Reggae Lover

Kahlil Wonda and AGARD list their top Reggae and Afro-Caribbean selections for summer 2019. AGARD recaps Walshy Fire's exclusive New York City album release party. The new album, Abeng, is available now on all digital platforms. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

Our special guest was Shawn from the Reggae Talk podcast and ReggaeMusicForever blog. We discussed the state of dancehall/reggae culture including topics: Dancehall supporters versus die-hard fans of roots reggae. 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? Predictions for the future. Resources: Reggae Music Forever blog Reggae Talk Podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

We see Reggae music as the highest form of spiritual music. Beginning with the 1970s Roots Reggae era, the lyrics, the drums, and the bass provided the perfect vessel for communicating and spreading messages. With the help of Bob Marley and the Wailers, these reggae messages spread across the globe. Exploration of this global phenomenon leads to points to certain truths. We discuss this history, events, and examples. Also listen for our personal accounts of experiences with spirituality, reggae, and religion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

On today's Reggae Lover episode, the questions are: When is it time for an artist to retire? Is there a specific time to call it quits, and how does that look? Or should we ask: How does that sound? In the reggae industry, it seems like musicians keep on performing until the very end of life. Artists from other genres approach retirement in different ways. We explore the possibilities and give suggestions. Of course, we include specific reggae and dancehall artists in the discussion. Please leave a comment with your feedback on the conversation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

We talked with DJ Crossfire of Unity Sound, an influencer who has been making things happen for the past few decades. - Podcast Episode Summary - During the interview we touch on: the debut of the Family Buss Riddim mixes and mix CDs (old and new) Unity Sound & its members Summer Asian tour Unity Sound T-Shirts More Fire radio show the global state of dancehall/reggae - Recommended Resources - Koffee - Toast Protoje featuring Lila Ike and Agent Sasco - Not Another Word Prince Levy - Lover's Paradise Unity Sound Worldwide - Family Buss Riddim Unity Sound "Royal Ting - Lioness Order" IG Live Mix 05/19 - All Links / Download / Subscribe - https://linktr.ee/reggaeloverpodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

We had fun reminiscing and discussing some of the best reggae one-hit wonders. There are so many! This includes pop crossover songs and dancehall anthems. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

This Reggae Lover episode is about the global state of sound clash in 2019. Our special guest is Dr. Rock, host of Front Lines, the West Coast's only Sound Clash talk show. Dr. Rock is the selector behind Great Stone Sound System and has studied the game for 30+ years. He hosts two radio shows on the Portland, Oregon based internet station, Nice Up Radio. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

Our guest is Fareal Di Realest, a Brooklyn based Reggae/Dancehall/Tropical House artist who is deeply in touch with his Jamaican roots. Fareal also co-hosts the Reggae Talk podcast. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wZawxD7pJjGJOe52Qz6jZ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

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 topic. 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 CD. Then CDs went out and digital downloads came in. DJs started using laptops to play music and consumers turned to personal electronics. This transitional period 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, and Koffee are synonymous with such trends. Based on our analysis there either is a new emerging genre, or the concept of genres is simply dead. Distinctions between genres have become blurred and young audiences around the world are embracing that change. References: Lord Fly with Dan Williams - Medley of Jamaican Mento Koffee - Toast Culture - Two Sevens Clash Lila Ike - Biggest Fan Toots and the Maytals - Do the Reggae Reggae Lover Episode 20 - Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Johnny Osborne - Water Pumping Reggae Lover Episode 21 - Augustus Pablo, The Skatalites - Guns of Navarone Reggae Lover Episode 120 - Dub. Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus - None of Jah Jah Children Hood Celebrity - Walking Trophy King Tubbys - Death In the Arena Ed Sheeran - Shape of You Justin Beiber - Sorry Koffee - Rapture Bob Marley - Talking Blues Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

The community involvement of fallen rapper Nipsey Hussle lead to today's topic: What is the social responsibility of the reggae artist who has gained notoriety in their community? Kahlil Wonda argues that artists should first clean up their lyrics. This way word and sound equals the power to influence others. AGARD argues that artists should organize people and perform good deeds in the community to effect positive change. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

Once one of Kingston's most sought after selectors, Webba talks about his time playing some of Jamaica's top sound systems including Stone Love, Metro Media, Black Stone, and African Star.  We talk about how he got his start in music, why he transitioned to promoting reggae events, and more. Catch all the stories and insights in this fun Reggae Lover interview. Apple Podcasts (iTunes) link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2&app=podcast&at=11l6hT Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wZawxD7pJjGJOe52Qz6jZ Google Podcasts link: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixihhi6rfw26zi6333hocwv6diq?t=Reggae_Lover iHeartRadio link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Reggae-Lover-29076656/ Soundcloud link: https://soundcloud.com/highlanda Stitcher link: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/reggae-lover/the-reggae-lover-podast TuneIn link: https://tunein.com/radio/Reggae-Lover-p1033580/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

