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  • WATCH THIS: Jah Cure ft 2Pac “All By Myself”

    Cure unleashes A Thought Provoking Tune Alongside The Rap God

    Having served a long stretch himself, Jah Cure has always championed the cause of deterring the youths away from a life of crime by showing them that life behind prison walls is no paradise. In this recent cut, Iyah chronicles his lonely days while behind bars and how his faith in God never wavered even when he contemplated breaking out. Even though the track is name All By Myself Cure is aided by none other than the Rap God himself 2Pac who explains that the life of a celebrity isn’t as grand as it seems – hey, thugs get lonely to. R.I.P Tupac Shakur. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Gappy Ranks “West Coast” Video

    Brand New Visuals From The Cookies EP

    Gappy Ranks just got back from a tour of California in support of his herbalicious Cookies EP. Wondering what the UK Bad Bwoy did on his road trip? Enjoy close-up shots of freshly rolled blunts and high-grade in mason jars? Then you’ll want to check out Gappy’s brand new release “West Coast.” Video After The Jump

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  • Massive Attack To Reissue “Blue Lines” Album

    Take A Fresh Listen To The Seminal Debut Disc From Bristol’s Wild Bunch

    Back in the late 1980s, before terms like “trip hop” and “dubstep” were ever uttered, a sound system called The Wild Bunch decided to start producing their own music. DJs Daddy G and Andrew Vowles joined forced with graffiti artist-turned-rapper Robert “3D” Del Naja. Their 1991 debut album, Blue Lines, was co-produced by the late great Jonny Dollar and Cameron McVey, who became the group’s first manager. Geoff Barrow, who went on to form Portishead, was an intern and tape operator at Bristol’s Coach House studio when the album was recorded. Future solo star Tricky was introduced on the track “Five Many Army.” The album also featured vocals by McVey’s wife Neneh Cherry and the renowned Jamaican reggae singer Horace Andy on songs like the majestic, ethereal “Hymn of the Big Wheel.” The single “Unfinished Symphathy” became a big hit in England, but more importantly Blue Lines introduced a whole new sound and a new way of making music, with a looseknit crew—similar to the Jamaican sound system model—rather than a strictly defined band. Massive Attack are currently working on a new record in Bristol, which is cause for celebration to a certain generation of music lovers. But if you missed the Blue Lines phenomenon the first time around, fret not… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Miguel Feat. Konshens “Adorn Remix”

    Konshens Jumps On Miguel’s Chart Topping Single With His Own Words For The Ladies 

    Miguel’s latest single has been burning up the charts as well as putting the ladies in a frenzy. Not the be left out and we know how much Konshens loves the ladies (and they love him) rude boy jumps on the Tropical Blends assisted remix of Adorn. Konshens speaks directly to the ladies on this one and gets straight to the point, as he said “no bag a long talking” – Run tune. (more…)

  • INTERVIEW: Diana King Speaks on Putting Out Her Own Album and Coming Out as Gay

    KingSinga Nuh Fraid Fe Talk; In This Muma Shilo Exclusive, She Puts All Her Business Outta Door 

    With unparalleled vocal power and passion, diverse style, edgy lyrics, exotic beauty, and a sharp, opinionated mind, Diana King is quite simply a star. Known to her fans as ‘KINGSINGA,’ she’s responsible for chart topping hits like “Shy Guy” from the soundtrack of the movie Bad Boys, “Say a Little Prayer” from the soundtrack to My Best Friends Wedding, “Spanish Town Blues” from Anniversary, Sly & Robbie’s Grammy-nominated album. She also co-wrote and was featured on “Treat Her Like a Lady” from Celine Dion’s Let’s Talk About Love album. She’s even flipped a fierce dancehall style on “Respect” from The Notorious B.I.G’s debut album Ready to Die. After selling more than 5 million copies of her debut album Tougher Than Love, King went on to establish her own ThinkLikeAGirl imprint, which will release her album AgirLnaMeKING—which maintains her unique style of blending reggae with R&B, soul, dance and straight-up pop. As a woman in the reggae business, she’s no stranger to adversity. But she developed a resiliency that helped her when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a few years ago. After a long bout with depression she rejected the drugs that her doctors prescribed, tried natural remedies, and literally willed herself to walk again. More recently she made headlines around the world when she decided to proclaim her sexual identity as a lesbian—breaking a major taboo in Jamaican cutlure. As you can see from our exclusive interview, Diana has always believed in staying true to herself, both as an artist and as a person. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Mr. Easy & Spragga Benz “Nuh Response Fi Dat” Video

