Sexy Songstress Cherine Hits Us With Another Jamaican Olympic Anthem
The Jamaican track team just tun it up inna London sparking a slew of patriotic filled songs. Not to be left out the beautiful Cherine adds her own into mix comparing JA’s track and field accomplishments to the resilience and fighting spirit born into every proud Jamaican. (more…)
The Gargamel’s Troubles Continue As His Legal Team’s Request For A Retrial Is Shut Down
A federal judge has denied reggae Buju Banton’s request for a new trial stating there’s no need due to a previous appeals court ruling. (more…)
The Last Time The World’s Fastest Man Brought Home That Olympic Gold The Party Tun Up
The first time Usain Bolt brought Olympic Gold back to Jamaica, after the 2008 Olympics, Mavado and Kartel wrote songs about him and his home parish of Trelawney threw a massive party for the World’s Fastest Man. His mom and dad were there to cheer him on by day, along with some lucky school children. But when the sun set that’s when the party really got poppin’. Tony Matterhorn, Ravers Clavers, and Mystic were all there to celebrate the moment—and Boomshots was there too. After today’s 1-2-3 medal sweep, we can only imagine what the next party is gonna look like. In the meantime, check out this video after the jump.
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The Country Bwoy Celebrates Life By Blazing Free & Proud
OK so Bolt, Blake, and Weir just took the gold, silver, and bronze. And yes, we’re in a celebratory mood. Even though Olympic athletes don’t win medals by blazing high grade, that leaves more for the rest of us. And Charly Black’s cut on UIM’s Beach Bunx Riddim is for all the ganja lovers in the place. You deaf or wha?
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The Standing Soldier Kicks Back On The Beach Bunx Riddim
Whether you just won a race at the Olympics or you’re just looking forward to the day when you shine like the sun, UIM’s new Beach Bunx Riddim is the perfect theme song for poppin bottles and celebrating life. Demarco’s cut on the riddim is all about overcoming obstacles, preparing for the worst inna life, and hoping for the best.
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Strictly Boomshots Marks The Jamaican Jubilee By Reasoning About Studio One and Randy’s Records
If you can’t make it to Jamaica, what better place to mark Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary than at Miss Lily’s Variety taking in the Strictly Boomshots Show? (more…)
Reshma B Joined Clive Chin For a Transfer Session Of Original Master Tapes From The Randy’s Vaults
Boomshots UK Correspondent Reshma B appeared yesterday on “Front Row,” BBC Radio 4’s flagship arts show, to talk about the legacy of Randy’s Studio 17. She also premiered never-before-heard snippets of unreleased tracks from the Randy’s archives. You can listen to the broadcast here. But of course half the story has never been told. (more…)
Usain In The Membrane?
We’ve all gotten used to hearing the word “maad” as a term of highest praise. But Tommy Lee gives the word new meaning—or returns it to its original meaning. Judging by his music, the Sparta/Gaza representer sounds genuinely unhinged. But don’t take our word for it—check out his latest Olympic-themed releases—after the jump.
Who Say Jamaica Sweet? Mr. Vegas, Shaggy, Josey Wales, U Roy, Barrington Levy, Cocoa Tea, Christopher Martin, Freddie McGregor, Leroy Sibbles, Marcia Griffiths, Ce’Cecile, Singing Melody, Tony Curtis, Beenie Man, and T.O.K. That’s Who.
Of all the tunes released in honor of Jamaica’s Golden Anniversary, the people’s choice appears to be “Sweet Jamaica” by Mr. Vegas featuring Shaggy and Josey Wales. Never one to bite his tongue, Mr. Vegas vigorously defended his own tune when another song—”On A Mission,” produced by Shaggy no less—was designated the official theme of Jamaica’s independence celebration. As if the original version wasn’t sweet enough, Vegas just dropped the maddest remix of “Sweet Jamaica” with another Jay Will video to match. When Vegas calls this an “All-Star” remix he isn’t kidding—we’re talking DJs from Daddy U-Roy to Beenie Man, singers from Leroy Sibbles to Cocoa Tea to Marcia Griffiths to Barrington Levy—and many many more. With all this talent on one track, this selection simply cannot be denied. #CertifiedBoomshot. Memo to the tourist board—maybe it’s time for a new theme song.
The Reggae Girl About Town Checks Out The Chillest Spot In London, Hails Up Stylo G & Stamma Kid 
With Usain Bolt racking up Olympic Gold and Jamaica celebrating its golden anniversary, today’s a beautiful day to hit up The Puma Yard. But if you can’t make it all the way to London, don’t worry—Boomshots has got your back. UK Correspondent Reshma B, aka “The Reggae Girl About Town,” trekked over to Brick Lane in East London, where all the cool kids are taking in the games whilst enjoying some reggae music, fresh gear, rum cocktails, and veggie curry. Reshma’s guide for this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour is none other than our favorite Trini Bad Bwoy Jillionaire of the Major Lazer posse. (By the way 2012 also marks 50 years of independence for Trinidad & Tobago—if ya don’t know now ya know you Imps!) Along the way, Reshma gets the scoop on the next Major Lazer single “Bubble Butt,” and even runs into two of the hottest artists in the UK right now. (more…)
Olympic Gold Medalist Usain Bolt Speaks About How Losing to Yohann Blake Kept Him Focused
We’ve seen Usain Bolt celebrating in Jamaica after winning his first three Olympic gold medals. We’ve seen him Swaggin’ in South Korea. And we’ve seen him bigging up Cedella Marley for designing the fresh Puma gear he’s sporting in London 2012. We’ve even seen him having fun with the ladies and crashing a car or two—to the point where some people started to fret that the World’s Fastest Man needed to slow down a likkle bit. But when it came time to handle his business in London, Usain Bolt got a little extra push from his fellow Jamaican, Yohann Blake. “The trials woke me up. Yohan gave me a wakeup call,” Bolt said. “He knocked on my door and said, ‘Usain, wake up! This is an Olympic year.’” So after one race, Bolt’s got one gold medal and one new Olympic record. What’s next? Check the video after the jump.
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This Is Not An Official 50th Anniversary Song
With four days to go until the anniversary of Jamaican independence, the party is in full swing and the patriotic tunes are in heavy rotation. Damian Marley contributed a verse to “On A Mission“—the official theme song, which also features Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Assassin, Tarrus Riley, Romaine Virgo, Chevelle Franklin, Wayne Marshall, Tifa & Tessanne Chin—but today the Marley’s Ghetto Youths International released a new song that asks some pertinent questions amidst all the hoopla and hullabaloo. Junior Gong joined forces with Tarrus Riley, Wayne Marshall, and TOK to make this song—not to rain on anybody’s parade, but to speak the truth. Because after all the parties are over, life goes on.
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