Reggae Lover

We revisited Wicked Sound Clashes With New Sounds on the Battlefield, including the 12-sound Battle Royal competition, Yung Gunz versus Notorius in Brooklyn, and Innocent Sound versus Emperor Sound in the DMV. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlton Livingston, Jamaican vocalist, and songwriter extraordinaire is our special guest. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shinehead spreads the love as he passes through for a fun conversation covering from his roots to his current hits and forthcoming album. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Wailers Aston Barrett Jr. is the current torch-bearer of his family's legacy. Aston is the son of original Wailers bass guitarist and producer, the iconic Aston "Family-Man" Barrett. The Wailers 2020 album, One World, is nominated for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards. Aston shared gems of knowledge about music and life. We talked about his training and the process that led to his role as bandleader. He explained his philosophy on religion and how the Marleys and his father helped to shape that. We learn about the Grammy-nominated album and his experience working with Emilio Estefan. Listen for some fresh perspective on these serious times. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tropics is everywhere: Season 7 of Reggae Lover debuts with rising Jamaican star Tessellated as the special guest. 'Tropics Vol. 1', the notable debut by singer Tessellated offers a flavorful feast of sounds. The seven unique tracks flow together perfectly for a brilliant showcase of Tessellated's talent. We talk about how this anticipated project came together and give a glimpse into the life of Tessellated. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How has reggae music has affected the whole world? During this episode, we touched on the following: And there is so much more or as Bob Marley said "So much things to say..." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We take some time to talk about Bob Marley's amazing life and legacy. This episode is all about Robert Nesta Marley a.k.a The Legend a.k.a the King of Reggae. We list some artists that have been compared to Bob or seen as the next Bob Marley at some point. Then we explore why there hasn't ever been another artist quite like him. No recording artist has been as revered and respected. We also touch on conspiracy theories circulating around his assassination attempt, and death. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A specially crafted mix of 45's and dubs on the Cuss Cuss riddim. In episode 219, Kahlil Wonda listed Cuss Cuss as one of his all-time top 5 riddims. Inspiration along with listener requests have manifested in this mix for the true fans. Starting with the original Lloyd Robinson cut produced by Harry J and regarded as an original Studio One version. This mix spans all the decades since. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Unity Sound Worldwide selector CrossFire links up to share his excitement for new reggae and dancehall releases. PODCAST EPISODE SUMMARY During this conversation we touched on: newUnity SoundT-Shirts RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Koffee – Toast Prince Levy – Lover’s Paradise Unity Sound Worldwide – Family Buss Riddim Unity Sound “Royal Ting – Lioness Order” IG Live Mix MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Loud City Records, Gappy Ranks, Zagga, Delly Ranks, Ginjah, Harmony House, Prince Levy, Etana, New Kingston, Bali, Jakarta, Indonesia, Kranium, Koffee, Chronixx, Protoje, Rebelution, Stick Figure, Collie Budz, Lila Ike, Chronic Law, Squash, Australia, Trinidad, Atlanta, Japan, Harry Dread, Aquarius (Japan), King Ryukyu, Mighty Crown, Sammy T, Kirky C, Master Simon, Agent Sasco, Jesse Royal, Kabaka Pyramid, Konshens, Wayne Wonder, Poison Dart, BBC 1xtra, Bigga C, Dready, Arif Cooper, Irie FM, DJ Emp, DMC Vibes, Passport Gang, Champion Squad, DJ Reem, Fahrenheit Creation, Jah Prince, Aba Shaka, ZJ Sparks, Zia Benjamin. SpotifyiHeartRadioStitcherTuneInAndroid Device Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reggae superstar Maxi Priest talks about his album entitled “It All Comes Back to Love.” The project was executive produced by Shaggy and is nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. We preview the album’s title track “It All Comes Back To Love” and “My Pillow’ which both have a classic sound. Listen for “It’s a Summertime Vibe” feat. Bounty Killer, and Maxi’s favorite cut, “The Bridge You Burn.” Also, “Cool Nuh” with Shaggy, and “Anything You Want” with Estelle and Anthony Hamilton. Maxi takes us back to his early days in East London lifting sound system speaker boxes. The singer walks us through an evolution forged in London’s sound system scene including his days with the legendary Saxon sound. He was the first reggae artist to have a No. 1 hit worldwide, including the U.S. Billboard charts. There’s so much to learn from this fun conversation with the living legend, Maxi Priest. Reggae Lover Merch. Follow Reggae Lover on Instagram. Follow and ‘Like’ Reggae Lover on Facebook. Join our newsletter for updates and exclusive content. Public Podcast Page. