no long talk.

So we had a hiatus. But apologies, we're back for this month.

- Marvin went to Buju in Jamaica

- Koffee "Toast" big cos of major label money?

- women running Jamaican music?

- who from this generation will be touring in 20 years?

Might change the name. Dont Say Nothing?

Alborosie sits with no long talk to talk his new album Unbreakable Meets Wailers United.

He explains how he got them all to link up, moving from Italy to Jamaica shaped him, reggae's voice in Brexit, plus Beres Hammond, Chronixx and Buju Banton

In part 2, Serocee relives Trinidad Carnival and we spoke about the soca vs dancehall clash that was bound to happen after Jamaican carnival. Recorded in like March so some things like Reggae Sumfest line up have been revealed.

We linked in London's Tinsel Town after a late night radio interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra's Seani B to talk about his surprise at near-decade long career. From controversial breakthrough Winner to Bruk Off and beyond.

This one is a lost chapter. I caught up with Konshens when he came to the UK in February of this year (2017). Due to a couple reasons, it wasn't released at the time. That's why you'll hear the surprise at the now common info about him signing to a label, Empire. So this is obviously before the Chris Brown remix too. It isn't a time-specific reasoning though.

He talks to no long talk about hating the spotlight, switching to gal tunes, preferring conscious tunes and why he's against making clash tunes. We also spoke about Japan and Africa success, why he hasn't crossed over yet and hopes for the future.

For those unfamiliar with the name, Keznamdi is a member of the neo-roots generation with Protoje, Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid and them. His sister Kelissa is too. Sister Kamilla McDonald is a fitness guru, many will know for her marriage to Jah Cure.

He's a bit different to the others; he puts out more songs about the ladies and relationships than bun babylon. But as I found out in our convo, he has a lot of fire burning.

He has a different backstory too. Unlike the others, he grew up between Jamaica, Tanzania and USA, and was born a Rasta. He tells me he doesn't identify as a Rastafarian though.

Our in-depth convo covers:

Learning charity from his UN worker mother, loving women from musician father, feminism from sister Kelissa, books from Kabaka Pyramid and meeting Chronixx

Jamaica's fight against reggae, ganja and Rasta

Being overlooked

Overcoming struggles with confidence and being a conscious roots artist

School not allowing him to go with locks, friends not allowed to stay over cos he's Rasta

Ladies man of reggae

And Jamaica's recent treatment of soca over reggae

"worst karma is when you oppress a woman."

Twitter : @ itsnolongtalk

@ Keznamdi

So basically, we spoke about Alkaline show. I was outside with my ticket, Serocee saw the action unfold via social media. We basically cover what happened, misconceptions, who was at fault and what this could mean for dancehall concerts in London in the future.

This still ain't even what was meant to be the ting. That will be uploaded soonish but this was more urgent.

Bless

@itsNoLongTalk

@Serocee

In this episode, Serocee and Marvin talk Mavado vs Popcaan. Was it the war nobody asked for? Who really benefits - fans, dancehall, Mavado, Popcaan?

Also, based on Foota Hype saying this made dancehall entertaining again we ask/answer the following:

Is dancehall only entertaining when there's a clash?

Is that why dancehall's stagnant?

What did Popcaan have to gain?

Would you prefer Popcaan & Mavado to collab or war?

Final part up soon

Twitter: @Serocee + @ItsNoLongTalk

Christopher Martin | chapter 12

Usain Bolt's favourite Jamaican singer, Christopher Martin, talks about his humble upbringing in the countryside, entering Rising Stars to help better his schooling, his journey and shares opinions on the current Jamaican music industry and pop's use of Jamaican music..

talk the things with Serocee | ep. 2

So, if you aren't aware, Mixpak won the Red Bull Culture Clash on 17/June/2016. The wide outsiders beat Wiz Khalifa & Tayler Gang (hip hop), UKG All Stars (UK Garage) and favourites Eskimo Dance (grime) to take home the coveted trophy in front of a packed out o2 Arena crowd (possibly 20,000 people).

In this, I share my views on the competition in round-by-round analysis format plus gain insight into the winning team from talk the things co-reasonee Serocee - a man who helped mastermind Mixpak's victory.

We talk about everything from strategies, real round winners, guests, (fake) dubs and that One Dance dub! So we're calling this one the Culture Clash intereview.

Big up Dre Skull, Suze/ItsTheLarge, Popcaan, Spice, Tony Matterhorn, Kranium and obviously the g, Serocee.

Winning moment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsaWTL4tVjU

Can find the rest on YouTube and that.

soundcloud.com/nolongtalk / search 'no long talk' on iTunes

twitter.com/itsnolongtalk

twitter.com/serocee

twitter.com/marvinsparks

Something a little different. Serocee and Marvin Sparks are two dancehall and reggae enthusiasts who care about the music and culture. Don't expect to hear the latest suss or silly passa - there are more than enough places for that. We talk about what's really going on. Remember; it is still no long talk.

Episode one is about what "One Dance" can do. We speak about how Drake's 'One Dance' and discuss whether controversial dancing (daggering/sky daggering/setting parts on fire etc.) in Jamaica affects the image of the music..

Stay locked. Due to be a monthly one.