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  • HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “The Message” (Done Talk)

    The Poor People Governor Turns It Up Again With Madhouse

    Gully Gaad, Warlord, Timberlee, Cham and Chase Cross at Big Yard Studio.

    Madhouse Productions’ new “Turn It Up” riddim has been making noise for a couple of weeks already. But the mission was not complete until late last night, when Dave Kelly and Rodney Price finished off “The Message,” a powerful statement that Killer and Madhouse were back in effect—”the link seal and the link real.” And the new lyrics in the full version go even harder…

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  • HEAR THIS: Rodney Price “The Message”

    Madhouse Pon Them Case Again… The Link Seal And The Link Real

    Last week Madhouse fired a warning shot that got the whole dancehall diaspora buzzing. The tune was called “Stronger” by Cham featuring Mykal “Grammy” Roze and it’s a Certified Boomshot. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: WORLD PREMIERE Sheba & Bounty Killa “Love This Lifetime (Remix)”

    Online Premiere Of New Video From The Real Sheba & The Warlord

    When Sheba Sahlemariam calls herself The Real Sheba, you best believe it. Descended from Ethiopian Royalty (King Solomon + Queen Sheba = Line of King David) Sheba carries herself with a certain majesty, and she thinks about time and space a bit differently than most. (“Yes my love for you can break the bonds of space-time,” she sings…Whoa.) Sheba’s journey this lifetime has brought her all the way from Africa to Kingston by way of Brooklyn, Port of Spain, and parts unknown. In short, Sheba’s uniquely qualified to rock your world. Did I mention she can sing? This sultry lover’s tune with a supernatural twist has been bubbling all year in Jamaica. Sheba says her love is “perfect and divine” plus the Warlord came through to give her the big co-sign. Boom-boom-bam.

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  • Jimmy Cliff Up For The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    15 Years After Bob Marley, A Second Reggae Artist Is In The Running

    “Very few single albums can be said to have changed music forever,” reads the official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot entry for Jimmy Cliff, who’s in the running to be inducted in 2009, the 25th year of the Hall’s existence. “Jimmy Cliff’s The Harder They Come is one. The album—and the movie that spawned it—introduced reggae to a worldwide audience and changed the image of the genre from a cruise ship soundtrack to music of inspiration and rebellion.” (more…)

  • Reasoning With Di Teacha: Part 1 of 2

    Reasoning With Di Teacha: Part 1 of 2

    As New Album Drops, Kartel Speaks On Music, War, and Life Pon Di Gaza

    Adidja Palmer is a study in contradictions. According to a recent survey commissioned by the University of the West Indies, the DJ known as Vybz Kartel is dancehall’s most popular artist. On the other hand, his one-time mentor Bounty Killer recently said the biggest regret of his career was helping to “buss” the young lyricial prodigy from Portmore. “Kartel is the worst thing to happen to dancehall music,” Killer said of the artist who inspired his recent tune “Ungrateful Hell Bwoy” (a response to his former protege’s scathing “Bownty’s Killer”). After Kartel and Mavado’s epic confrontation at Sting 2008, anticipation is building for this year’s lyrical contest between di Teacha and the Warlord. But Kartel’s complexities don’t stop there. When we spoke last week by telelphone, the man behind controversial tunes like “Rampin’ Shop” and “Virginity” had just completed a back-to-school book giveaway, and was organizing a new juggling called the Schoolyard riddim, encouraging students to stay in school and out of trouble. Yet even as the Gaza vs Gully rivalry continues to simmer in the streets, the prolific, provocative lyricist insists on absolute artistic freedom, no matter the consequences. So who is the real Vybz Kartel? And what is di Teacha really teaching? Tune in and decide for yourself…

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  • NYC Labor Day Weekend Recap

    Beenie Man Mashing Up On Da Reggae Tip Hammerstein Ballroom

    Shout To LonestarSound. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “Ungrateful Hell Bwoy”

    After Triumphing At Champions In Action, The Killer Lays Kartel To Rest

    “Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful.” Word to the wise: Once the Warlord starts quoting scripture on you, you’re in serious trouble. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Sup’m Ago Happen”

    One of the realest tunes to touch the road in a long while.

    “Some question Di Teacha woulda ask…” Class is in session. (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Bownty’s Killer”

    Gaza strikes back. Kartel goes hard, counteracts “Chatterbox.”

    How are The Warlord and Di Teacha supposed to share the same stage tonight at Champions in Action? Big and serious, beg you both keep it lyrical.

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  • HEAR THIS: Bounty Killer “Chatta Box”

    Uh-oh… The Warlord gets at Kartel without any apology. It nah go pretty.

    Say what you want to say, but the Killer is always at his best when he’s on the warpath. (more…)

  • Sumfest 2009 Highlights

    Boomshots.com bubbling backstage in MoBay… Keep it locked.

    Here’s a little taste of what I caught on the FlipCam…. Tarrus Riley onstage mashing it up right now. Toni Braxton plus Junior Gong and Nas tonight. Much more to come.

  • Bunny Wailer Show Them How Fi Rule Dancehall

    Original Wailer says Beenie, Bounty, and Sean Paul are “Lollipop Stuff.”

    When it comes to living legends, nobody can test Neville Livingston a.k.a. Bunny Wailer. At age 62, Bunny’s the last man standing from the original Wailing Wailers trio that put reggae music on the map internationally. Jah B recently announced plans to offer his entire back catalog for online download in association with Zojak World Wide, and as part of the promotional push, he took time out to reason with Boomshots.com. Needless to say, it was a lively conversation (check VIBE’s August issue for more highlights). Meanwhile, here’s a little taste of his thoughts about the state of reggae music. Who the cap fit, let them wear it. (more…)