22-Year-Old Tunisian Rapper Was Arrested After Making This Record
According to published reports, a 22-year-old rapper named Hamada Ben-Amor who goes by the name The General was arrested by Tunisian authorities after releasing a record critical of his embattled government. Through his video clip entitled “Rais Lebled” (O country’s president) The General has inspired protests and mobilised tens of thousands of young people. (more…)
Foundation Selection For The Crown Prince’s Born Day
Born 54 years ago today in Kingston Jamaica, Dennis Brown rose to become the undisputed Crown Prince of Reggae music. (more…)
Latest Official Music Video From The New Album Seven Year Itch
From “Curly Locks” to “Whoi Mr. Brown” to “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner,” songs of forbidden love are a time-honored theme within reggae music. “She didn’t know how… to tell him… she was in love with a Rastaman,” Kymani sings over a crispy Don Corleon track, then in comes Protoje as the conscious loverman. (more…)
Kartel/Eminem Remix Drops As Cake Soap Controversy Goes Viral
I’m not usually a fan of these cut and paste jobs, but Supa Dups and Kartel went above and beyond on this Refix. Oddly enough the tune landed in my inbox around the same time Necole Bitchie caught wind of Kartel’s “Cake Soap” and the whole skin-bleaching brouhaha went viral. Coincidence?
Why The Man Who Sang “Call The Hearse” Respects The Stepping Razor
Last night BUSHMAN celebrated the release of his new album Bushman Sings The Bush Doctor on V.P. Records. Here the dancehall roots singer responsible for Certified Boomshots like “Call The Hearse” and “Fire Pon a Weakheart” talks about how Steelie & Clevie first christened his Bushman—and why never used to love the name, until he checked the levels…
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Buju And Friends Move The Crowd—In Every Sense Of The Word
Check the full show review on VIBE.com, and check out exclusive video after the jump….
Banton And Friends All Set To Blaze Miami’s Bayfront Park
The waiting is (almost) over. The gates have just opend at Miami’s Bayfront Park for today’s long-awaited Buju Banton concert. The skies are blue, and Miami’s Mix 96 has turned into the BBC (Buju Broadcasting Corporation) rinsing all the classics from Buju’s latest—”Jah knows I’m innocent” from his Grammy-nominated album “Before The Dawn”—all the way back to baldhead Buju from the “Stamina Daddy” and “Mr. Mention” era. The station’s been swamped with calls from fans who have flown in from all over the world to see Buju’s first live performance since late 2009, when he was first taken into custody. As Buju prepares to step on the big stage today and thank thousands of his fans for their love and support, his future still hangs in the balance. But that day in court will have to wait. Today is all about his triumphant return to the stage, and the joy of seeing a legendary artist doing what he does best. But it really doesnt matter what songs he performs… today’s sure to be history in the making. In case you can’t be in Miami, you can check out the live stream on BujuLive.com. And just in case you’ve forgotten how the Gargamel does his thing, catch this: (more…)
“Just Send Your Angels To Guide And Protect Me”
Something big and serious from the youth called Dohlance. Last time we heard from the young singjay, he was gettin’ mad in the club, but now he’s calling on the Messiah over T.J. Productions’ slow-burning “Sad Streets ” riddim. We say stick with this vibe right here. Tough tune. (more…)
The Strong One Says “Never Let Them Get You Down”
Some have mouth fi talk. The rest of us prefer singing. Who u gon’ listen to?
The Banton Is Back And Moving Like A Soldier Pon The Battlefield
Buju Banton’s Grammy-nominated album Before The Dawn was all recorded prior to his year-long incarceration, but the DJ’s been back at work since his November 10 release, which was of course made possible by Stephen Marley. So when the former Pinellas County Prison inmate touched down on Stephen’s illmatic version of the “General Penitentiary” riddim, he had to go hard:
“Them lock me inna jail. And talk bout dem nah gimme no bail…” (more…)
This Girl’s About To Drop Something Heavy
Foota Hype’s been telling us about this artist for a minute. And now here she comes with a new video (directed by Icey Jace) for her tune on the “Badda Dan” riddim. She says she’s “Legendary,” and who are we to argue? (more…)
Hold Up, Wait A Minute—Let Me Put Some Dancehall In It
Is this the same Dr. Dre from N.W.A who swore “I don’t smoke weed or sess” on “Express Yourself”?!! Cause ever since 1992 the man has been reppin that Chronic real hard. And if you thought Detox was about cleaning up his act, think again. (more…)