Tagged: reggae

Video: Buju Banton "Optimistic Soul"

The dance that Buju does on stage during the video is actually the same dance we do in our sleep to wake ourselves. Never mind that we’re exposing ourselves to the risk of shaken baby … read more »

POSTED May 5, 2010 3:00PM IN SUITE903 TAGS: , ,

Video: Chevaughn f. Ding Dong, Craig (Voicemail) & Christopher Martin "Tables"

This video is a little outrageous but whenever we hear the words “Ding Dong and/or Voicemail” we get a little excited. The best part is the “BASED ON A TRUE STORY” at the beginning which … read more »

POSTED April 16, 2010 3:39PM IN SUITE903 TAGS: , , , , ,

Video: Demarco f. Craig from Voicemail, "Show It"

Old song, new video, which hopefully Demarco can us to pull himself back up into the American mainstream (or at least as mainstream as he was with “Fallen Soldiers,” his peak). Judging from the amount … read more »

POSTED April 15, 2010 6:23PM IN SUITE903 TAGS: , , , , ,

Parental Advisory: Mary J. Blige f. Jah Cure, "Each Tear (Reggae RMX)" MP3

Check for updates on what your parent’s favorite musicians are doing in our weekly Parental Advisory post. This week’s soul pioneer still making a stamp on music: Mary J. Blige.

POSTED April 14, 2010 7:23PM IN SUITE903 TAGS: , , , ,

Interview With Jimmy Cliff

In Living Color‘s “Hey Mon” parody of the stereotype that all Jamaicans have more than one job takes on a whole new meaning when you look at Jimmy Cliff’s résumé: He’s a roots reggae icon, … read more »

POSTED April 9, 2010 4:00PM IN MUSIC TV INTERVIEWS TAGS: , , , ,
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Video: Gyptian, “Hold Yuh”

Before we knew this song was going to run NYC Summer 2010, we estimated our chances of falling in love by September at a healthy 12%. Thanks to FADER Issue 45 feature Gyptian, we’re gonna … read more »

POSTED April 1, 2010 4:20PM IN MUSIC VIDEO TAGS: , , ,
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Video: Gyptian, “Mama Bawl”

Gyptian‘s had a great comeback for a hot minute with heartfelt love jam “Hold Yuh,” but this track from his forthcoming album channels the sensitive crag of his voice into another emotional direction—a very raw … read more »

POSTED March 24, 2010 6:57PM IN MUSIC VIDEO TAGS: , , , ,

Re-Issue: Peter Tosh

Each week, FADER Media Style Director Chioma Nnadi will comment on the throwback style and fashion of a Suite903 artist. Today’s Re-Issue: Peter Tosh.

POSTED March 24, 2010 2:04PM IN SUITE903 Comments (3) TAGS: , , , , ,

Barrington Levy f. Kardinal Offishall, "No War"

There are some very random things in this video. We see Rick Ross in a ski mask, Barrington Levy not in Jamaica and then there are Levy’s outfit choices. The song’s message is a familiar … read more »

POSTED January 14, 2010 7:24PM IN SUITE903 TAGS: , ,

Video: Iyaz, "Replay"

We think we hear this in our lucid dreams every morning when our alarm goes off and Hot 97 is playing, but we might be projecting. This is definitely pop, but it’s got just enough … read more »

POSTED December 14, 2009 2:19PM IN SUITE903 TAGS: ,