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WATCH THIS: QQ ft. Venemous “One Drop” Official Video

by Boomshots on May 13, 2013 • 1 Comment

New Dance For De Gyal Dem

Back in 2005 a 10-year-old child star named QQ came out with a smash hit called “Better Must Come” on the Calibud label. The fresh-faced youth singing conscious tunes was a winning combination. Well QQ’s all grown up now, and he’s coming with the skin-out selections like “Ghetto Gal.” Can’t be mad at a young man just because the ladies deh pon him mind. It’s only natural. Now QQ and his bredren Venemous have linked with Stashment productions to bring us one of those “new dance fe de gyal dem” type of tunes, and you know the visuals are outrageous. But don’t take our word for it—see for yourself. Video After The Jump… Read more »

Dancehall / Dungload / Island Pop

HEAR THIS: Keida “Never Lose”

by Boomshots on May 13, 2013 • No Comments

Something Sweet Off The Douster Dancehall LP Inna Style And Fashion
Photograph by Edward Massias

Brooklyn Mixpak’s label has been bubbling hot of late, and the ting just tun up again. French producer Douster has just served up a four-track EP called Inna Style and Fashion that reveals the global remix king’s predilection for dancehall. Young Jamaica talents like Kantana, Kari Jess, and Cee Gee all represent to the fullest, but we’re really feeling this Keida track “Never Lose.” Audio And Download Link After The Jump… Read more »

Jamaica / Reality / Reggae / Video

WATCH THIS: Katrina “Why Worry” Official Video

by Boomshots on May 11, 2013 • 2 Comments

DJ Sunshine Sings Her Own Song—Call Her Katrina
Loyal listeners on Jamaica’s Irie FM radio know her as DJ Sunshine. When the lady who plays the music sings her own songs, she goes by the name of Katrina. Check out her refreshing new video, shot in Portland at the picturesque Reich falls—which is fitting because the lyrics from her mouth is like a stream flowing down. Video After The Jump… Read more »

Charts / Dancehall / Reggae

HYPE TV Top 20: Chronixx Knocks I-Octane From Number One

by Jasmina Cuevas on May 11, 2013 • No Comments

Chronixx Finally Gets The Number One Spot

Chronixx’s hit single, “Behind Curtain,” has been on the countdown for 11 weeks so it was only right it made it to the number one spot. The Dancehall artist has been on tour all over the world and his fan base has grown tremendously. We such an extensive fan base, Chronixx shouldn’t have any issue staying at number one. Check out the countdown after the jump.

Dancehall / Dungload / Jamaica / Outernational / Premiere / Remix

HEAR THIS: Konshens “Gal a Bubble” Major Lazer Remix

by Boomshots on May 8, 2013 • No Comments

The Sojah Links With The Lazer To Get De Gals Dem Bubblin

The Major Lazer posse has worked with most of the top talents in the dancehall so it’s about time they linked up with Konshens. And what better tune for them to remix than his certified banger “Gal a Bubble?” So here comes the big bad Major Lazer refix, courtesy of Bro Safari and the good folks who brought you “Bubble Butt.” Audio & Download Link After The Jump… Read more »

Foundation / Fresh Cut / Premiere / Rastafari / Reggae

HEAR THIS: Denroy Morgan “I’ll Rise To Fight Again”

by Boomshots on May 6, 2013 • No Comments

Brand New Release From The Patriach of the Whole Morgan Line

You think Major Lazer was the first act to blend dance music and reggae? Well think again. One of the first Jamaican artists to enjoy crossover success in the U.S. was Denroy Morgan with his funky disco selection “I’ll Do Anything For You.” Since that time his numerous offspring have spread roots reggae music far and wide in the form of groups like Morgan Heritage, LMS, and Laza Morgan. A couple years back Denroy Morgan ran into a likkle situation, but apparently you can’t keep a good man down. Since then he’s gotten back in the studio with the Anthem Band to make sure his fans know that he’s still in it to win it. Boomshots is proud to premiere his latest release, “I’ll Rise to Fight Again.” Next Monday May 13th Father Morgan will be celebrating his earthstrong with at SOBs NYC with a few good friends and surprise guests for another edition of Boomshots Reggae Mondays. Come through and hold a joy. Audio After The Jump…

Jamaica / Reggae / Roots & Culture

HEAR THIS: Chronixx “Thanks & Praise”

by Boomshots on May 5, 2013 • 1 Comment

Don’t Have An Attitude—Show A Little Gratitude

You’ve got to love the way Chronixx is bringing back the great tradition of reggae music. Not only is the rising reggae star championing the one-drop beat (and shining a bright light on a whole heap of rootsy young producers), but he’s also giving a strength to the great lyrical traditions of Jamaican culture. In his latest release, produced by Niko Browne of Lifeline Music, Chronixx offeres a word of advice to all ungrateful complainers. If someone asks you how you’re doing, don’t reply “Not too bad.” Better to give thanks for what you have. Audio After The Jump… Read more »

