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Going Live! Apr 06, 2020

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This episode explores the current trend of celebrity producers and song-writers going live and competing in pseudo-soundclash fashion.

Selectors are juggling live and clashing on social media channels like never before. The music industry must continue to thrive using the technology that's available whether through live content, on-demand, or both. The lock-down situation will no doubt push the limits of what's possible.

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Entertainer of the Year Mar 30, 2020

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A HILARIOUS CONVERSATION ABOUT THE WINNERS FROM THE 38TH ANNUAL IRAWMA AND THE ACCURACY OF OUR PREDICTIONS. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF UPDATES FROM THE REGGAE WORLD IN THIS 2ND QUARANTINE EPISODE.

INTRO:

0:43 – AGARD Quarantine mixes https://soundcloud.com/djagardmusic/sets/agard-quarantine-mixes.

BUZZWORTHY SEGMENT:

3:13 – “Toast” in Life Water commercial. Koffee featured in Newsweek Magazine.

5:26 – DJs spinning live on social media: D-Nice, DJ Mars, Stereo 5, Unity Sound, Tony Matterhorn, Stone Love, DJ Jazzy Jeff, etc.

11:04 – Alicia Keys “Underdog” remix ft. Chronixx and Protoje with production by Izzy Beats and Swiss Beats.

THE TASTEMAKER SEGMENT:

15:09 – Champion Squad Remix Catalog https://soundcloud.com/championsquad/catalog.

16:00 – Blakkamoore and Snoop Dogg – Get Down Tonight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSPZg5aN4Cw&feature=youtu.be.

19:48 – Buju Banton performing on BBC 1Xtra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdBEuNoiTXM&t=2s.

22:13 – Lila Ike “Where I’m Coming From” live on 1Xtra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhSB53Nhj_8.

SOUNDCLASH UPDATE:

23:57 – Walshy Fire Quarantine Clash.

25:15 – Antigua Quarantine History Clash 2 with Stonewall vs Exorcist on FB live.

29:22 – Brief recap from Spring Killing in NY with Super Tremor vs. Real Sound vs. Venom Xenos.

33:19 – Pantason urging artists to lower dubplate prices

36:18 – Rest in Peace to Apple Gabriel, a founding member of Israel Vibration. Reaction to his passing.

MAIN SEGMENT:

38:16 – Due to the Coronavirus, the 38th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) was limited to a media-only broadcast. We discuss the winners and compare them with our predictions. Buju, Vybz Kartel, and Koffee were the biggest winners.

OUTRO:

45:45 – Fan mail and social distancing advice.

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Quarantined Mar 23, 2020

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In light of the current quarantine, we took time out to share personal updates and recommendations. We read selected fan mail and reviews plus spread love and offer encouragement. Find out who are the top 10 countries and cities around the world that listen to Reggae Lover.

Recommend content to check out while you're stuck at home:

Buju Banton interviewed by Winford Williams (On Stage).
Buju Banton interviewed by Seani B (BBC 1Xtra).
Jah 9 new album, Note To Self, and music video feat. Chronixx.
Keznamdi album, Bloodline.
Tribute To The I Threes by Shuga ft. Judy Mowatt and Marcia Griffiths.
Film "Yardie" directed by Idris Elba.
"Sprinter" directed by Storm Saulter, exec. produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.
"Rudeboy," Trojan Records documentary.
Reggae Lover Podcast fan page on Facebook.

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The JMC Effect Mar 16, 2020

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Part 2 of our interview with Kwasi Bonsu, co-founder of the Jamaica Music Conference (JMC), the preeminent annual conference for industry education, networking and collaboration in Jamaica.

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Jamaica Music Conference Mar 09, 2020

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In this episode's main Segment catch an interview with Jamaica Music Conference founder and CEO, Kwasi Bonsu. The 7th annual conference featured panel discussions, workshops, artist showcases, special events, exhibits and more. Kwasi recaps this year's JMC and highlights his favorite moments.

Buzzworthy:

Results from the JARIA honors. Mortimer dominates, beating Koffee and Lila Ike.

Tastemaker:

Steppa Riddim released by Gargamel.
"Down and Out" by Ras Fraser Jr
Runkus - $$$ (Money) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGqeaPdGMhs

Soundclash Update:

Sean Pipa & Boomerang promotions out of the clash game.

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The Producers Mar 02, 2020

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A talented group of Reggae producers has been spreading the culture worldwide without necessarily getting their due fanfare. Many listeners may not know who is responsible for the songs and riddims they enjoy listening to.

Some Jamaican hitmakers are even infiltrating other genres and collaborating with the biggest names in music. We highlighted some producers who have shined with successful records but have remained behind the scenes.

Buzzworthy:

Kool Herc appears at the Jamaica Music Conference. Plans to open a museum in Kingston.
Pharell Williams of the Neptunes in the studio working on music with Buju Banton.

