Reggae Lover

Top 5 Reggae Roots (Replay) with Kahlil Wonda's top-ranking 90’s culture songs.1. Untold Stories - Buju Banton2. Splashing Dashing - Garnet Silk3. One Away - Sizzla4. Lord Watch Over Our Shoulders - Garnet Silk5. King In This Jungle - Jah Cure ft. SizzlaBuzzworthy - The passing of Legendary producer, Bunny "Striker" Lee. The Tastemaker - Pretty Melanin - DielSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A review of The Journey Chosen by Spragga Benz, the new album. Nick from the Jamaican State of Mind podcast links up to defend Spragga, his favorite artist.Buzzworthy:Koffee becomes Mastercard's brand ambassador for Jamaica.Buju Banton featured on FIFA 21, performs for launch.Soundchat Radio launches a new website with a premium subscription model.The Tastemaker:Koffee and Buju team up for the "Pressure" remix.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The crew discusses some of this Summer's trends and attempts to predict what's next. The Tastemaker is Kabaka Pyramid's "Nice Up the Dance." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We discuss the reggae industry's focus on vanity metrics such as social media likes and YouTube views versus actionable metrics like engagement and sales. Reggae/dancehall fans find ways to get new music for free (YouTube, mixtapes, sound system audio, email blasts, SoundCloud, etc). They form opinions based on the opinions of others if they have to. They also find reasons to justify why they did not buy the new album(s).Fans of other genres take action by collecting (buying) albums, whether digital or hard copy. They collect the new albums of the artists they like and then form their own opinions about the music. Kahlil Wonda reviews Tarrus Riley's new album, "Healing." Reactions to the passing of celebrated Reggae icon and trailblazer, Toots Hibbert.The Tastemaker - Babylon Warfare · Tarrus Riley ft. Teejay and Dean Fraser https://youtu.be/9uWUxANyI9ESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

We talk to Maxi Priest and Jonathan Emile who collaborated on Emile's recently released "Babylon is Falling" Remix.Reggae music has always been at the forefront of social and political issues. One example is Bob Marley's participation in the Amandla Festival of 1979 in Boston. There, Marley performed in support of the anti-apartheid movement and the liberation of South Africa. A few short months ago, the entire world was shaken when George Floyd lost his life. People protested, buildings and businesses burned - all while in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. Race relations were already strained, but this event managed to trigger both a national and international outcry for change and justice."Babylon is Falling" is a song that has put a voice to the change. The song features 2 artists (Jonathan Emile and Maxi Priest) from different generations coming together to speak on what they've been through, and what's to come.We held a reasoning on the following:How did the Remix to “Ba

We list our Top 5 Revolutionary Reggae Songs of all time. Ras Jamal from Royal Ethiopian Sound joins the discussion to give his analysis.We define what a revolutionary song is and how the music of the 70s differs from the messages in today's music. There are different kinds of revolutions. The conversation takes us through the some responses that have emerged as a result of today's struggle for racial justice.Jah9, Yeza, Kabaka Pyramid, Protoje, Akae Beka, Lutan Fyah, Warrior King, Anthony B, Sizzla, and Queen Ifrica are commended for their contributions to the movement. We each listed some honorable mentions in addition to our top 5 revolutionary reggae songs.Kahlil Wonda's Top 5 Revolutionary Reggae SongsBob Marley - Burning and LootingBob Marley - RevolutionPeter Tosh - Equal RightsSizzla - Made OfBob Marley - Slave DriverAGARD's Top 5 Revolutionary Reggae SongsBob Andy - UnchainedThe Abyssinians - Declaration of RightsPeter Tosh - Equal RightsDennis Brown - RevolutionBob Marley - WarRas Ja

An in-depth conversation with Steve "Urchin" Wilson, a part of Sean Paul's management for the past 18 + years.We discussed how Steve has been pushing the culture in nightlife and through his work in the recording industry. He shares how he got started in the business, and his thoughts on Jamaica getting more hardcore about honoring reggae icons. We touched on strategies for harnessing the economic potential of reggae, the Sean Paul success formula, and much more.Steve "Urchin" Wilson BioAfter getting his start at Bob Marley's legendary Tuff Gong record label as a marketing exec, Steve spent 10 years cross-training in every imaginable area in the entertainment industry including a stint as studio manager for the GeeJam Studios where he oversaw studio sessions for The Roots, Common, The Gorillaz, No Doubt & The Jungle Brothers amongst others.In 2001 this Jamaican trailblazer signed on to help pilot the dizzying career of multi-platinum Grammy winner Sean Paul.He spent the last 15 yea

