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**Reggae Lover**

Dedicated to Reggae Lovers – Reggae Lover pulls back the curtain on the issues, backstories, and adventures of the global reggae music phenomena, emphasizing sound system culture. The reggae lover podcast features quality discussions relatable to reggae lovers, from dubplates to current reggae to Studio One Lover's rock.

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147 - Reggae Music Forever Jun 03, 2019

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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

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146 - Spirituality in Reggae May 27, 2019

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Reggae music is 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 certain truths.

We discuss some history, events, and examples and give personal accounts of our experiences with spirituality, reggae, and religion.

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145 - When Is It Time to Retire from Music? May 20, 2019

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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.

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144 - More Unity, More Fire May 13, 2019

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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 touched 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

Prince Levy – Lover’s Paradise

Unity Sound Worldwide – Family Buss Riddim

Unity Sound “Royal Ting – Lioness Order” IG Live Mix 05/19

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143 - One-Hit Wonders (Part 1) May 06, 2019

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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.

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142 - Sound Clash Time Again Apr 29, 2019

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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.

Introduction to Episode:

Dr. Rock is the selector behind Great Stone Sound and has studied the game for 30+ years. He hosts two radio shows on the Portland, Oregon based internet station, Nice Up Radio. You can hear him on Front Lines (Thursdays 7-9pm PST) and Dr. Rock's Free Clinic (Sundays 7-9pm PST).

Podcast Episode Summary:

Rock's favorite sounds are Stur Mars (late 80s) and King Addies (90s - present).

When trying to introduce white people to sound clash, he has pointed to the Red Bull Culture Clash. From there, more hardcore.

He fell in love with reggae as a youth in the Bahamas in the mid-80s.

Why he became a selector

Tips for young sounds to build a brand and a following.

Who are the top sounds from the West coast?

Insights learned from interviewing top clash selectors from around the world.

Quotable:

"There's something so pure about the sound clash, the dubplate, and the dubplate forward. It is almost religious in its effect. When you see it, you want to share it with people."

- Dr. Rock on Reggae Lover Podcast 142 - Sound Clash Time Again.

Recommended Resources:

Introduction to Sound Clash
NiceUpRadio.com
Federation Red Bull Radio Show
Red Bull Culture Clash Series
Addies vs Black Kat Series (Biltmore, Tilden, Amazura)
BOOM All-Star Sound Clash
War In the East 2019 (Germany)
Sound Rage 2019 (Canada)

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141 - Humble Beginnings (FaReal Di Realest) Apr 22, 2019

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OUR GUEST IS FAREAL DI REALEST, ARTIST AND CO-HOST OF THE REGGAE TALK PODCAST.

PODCAST EPISODE SUMMARY:

Reggae Talk Podcast / upcoming Anniversary event

Humble Beginnings Tour

Wanting to be an inspiration for youths

Recent releases

The state of Reggae/Dancehall – FaReal agrees with AGARD that genres are dead

Rapid Fire Questions

QUOTES:

“The goal of the artist is to relate to people.”

– Fareal Di Realest

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140 - The New Music of Jamaica Apr 15, 2019

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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 - King of the Arena
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
Justin Beiber - Sorry
Koffee - Rapture
Bob Marley - Talking Blues
Reggae Lover Episode 126 - Dancehall vs Reggae
Reggae Lover Episode 133 - The Influence of Reggae

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139 - Social Responsibility Apr 08, 2019

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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.

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138 - 80s and 90s Dancehall Apr 01, 2019

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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.

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Our special guest was Shawn from the Reggae Talk podcast and ReggaeMusicForever blog.

Reggae music is the highest form of spiritual music.

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?

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WE TALKED WITH DJ CROSSFIRE OF UNITY SOUND, AN INFLUENCER WHO HAS BEEN MAKING THINGS HAPPEN FOR THE PAST FEW DECADES.

PODCAST EPISODE SUMMARY

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

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.

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.

Introduction to Episode:

Podcast Episode Summary:

Quotable:

Recommended Resources:

OUR GUEST IS FAREAL DI REALEST, ARTIST AND CO-HOST OF THE REGGAE TALK PODCAST.

PODCAST EPISODE SUMMARY:

QUOTES:

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.

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?

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.

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