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 […]
Reggae star Kabaka Pyramid drops by to talk about his new mixtape, “Immaculate,” challenges of the year 2020, his mission and motivation in music, and much more. https://api.podcache.net/episodes/9d2ed7b7-f631-41cc-b25e-ffb3c0fae4e8/stream.mp3 Buzzworthy Discussing the MOBO and GRAMMY Awards reggae nominations. Steve McQueen’s Small Axe movie series on Amazon Prime. Tastemaker “Immaculate” mixtape by Federation Sound featuring Kabaka. Kristine […]
Wrapping up the best of 2020 reggae artists, songs, albums, promoters, sounds, and events. Access this Reggae Lover podcast episode now.
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
The end of Summer 2020 is here, and we made it! The Reggae Lover crew discusses the trends prevailing at the end of Summer 2020 and attempts to predict what’s coming next. The Tastemaker is Kabaka Pyramid’s “Nice Up the Dance.”
We discuss the reggae industry’s focus on vanity metrics such as social media likes and YouTube views versus actionable metrics such as engagement and sales. Reggae/dancehall fans find ways to get new music for free (YouTube, mixtapes, sound system audio, email blasts, SoundCloud, etc). The reggae media primarily reports on vanity metrics. Fans form opinions […]
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 […]
The Vault: Classic Music Reviews podcast host, Brian Cox gave us an education on the island of Grenada. Brian shared his unique perspective as a first-generation American of Caribbean descent. He described the soundtrack of Grenada, and how music has changed there over time. We learned about the music and food you would encounter at a typical […]
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 of the best quality photos of nightlife, and Caribbean parties. Our conversation fits this season’s emerging industry insider theme. As the proprietor and owner of NiteLifeBuzz.com, MC does […]
We sat down for an interview with Tessellated, the Billboard chart-topping, Emmy-nominated Jamaican artist who blew up in 2017 with the hit single, Pine and Ginger. During our Interview 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 […]
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 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 […]
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. Later, […]
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 […]
Major Lazer’s Jillionaire sits down with Reggae Lover’s AGARD and Kahlil Wonda. Jillionaire Interview (Major Lazer, Feel Up Records) Jillionaire Interview 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 […]
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 Streams We also talked […]
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 […]
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 […]