Reggae Lover

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.

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-crime
• https://waccglobal.org/tensions-between-media-censorship-and-regulation-in-jamaica/

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.

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/.

We present the Top 5 Big Reggae Songs of the Year 2022 so far. This is the Season 9 finale of the Reggae Lover.

Also, check out Kahlil Wonda and AGARD on Pandora New Reggae Radio's "Best Reggae+Dancehall '22" program, a special mid-year feature to commemorate International Reggae Day. Here’s a direct link to the program: https://pandora.app.link/JMK5vPHojrb.

This is a light touch on a heavy topic. More conversations like these need to be had.

Resources:

Heal and Grow Journey Podcast.

Reggae Lover Episode 185 - Music Therapy featuring Jay Blessed.

We discuss how Downbeat and Firgo Digital Fell to LP In the "No Long Talking" Sound Clash.

AGARD and Kahlil Wonda breakdown many aspects of this clash including:

• Downbeat's next-generation finally debuts as Tony Screw watches from the crowd.
• The competition between the 3 sound systems that strung up (audio quality).
• LP International's strategy and preparation for this dance.

Hosts Kahlil Wonda and AGARD review and discuss the results of World Clash featuring Code Red, Dynamq, Mystic, Stereo 5, Observer, Empire, Warrior, Klymaxx, and Rodem Cyclone, plus other recent sound clashes in New York and Atlanta.

Topics Covered:

• What Happened At World Clash The End: Full Review
• Stereo 5 versus King Addies
• King Animosity versus Blunt Posse
• King AP versus King Eternity
• Downbeat versus Firgo Digital versus LP International

Resources:

• Irish and Chin
• World Clash The End (audio)
• Prestige Cup - Blunt Posse vs. King Animosity
• King of the Ring - King AP vs. King Eternity

Processing the dismal first-week sales performance of recent albums from Koffee, Shensea, Spice, Skillibeng, Vybz Kartel, and Alkaline.

Reading the "mailbag" and reacting to comments from listeners live.

Reviews of Koffee - "Gifted," Shensea - "Alpha," and Bling Dawg - "ELEV8."

Three full-length debut albums out of Jamaica for 2022.