The new issue of Rolling Stone features an interview with Vybz Kartel in which he discusses what makes him so controversial, his upcoming TV show and his new album Kingston Story. Read the full interview.
Vybz Kartel Interview In Rolling Stone
June 13th, 2011Dancehall University Podcast
June 10th, 2011
BIG summery dancehall mixtape from the ever-trusty Soldia Sound out of Switzerland, running through the best new riddims and singles. Teach dem!
If you’ve never been a student at the dancehall university before, be sure to check their Class of ’99 mixtape.
Top Go Go Tracks
June 8th, 2011
Our first single with Vybz Kartel from his forthcoming album, Kingston Story, dropping later this month, was of course ‘Go Go Wine’, a tale of love between a JA MC and a go go dancer. But Vybz and Inspector Gadget definitely weren’t the only people to use the Go Go as a staple; we delved into our collections and found a few more dancehall Go Go anthems from across the ages to get you go-going.
1. Captain Barkey – Go Go Wine (1996)
This one on the massive Stink riddim on Stone Love.
2. Go Go Riddim – Massive B (2008)
This one a whole riddim, evidently inspired by the huge Showtime riddim, but with a new flex from the Bobby Konders camp, Massive B.
3. Go Go Club – Vybz Kartel (2009)
Vybz’ first foray into the go go club came on the Go Go Club riddim produced by Russian. Vybz’ cut is huge, but watch for ‘Bill’ by Lisa Hype & Gaza Kim and Ryno’s ‘Bike Back’ for the up-and-coming big voices.
4. Go Go Club – Delly Ranks
(Listen here)
This one over the Toppatop riddim, which is seemingly impossible to find anywhere, but is a dancehall take on Destiny’s Child’s ‘Jumpin’ Jumpin”.
5. Go Go Macarena – Captain Barkey
Seems Captain Barkey has a taste for the go go dance, so much so he decided to mash it up with another, erm, popular dance: the macarena. Warning: high novelty value.
Watch out for the ‘Go Go Wine’ video dropping soon!
Vybz Kartel Discusses His Album ‘Kingston Story’ on Hype TV
June 2nd, 2011Vybz Kartel recently appeared on Hype TV to discuss his hotly anticipated upcoming album Kingston Story, produced by Mixpak boss Dre Skull. The first single from the album, ‘Go Go Wine,’ has taken hold as the best selling Kartel track in the US and is currently getting spins in eighteen US radio markets, as it’s presence continues to grow. Vybz Kartel’s Kingston Story is set for release on June 21st on Mixpak Records.
Buy ‘Go Go Wine” now on iTunes.
Summer Scheme Riddim
May 30th, 2011
This one Vybz Kartel’s “Mi Baby U” over Don Corleon’s new Summer Scheme Riddim. Dancehall and Reggae heavy hitters Sean Paul, Wayne Marshall and more jump on the tape too. Summer’s starting to heat up (but be careful not to get beach-sand in your Clarks)!
‘Go Go Wine’ Grabs #1
May 10th, 2011
We’re excited to announce Vybz Kartel’s ‘Go Go Wine’ debuted at #1 on the Global Reggae Top Singles chart in the first week of it’s release. Thanks to everyone who has been supporting this and, if you haven’t already, grab it from iTunes!
Vybz Kartel ‘Go Go Wine’ Out Now!
May 3rd, 2011
‘Go Go Wine’ is the first single from the long-awaited Dre Skull produced Vybz Kartel album, Kingston Story, that’s coming soon on Mixpak. ‘Go Go Wine’ is out now on iTunes where it is currently the #38 bestselling track on the Reggae charts and still climbing. It’s also available at all other fine digital retailers, support this release!
Go Go Wine – Free Download
April 29th, 2011
For the next couple of days, we’re giving away ‘Go Go Wine’, the first single from the from the long-awaited Dre Skull-produced Vybz Kartel album, Kingston Story, coming soon on Mixpak. Go grab it for free before Sunday!