Discussing Buju Banton's triumphant return to the stage at the Long Walk to Freedom Concert. There's no way Reggae Lover could fail to talk about this historic event. Also, Koffee's debut EP release and the placement of her single "Toast" in the box office blockbuster movie "Us." Stream or download her EP "Rapture," now. This episode includes footage from when Kahlil Wonda was a guest on the Dash-A-Fire podcast. You learn where he was born and raised. You learn where and how Highlanda Sound got started. We discuss love for vegetarian food and where to go get it in Atlanta. Hear a list of Kahlil's favorite artists and learn the inspiration for starting this podcast. Apple Podcasts (iTunes) link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2&app=podcast&at=11l6hT Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wZawxD7pJjGJOe52Qz6jZ Google Podcasts link: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixihhi6rfw26zi6333hocwv6diq?t=Reggae_Lover iHeartRadio link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Reggae-Lover-29076656/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

Jamaican State of Mind podcast host Nicholas joins the Reggae Lover crew to reminisce about the most trend-setting decade. But why do we love the 90s so much? We talk about some of the most iconic figures from that time and bring the conversation current to explore why things are so different now. Apple Podcasts (iTunes) link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2&app=podcast&at=11l6hT Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wZawxD7pJjGJOe52Qz6jZ Google Podcasts link: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixihhi6rfw26zi6333hocwv6diq?t=Reggae_Lover iHeartRadio link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Reggae-Lover-29076656/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations

This podcast is a dedication to reggae lovers. In 2019 we changed from a mix show format to a talk show of the same theme. We are tackling reggae music topics, the business, and its culture. Highlanda Sound will continue to release live audio and mixes that you can access on SoundCloud. Also, you'll find archives of the previous "Reggae Lover" seasons with 100+ mixes. In a podcast, you're not allowed to use music that you don't own. Any copyrighted material that you use in a podcast is copyright infringement. One reason for our format change was to avoid negative repercussions. This season we have been able to engage with our audience to a greater degree. Thanks to everybody that's been hitting me up. I'm grateful for the comments and messages. This episode acknowledges the creativity and success of individuals in the reggae biz. Along with that, we explain the lack of documentation of these successes. There is insufficient coverage of reggae music history. We need more writers and content creators to cover the events that take place. We need to tell the stories of the individuals involved in making the music. That side of the business is severely lacking. Popular artists and sound systems have had thriving, successful careers for decades. It is very hard to find clean pictures, video, and even quality audio of many of them. Doing research for this podcast and my previous radio productions has been difficult. Oftentimes you can't find biographies, write-ups, and interviews. Mentioned in this episode: On Stage Nightly Fix Rumble Talk Thursdays (Drew and Ninja Crown) Unsung Ce Ce Peniston Shaggy Sting Idris Elba Coxsone Dodd (Studio One) Killamanjaro King Jammys Stone Love Unity Sound (Cross Fire) Black Assassin Sound Channel One Saxon Jack Ruby King Tubbys Jackie Mittoo Beenie Man Bounty Killer Vybz Kartel Doctor Dread Beth Lesser Roger Steffens Bob Marley Buju Banton Peter Tosh Bunny Wailer Tony Screw (Downbeat the Ruler) David 'Ram Jam' Rodigan 50 Cent Jay-Z Michael Dawson Russel Simmons Bullwakies RAS Records Gregory Isaacs Israel Vibration Tupac The Notorious BIG Jam Master Jay Vibe Magazine Chronixx Koffee Aidonia Popcaan Early B Sammy Dread Listen to the discussion of these issues as we attempt to offer possible solutions. We may not have mentioned everyone who is doing their part to stem this, but you know who you are. We take our hats off to you and thank you. Apple Podcasts (iTunes) link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2&app=podcast&at=11l6hT Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wZawxD7pJjGJOe52Qz6jZ Google Podcasts link: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixihhi6rfw26zi6333hocwv6diq?t=Reggae_Lover Support Reggae Lover:
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This is a discussion about the musical competition known as the Jamaican sound clash. A soundclash is a unique event where opposing sound systems pit their skills against each other. These exciting battles are fundamental to dancehall culture and have influenced music globally. Mentioned in this episode: King Jammys Mix Pack Ricky Trooper KillamanJaro Bass Odyssey Wiz Kalifa Zaytoven Interceptor Kanabis Innocent Black Kolaz Rumble Talk Thursdays Frontlines Irish and Chin, World Clash, Rumble Series Sound Chat Radio King Addies Magosh Liv Sound War Report Gibbo Presents 1,2,3 Badda Dan Beenie Man War In the East Dynamiq King AP, Jinx Cartel Sound Capricorn Sound Drake Major Lazer, Walshy Fire, Diplo, Jillionaire Mighty Crown Wyclef Unruly, Popcaan Red Bull Culture Clash Boom Clash Welcome to Jamrock Cruise Clash at Sea DJ Kahled Usher Love People Sound, DJ Chigga Please note: This is a talk show format podcast and not a DJ mix. For mixes please listen to episodes 1 - 124 or visit https://soundcloud.com/highlanda. Thank you! Apple Podcasts (iTunes) link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2&app=podcast&at=11l6hT Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wZawxD7pJjGJOe52Qz6jZ Google Podcasts link: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixihhi6rfw26zi6333hocwv6diq?t=Reggae_Lover iHeartRadio link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Reggae-Lover-29076656/ Stitcher link: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/reggae-lover/the-reggae-lover-podast TuneIn link: https://tunein.com/radio/Reggae-Lover-p1033580/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations