Grieving Father In Florida To Support Wife and Catch Daughter’s Killer
Thriller U spoke to TV news reporters yesterday; His daughter Nikita was 15.
“Just put yourself in my shoes, having someone you loved so dearly, someone that you grow from a baby, growing up so decent, to be murdered.” (more…)
Singer’s Beloved Daughter & Wife Innocent Victims of Senseless Shooting
Thriller U in recent years and on his classic 1986 debut album for Jammy’s.
We didn’t want to believe it yesterday when a very reliable source told us that Thriller U, the veteran dancehall singer and member of the Jamaican harmony super-group L.U.S.T., had lost his daughter in a brutal Florida homicide that also left his wife severely wounded. (more…)
The Fyah Muma Is Not Rampin’ With Kartel’s “Virginity” Argument.
In keeping with a long dancehall tradition, Vybz Kartel has made a habit of pushing the envelope of lyrical propriety. But even for Di Teacha, “Virginity” was a highly controversial track. (more…)
Singy Singy licks out against spousal abuse and domestic violence.
Live footage from Tarrus Riley’s album launch event in Montego Bay last month. (more…)
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…)
A Hip Hop Legend says “Caribbean Music Can Be A Monster,” However…
I got a chance to reason with a Hip Hop Legend last Friday, the one and only Mr. Cee. Depending on the depth of your knowledge of hip hop culture, you may know Cee as Big Daddy Kane’s DJ, or as the man who recorded the demo tape that got Biggie Smalls his deal with Puff Daddy. Or you may just know him as the influential radio personality at New York’s #1 radio station, Hot 97 FM. Besides playing great hip hop and R&B, Cee has been influential in helping break many dancehall records on the international market. Hot 97 plays more reggae than most of the urban format stations in America. So I had to ask him the $64,000 question:
You were involved in hip hop before it was a major major money industry. Do you feel like reggae can ever reach that same level of prosperity internationally? It seems like it always stays in the grassroots and in the underground moreso than rap.
AND THIS IS WHAT HE SAID. “I know that reggae probably can be just as lucrative or just as successful as hip hop is, or maybe even beyond. I know that it could. But the one thing that’s the biggest downfall for reggae right now…
One of the realest tunes to touch the road in a long while.
“Some question Di Teacha woulda ask…” Class is in session. (more…)
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.
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…)
What’s really poppin’ in yard? Mavado’s “High Unda” locks the top spot.
Last week the Gully God pushed it up to the #1 position, one of three Mavado songs currently on the charts. But who is this youth G Whiz? (more…)
Irv Gotti brings the story of Jamaican O.G. Vivian Blake to Hollywood.
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Maaaaaad ting. Stay tuned for the exclusive Boomshots interview.
Can Addi Di Teacha step in Shabba’s shoes?
While dancehall has always freely recycled riddims, hooks, styles and patterns, it’s rare to see a faithful homage by a toppa top artist. (more…)