Reggae Lover

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Dancehall vs. Reggae (REPLAY) Jun 15, 2020

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This was supposed to be a Dancehall 101 conversation and it ended up being a Dancehall vs Reggae debate.

More than a debate, various explanations of the culture emerged. This was our second talk show format episode and topics mentioned here ended up being re-hashed throughout the rest of the season.

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Top One Hit Wonders in Reggae (REPLAY) Jun 08, 2020

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This is by far the funniest Reggae Lover episode. We list some of the biggest reggae one-hit wonders.

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Lila Ike - The Complete Interview (REPLAY) Jun 01, 2020

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Lila Ike was one of our best interviews from last year. Check out this replay and make sure to grab her new EP, The ExPerience, if you haven't already. It's a classic!

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Beenie Man vs. Bounty Killer May 25, 2020

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A complete break down of the epic Beenie Man vs. Bounty Killer IG Live event presented by @VerzuzTV.

Also, in this episode, our season finale:

The drama between Swiss Beats, Tony Matterhorn, and Majah Hype.
Reflections on the life and legacy of fallen reggae icon, record producer, and audio engineer, Bobby Digital.
What we're listening to for Summer 2020.
Reasons for the absence of Spotify in Jamaica.
Quarantine Clash Semi-Finals

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Top Five Singjays + Lila Ike's new EP May 18, 2020

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Full review of Lila Ike's debut EP, The Experience, plus AGARD and Kahlil Wonda each list their top 5 SingJays.

Buzzworthy - Shaggy, Rayvon, and Spice appear on The Bachelor.

The Tastemaker - Full review of Lila Ike's debut EP, The ExPerience.

Soundclash Update - Latest from the Soundclash.com/Walshy Fire Quarantine Clash tournament.

Main Topic - Top 5 Singjays (a performer who is a combination of singer and deejay.)

Kahlil Wonda:

Buju Banton
Capleton
Sizzla
Chronixx
Mavado

AGARD:

Mavado
Damian Marley
Demarco
I-Octane
Shenseea

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Spring 2020 Update May 11, 2020

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Talking about what's going on in the business as we all continue adjusting to being locked down.

Apple Music expands coverage to more countries, including Jamaica.
Soundcloud now offering digital music distribution.
Up and coming artists who lack music business knowledge.
Artists beefing and clashing during quarantine and why it's not a good look.
Sounds and Artists who have improved their position during the quarantine.
Buju Banton ft. John Legend - Memories. https://youtu.be/_rmRcc81jpM.
Jah Izrehl - Never Worry. https://open.spotify.com/album/28feH3Kpu7hah9aOHleGgy.

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The Fans Are the Real Winners May 04, 2020

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AGARD goes solo talking about the Soundclash.com Quarantine Clash tournament, Dexta Daps' release from prison, Lila Ike's upcoming EP, and more.

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Married to a Reggae Lover Apr 27, 2020

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AGARD and Kahlil Wonda invite their wives to talk about their Reggae lover journeys.

Buzzworthy

Buju performs on BET. https://youtu.be/y2G4PnJ9Sjk
Beenie and Bounty IG Live performance. https://youtu.be/vjD34TOODXw

Tastemaker

David Powell - Life Hard. https://open.spotify.com/album/6lFMsLfs0fIBYg3e7roAf6
Etzia ft. Sean Paul - Let My Spirit Fly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gSaZhKnw8&feature=youtu.be
Buju Banton - Ganja Man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpatK_sFYoc

Soundclash Update

25th Anniversary of Jaro vs Addies in Portmore, Jamaica 1995. https://soundcloud.com/hecklersphoenix/king-addies-vs-killamanjaro-04-95-ja-dancehall-showdown-hecklers-remasters

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Major Label Love Apr 20, 2020

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Last week Protoje announced that his Indiggnation Collective (including Lila Ike and Sevana) has inked a multi-album deal with RCA Records. We discuss this historic singing and the recent trend of major label A&R's paying attention to Jamaican talent.

Tastemaker:

Alicia Keys - Underdog (Remix) ft. Chronixx and Protoje.
Lila Ike - I Spy
Stalk Ashley - Young

Soundclash Update:

Walshy Fire's Quarantine Clash 3 - Heavy Hammer (Italy) vs. Poison Dart (Florida).
Major Hype's Clash Series - Jazzy T from Renaissance vs. Steelie Bashment.
DJ Premier vs. The Rza
Irish and Chin's "Put In On The Table"

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Who runs Jamaica? Apr 13, 2020

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This episode examines the dichotomy that is the incarcerated, gold-selling, chart-topping, and ever polarizing Vybz Kartel. His murder conviction was recently upheld by the Jamaican appeals court. Also, he won the Best Male Dancehall Artist category at the International Reggae and World Music Awards in Jamaica for the last two years in a row.

Buzzworthy:

3:10 - Tory Lanez IG Live shut down.

5:04 - Reggae community responses to COVID19.

The Tastemaker:

11:41 - Coronavirus and quarantine themed reggae/dancehall songs from Sizzla, Luciano, Ding Dong, Kabaka Pyramid, Christopher Martin, Ce'Cile, Christafari, Ed Robinson, DYCR, Silver Kat, Zagga, Mr. Vegas and more.

Soundclash Update:

22:10 - Walshy Fire's second Quarantine Clash featuring Bobby Konders (Massive B) versus Jazzy T (Renaissance).

26:40 - Major Hype (Massive B) versus Nore (Afrique).

Main Segment:

32:45 - What matters more to Kartel fans, his songs or whether he committed the murder?

44:10 - Would more people attend a Vybz Kartel concert than Buju Banton's "Long Walk To Freedom" concert in Jamaica?

54:04 - What would the dancehall industry be like if Vybz Kartel was never allowed to record music in prison?

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This was supposed to be a Dancehall 101 conversation and it ended up being a Dancehall vs Reggae debate.

This is by far the funniest Reggae Lover episode. We list some of the biggest reggae one-hit wonders.

Lila Ike was one of our best interviews from last year. Check out this replay and make sure to grab her new EP, The ExPerience, if you haven't already. It's a classic!

A complete break down of the epic Beenie Man vs. Bounty Killer IG Live event presented by @VerzuzTV.

Full review of Lila Ike's debut EP, The Experience, plus AGARD and Kahlil Wonda each list their top 5 SingJays.

Talking about what's going on in the business as we all continue adjusting to being locked down.

AGARD goes solo talking about the Soundclash.com Quarantine Clash tournament, Dexta Daps' release from prison, Lila Ike's upcoming EP, and more.

AGARD and Kahlil Wonda invite their wives to talk about their Reggae lover journeys.

Last week Protoje announced that his Indiggnation Collective (including Lila Ike and Sevana) has inked a multi-album deal with RCA Records. We discuss this historic singing and the recent trend of major label A&R's paying attention to Jamaican talent.

Buzzworthy:

The Tastemaker:

Soundclash Update:

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