    A Backyard Dance Turns Into A Matey Sabotage Saga

    It’s been a minute since we heard from Mr. Easy, the ultra-cool singer who used to mash up Saturday night dances in Brooklyn by strolling onstage singing “Easy like Sunday morning.” Easy went on to give us hits like “Funny Man” and “She Drives Me Crazy” and now he’s back with two cuts on the hard-hitting Speak Out riddim—”Badmind Prayer” and a crazy collabo with Spragga Benz called “Nuh Response Fi Dat.” They’ve just dropped the video, which is full of hot girls carrying on at a backyard dance. Before long the jerk chicken, dominoes, and dancing turns into one bag of drama. We’re not exactly sure what all the excitement is about—something to do with who has “the Ziploc punash.” Take in the visuals and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Video after the jump.
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  • Beres Hammond Set To Drop New Album

    The Double Disc “One Love, One Life” Will Show Both Sides of Hammond’s Artistry

    A new Beres Hammond release is always cause for celebration. From love songs like “What One Dance Can Do” and “Tempted To Touch” to reality tunes like “Warriors Don’t Cry” and “Putting Up Resistance” the maestro’s catalog runs the gamut of styles and sounds, and the classics never seem to stop coming. (more…)

  • INTERVIEW: “Swagga Dem” Stylo G Speaks On Style

    Reshma B Reasons With Stylo G: Part 1 of 3

    Last summer when “Call Me A Yardie” seemed to blasting out of every passing car in London, we caught up with Stylo G for an in-depth interview. Since that time, the song has only gotten bigger, and Stylo’s continued to solidify his position as the next big breakout star from the UK. Most recently he released a video for “Dash Out,” his hot collabo with Chip. In this first part of a three-part series, Stylo talks about how he got his name, how he made the adjustment from Jamaica to England, and why you ain’t saying nothing if you don’t have your Air Force One trainers.

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  • THROWBACK: Garnet Silk “Nothing Can Divide Us” Live

    The Archangel Testifies To The Power of Love

    From “Splashing Dashing” to “Mama Africa” to the “Lion Roars,” Garnet Silk blessed us with some amazing records during his brief, brilliant time on earth. The LPs and 45s trace the outlines of a stellar career, but if you never got the chance to experience Garnet live, then you’ll never fully overstand why so many people believed his voice would lead reggae to the promised land. Just check out this classic performance on Buju & Friends stage show, as Garnet sings about a love so powerful that nothing—and no one—can stand in its way. Anyone who’s ever been kept apart from the one they love by powers beyond their control will be sure to feel Garnet’s fire when he sings: “I was born to love you. And you were born to love me too. And I can’t deny it, for I love you more each minute.” One look at the ladies in the crowd and you can plainly see the’re feeling it too. Hard to believe it’s been so long since the archangel flew away home. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: KC Jockey “Girl You’re Free” Video

    KC Jockey Defends the Fairer Sex

    It’s estimated that one in every three women worldwide experiences violence, with rates reaching as high as 70 percent in some countries. From rape to domestic violence to psychological abuse—those stats are staggering. (more…)

  • Damian Marley Stole My Heart

    “Affairs Of The Heart” Might Just Be The Realest Love Song Ever

    “Affairs Of The Heart“…that’s something the entire universe can relate to. We all love, and no matter how tough people act, we all get mushy on the inside when we think about the object(s) of our affection. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Stylo G & Chip “Dash Out” Video PREMIERE

    The Wait Is Over! Brand New Supm Is Here Straight from London to Your Laptop

    You already know the tune is bad bad bad. But you best prepare yourself, because the video is maad. With a title like “Dash Out” you know this one is all about the girls—and naughty boys who want a lil’ supm-supm. “Hey Chip, you know we deal with de gal dem hardcore, we nah have no pity,” Stylo states off the top. “Zero percent,” Chip replies. And then the madness begins. While a crazy Time Takers beat kicks into overdrive, Stylo and Chip start barking out orders: “Gal wine pon yuh headtop, dash out the supm.” In case you’re still having difficulty, watching this sexy clip should clarify everything. Video Premiere After the Jump
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