Soundsystem: Lazer Strikes Back Vol 6 / Major Lazer
Here is the sixth and final installment of the Lazer Strikes Back remix series. Volume 6 features exclusive dubplates from So Shifty and Mungo’s Hi-Fi. Do yourself a favor and play track six, on repeat all day. –@ybaynes
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Soundsystem: Shabba / A$AP Ferg featuring A$AP Rocky
Here is the first single from A$AP Ferg’s new album, Trap Lord. Ferg is channeling early 90’s dancehall nostalgia with Shabba. Look out for Trap Lord on August 20th. Shabba was Produced By Snugsworth of Modern Outfit. – @ybaynes
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Ninja Mi Ninja(Official Music Video) / Ninjaman
Three months after dropping the single, the Original Don Gorgon has unveiled a “Ninja Mi Ninja” video, which follows him from live performances to his yard to his walk at Fashion Week. Worth noting is that this is just the third video in a career that includes some of the biggest dancehall singles ever. via Large Up […]
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Like The Dancefloor (Official Video) / A-Trak and Zinc featuring Natalie Storm
A-Trak and Zinc‘s massive, siren-laden raver Stingray gets reworked into a proper party starter thanks to dancehall star Natalie Storm. Her seductively catchy vocal turns the tune into Like The Dancefloor, a dirty pop anthem that’s already making waves in the club. The single features brand new remixes from bass upstart Dismantle, dirtybird’s newest house […]
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Master (Official Video) / St. John’s Dance featuring Dr. Alban
July 24th, 1374 in Aix-La-Chapelle, Aachen, Germany. The plague is wreaking havoc and tearing up deep, puss filled wounds in a Europe where no one stands unaffected. Meanwhile, reports are pouring in on a new plague. A disease that would become known as St. John’s Dance. A defilement that is born in the filth in […]
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Push and Shove (Official Video) / No Doubt feat. Busy Signal, Major Lazer
As we all know, or should know by now, No Doubt is attempting a comeback. They have smartly teamed up with none other than Diplo; this is an acrimonious blending of brands and clever aligning of music styles. Here is album title track, Push and Shove, featuring the talented Busy Signal along with Major Lazer. –@s_iravani
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Soundsystem: Notting Hilll Carnival 2012 Mix / Major Lazer (Hosted by Walshy Fire)
Here is the official Major Lazer mixtape for The 2012 Notting Hill Carnival in London. The mix is hosted by new Major Lazer frontman, Walshy Fire. Also, be sure to head over to Boilerroom.tv to catch a livestream of the show, airing right now! –@ybaynes The Major Lazer and Red Bull Music Academy party at last year’s […]
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Soundsystem: Black Chiney Summer Mix 2012 / Willy Chin
Last Thursday, we featured the Blacky Chiney Mixtape archive with mixes dating back to 2002. Willy Chin of the Black Chiney Sound has just released a new summer mix tape featuring the biggest dancehall hits of 2012; endless dubplates featuring Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, Konshens, Tony Matterhorn and more. Stream on the Soundcloud below or download HERE. –@ybaynes
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Soundsystem: Black Chiney Mixtape Archive / Black Chiney Sound
Black Chiney Sound has released their legendary mixtape series on Soundcloud. These mixes surfaced around 2001 and became an instant sensation for the unique overlap between hip hop and dancehall hits (dancehall a capella over hip hop beats). Black Chiney Sound is a Jamaican sound based in Miami, Florida, consisting of six Black Chinese Jamaicans. Supa Dups, Bobby […]
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Brazilian Boys feat. Ce’Cile / Bonde do Role
Bonde do Role team up with dancehall artists Ce’cile for the latest single of their upcoming new album Tropicalbacanal out everywhere July 31st! Blending Ce’Cile’s poppy dancehall vocals with Bonde do Role’s signature baile funk instrumental, Brazilian Boys is the best of both worlds just in time for summer!
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Soundsystem: Loudspeaker Riddim / Dre Skull (UPDATED)
Popcaan’s “The System” is an epic, conscious song over Dre Skull’s “Loudspeaker Riddim” that sees the young deejay describing the trials and struggles of ghetto youth in the face of the system. Nearly a year after producing Vybz Kartel’s “Kingston Story” and fresh from delivering Popcaan’s “Get Gyal Easy,” Dre Skull returns with a brand […]
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Soundsystem: CLAE Five by Five Series / Mighty Crown
To celebrate their 10th Anniversary, CLAE collaborated with Japan’s premier reggae/dancehall artists
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