Anyone familiar with the genre knows that Reggae artists have been covering pop records since day one. Good to see that tradition continue in 2010, this time via Major Lazer and Ele covering Beyonce’s “Halo”.

I gotta admit though, I’ve never heard the full original. Hopefully they do it justice.

Check out the audio below…

Download it here: Major Lazer feat. Elephant Man - “Halo”..

…via TSS.

Tony Starks adds a little bit of Wu flavoring to Melanie’s hit “It Kills Me.” Not sure if this is official or not, but it works. Check out the audio below…

Download the song here: Melanie Fiona feat. Ghostface Killah: “It Kills Me” (Remix)..

…via RapRadar.

It’s freezing out, at least here in NYC, but this song will no doubt make you think of Summertime. Check it out below…

Download it here: Mr. Vegas - “Soca Malou”.

…via Shadyville Caribbean.

New music from Kardinal from his upcoming Mr. International album, produced by De La Soul’s Supa Dave West. Check it out below…

Download the music here: Kardinal Offishall - “We Gon’ Go” .

…via Different Kitchen.

Just some music to get you through the start of the week. Check the details below…

Download the music after the jump.

image via Pryere on Flickr.

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Since I already brought you the video for this one, twice, it’s only right that give the remix to you too. Elephant Man’s on this one, with the assist. Check out the audio below…

Download the track here: Kardinal Offishall feat. Elephant Man - “Clear (Remix)”.

Flava Squad Entertainment recently released the music video (medley) for their Addiction riddim. The video was directed by Wayne South and features Konshens (”What A Life”), Gyptian (”True Confession”), Khago (”Not A Man Of Many Words”) and Nitty Kutchie (”In God I Trust”). Check it below….

Download the music here: Addiction Riddim 2K9, Various Artists.

via Shadyville Caribbean.

Here’s a little dancehall/soca by Demarco, big chune.