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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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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So We Do It (Official Music Video) / Popcaan
Released in Summer 2012, Dre Skull‘s Kling Klang riddim has since been gathering momentum across the world, with support from David Rodigan, ZJ Elektra, Robba Ranx, Major Lazer, Benji B & Toddla T. Named after Kraftwerk‘s legendary German studio, the riddim takes some inspiration from their repertoire: Dre Skull’s beat revs up to the sound […]
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Blocka (Official Music Video) / Pusha T feat. Popcaan & Travis Scott
The track and music video for Blocka off of Pusha T‘s upcoming Wrath of Cain mixtape. The track features Popcaan and Travis Scott. The video was filmed in Kingston, Jamaica last month, where Pusha T first premiered the song at Bounty Sundays. –@teemunny
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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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Better Mus Come / NYC Premiere at Lincoln Center
Better Mus Come is the debut film by Jamaican director Storm Saulter, who based the title on the Delroy Wilson song Better Mus Come. The film first premiered in Jamaica in the fall of 2010 causing much anticipation for its North American release. Two years later, Better Mus’ Come is finally being released in New York City. You can catch the film’s New York premier on February 16th...
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Live in Croatia / David Rodigan
David Rodigan is a legend in the Jamaican Dancehall scene. Check out this live set Rodigan recently played in Croatia, spinning from his massive collection of dub plates and vintage tunes. David Rodigan – LIVE @ CABLE 17/09/11 by Metalheadz Rodigan and Notting Hill Carnival
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