Interview / Live / R&B / Reggae / Video

India Arie Lets Her Vibes Flow In Tobago

by Boomshots on May 5, 2013 • No Comments

The Grammy-Winning Songbird Explains Why She Loves Reggae
India Arie has been on a four-year hiatus from the music business, and while she was away the brilliant and talented artist actually considered giving it all up, going back to school, and trying a new path in life. Thankfully she reconsidered those plans, but she’s only recently begun performing again. In fact her headlining appearance at the Tobago Jazz Experience marks only the second time she has stepped on stage since stepping away from the game. But she clearly has a very special bond with the fans in Tobago, where she has performed in the past. In fact she felt so comfortable on stage that she shared some never-before-heard songs from her new album Songversation, which is due to be released next month. After an amazing and emotional performance, India blessed Reshma B with an interview in which she shared her thoughts about returning to the stage, and explained why she loves reggae music so much. She even shared the news that some new collaborations with Gramps Morgan are on the way soon. Video After The Jump… Read more »

Live / Outernational / UK / Video

Lianne La Havas Jazzes It Up In Tobago

by Boomshots on May 3, 2013 • No Comments

UK Singer Songwriter Reconnects With Her Caribbean Roots

Though her mother’s side of the family is Jamaican, London-born Lianne La Havas had never been to the Caribbean before she performed at this year’s Tobago Jazz Experience. Although the tropical weather forced a rain delay, the 24-year-old folk and soul singer rallied back on the final night of the festival with a solo set that filled the Tobago evening with intoxicatingly sweet sounds. (If you’re not yet up on the self-described “shinger, shongwriter and guitarisht” go ahead and check her debut Is Your Love Big Enough, which was voted last year’s iTunes Album of the Year.) Shortly after stepping off the stage at Pigeon Point, Lianne told Reshma B that she wants to be play strictly Caribbean dates from now on. And can you really blame her? Video After The Jump… Read more »

Dancehall / Jamaica / Lovers Rock / Throwback

HEAR THIS: Wayne Wonder “Flashback”

by Boomshots on May 2, 2013 • No Comments

How’d Singso Know We’ve Been “Right Here Waiting” For One Of His Classics To Come Back?

There’s not many singers who can make a computerized riddim tug at your heartstrings like Wayne Wonder. His catalog is filled with dreamy love songs set to cutting-edge eletronic grooves. Back in the day he used to flip a lot of cover versions, until he hit 1995 with the turning point album Original Bombshell. Since then it’s been “No Turning Back” for the Billboard-certified outernational hitmaker. So we were pleasantly suprised when we received our latest Johnny Wonder 21st Hapilos E-Blast and saw that Wayne had linked with Mad Spyder productions to release a thing called “Flashback.” It’s a crispy 2013 update of his best-loved dancehall classics—a cover of Richard Marx’s pleasantly cheesy “Right Here Waiting”—inna 2013 style. And surprise surprise—it sounds sweeter than ever. Audio After The Jump… Read more »

Dancehall / Hip Hop / News / Outernational / Video

WATCH THIS: Kriss Kross ft. Supercat “Alright”

by Boomshots on May 2, 2013 • No Comments

Let’s Rewind Back To A Time When EveryTING Was Alright

As 90s Hip-Hop fans mourn the sudden death of Kriss Kross’s Chris Kelly, we’re set adrift on a memory bliss of the days when the Don Dada and the Mac Daddy were labelmates on Columbia Records. As soon as they dropped “Jump,” the kids from ATL with the Totally Krossed Out gear became the biggest thing in rap for a hot minute. Quiet as it’s kept, their success is what helped jump-start Jermaine Dupri’s SoSoDef empire. True heads recall that Super Cat appeared on an official remix of the tune, back when hip-hop reggae was a fresh exciting concept. But it wasn’t until Kriss Kross’s sophomore set that they had the opportunity to make a proper single with the Wild Apache, who came through big like he always does. (“Alright” ranks right up there with the slept-on hook Cat did for Sugar Ray’s “Fly.”) Cat and Kriss Kross even shot a video, which you need to watch right now. Thank us later. Video After The Jump…

Dancehall / EXCLUSIVE / Outernational / UK / Video

Reasoning With Stylo G Part 1: “I’m Diving In It”

by Boomshots on May 2, 2013 • 2 Comments

Reshma B Rolls to West London to Chop It Up With The “Soundbwoy” Killa

The man who brought us “Call Mi A Yardie” is back with a new label deal at 3Beat Records and a hot new tune called “Soundbwoy.” The ReggaeGirlAboutTown links up with Stylo in West London to talk about Stylo’s next-level movements, his upcoming dancehall EP, and why he’s now “diving in it.” Video After The Jump…

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