We discuss the reggae industry's focus on vanity metrics such as social media likes and YouTube views versus actionable metrics like engagement and sales.   
 Reggae/dancehall fans find ways to get new music for free (YouTube, mixtapes, sound system audio, email blasts, SoundCloud, etc). They form opinions based on the opinions of others if they have to. They also find reasons to justify why they did not buy the new album(s). 
 Fans of other genres take action by collecting (buying) albums, whether digital or hard copy. They collect the new albums of the artists they like and then form their own opinions about the music.  
 Kahlil Wonda reviews Tarrus Riley's new album, "Healing." Reactions to the passing of celebrated Reggae icon and trailblazer, Toots Hibbert. 
 The Tastemaker - Babylon Warfare · Tarrus Riley ft. Teejay and Dean Fraser https://youtu.be/9uWUxANyI9E 
 


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Is Vanity Running Dancehall?

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We revisited Wicked Sound Clashes With New Sounds on the Battlefield, including the 12-sound Battle Royal competition, Yung Gunz versus Notorius in Brooklyn, and Innocent Sound versus Emperor Sound in the DMV.

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Wicked Sound Clashes With New Sounds on the Battlefield

Reactions to the recent ban on violent content over Jamaican airwaves and TV. In addition, some alternatives for reducing crime are offered, and a short list of quality new music releases. Does Dancehall Have A Devastating Love Affair With Violence? Jamaica’s broadcasting regulator has banned all music and television broadcasts it perceives as glorifying criminal activity, drug use, weapons, or scamming. According to the Jamaican government, the goal is to reduce material that “could give the wrong impression that criminality is an accepted feature of Jamaican culture and society.”  The ban comes after Jamaican authorities have battled rising gun violence rates, pushing the country’s murder rate to the highest of any nation in the Caribbean and Latin America in 2021. The ban also avoids “urban slang” related to lavish lifestyles, acquiring money, or making wire transfers. In Jamaica, the Broadcasting Commission is the regulatory body established to control media in the country. The Commission outlines its primary purpose as to serve as a regulator that leads and facilitates the development and advancement of a dynamic electronic communication sector for the benefit of Jamaica and the Caribbean.   Broadcast laws are established, and media entities are expected to follow the regulations outlined. Not following them could lead to sanctions and penalties. Resources:https://www.thedailybeast.com/jamaica-bans-music-and-tv-that-glorifies-crimehttps://waccglobal.org/tensions-between-media-censorship-and-regulation-in-jamaica/

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Does Dancehall Have A Devastating Love Affair With Violence?

Anticipation builds for the Welcome to Jamrock Sound Clash at Sea featuring World Clash champions Code Red versus Warrior Sound, Notorius with Little Shabba and Badgyal Marie, and Dynamq, a.k.a the "River Nile Crocodile." Who will win? We dissect recent and upcoming sound clash events, including:2022 Lawless Soundclash in California between Jah Mikey One, King Shine, and Blunt Posse.Mention of Destination Badda Dan 123 Canada.Emperor versus Innocent in DMV.King Addies vs. King Waggy T in South Florida.Irish and Chin 2023 Sound System Summit.

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Expert Analysis - Who Really Wins in the Clash At Sea?

We bring an analysis of the New World Order sound clash, which put Innocent Sound up against King Addies in Atlanta on September 17, 2022. Mello Promotions/Fam1st Entertainment and The Fresh Station promoted the contest, and Dynamq held down hosting duties. 
 In this episode:Recent clash record of both sounds.Recapping rounds 1 through 4 and tune fi tune.Where King Pin went wrong.What's next for each sound?
 "When it gets to the 3rd and 4th rounds, you better have something special to play." - Kahlil Wonda. 
 Recommended Resources:(South Florida Caribbean News 2022) Sound Clash and Innocent Sound Win Big in Atlanta.(Youtube 2022) New World Order - King Addies vs. Innocent Sound - Atlanta GA - 9-17-2022.Facebook: King Addies Music https://www.facebook.com/KingAddiesMusic/.
 
 
 


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Innocent Defeats Addies In A New World Order Clash

Breaking down the 123 Badda Dan Sound Clash held on August 13, 2022, in South Florida. Welcome to Season 10 of Reggae Lover! Last year's winner, Prodigy Movements (FL), competed against Super Tremor (Queens, NY), Redi Roc (Connecticut / FL), King Trendsetta (FL), Shockwave Sound (Brooklyn, New York), and King AP (Atlanta) in the 123 Badda Dan USA 

Is Vanity Running Dancehall?

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