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wrapping up the best of 2020 reggae artists, songs, albums, promoters, sounds, and events. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A discussion on Sound clash culture in 2020. Listen for analysis of what's been going on with sound clash culture in 2020 and predictions of where we see things going in the future based on key indicators like dubplate cutting, the lack of youth in the arena, and more. This is for others who share a passion for sound clash and listeners who have the slightest curiosity. Read on for a collection of sound clash culture-related resources and links in one place. Among the themes discussed on this sound clash culture in 2020 episode: For the full show notes including Buzzworthy, The Tastemaker segment, plus Sound Clash Resources and links, visit ReggaeLover.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We list and discuss our personal top 5 riddims of all time. According to Wikipedia, "riddim is the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word rhythm". Check out the podcast post at www.reggaelover.com! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode takes a look at the world of reggae backing bands and the legends they support. Our guest is Stevie Culture, a musician from the west coast of Jamaica who's has been playing and performing Reggae music for more than 2 decades. The backing band culture seldom gets highlighted or explored though it's a major part of Jamaican music culture. This is a tribute to the musicians in the background, working to support the major Reggae artists. Every big show is facilitated by these amazing people behind the scenes. They never get the recognition they deserve - until now that is. Stevie Culture has been a member of major backing bands, Sane Band, the Fifth Extension, Prophecy Band, and Ninja Force Band. He has been on stage with some of the greatest artists of all time including Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor, Yellow Man, Garnet Silk, and Capleton. He has traveled around the world touring and playing reggae music. We are grateful that he could share these amazing stories on your platform. Tastemaker, Buzzworthy, and full show notes - https://reggaelover.com/reggae-backing-band-culture/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We caught up with Diego Herrera, the Reggae/Caribbean Music Curator and Programmer for Pandora Media. He's the man with the plan for Caribbean Music. He is entrenched within the culture and has been for a long time. As you may know, we've been working with Pandora to help push reggae music. Our podcast is featured on Pandora and we curate playlists on Pandora as well. Diego works in the ecosystem touching the artists, labels, and the distribution channel. We had a very interesting, informative conversation. You will love it. We loved it! We pull back the curtain and shed some light on what happens on the back end at digital streaming services. We all use these platforms to listen to content, but how do they really work? What are the inner workings? We learn about that plus get Diego's refreshing perspective on the state of the culture. He comes from a very knowledgeable point of view. Of course, after the main segment, we present the Buzzworthy, Tastemaker, and SoundClash update segments. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Special guest DJ Kash shares his perspective as a DJ/producer who has worked with various artists in the diaspora. DJ Kash just released a new single called All Night Long featuring Tifa and is working on his debut EP. We get his take on the industry, artists, culture, and how his contributions propel the music. During this conversation we uncovered: "The best DJs in the world are Caribbean DJs ...because we are the king of genres." - DJ Kash Buzzworthy, Tastemaker, and Sound Clash Update [Documentary] Chasing the Sound: Major Lazer - Travel with Major Lazer to Ghana and Nigeria to make the world smaller by making the party bigger. [Single] All Night Long by DJ Kash and Tifa. [Soundclash News] The No Jing Bang clash tournament Grand Final was Saturday, October 10th. Sponsored by the world's #1 DJ software platform Serato, the final featured Tek 9 from Brooklyn versus Kanabis from Antigua. [Podcast Interview] Sean Paul responds to criticisms for labeling dancehall clash culture as "slavery mentality." [Sound Clash Audio] Eagle Force vs Love People vs Super Gold vs Inferno 10/20 (45 Shop Lock) JA ( Finals) Visit https://reggaelover.com for all links and show notes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Top 5 Reggae Roots (Replay) with Kahlil Wonda's top-ranking 90’s culture songs. 1. Untold Stories - Buju Banton 2. Splashing Dashing - Garnet Silk 3. One Away - Sizzla 4. Lord Watch Over Our Shoulders - Garnet Silk 5. King In This Jungle - Jah Cure ft. Sizzla Buzzworthy - The passing of Legendary producer, Bunny "Striker" Lee. The Tastemaker - Pretty Melanin - Diel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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: The Tastemaker: Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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/9uWUxANyI9E Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy