Video directed by Janelle Dyer. “Like Christmas” is released on 7th December and available to Pre-Order from Amazon.co.uk now.
Reggae
M.I.A. feat The Specials – It Takes A Muscle (Later Live with Jools Holland) Video
M.I.A. was in town last night to perform on ‘Later Live with Jools Holland’. She gave a ‘special’ performance alongside The Specials… “It Takes A Muscle” is taken from M.I.A.’s new album MAYA and is available to download now on iTunes and Amazon.co.uk
Jah Cure feat. Rick Ross & Mavado – Like I See It
Vybz Kartel – Dumpa Truck/Neva Get A Gyal (HD Video)
Of the two songs in this video, “Dumpa Truck” has to be the better song. As always new music from Vybz Kartel is always appreciated. Video directed by Kirk Lee. “Dumpa Truck” is taken from the Smokin’ Riddim and is available to download now from Amazon.co.uk
Mary J Blige – Anything You Want feat. Busta Rhymes & Gyptian
Collaborations like this are always welcome; Mary J Blige, Busta Rhymes and Gyptian. Three artists from three different genres, R&B, Hip Hop and Reggae, collaborating to produce a piece of music that they otherwise probably wouldn’t have been able to on their own….More Fiya!
Gyptian – Nah Let Go (HD Video)
Gyptian is back with the follow up to his massive previous single, “Hold You”.”Nah Let Go” is a radio friendly riddim and is deserving of some chart success. Video directed by Ras Kassa. “Nah Let Go” is taken from Gyptian’s new album Hold You and is available to download now Continue Reading
Beenie Man – Wine Guh Down
Something new from Beenie Man, definitely made for gyal to wine to. Hearing “Wine Guh Down” in a dance is something I’m looking forwards to, shame I’m not going Notting Hill Carnival this year.
Roots Manuva Meets Wrong Tom – Jah Warriors
Time for some new Roots Manuva. “Jah Warriors” is the first song taken from Roots Manuva and Wrong Tom’s new album, Duppy Writer, which is released in September. “Jah Warriors” comes with a big dose of vybes and is best enjoyed loud. “Jah Warriors” is available to download now from Amazon.co.uk Continue Reading
Mavado – Jah Is Coming Soon (Badda Don Riddim)
Mavado shows a different side on his new single “Jah Is Coming Soon”. Although this kind of subject matter would normally warrant a Reggae beat, Mavado does well here to utilise the vybes that Yard Vybz Entertainment’s “Badda Don Riddim” brings. No idea when this will be released though.
Ny feat Lioness – Need This (Hold You Remix)
You should already know about Gyptian’s “Hold You”, well now Ny and Lioness have done a remix of sorts. Let me tell you that it aint half bad, the girls definitely do their thing on this. A definite reminder of their skills, I don’t think that they’re rated enough.