Reggae Lover

Kahlil Wonda and AGARD react to Koffee winning Best Reggae Album for her EP, "Rapture," at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.Koffee is the youngest solo act and only female ever to win a Grammy for Best Reggae Album.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode of the Reggae Lover Podcasts features an interview with Caribbean media personality and entertainment blogger, Red Carpet Shelley.Shelley gives us her first-hand recap of the recent Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, answers a round of rapid-fire questions, shares her reggae lover journey and lets us know what she's excited in 2020. Buzzworthy:Michelle Obama Lists Koffee’s “Toast” On Workout Playlist.Clarks Originals Invites Reggae Songstress Lila Ike To Paris Fashion Week. Tastemaker:Buju Banton's single, "Murder She Wrote" on Bad Boys Forever soundtrack.Rebel Salute 2020 performances?Soundclash update:Dynamq vs Black Scorpio in Dubplate Display at Rebel Salute. NEW! Reggae Lover Merch.Follow Reggae Lover on Instagram.Follow and ‘Like’ Reggae Lover on Facebook.Support Reggae Lover on Patreon.Public Podcast Page.    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl

REGGAE LOVER GUEST DJ GRAVY IS A MUSICIAN, SELECTOR, PUBLISHER AND AN OG NEW YORKER WHO REPRESENTS THE DIVERSITY OF WHERE HE’S FROM. This interview with DJ Gravy centers around how he has expressed his love for reggae and influenced the culture since the early 2000s.BUZZWORTHYVybz Kartel's "To Tanesha" album.Shaggy declined to be on Rihanna's reggae album.SOUNDCLASH UPDATEJah Mikey One defeats Super Gold (Avatar) in Jamaica.Tribe of Kings wins a 5-sound clash in San Diego.Reggae Lover Merch.Follow Reggae Lover on Instagram.Follow and ‘Like’ Reggae Lover on Facebook.Support Reggae Lover on Patreon.Public Podcast Page.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Gaining Access" with guest Odessa Chambers, a publicist and television producer based in Kingston. She is the creator of O-Access Jamaica and host of the podcast "Reasonings with Odessa." Episode 174 (Season 5, Ep. 2)Buzzworthy:Koffee to perform SuperBowl WeekendBuju Banton on Bad Boys Forever soundtrackTastemaker:Kahlil Wonda: Mortimer's EP 'Fight the Fight,' and Single, "Lightning." - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ErQRLTi54AGARD: Salaam Remi, Buccaneer, and Red Rat, “No Normal Lover.” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkcXPk0cP0Soundclash Update:Mighty Crown meets with Prime MinistersWorld Clash Finale lineup releasedMain Segment: Interview with Odessa.NEW! Reggae Lover Merch.Follow Reggae Lover on Instagram.Follow and ‘Like’ Reggae Lover on Facebook.Support Reggae Lover on Patreon.Public Podcast Page. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl

Happy New Year! We're back with a Reggae Lover recap of 2019. Also predictions for 2020 like "Most likely to Fade," and "Most Likely to Blow Up," plus Grammy predictions.Listen to this break down of the 2019 Reggae superlatives:Song of the year:Koffee - Toast Album of the year mentions:Tarrus Riley - BLEM (EP)Koffee - Rapture (EP)Walshy Fire - AbengThird World - Work To Be DoneBugle - Picture PerfectJah Cure - Masterpiece Clash Sound of the year mentions:NotoriousStone WallKing ShineYoung HawkWarriorDynamqJah Mikey One Juggling Sound of the year mentions:King AddiesDavid RodiganRory Stone LoveStone LoveBass Odyssey Best Sound System event audio:Reeewind 2019 (Crowning of U-Roy) Promoter of the year mentions:Irish and ChinShawn PipaRockers UnltdDavid Driveway Concert of the year:Reggae SumfestLong Walk to Freedom Concert (Jamaica)We also introduced three new micro-segments that will be recurring on this season of the podcast: Buzzworthy - Welcome to Jamrock CruiseTastemaker - Rock and Groov

