Boomshots

Tag: Dancehall

  • WATCH THIS: Beenie Man & Sean Paul “Greatest Gallis” Official Video

    WATCH THIS: Beenie Man & Sean Paul “Greatest Gallis” Official Video

    The Sneak Preview Riddim’s Superstar Collabo Finally Gets A Video

    Every once in a while, a juggling drops that stacked from top to bottom with certitifed boomshots. Claims Records’ Sneak Preview Riddim is one of those. From the big artists like Mavado to the rising stars like Chase Cross, every cut on the juggling is a must-play. But the Beenie Man / Sean Paul collabo “Greatest Gallis” just kinda stands out for obvious reasons. I mean, when’s the last time these two dancehall superstars joined forces on one tune? Not since that Neptunes track “Boss Man,” and you know that was a classic too. Not sure why the video took so long to drop. Probably Beenie and Sean’s schedules were fully booked. Of course once you get those two on a video set, the girls just seem to roll out. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Collie Buddz Speaks on “Light It Up” Tour, New Album

    Mr. Buddz Lets Us Know The Real Deal Behind His New Single “Payback’s A B**tch”
    CollieBuddzBOOMSHOTS

    Collie Buddz has been chillaxin’ for a minute but he’s ready to rise again. His recent release “Payback’s A B**ch” is just the first warning shot of a full clip of new tunes he’s preparing to let off later this year. And tonight his “Light It Up” tour kicked off at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. (along with Cris Cab and the New Kingston Band). They’ll soon touch the stage at SOBs NYC April 18. We caught up with the Bermuda Bad Bwoy to see what he’s been up to since the last time he came around. Interview After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Cham “Clip”

    Brand New Certified Boomshot From The Kid
    ChamLawlessBoomshots

    Call the brigade—Cham deh pon the gangsta flex again. Yeah the ladies love Cham but don’t get it twisted. Sure he’s got the got girls striking stripper pose, but he’s still got 14 inna de clip. “Lawless mi seh, dat me mean a thug ting uzeeme?” Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Yellowman “Don’t Bun It Dung” Live at Reggae Sunsplash ’88

    The Original Dancehall King In Full Effect
    YellowmanBOOMSHOTS
    Next week VP Records’ 17 North Parade imprint will be dropping an epic Yellowman double-disc compilation called Young Gifted & Yellow. (And it’s only right, since the albino OG was the first dancehall superstar, and he’s still doing his thing to this day. ) The box set also includes a DVD that’s full up with vintage video footage of the dancehall king doing his thing, and we’ve got your sneak preview right here. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Stacious “Grooving”

    The Gangstress Gets Her Groove On
    StaciousBoom
    It feels like a minute since we heard something from Stacious, but whenever she drops something u know it’s gonna be worth a listen. And when the song starts with a line like “Me too hot, round and fat—every man just a beg to whine on dat,” you’ve got to let the whole song roll! Then comes “grooving all night next to you I bubble up me body if you whan me to” and it sounds like she’s been practicing her singing voice! Stacious is good and bad (very good) all wrapped up in one one this track from SoUnique records. So if you’re looking for a song to play in the bedroom that’s sexy but not too harsh then light the candles, turn down the lights, and get your “Grooving” on! Last time Stacious spoke with Boomshots, she said she had some new heat coming for 2013! Now we know just what she meant. Audio After The Jump…
    (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Karian Sang “Hot Gal Ting”

    When A Hot Gal March Out — Watch Out!
     KarianSang.png_1024
    Last time we saw Karian Sang she was kicking it on the yacht with the Gully Gad for their hit video “Take It.” it’s only right for a hot girl to make moves and so Ms. Sang is putting the finishing touches on her new mixtape “Grammy.” On this cut the first lady of Mansion Records rekills Mavado’s “March Out” on DJ Frass’s Pop Style Riddim. How hot is that?
    Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: I-Shawna “Murderer” Official Video

    Hell Hath No Fury Like The Princess of the Dancehall Scorned
    iShawnaMurderer

    Ever since Downsound Records’ “In Memories” riddim dropped last October, I-Shawna’s “Murderer” has emerged as a standout selection. The song is something different for the Princess of the Dancehall, who’s better known for songs like “Legendary” and “Do For Love,” her duet with Specialist. “Murderer” hits back at domestic violence and the callous disregard some men show for their girls feelings. Just check the new video (and exclusive Boomshots interview)  you’ll see that I-Shawna is not standing for any nonsense. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HYPE TV Top 20: Tommy Lee Holds His Ground At Number One

