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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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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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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SEE-I at Central / Ticket Giveaway
We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to see SEE-I, who are affiliated with Thievery Corporation. They are performing live on May 16th at Central, located in Santa Monica, California. Ticket face value is at $10 a pop. Be the first two to comment on this post and LIKE our Facebook fan page (if you haven’t […]
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Soundsystem: This Generation / The Lions
FREE DOWNLOAD via Stones Throw: Inspired by reggae, sound system culture and the myriad of musical styles influenced by Jamaican music old and new, The Lions’ sound is firmly placed in soul music. “All the guys in The Lions grew up on classic Jamaican records so since we began we have wanted to give our […]
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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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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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Kingston Story (UPDATED) / Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel, The undisputed king of dancehall, releases a new album, Kingston Story. It is refreshing to see a full length album from a dancehall artist as rapid fire releases (of singles) is the norm. The album has been receiving rave reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone, NY Times and The Fader. The album is produced by Brooklyn based Dre Skull and released […]
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