This season finale opens a few cans of worms.  Questions come up like:Is the stereotype that Jamaicans don't like soca dead?Does the Red Bull Culture Clash clash with soundclash culture?Has Afrobeat replaced Dancehall for real?Do young people everywhere know who Bad Bunny and Afro B are? Do they know Chronic Law and Squash?We will be back in 2020 with amazing new content and this year was a blast. We take a few minutes at the top for our favorite memories and takeaways from this season. Also, we do some shout outs and let you know how you can interact and support the show.Thank you so much for the love over the last 47 episodes. Don't forget to check out our archives (talk and mixes) and please enjoy your Christmas and New Year celebrations safely.NEW! Reggae Lover Merch.Follow Reggae Lover on Instagram.Follow and ‘Like’ Reggae Lover on Facebook.Support Reggae Lover on Patreon.Join our newsletter for updates and exclusive content.Public Podcast Page.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/regg

Boss Mama Michelle Miller aka DJ RunDat, guests on Reggae Lover. DJ RunDat is known for her gift to inspire others to fulfill their dreams while fulfilling her own. In 2019, she became the best selling author of, “How to start a DJ business,” launched her first digital course, an online show, and a mentorship business.Topics discussed included:Her roots in Humbolt County, CA., home of the Reggae on the River festival.How she has grown her DJ hobby into a very profitable business.Becoming a best-selling author.The online show, “Queens on Decks,” where she interviews female DJs from around the world.Her Facebook group, "Female DJs" where DJs network and support each other. Is Afrobeat replacing Dancehall?Support for and connection with Jamaican reggae music in California.The absence of "Reggae On The River" and "Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in 2019."Speaking at the Mobile Beat DJ Convention in Las Vegas 2020.Balancing family life and being a mother with her career.Learn more about

Maxi Priest guests on Reggae Lover. The superstar talks about his recently released album entitled "It All Comes Back to Love." The project was executive produced by Shaggy. We preview the album's title track "It All Comes Back To Love" and "My Pillow' which sound classic.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 speaker boxes. The singer walks us through an evolution forged in London's sound system scene. 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. Follow Maxi Priest:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxipriest/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxiPriestInstagram: https://www.instagram.c

An exclusive in-depth interview with selectors Killa Boo and King Pin of King Addies. King Addies is an International Sound System created in 1983 in Brooklyn, New York City. They remain a force to reckon with in the sound clash arena and a top choice for juggling.Among Topics Discussed in this Episode: 2:15 - The History of King Addies.5:51 - How Killa Boo became an Addies selector.9:40 - How King Pin joined the King sound.13:16 - Earning the trust of Addies fanatical supporters.18:10 - The dubplate creation process.19:25 - King Addies Promotions: Welcome to New Lots party & World Fight Club soundclash league.22:53 - Who is next on Addies kill list.24:00 - Why the soundclash business is not the same today.26:35 - Why "big sounds" are afraid to take the battlefield nowadays.30:53 - Radio movements: World Power Hour & Sunday's w/ Addies HiFi (Selector ObRas)34:01 - Fall Europe Tour 201936:30 - Production: True Dreams Riddim 201938:25 - The state of reggae/dancehall music right nowNEW! Regga

Kahlil Wonda and AGARD link up in Brooklyn to explore questions such as:Is someone "closed-minded" if they choose a particular lane?How does the music you listen to really affect you?Should one consume all the forms of music or media available, or is it wiser to live in a self-imposed bubble?NEW! Reggae Lover Merch.Support Reggae Lover on Patreon.Join our newsletter for updates and exclusive content.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This conversation, featuring Carry On Friends podcast host Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown, centered around sound systems and dancehall.Topics Covered:Kerry-Ann's huge sound system cassette collection and her favorite sounds.Our preferences for Jamaican and New York-based sounds.Nuances of dancehall such as DJs who play a balanced mixture of dubplates and girl tunes.The difference between a party and a "dance."The lost arts of the early warm and early juggling.Predictable playlists and the lack of creativity that's prevalent today.Reminiscing about dancehall back in the 90s.Jamaica's apparent complacency towards its greatest cultural export.NEW! Reggae Lover Merch.Support Reggae Lover on Patreon.Join our newsletter for updates and exclusive content.Podcast Website.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We had a great conversation about reggae and dancehall with Caribbean podcaster and blogger, Kerry-Ann Reid Brown.  Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown is the Jamaican born, New York City-based founder of Breadfruit Media; a podcast production company that provides strategy, development, and production of stories by Caribbean Americans on a variety of topics reflecting the diversity of experiences of the Caribbean’s global diaspora.  She is also the host of Carry On Friends - The Caribbean American Podcast, a show with authentically energetic Caribbean vibes, and thoughtful dialogue around culture, heritage, career, and everyday life that make up the Caribbean American experience. When Kerry-Ann isn’t producing or recording episodes, she’s building a community with the Caribbean Podcast Directory which is a growing list of podcasts created by people of Caribbean Heritage whether in the region or in the diaspora. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redc

Interviews with King Shine and Supersonic as they prepare to square off in Round 2 of the World Fight Club (WFC) sound clash league.  Full show notes: http://highlanda.net/2019/10/06/world-fight-club-round-2/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the previous Reggae Lover episode, we described the foundation of Highlanda Sound. This show chronicles what happened from our first gig to present. In the late '90s, the three young lions that started Highlanda Sound vowed to become one of the most dangerous sound systems that played mostly 45s. They committed to learning and practicing the arts of selecting and juggling in the dancehall arena. They set out to bring a different level of energy to the scene in Atlanta. They prided themselves on being versatile enough to entertain any type of crowd.They accomplished all that and more. Listen to the evolution that led to this podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AGARD and I are the special guests on this episode. As the hosts, we took time out to re-introduce ourselves, talk about who we are, where we come from, and how we got into the music industry. This is part one of this "flashback" conversation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The "No Music No Vote" campaign is one of the Jamaican entertainment industry's responses to the Noise Abatement Act. The law, originally passed in 1997, recently became stricter. Now all events have to lock off by midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on the weekend. Topics Covered:The far-reaching implications of the Noise Abatement Act.Responses from key entertainment industry players.Responses from various government officials.Potential solutions and "silver linings".  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

London Based DJ AYITO schools the Reggae Lover team on the Roots, Dub, and Steppas scene in the U.K. plus her journey as a rising female selector in a male-dominated industry.   Among Topics Discussed in this Episode:Ayito's roots with Unit 137 Sound System.Reggae lover journey and early influences.The lack of female artists (especially selectors) in the scene.How she's pushing for a change and inspiring other women.The message that reggae music conveysLion Vibes Record Shop monthly Chart Show"No matter what I go through, no matter how bad my day... as soon as I play [Reggae] music it just takes away all of the pain. It doesn't only take the pain away, it just replaces it with pure joy and bliss. It's a spiritual thing for me. I know it may sound a bit extreme, but I think this is the closest I can get to meeting God. It's that feeling that [Reggae] injects in me." ~ AYITO You can see more of what DJ AYITO is up to here:https://www.mixcloud.com/audrey-jover/https://www.instagram.co

Mikelah Rose, creator of the "Style & Vibes" Caribbean-American lifestyle blog and podcast is the guest on this episode of Reggae Lover. Topics Covered in this Episode.Covering music, fashion, beauty and culture from a Caribbean perspective.The importance of documenting Caribbean global influence and trends.Getting guests to open up and give fantastic interviews on the Style and Vibes podcast.Mikelah Rose's reggae lover journey and early album picks.Top reggae/dancehall artists representing the culture right now.Favorite songs or artists for different moods and occasions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G. Cole, a fellow reggae lover, podcaster/radio personality, and singer/songwriter is the special guest on this episode.We talk about:The work he's been doing to push reggae music.Early musical influences in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.Meeting and getting his name from Gregory Isaacs at Jack Rudy lawn.Singer/songwriting career and band, Wraps and Kush. The podcast, Homegrown with G Cole: in-depth interviews with veteran artists and rising talent.His reggae "Mount Rushmore" - top 4 singers.Dancehall versus Reggae.Broadcasting on 9 radio stations weekly.Current trends in the dancehall: good and bad.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Blessed, an award-winning Caribbean blogger, dope writer, phenomenal podcaster, and prominent mental health advocate is the special guest on this episode.We list reggae artists who are creating music about self-awareness and showing maturity. It's unfortunate that this refreshing music often gets no attention.  Jay lists her top 5 Reggae artists of all times and talks about her most memorable Reggae concert experience. Also, she describes the important role that reggae has played in her life.   We also talk about her podcast "In My Head with Jay Blessed" and recent live podcast experience. Jay gives advice to those who are dealing with backlash from implementing boundaries to protect their mental health.  Learn more about Jay Blessed.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy