everytime” was one of the standout tracks on Tony Kelly’s hit-packed Buyout Riddim, and his Japanese-only Sound Killarchy CD is one the strongest soundboy-killing albums of recent years. So it was a treat to find this tasty new spiritual cut in our inbox. A few more tunes like this and Sadiki will be a secret no more.  Audio After The Jump…
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  • WATCH THIS: Mavado “Caribbean Girls” Video

    The Gully Gad Pays Tribute To All The Lovely Ladies of the Caribbean—But Which Island Is His Favorite?

    One of Jamaica’s favorite singers has given us another single to wine to. And from the sounds of it, it’s bound to be another hit. Mavado has been through the Caribbean a few times, and he knows which girls known how to wine the best—even if he is banned from a few of those countries now and then! His newest single, “Caribbean Girls,” on JA Productions’ Overtime riddim, is one of the standout cuts on Mavado’s latest mixtape, So Suicidal, which dropped earlier this month. If you like the tune then you’ll love the visuals. It’s all about the girls—as usual—but not the ones who take the Gully Gad’s money and leave him lonely. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Snoop Lion “La La La” Video

    The Mighty Snoop Lion Unleashes His First Music Video
    Yesterday, Snoop Lion released the official music video for “La La La,” the first single from his forthcoming album Reincarnated—which of course Snoop first discussed on the Strictly Boomshots show. Snoop teamed up with acclaimed horror film director Eli Roth to create a fun, Halloween-inspired music video filled with kids in Halloween costumes and imaginative scenery. The track is produced by none other than Major Lazer, and samples the Ken Boothe classic “Artibella.” Check the video after the jump and weigh in on the latest from Snoop Lion. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Beres Hammond Responds to Drake’s Wedding Request

    Drake’s Upcoming Wedding Will Include Lavish Food, YMCMB and Beres Hammond?

    When most people get married they make special requests for things like a 3-layered cake or for their Uncle Joe not to grind up on any of the bridesmaids when, “Pop That,” plays. But Drake has requested something much more meaningful to him. The rapper took to his Twitter account and stated that when he gets married it would have to be to a Beres Hammond song. Silver Star Sound got wind of Drake’s tweet and when they interviewed Beres Hammond, they informed him of Drake’s request. Check out Beres’ response below. (more…)

  • Buju Banton Sends Out a Special Message from Jail

    Buju Reaches Out to His Fans In His Hour Of Need

    It has been a long, hard struggle for Buju Banton the last couple of years. Since December of 2009 he has been fighting a battle at trial that some say he was bound to lose even when the jury had his back. But Buju is trying to stay positive and push forward through the long stretch he has ahead of him until 2019, when he is set to be released. Just as the news broke that his sentencing on gun charges had been postponed, Buju decided to reach out to his friends and fans via the “Free Buju Now” Twitter Page and give them a little strength. Read Buju’s message below.
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