    The Spartan Takes Over With a New Wave of Music

    Tommy-Lee-Sparta

    Tommy Lee’s fans have no problem holding him down. The dancehall artist has been at number one for two weeks and it seems like he won’t be budging anytime soon. Especially since his competition keeps moving further down the list very quickly. If “Psycho” doesn’t stay at number one long enough, Lee has a new single that could take the number one spot as well!

    (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel Intros the Portmore Empire

    WATCH THIS: Vybz Kartel Intros the Portmore Empire

    The Werlboss Bigs Up His Gaza Affiliates

    The year is 2011. Vybz Kartel is a free man at the peak of his fame and success. Shortly after ripping the stage at Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night, he welcomes Boomshots into his backstage tent to meet the members of his Portmore Empire crew, from Popcaan “The Prefect” aka Young World to Vanessa Bling aka Gaza Slim to Sheba “the Diva” and a fresh new recruit named Tommy Lee. Within a few months Kartel would be arrested and the whole landscape of dancehall would shift. Now that Popcaan and Tommy Lee have become major stars it’s fascinating to look back, and amazing to see how things have changed in such a short space of time. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Italis “Dash It Weh” and “Reminisce” Premiere

    The Ragga-Rough DJ Chats Bout Both Sides Of Love—The Tuff And The Tender
    italisBOOMSHOTS
    Patrick Anthony Willis’s mother gave birth to her sun by the roadside in the lush Jamaican parish of Portland. “I was born in the streets,” Italis says with a laugh, “so it will be hard for anyone to get me out.” As a child, his unusually deep voice, inherited from his dad and grandfather, made him a “celebrity at church.” Inspired at an early age by the Crown Prince of Reggae Dennis Brown, Willis knew that a career in music was his destiny. He spent many hours listening to artists like Papa San, Ninja Man , Garnet Silk, I-Wayne and Bushman, developing a deeper appreciation for his roots, and eventually taking the name Italis. “Although I am mainly a DJ, the singers are the ones who inspired me the most,” he says. As Italis got older, his voice got even deeper—so deep, in fact, that his sound would often be compared to dancehall icon, Buju Banton. “I love Buju Banton. People tell me I sound like him all the time. I can’t help that. This is just me. Naturally.” Discovered by reggae producer Donald Grant—better known as Danny Champagne—Italis went on to work with Grammy-winning producer, Tony ‘CD’ Kelly, who was one of the first producers to voice Buju Banton when they worked together at Shocking Vibes. Today Boomshots premieres not one but two brand new tunes that display the DJ’s versatility—the hard-driving “Dash It Weh” on The Journey riddim, and the smoothed out “Reminisce” on the Sky High riddim. Audio After The Jump…

    (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel “Mr. Bleach Chin”

    If Kartel Got a Billion Dollars… Imagine!
    KartelThinkingBoom    Jamaican-born billionaire Michael Lee-Chin seems to have captured the imagination of The Werlboss, sparking this meditation on a billion dollars. (Not Jamaican dollars, by the way.) “Crime is a sickness and me know say money ah de antidote,” Kartel observes. This brand new T.J. production is sure to have the paper chasers going wild. But as Kartel points out, “life ah de greatest ting.” That, and freedom. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Vybz Kartel ft. Gaza Slim “Children Are Our Future”

    Worlboss Reps For The Yute Dem While Vanessa Bling Does The Whitney Ting
    VybzKartelGazaSlimBOOM
    Politicians and defenders of public morality often list dancehall music in general and Vybz Kartel in particular as a negative influence on the youth. It’s true that Kartel’s lyrics can be extremely XXXplicit, and that he’s awaiting trial for murder. But he’s still innocent until proven guilty. And if you’ve read his book, The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto, you know Kartel is deeply concerned about the future of underprivileged youths pon di Gaza and worldwide. That’s why he sounds so serious on this new release from So Unique Records, as he and Gaza Slim burn out all child victimizers. Audio After The Jump… (more…)