“One of the country’s dancehall entertainers, Otis Chilamba aka Blasto, has taken advantage of his US tour to enter several deals involving recording his music as well as appearing in a movie project while conducting performances. In an interview with The Daily Times from the US, Blasto said he will start recording as well as acting this week. “I will be recording some material this week on Friday with New Jersey big rapper Robbie Maxie and then will get my first role in a movie which starts filming on Saturday,” he explained. He said the movie is called King of Newark and it features rappers like Maino and Vado among some notable names in it. “We are also going to shoot a video for the single ‘Rebel’ with a company called Hi Five Productions,” he said. Blasto says his trip so far has been very successful.”

“Fans should expect to see Reggae Dancehall sensation Blasto on the big screen after he landed a huge movie role in the U.S. The shooting started on Saturday. The movie, “King of Newark”, starring celebrity Brooklyn rapper Maino, Harlem rapper Vado as well as Jojo Simmons Jr (son to rap mogul Rev Run), will see Blasto launch his career as an actor. Commenting on the response to his music in the U.S., where he is on tour, the “Jah Nuh Sleep” artist said it had been overwhelming, while revealing he’d be on the road for a couple of months. Blasto performed at Rock Smile Concert in Virginia Beach before opening for Legendary Freeway Philly in New Jersey. He is also set to perform with Freeway in New York City on April 15.”

“La star del reggae in Malawi Blasto Imwa, prova a farsi conoscere a livello internazionale facendo uscire l’ep “Stronger”. Possiamo dire sin da subito, che si resta piacevolmente sorpresi dopo l’ascolto grazie a 13 tracce che non annoiano e che mostrano appieno il talento di questo artista, pronto al salto internazionale grazie ad un sound coeso e ricco di spunti interessanti. Merito anche dei produttori che hanno lavorato a questo disco, in particolare gli inglesi Rymzo e Mark Darlington. Blasto punta su un messaggio nel quale le parole amore e unità ricoprono molta importanza, nella speranza di fermare le violenze che affliggono il piccolo paese africano. Il singolo e video che sta promuovendo “Stronger” si chiama “Take It Easy”. Blasto rappresenta anche la vitale scena reggae e dancehall in Malawi, scena peraltro in continua crescita.”

“Blasto bounces back stronger with “Stronger” Lilongwe based dancehall musician Blasto whose real name is Otis Chilamba, has finally released his highly anticipated 13-track extended play (EP) album titled Stronger which has already hit the market. This follows the reggae dancehall’s successful mix tape called Unexpected which features such popular dancehall flavours as ‘Jah Nah Sleep’ which features Billy Christ, ‘Sexy Lady’ and ‘Never Lie’. Stronger has been produced by Blasto’s long time producer BFB of Exclusive Studios under L.A.X General links and it also features artists from Malawi and the Carribean. Blasto said he sees his album as a reflection of his musical and spiritual development through reggae. “In this album I see personal growth and great vision as reggae dancehall artist in the country. I focus real issues that appeal to all classes, races and age groups,” said Blasto. He cited a song called ‘Show Love’ in which he has featured a Jamai”

“Unxpeckted The Mixtape buzzing in Spain... RastaRespect!! IMVA!”

“Blasto Rare species, Fresh From Yard”

“MALAWIAN DANCEHALL LYRICAL GENIUS, BLASTO ENTERS THE BOOTH TODAY TO BEGIN RECORDING HIS FIRST EVER MIXTAPE CALLED 'UNEXPECTED'. THE MIXTAPE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED FOR FREE TO ALMOST ALL DANCEHALL FANS WITHIN MALAWI. THE UNEXPECTED MIXTAPE IS WHAT BLASTO CALLS 'SHADOW BOXING' HE PREPARES HIMSELF FOR PROBABLY HIS BIGGEST EVER ACHIEVEMENT IN HIS CAREER, BEING FEATURED ON WORLD CLASS REGGAE DANCEHALL RIDDIM COMPILATIONS IN JAMAICA AND GERMANY WHERE THE MALAWIAN WILL SHARE BARS WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED REGGAE & DANCEHALL STARS... LIMITED COPIES OF THE UNEXPECTED MIXTAPE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE THANKS TO THE MANY SPONSORS WHO PUT A BUDGET TOWARDS THIS PROJECT. BLASTO'S DEBUT ALBUM FRESH FROM YARD WILL BE OFFICIALLY ON THE STREETS AND SHELVES END NOVEMBER.......IMVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!”

“Malawi Dancehall Artist Blasto Making Moves - Debut Album on The Way Blasto is definitly "All About His Bizness" as he prepares for the release of his much anticipated debut album titled "Fresh From Yard". The tracks are currently going through final mixing and Blasto is hopeful that the album will be out by the end of September. The first cds will be sold at the lake of stars festival, where Blasto is set to perform taking his brand of Malawi Dancehall to higher heights. Imvaa!!!”

“2011 Lake of Stars · List of stars to perform! " BLASTO, Chechamba, Lloyd Phaundi popularly known as Agorosso, Amitofo Care Centre, Barry One, DJ Boo, Dan Lufani, DJ Sonye, the Elements Dance Crew ...."”

“Blasto is set to impress at this year’s Lake of Stars with his dancehall sounds and serious delivery skills.”

“Cresta Hotel in Malawi capital Lilongwe was the direction of walk Easter Monday April 25. American-based Jamaican artiste Sean Kingston performed in concert alongside locals on the cards Blasto, Maskal, Young Kay, Theo Thomson and NIC .”

“Yoneco fund-raiser, Blasto rocks the Crowd!”

“Fresh From Yard! Large up!!”

“First on the floor was Blasto, a local hoarse-voiced dance hall performer who is slowly becoming a sensation. Blasto blew the roof with his rhythms and his energetic dance, almost looking like a cannon ball let loose on stage while he incorporated the audience in chanting choruses.”

“In every corner of the globe, Jamaica’s music genres have been embraced by millions of fans and artistes. In the landlocked South Eastern African country of Malawi, one such artiste is Otis ‘Blasto’ Chilamba, a man said to be at the top of the dancehall/reggae food chain there. Although he’s yet to visit Jamaica, the birthplace of his preferred music genres, Blasto has been busy honing his dancehall/reggae delivery skills and wordplay composition, and has dreams of sharing the International stage with big name Jamaican artistes.”