Ricky Blaze x Ravers Clavers Buss The New Dance Worldwide—Oh My Daaaays
Ding Dong is known for always bringing the big new dance anthems that get the whole world bouncing. But his brand new illectro boomshot—produced by the man called Ricky Blaze—he also separates the thugs from the bait. What else do you expect from the team that brought you “Badman Forward Badman Pull Up?” The song is maaad and this new video is oh so bad. Pull up! Video After The Jump… (more…)
Shake What Your Momma Gave You, But Try Not To Damage Anything
“Am I ready?” Clef tells Vegas at the top of this tune. “The Carnival returns man.” That’s a big statement coming from a world-renowned music maker like Wyclef Jean. Last time he threw a carnival it was a multiplatinum Grammy-winning fete. The former Fugee, who’s performing on Sting this Dec. 26, teams up with Mr. Vegas on this Carib-EDM banger that’s perfectly suited for turning parties out all over the globe. Audio After The Jump…
UK Afrobeat Artist On A Mission To Make Worldwide Music
Ghanian-born and South-London based, Fuse ODG is a pioneer of UK Afrobeat who’s now signed to 3Beat Records and his song “Antenna” is up for MTV Iggy’s “Song of the Year.” A few weeks after winning his first MOBO Award, Fuse spoke with Reshma B about his mission to instill African pride in his people and why he says he was ready to die for Africa. “Every time I step on that soil I’m happy… The message is my album is gonna be life-changing.” Fuse proudly proclaims his love for his mom—and by extension, all women. “Every woman is a potential mother,” he says, “and just in that respect women are more powerful than men.” He even blessed the Boomshots massive with an exclusive acappela preview of one of his new tunes. Video After The Jump… (more…)
“Tessanne Represents Something Deeply Emotional,” Writes The Celebrated Novelist
“To us, Tessanne is more than her talent, more than an exemplar of range, timing, and vocal control,” the noted Jamaican novelist Colin Channer wrote in a piece for the Wall Street Journal‘s website just before Tessanne Chin was announced as the winner of Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice and celebrated by singing a duet with Celine Dion. “It’s the sense that we’ve always been good, great even, but have often had to accept second or third position, because that’s just the way of the world.” More After The Jump… (more…)
The Viking Queen Drops Her Own Electro-Soca Banger
With her husband Bunji Garlin revolutionizing how and where Soca music is being played it was only a matter of time Fay Ann Lyons would remind us why they are Soca’s power couple. The track is entitled “Catch Me” and much like “Differentology” it’s not your generic soca song in fact it has a more pop feel which is helped due to Richie Beretta’s infectious production. Now don’t go thinking Fay Ann has gone mainstream hoping on the EDM craze, this is at its core a Soca song, Beretta made sure to keep all the elements intact while adding his own spin on things. Tune After The Jump… (more…)
New Dance Alert
The dancehall is still sizzling from QQ’s hit tune “One Drop,” but that doesn’t stop him from unleashing another scorcher guaranteed to have the girls dem going mad in de dance. “Mosquito Net” is the name, and be sure to remember it because pretty soon it will be taking over the airwaves. Tune After The Jump… (more…)
You Don’t Need To Hide The Wine
Busy Signal links with the beautiful Yola Moi on “Nuh Wine Discreet.” As the song’s title implies this is not for those who want to hide in a corner and wine, this is for the girls who know they can wine and have no problem showing everyone. Do you wine discreetly? Tune After The Jump… (more…)
Twitter War Sets The Stage For Epic Clash At The World’s One-Day Reggae Show
Around this time every year tensions between artists get hotter and hotter—it’s the run up to Sting and the heat is in the air. Looks like it’s about to get fierce. Over the past week or so Lady Saw & Macka Diamond have been sparring on Twitter (click through the gallery above for a raw and uncut recap) and there has been talk of a lyrical clash on the big stage of Sting. This is the second year in a row that Macka has been in this situation. Last year she was caught in a war of words against Spice in the run-up to Sting 2012 and the promoters had billed them both for the headline clash. But then on the big night the clash did not happen. Spice was there—along with a donkey dressed as Macka’s “twin” but Macka herself did not take the stage. She later explained that she had a schedule conflict—but that didn’t stop Macka coming back with an answer song addressing Spice’s donkey stunt. Lady Saw did not attend Sting last year. Her energies where focused on her smash hit single “Heels On,” which was taking over the island. But after hearing Macka’s recent diss track and getting into it on Twitter (see above) it seems like the Queen of the Dancehall is raring to go. And now that Macka has officially been added to the Sting lineup, the stage is set for a Battle Royale. If Saw’s recent tune “Lef Dancehall” or her performance at the Barclays center in NYC this past labor day weekend is any indication, Mumma Saw ain’t playing around. Saw has said in the past that she would never clash, but it seems Macka has gotten on her nerves. Will the Queen get down and dirty to defend her crown? Will Miss Dye Dye shock the world and stand up to Muma Saw? So many questions—and the only answers are to be found on the big stage at Jamworld. If you can’t make it down to Jamaica this December 26th, don’t worry yourself. You can catch all the action on Pay-Per-View TV or via webstreeam. Just hit up the official BringTheSting site for details.
