Shimmy Shimmy, the name alone makes you want to dance, but if you spend some time on the site you'll dance and get to know more about the dancehall music and culture. They are bringing the heart of Caribbean culture to the U.K. mass and beyond. Based in the U.K., Shimmy Shimmy started off as a caribbean culture blog highlighting reggae, dancehall, bashment and soca. Established … [Read more...] about Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Shimmy Shimmy
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New Video: Sean Paul – “She Doesn’t Mind”
Sean Paul is back with a new video for "She Doesn't Mind". While I love the artwork for the single (James Bond 007-esque) I'm not crazy about the video's girl on girl action and the storyline didn't fit the song. Although it kind of reminded me of a homemade youtube video, I did want to know what the lead girl actually smuggled passed security. What do you think? … [Read more...] about New Video: Sean Paul – “She Doesn’t Mind”
New Music from Keida “Wickedest Thing” & “Riddim Sound Sweet”
Dancehall singer Keida is continuing to take the world by storm releasing new music consistently. Checkout the Wickest Thing & Riddim Sound Sweet. "Wickedest Thing" "Riddim Sound Sweet" … [Read more...] about New Music from Keida “Wickedest Thing” & “Riddim Sound Sweet”
RIP Heavy D
Hip-hop artist Heavy D died Tuesday after collapsing outside his condo in Beverly Hills, and as the music community and other fans offered condolences, an autopsy was on tap to pin down the 44-year-old's cause of death. (Source) The Jamaican-American heavy weight lover hailed from "Money Earnin' Mount Vernon" (New York suburb) and had a successful career as a rapper, producer … [Read more...] about RIP Heavy D
New Videos: Big Sean feat. Nicki Minaj “Ass”, Mavado “Settle Down” & Melanie Fiona “4AM”
Big Sean released a video for "Ass" remix featuring Nicki Minaj. While I love Nicki people were going crazy over her booty rolling antics in the video, I find her whining totally underwhelming for a Trini gal. (Whining Lesson #1: Lead with your waistline, not the booty!) Mavado's "Settle Down" video on the Overproof Riddim is definitely a feel good song and … [Read more...] about New Videos: Big Sean feat. Nicki Minaj “Ass”, Mavado “Settle Down” & Melanie Fiona “4AM”