The Vault: Classic Music Reviews podcast host, Brian Cox gave us an education on the island of Grenada. As a first-generation American of Caribbean descent, Brian shared his unique perspectives. Brian described the soundtrack of Grenada, and how music has changed there. We learned about the music and food you would encounter at a typical Grenadian party.  The Vault: Classic Music Reviews is a top-rated music commentary podcast. The co-hosts, hip-hop fans that grew up in the 90s, review classic hip-hop, R&B, and reggae albums 20 + years after their release. They break these albums down to see if they stood the test of time. Listeners get a perspective on classics from a fresh point of view. The Vault: Classic Music Reviews also includes guest interviews, round table discussions, and artist catalog debates.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Special guest, MC, is the founder of Nitelifebuzz.com, a top-rated nightlife website. The NiteLifeBuzz media-house provides events photography and promotion services around the world. They publish some most amazing nightlife photos from Caribbean parties. Our conversation fits this season's emerging industry insider theme.As the proprietor and owner of NiteLifeBuzz.com, MC does many things within the industry. He knows a lot of people and has tremendous insight, especially when it comes to New York City. We talked about partying in Jamaica, reggae music, and much more.We had a great conversation covering a bit of history in New York and in Jamaica. This had us reminiscing about former online hangouts, DancehallReggae.com and Highlanda.com. We also drifted back to party life and island excursions when "outside" was open.Buzzworthy Buju Banton as musical guest on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Performs his song “The World Is Changing.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6CYargL1gPopcaan debu

Reasoning with Tessellated, the Billboard chart-topping, Emmy-nominated Jamaican artist who blew up in 2017 with the hit single, Pine and Ginger.During our conversation with Tessellated we uncovered:What were his early musical influences?From where does he draw his inspiration?Who is he listening to right now?What's next on the horizon musically?How did he get to #1 on the Billboard Jazz charts?How did he earn the 2020 Emmy nomination?How would he describe his lyrical and production styles?The fusion of Afrobeat and Dancehall on new single, No Ansa feat. Crayon from Nigeria.Visit http://reggaelover.com for the full show notes, links, videos, and more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Fix JA podcast has been a dominant force in media for quite some time now. The three co-hosts, Naro, Ari, and Javi, have dynamic chemistry and have achieved a synergy.The Fix JA features the best of the best of the Jamaican dancehall and reggae scene. They cover what's hot and bubbling in Kingston from an objective point-of-view. The co-hosts interact with guests in a unique, honest, and real way.We had the privilege of speaking with Naro, one of the dynamic hosts of The Fix JA, formerly Nightly Fix. From his base on the island of Jamaica, Naro keyed us into many aspects of the culture. If you have yet to check out The Fix, please do so as soon as you finish this episode.Listen to Reggae Lover Podcast episode 205 - The Fix JA to learn:Do Jamaican youth respect dancehall icons and history?Are young people in Jamaica building sound systems any more?What is the importance of quality media platforms and voices covering our music?Why and how did The Fix JA podcast get started?How did Naro, Javi, and Ari be

A look behind the scenes with Neil Robertson, a music industry exec. from the golden era of reggae and hip-hop.Neil Robertson worked behind the scenes as an A&R for Island Records. He was also a label manager and marketer for Island Jamaica. Neil was in the boardrooms and studios working with Beenie Man and Luciano to launch them internationally. As an artist manager, he has toured with, guided, and made deals on behalf of some of the best in the business.Born and raised in NYC, Neil currently curates the music program at Alley Cat Amateur Theatre at The Beekman Hotel. He also handles DJ programming at The Seaport District/Pier 17 for Howard Hughes Corp and Pier A Harbor House for HPH Hospitality.Behind the Scenes HighlightsA&R for Island Records, Gee Street, and Richard Branson's re-entry into the music business, V2.Worked on RZA's "Bobby Digital In Stereo GOLD," "Wu-Tang Forever," and Gravediggaz “The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovel."Worked on DJ Premier's "Afu

Popular reggae artists have pushed the sonic envelope recently. The reception by reggae lovers has varied. There are different perspectives on why this is, and if its the right direction for the music. We analyze perspectives and presumed motives in the context of the current revolution and in general terms.Listen to this episode to hear:Reactions to Chronixx saying there is no match for Sizzla in a clash.Reactions to Chronixx's "Cool As The Breeze/Friday.""Who would be the next best Jamaican versus battle?A Taste of Sumfest: Who were the best performers? Should artists give a different performance online versus in-person?Is the reggae revival over?Tastemaker Segment:Jada Kingdom - Win (Single and Video).Buju Baton - Blessed (Official Music Video).Poison Dart @ Sound Man Link Up. Team Torment "Locked and Loaded."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/

Major Lazer’s Jillionaire sits down with Reggae Lover’s AGARD and Kahlil Wonda.Christopher Leacock aka Jillionaire is a Trinidad-born DJ/Producer, entrepreneur, IT guru, and restauranteur. He shares insights and drops gems while taking us through his amazing career.In this Jillionaire interview, he came off like a scholar and an elder. He dropped a lot of knowledge. Dropped a lot of history, and a lot of perspectives. This conversation was nice and mellow – very different energy than last week’s show with Walshy Fire. Nevertheless, Jillionaire had profound things to say and you will enjoy the discussion.BuzzworthyBig ups to Buju Banton who’s been continuing his promotion of Upside Down 2020. Last week that promo brought him to a couple of very big platforms. One of them being the Breakfast Club.tAnd the other one being Trevor Noah’s Daily Social Distancing Show. Buju is doing it all.He was also recently interviewed on Sway’s Universe Sirius XM, Shade 45.He is covering all grounds right now. And he also was ab