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To Whom It May Concern: The Unruly Boss Nuh Roll Regular
“Some bwoy just no understand themself—done talk.” Popcaan seems to have some things on his mind with his latest release on UIM’s Redlight Riddim. As a loyal Gaza yute, Popcaan never stops bigging up the Worldboss Str8. You already know the drama that kicked off at Sting 2012. Last year it was Blak Ryno a former Portmore Empire representer. This year Papi appears to having some issues with. “Some bwoy bad when a Sting time. We still bad when Sting pass.” Audio After The Jump… (more…)
Voting Closes At 11am Today Before Tomorrow’s Season Finale of The Voice
If there was ever an OMG moment that moment is right now! It’s about to go down. After weeks of competition it all comes down to what happens over the next few hours. Tessane Chin did her part in the finals of NBC’s The Voice last night. If you just saw her performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Noting” then you know what to do. Here’s your chance to support before the final three contestants appear on tomorrow night’s show to announce the winner of Season 5. If you know what you’re doing you can still cast 30 votes before 11am. We’ve got all the details on how to make sure Tessanne goes all the way. Video And Voting Rules After The Jump… (more…)
Talks Super Cat, Bounty Killer, and The Fugees
For the past 30 years the day after Christmas has been the dancehall fanatic’s biggest secret Santa gift: a one-night-only no-holds-barred stage-show/battle-royale known as Sting. This year’s headliners include Super Cat, Mavado, 2 Chainz, Ninja Man, Sizzla, Aidonia, Kiprich. And now the Greatest One Day Reggae Show on Earth has announced that they’ve added Wyclef Jean, the multi-Grammy-winning rapper, singer, producer, guitarist, soundbwoy killa, and founding member of The Fugees. Boomshots sat down with Clef to chat about his plans for Sting 2013, his works with Bounty Killer and Super Cat, as well as his efforts to push dancehall culture into the mainstream hip-hop industry, plus his favorite spots in Jamaica. Well If you can’t make it down to Jamrock this Holiday Season, do not despair. You can experience this event via Pay-Per-View or stream the action online on BringTheSting. Video After The Jump… (more…)
Dub Music Lives On
Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present SUNS OF DUB Mixtape mixed by Walshy Fire. Much like what Walshy did with Chronixx on his “Start A Fyah” mixtape “Suns Of Dub” features Addis Pablo (son of the legendary Augustus Pablo), Ras Jammy with the new generation of Rockers International. A mix of Dub, Reggae, DnB, EDM and many different Dub-Influenced Genres. This Mixtape includes a range of new, originals & remixes w/ Chronixx, Bob Marley, Major Lazer, Queen Omega, Zebulun, Protoje, Kabaka Pyramid, Earl Sixteen & more. While you vibes to the sounds, check out some cool visuals from our peoples at LargeUp/RawTings, and know this: Dub music is alive and well. Listen After The Jump… (more…)