Jr. Gong’s Blazing Up The Place With A Brand New Video—Exclusively On Boomshots
Progressive youth must strive—and Damian Marley’s latest video is all about doing for self. Check out the blazing hot new clip directed by Winston “Tyson” Mayhew. Big up all inner city entrepreneurs.
That’s The Late Great Don Of Dubplate Intros Nicing Up Kanye West’s New Single “Mercy”
Kanye West has the internet going nuts with his latest G.O.O.D. Music release, “Mercy.” Aside from Yeezy himself, the song features Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz. But the voice you hear at the top of the track may be less well known to rap heads—even though he’s a legend in the dancehall. That’s Fuzzy Jones, whose gift for manic bugged-out braggadoccio made his dubplate intros a must for any selector looking to execute a soundbwoy in a clash situation. Before his death in 2005—when he was hit by a car while riding his bike near Arrow’s dub studio in Kingston, Jamaica—Fuzzy became so well known that his voice was immortalized on numerous soundclash-themed records like the classic King Tubby’s disc seen above. Read on to find out where the “Mercy” sample came from…
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Macka Gets Slacka On Her X-Rated Counteraction To Potential Kidd
Macka “Money O” Diamond is usually all about her paper. But right now she’s got something else on her mind—and it seems to have something to do with a “Cocky so big me haffi cut and paste it.” Where Potential Kidd’s “Yah Suh Nice” was more on the humorous/suggestive tip, Macka D’s counteraction from Golden Rock Productions is straight-up slack. Not that we’re mad—at all.
Ladies—Bruck Out Now, Get Mad Now
The second gift to everybody suffering from Werlboss withdrawal comes courtesy of T.J. Productions. T.J.’s given us some wicked Kartel tunes over the years. (Remember that one on the “Gaza World” riddim? Oh gosh!) But this one feels like it’s gonna bust even bigger and broader. Ladies love them some Kartel yunno.
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Before He Had To Go Away, Kartel Had These Few Things To Say—Listen Keenly
New music from Vybz Kartel is always a big deal, but even more so these days. The Werlboss has been behind bars for half a year now, awaiting trial on two murder cases that just keep dragging on, but he was so prolific that a few lucky producers are still sitting on a few gems that they bless us with now and then. Today’s a good day for Kartel fans as two very different songs recently hit the web. We’ll start with this UIM / Adidjaheim Production, which opens with a prayer and only gets realer from there.
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The Video Tun Up Too
It’s only right that Cham’s lady O plays the starring role in the new video for their dancehall banger “Tun Up.” You done know what it’s all about… Maad ting!
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The Whole Place Ah Say “Fry Yiy”
Yeah the party shot like an M16, but don’t get it twisted. What part of “Hot Skull a Hot Skull” did y’all fail to overstand? Well Popcaan jumped Anu Blaxx’s new “Fry Yiy” riddim just to drive his point home: “Can’t see me pon the road and gimme no speech. Gangster City bad man never grow inna creech. Bust them head pon the pulpit when pastor ah preach. If you diss me ah evil contract you ah breach.” Are we clear now?
Time For a Certified Boomshot Throwback… Yuh Think We Easy?
The baddest dancehall duo since Michigan & Smiley is also one of the most slept on acts in reggae history. With the amount of jewelry these two wore, Tippa and Rappa created excitement without even touching the mic. So imagine what happened once they started spitting hilarious lyrics and on-point harmonies over a raw Redman digi riddim. Can you say Certified Boomshot? (more…)
Damian, Stephen and Julian Marley Rock DJ Norie’s Anniversary Show In New York City
The Marley brothers mashed up NYC’s Best Buy Theater last night—with a little help from the Ghetto Youths Crew, including Wayne Marshall, Spragga Benz, and Christophger Eliis, among others… Let’s just say it was a night to remember. In this exclusive video clip Jr. Gong thrills the crowd with a couple of his latest & greatest at DJ Norie’s anniversary jam. (more…)
NY Selector Turned DJ Has A Hit On His Hands
Following in the tradition of Sanchez, Chicken Chest, and Tony Matterhorn, Noah Powa is a selector who made the jump to recording artist. His tune “I Care Zero” has been devastating the dancehalls of late. The video may look a teensy bit low-budget, but just how much do you suppose Mr. Powa cares about that? (more…)
Witness the World’s Greatest DJ at SXSW Mixing Rap, Reggae & Dancehall
Red Bull’s Thre3Style Showcase saw the Magnificent Jazzy Jeff throwing down some tunes like he used to get thrown out of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s mansion. (more…)
The 5 Star General Bucks Up The Bad Gyal
The Warlord and the Bad Gyal connect on Cashflow’s hot new “Backway” riddim. Can you handle the ride?
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