Our special guest is Walshy Fire from Major Lazer. We enjoyed reasoning with someone that AGARD and I have known for decades. Before the podcasts, and before all the fame. If you're not familiar with Walshy Fire I don't know what rock you've been under. He has been everywhere in the world to deejay. Walshy Fire talked about the state of the culture. We commented on dancehall, reggae, and business. We talked about soundclash and life in general. We didn't get into a lot of his background. If you want to check into his background, he's done many interviews in the past. If you're looking for that go check out this spot. During this conversation, we checked in and started shooting from the hip. The session was militant, and energetic, which is a good combination.Walshy Fire ReasoningHow quarantine has changed life.The soundtrack to the revolution.Soundclash.com and the Quarantine Clash series.Upcoming Major Lazer albums, artists, and mixtapes.The "Customized Years" book.The energy

This is our 200th official episode of Reggae Lover. We talked about “Upside Down 2020,” the long-anticipated album from Buju Banton. There’s such a thing as an instant classic, and this Buju Banton new album is that. Listen to our in-depth analysis of every track.Buju Banton New Album, Sales and StreamsWe also talked about record sales and chart performance. The album got close to 3000 sales in its first week. That includes all physical copies, digital downloads as well as streams. What is a “stream?” What is the stream worth? A stream is a fraction of a sale. So you need a certain amount of streams, whether it be songs or the entire album, in order for it to equal one sale. It was actually a strong debut compared to other releases from Jamaican artists. We look at the fact that Vybz Kartel released his album on the same day as Buju. His album, “Of Dons and Divas,” sold a little less than half that of “Upside Down 2020.” Koffee’s “Rapture,” EP which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album had less than 600

Essentially a trailer to Introduce our podcast to new listeners, this is a super-short episode.Dedicated to reggae lovers everywhere, the Reggae Lover music podcast features discussions on the culture, economics and all things relatable to reggae lovers. Highlanda Sound produces this Caribbean music podcast with new episodes released every Monday. Listeners can rely on fresh, high-quality content that is curated for them on a regular schedule. Above all, the hosts resonate with both newcomers and veteran fans alike.Reggae Lover distributes on all major podcast platforms including iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio, and more to entertain, educate, and promote reggae music worldwide. We aim to surpass all expectations for quality and dispel myths about the Reggae genre and the people who avidly consume it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are back with a new season after taking an eventful summer break. Our first episode, Caribbean Black Lives Matter, features Nick, the host of the Jamaican State of Mind podcast.At the time of recording this, we were grappling with strong emotions. This, as a result of the series of events ensuing from the George Floyd lynching. Caribbean black lives matter.We added a spin on the conversation as Caribbeans. Hear views on how American racism is viewed in the Caribbean and particularly Jamaica. It's an interesting conversation.We covered race, policing, protests, other solutions, and more.  Most importantly, you'll hear different perspectives on how reggae music is and should be interacting with the politics of today. This is a time where we need Reggae music reform. Reggae needs another renaissance. We need to return to the culture once again. The music needs to reflect what's actually going on in reality. There is too much music about flossing. We are living through curfews. The time is dread ri

Our special guest was Shawn from the Reggae Talk podcast and Reggae Music Forever blog.Certainly, we discussed the state of dancehall/reggae culture with Reggae Music Forever including topics:Firstly, Dancehall supporters versus die-hard fans of roots reggae.Secondly, The overlooked conscious dancehall movement.The American reggae scene.Comparing white and black Americans taste in reggae.Reggae Talk Podcast 1-year Anniversary event.Other passions outside of reggae.Is reggae music on life-support?In conclusion, Predictions for the future.Resources:Reggae Music Forever blog Reggae Talk PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WALSHY FIRE STATED THAT “JAMAICAN ARTISTS ARE ON THE VERGE OF CREATING A NEW GENRE” IN A RECENT INTERVIEW. THIS CLAIM WARRANTED FURTHER EXPLORATION SO WE WENT IN ON THE NEW MUSIC OF JAMAICA.Before analyzing today’s music we reviewed the many genres that Jamaica has created. That amazing history includes Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, Dub, and Dancehall. Reggae sub-genres Nyahbingi, lover’s rock, and rub-a-dub are also popular styles.There was a peak in dancehall popularity in the early 2000s followed by a decline in quality reggae. At that time vinyl formats transitioned to the CD. Then CDs went out and digital downloads came in. As a result, DJs started using laptops to play music and consumers turned to personal electronics. This transitional period subsequently led to what we call the reggae revival.The current global dancehall and reggae revival movements are creating genre-bending trends. Artists like Protoje, Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Damian Marley, Lila Ike, and Koffee are synonymous wit