Check Out Where Major Lazer Got The Vocals For Their Soon To Be Released Single “Jah No Partial”
While we anxiously await the release of Major Lazer’s new single (set to drop Monday 22nd October), we thought it would be nice to take a listen to the song that inspired it all. Johnny Osbourne’s 1980’s classic “Mr. Marshall” chronicled the daily struggle with police violence in the ghetto. Take a trip down memory lane after then jump. (more…)
No Doubt Unleashes Visuals For Their Tune With Busy Signal & Major Lazer 
Coming off almost an 11 year hiatus Pop/Rock sensation No Doubt dropped their 6th studio album entitled “Push And Shove” (available on iTunes) today and along with the release their official video to their title track. Even though featured on the track both Major Lazer (for obvious reasons) and Busy Signal aren’t in the video – Busy as we all know is currently serving a short prison sentence and is expected to be released soon. Peep the vid below after the jump. (more…)
Just Because You’re Not In London Doesn’t Mean You Have To Miss All The Madness
The biggest street fair in Europe is raging right now. And you feel like you’re missing all the action cause you’re not there. Well fret not. The Red Bull Music Academy is streaming all the action right now. So what you waiting for? (more…)
Major Lazer’s New Single Gets The Visual Treatment
Major Lazer unleashes a new video for their latest single “Get Free” featuring the harmonies of Amber from the Dirty Projectors voice of the track’s minimalistic synth driven production. The track is expertly placed behind a virtual tour of average Jamaican life, be it climbing the hills to a waterfall or hitting the town to soak in the youths dancing. The vid also features cameos from some of Dancehall’s finest – Take a look you won’t be disappointed. (more…)
Just in Time For Notting Hill Carnival Major Lazer Blends Dancehall, Soca And Pop Into One Amazing Mix
When it comes to Caribbean music Major Lazer’s mixes are second to none. They superbly blend Dancehall into Soca with a splash of pop (check there No Doubt Remix) with some original production in between. The mix is hosted by none other than Black Chiney’s Walshy Fire who displays his prodigious selector prowess as he takes you on a ride through all the islands. (more…)
Fresh Remix From The Mad Decent Camp To Wind The Summer Down
Major Lazer latches on to No Doubt’s lastest single “Settle Down” off their soon to be released Push And Shove album. Everything what we’ve come to expect from the Major, a medley of pulsating beats and jungle tones sprinkled with enough Caribbean flavors guaranteed to get you moving. Major is the Lazer! (more…)
The Reggae Girl About Town Checks Out The Chillest Spot In London, Hails Up Stylo G & Stamma Kid 
With Usain Bolt racking up Olympic Gold and Jamaica celebrating its golden anniversary, today’s a beautiful day to hit up The Puma Yard. But if you can’t make it all the way to London, don’t worry—Boomshots has got your back. UK Correspondent Reshma B, aka “The Reggae Girl About Town,” trekked over to Brick Lane in East London, where all the cool kids are taking in the games whilst enjoying some reggae music, fresh gear, rum cocktails, and veggie curry. Reshma’s guide for this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour is none other than our favorite Trini Bad Bwoy Jillionaire of the Major Lazer posse. (By the way 2012 also marks 50 years of independence for Trinidad & Tobago—if ya don’t know now ya know you Imps!) Along the way, Reshma gets the scoop on the next Major Lazer single “Bubble Butt,” and even runs into two of the hottest artists in the UK right now. (more…)
Major Lazer Leaks The First Single From Snoop’s Reggae Album Reincarnated
If you didn’t know that Snoop was a reggae head, then you just haven’t been paying attention. But after linking with Diplo and taking a trip to Jamaica Snoop made up his mind to record his first reggae album. Now after all the talk comes our first listen to Snoop Dogg’s new reggae alter-ego, “Snoop Lion” in this rootsy rub-a-dub duet with Jovi Rockwell. So can you teach an old Dogg new tricks? Let’s find out…
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Why Are People So Shocked That Snoop Would Dabble In Reggae? Doggy Dogg’s Been At It For Years
Yesterday Diplo had the blogs burning up with news that he’s working on a reggae album with Snoop Dogg. “Snoop Dogg is an icon, man,” the Major Lazer producer told MTV. “He’s bigger than the music. What we’re doing is a reggae record. It’s like Snoop Dogg and Major Lazer together. It’s all reggae and he’s singing and he’s doing a fucking awesome job and I never knew it, but he had his heart in every song… We’re going to get back into the production of it next month, and I’m really proud of that record. It’s the first record I’ve ever executive-produced and his crew is amazing.” This may explain why we recently heard that Popcaan and Snoop made a song together. We can’t wait to hear what Snoop and Diplo come up with. But we’re a little confused that people seem surprised that Snoop would do a reggae song. Sure he’s better known for his pimpadelic G-funk rap hits, but the Doggamuffin has been dabbling in reggae for years. Let’s rewind back from the top…
Take Em To The Butcher Shop—Chop, Chop, Chop!
Further proof that Major Lazer runs the world. Them and that blasted Partysquad have taken over the suburbs. They’ve got grandma rocking dark glasses while the kids swing Jian swords and perform strange synchronized dance moves. They’ve even got Diplo serving sandwiches. (more…)
Young B Gone Pon De Floor To Ratid… How Major Is That?
Beyonce sure loves that dancehall style… (more…)
Eight Riddimentary Questions For The Evil Genius Behind Major Lazer
Before last year’s Major Lazer movement rewrote the rules, the chances of hot-stepping into a Kingston nightclub like Fiction and hearing a set of “electronica” was pretty much zero. (more…)