Tastemaker:

Baby Come Take It - Anthony Malvo ft. Buju Banton

Soundclash Update:

King AP enters 1,2,3 Badda Dan clash tournament.
AGARD sounds off on King Addies vs. Stone Wall.

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Top Five 1990s Roots Reggae Songs Feb 24, 2020

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Kahlil Wonda analyzing the top 5 reality tunes from reggae's best decade. Kahlil has pieced together his personal top-ranking 90's culture selections.

Buzzworthy - Buju Banton Drew a Massive Crowd In Kenya For First Post Prison Show In Africa. Banton rocks mega-concert at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) ground. Does the First radio interview in years on NRG Radio in Kenya. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ1IfQcU7Ss]

Tastemaker - Keznamdi & Tory Lanez Fuse Reggae & Hip-Hop on New 'City Lock' Single [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV9G7V5QI0w]

Soundclash Update - Addies vs Stone Wall at King of Kings #3 in Antigua. King Addies is victorious.

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Financial Empowerment Feb 17, 2020

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Listen to Reggae Lover episode 179, Financial Empowerment, on-demand.

Kahlil Wonda and AGARD offer commentary and suggestions on gaining financial success in a competitive reggae industry.

This episode features the soundclash update, buzzworthy and tastemaker segments.

The Tastemaker: Mýa ft. Ding Dong - Handsfree

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Reggae is for the Children Feb 10, 2020

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Research shows that children who listen to reggae and classical music are more likely to become open-minded. We examine these findings.

Buzzworthy:

Bounty Killer gives a talk on avoiding domestic violence.
Koffee continues to garner media attention plus other industry trends.

Tastemaker:

Skip Marley ft. H.E.R - Slow Down music video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4jZKM5Y6-0

Soundclash Update:

NJ Cup Clash with Soul Supreme defeating King Shine. The fallout from the clash.
Will there be a Little Shabba v Jimmy Spliff?
Will we see Dynamq vs Notorious?
NY Clash Sound Top 5, then and now.
Atlanta Clash Sound Top 5.
Soul Supreme vs Innocent (upcoming clash).
Liv Sound back on the road.
Supreme Sound wins Put Up or Shut Up tournament in ATL.

Main Segment:

New Study finds Children Who Listen To Reggae Grow to be More Open-Minded as Adults. Exposure to different genres during youth leads to a more diverse palette. Children who attend live music gigs early in life are more open to new activities and seek out live music events later on. Why reggae is so great. Sharing childhood experiences with music.

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International Reggae and World Music Awards Feb 03, 2020

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All the Grammy nominees in the best reggae album category are winners. That one category is not enough to represent Caribbean music.

Enter IRAWMA. The International Reggae and World Music Awards is a platform for us to honor our own. This award show hasn't gotten the attention that it deserves and this needs to change.

We talked through some of the categories on the IRAWMA 2019 list and give our predictions. Visit the IRAWMA site for the chance to review and vote on each category. [https://irawma.com/vote-now/] Voting ends March 12, 2020.

The Tastemaker:

Elephant Man - Wap Bap prod. by Massive B • Bobby Konders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejND3PRom7c

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This episode explores the current trend of celebrity producers and song-writers going live and competing in pseudo-soundclash fashion.

A HILARIOUS CONVERSATION ABOUT THE WINNERS FROM THE 38TH ANNUAL IRAWMA AND THE ACCURACY OF OUR PREDICTIONS. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF UPDATES FROM THE REGGAE WORLD IN THIS 2ND QUARANTINE EPISODE.

INTRO:

BUZZWORTHY SEGMENT:

THE TASTEMAKER SEGMENT:

SOUNDCLASH UPDATE:

MAIN SEGMENT:

OUTRO:

In this episode's main Segment catch an interview with Jamaica Music Conference founder and CEO, Kwasi Bonsu. The 7th annual conference featured panel discussions, workshops, artist showcases, special events, exhibits and more. Kwasi recaps this year's JMC and highlights his favorite moments.

Buzzworthy:

Tastemaker:

Soundclash Update:

A talented group of Reggae producers has been spreading the culture worldwide without necessarily getting their due fanfare. Many listeners may not know who is responsible for the songs and riddims they enjoy listening to.

Buzzworthy:

Tastemaker:

Soundclash Update:

PLAY THIS EPISODE NOW

Kahlil Wonda analyzing the top 5 reality tunes from reggae's best decade. Kahlil has pieced together his personal top-ranking 90's culture selections.

Listen to Reggae Lover episode 179, Financial Empowerment, on-demand.

Research shows that children who listen to reggae and classical music are more likely to become open-minded. We examine these findings.

All the Grammy nominees in the best reggae album category are winners. That one category is not enough to represent Caribbean music.

The Tastemaker:

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