Tagged: Vybz Kartel
Stream: Popcaan, “The System”
We’ve heard soca star Machel Montano’s version of Dre Skull’s new Loudspeaker riddim, “Go Down,” and now here’s “The System,” another rendition of the riddim from Portmore Empire supporting character turned fast-rising dancehall star, Popcaan. … read more »
Popcaan, “Party Shot (Major Lazer and ETC!ETC! Remix)” MP3
Major Lazer and Los Angeles moombahton producer ETC!ETC! add a little pep into Vybz Kartel-protege Popcaan’s summer-primed, “Party Shot.” For the original and more from Popcaan, download his recent mixtape, Yiy Change. Download: Popcaan, “Party … read more »
Jamaica’s Love Affair With Clarks
Growing up in New York City, I remember seeing certain cool older girls rock Clarks Wallabees (Wu-Tang’s then footwear of choice) and thinking that if I only had a pair, I might be kind of … read more »
The FADER Presents: LISTMANIA 2011!
Like every year, 2011 was a great one for music. With FADER’s sixth annual Listmania, we look back at some of our favorite, strange and funny moments. Most of them have to do with Drake. … read more »
Vybz Kartel f. Pusha T, “Half on a Baby (Remix)” MP3
We’ve been knocking a litany of versions of Vybz Kartel’s not-at-all subtle “Half on a Baby” since Mixpak dropped a dope remix EP earlier this fall. Here, it’s given new life by way of Miami … read more »
Vybz Kartel Granted Bail
Dancehall luminary Adidja Palmer bka Vybz Kartel has been granted $3 million bail by the Jamaican Supreme Court for the charge of alleged murder of Barrington “Bossie” Bryan. He will appear in Corporate Area Resident … read more »
Did Vybz Kartel Escape from Prison?
It’s been reported that Adidja Palmer bka dancehall hero Vybz Kartel started a riot at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre early this morning in Jamaica. Kartel allegedly held an officer at gunpoint and eventually escaped, … read more »
Stream VP Records’ Strictly The Best Volumes 44 and 45
Strictly The Best is the longest running (officially sanctioned) reggae compilation series ever, gathering the most-massive Jamaican hits at the end of every year since 1990. Stream all 31 tracks from Strictly The Best‘s 2011 … read more »
Vybz Kartel Charged with Second Murder
Last night, following a two hour interrogation, dancehall singer Vybz Kartel was slapped with a second murder charge, related to the death of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Williams was killed August 16th in Havendale, about 20 … read more »
Stream: Vybz Kartel, “Half on a Baby (Dubbel Dutch Remix)”
Dancehall hero Vybz Kartel was charged with murder, illegal gun possession, conspiracy to murder and possession of marijuana early this month. He’s been in custody since. Over the weekend he was forced to defer an … read more »
