Reggae Lover

By Reggae Lover

What's Reggae Lover about?

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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Reggae Lover episodes:

12.12.2022
Wicked Sound Clashes With New Sounds on the Battlefield
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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
11.29.2022
Does Dancehall Have A Devastating Love Affair With Violence?
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?...
10.24.2022
Expert Analysis - Who Really Wins in the Clash At Sea?
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...
09.27.2022
Innocent Defeats Addies In A New World Order Clash
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...
09.05.2022
Remarkable Murder of 5 Sound Guy by Diamond Sunshine
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),...
07.25.2022
Top 5 Big Reggae Songs of the Year 2022
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"...
07.04.2022
The Truth About Mental Health in the Reggae World
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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
06.06.2022
Downbeat Falls to LP In A Monumental Sound Clash
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...
05.14.2022
What Happened At World Clash The End: Full Review
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...
04.25.2022
Poor Album Sales Revisited and Reactions to Best Comments
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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.07.2022
On The New Koffee, Shensea, and Bling Dawg Albums
Reviews of Koffee - "Gifted," Shensea - "Alpha," and Bling Dawg - "ELEV8." Three full-length debut albums out of Jamaica for 2022. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.21.2022
Ways for Reggae Artists to Make Money Now
Traditional and Creative Ways for Reggae Artists to Make Money Now. In a conversation inspired by Sister Nancy finally earning royalties from her 1982 hit single 'Bam Bam,' we discuss what's going on in the business in 2022. ...
03.07.2022
Best Big Reggae Dancehall Riddims in the 2000s
Conversation running down the Biggest and Best Reggae Dancehall Riddims of the 2000s. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
02.13.2022
Really Special Tribute To The Legend Robbie Shakespeare
Tribute To Robbie Shakespeare, the iconic Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer. We would be remiss to not honor such an instrumental member of the reggae fraternity. Robbie was affectionately known as half of the dynamic reggae rhythm...
01.30.2022
Complete Review of Massive Debut Album from Masicka, '438'
Our Masicka '438' Album Review kicks off Reggae Lover season 9. Adjectives that describe '438:' emotional, introspective, dark, cohesive, impressive. This body of work provides an excellent introduction to the artist. Songs depict life inclusive of...
12.12.2021
Best of 2021 Reggae
2021 results are in! What things do we want to see happening in the upcoming year? Can this really be the end of another Reggae Lover season? Kahlil and AGARD bring you a wrap-up of 2021 highlights and superlatives from...
11.25.2021
Top 5 Dancehall Riddims of All Time
Best dancehall riddims of all time. For the first time ever both co-hosts present one unified Top 5 list. Fantastic discussion about a very debatable topic. Thank you for your patience in waiting for this delayed-release as the...
10.25.2021
Best of New Summer and Fall 2021 Dancehall Reggae
Post-Covid Highlights, Verzuz, Clash updates, New music, and shout-outs. Dedicated to Reggae Lovers - Hosted by Kahlil Wonda and AGARD, Reggae Lover (@ReggaeLoverPodcast) pulls back the curtain on the issues, back-stories, and adventures of the global reggae music phenomena. This reggae podcast features...
10.10.2021
Top 5 Most Underrated Reggae Dancehall Artists
Jamaican State of Mind host, Nick, joins the team to discuss their opinions on the most underrated artists in Reggae and Dancehall. Mentioned in this episode: Agent Sasco (formerly Assassin), Tanya Stephens, Masicka, Cham (formerly Baby Cham), Frisko Kid, Agent...
09.27.2021
Why Pacific Reggae Is Massive and Is Here To Stay
We all know by now that Pacific Reggae is a thing, but after his first trip to Hawaii, Kahlil Wonda gained a whole new perspective. Cloaked in reggae's nirvana, Pacific Reggae is an INCREDIBLE musical treat. The genre has grown...
09.12.2021
Top Five Juggling Selectors of All Time
The hardest part for any real Reggae Lover is choosing WHO deserves to be in the TOP FIVE. Hear Kahlil and AGARD’s list of the top five juggling selectors of all time and discover their secrets to success. ...
08.29.2021
Staying Power in Reggae and Dancehall
The pandemic has affected both reggae and dancehall artists in more ways than one - we either have people shelving their releases or see artists putting out as much as possible to see if they can make a hit. That...
08.15.2021
The Top 5 Sound Clash Selectors of All Time
Reggae Lover Podcast episode with Kahlil Wonda and AGARD listing their Top Five Selectors in Soundclash history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
08.02.2021
Jamaicans Getting Love on Billboard Charts
Jamaicans have reached different parts of the world, generating a sensation with our music, and let me tell you what, Jamaicans get chart love. Singers like Sean Paul, Shaggy, Sean Kingston, Carl Douglas, and many others have put Jamaica's name...
07.19.2021
Top 5 Dancehall Sound Systems of All Time
Season 8 opens with an overdue Top 5 list from the Reggae Lover hosts - their Top 5 Dancehall Sound Systems of All Time. We discuss the criteria used in selecting these top reggae sounds aka DJ teams. These lists...
07.05.2021
Reggae Lover History (Part 2)
A continuation of the historical episode in which we described the foundation of Highlanda Sound. This part of the conversation recaps our first gigs and the years that followed. In the late '90s, the three young lions that started...
06.28.2021
Reggae Lover History (Part 1)
Reggae Lover hosts, AGARD and Kahlil Wonda take time out to re-introduce themselves. They discuss who they are, where they come from, and how they got into the music industry. Part 1 of this "flashback" conversation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
06.21.2021
Why We Love the 90s (Replay)
The first guest appearance by Nick, Jamaican State of Mind podcast host. The Reggae Lover crew reminisces about the most trendsetting decade, the 90s. But why do we love the 90s so much? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
06.14.2021
Best Non-Jamaican Reggae Artists
A replay of a classic focusing on the Best Non-Jamaican Reggae Artists. This Reggae Lover Podcast Episode (118) highlights the global reggae phenomenon. R.I.P to Akae Beka. Listen to the full mix here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...
05.24.2021
Top 5 Albums of All Time + Season Finale
Kahlil Wonda and AGARD share their personal TOP 5 Albums of All Time. These selections are not limited to reggae. This is the final new episode of Reggae Lover season 7. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.10.2021
Best Summer Songs 2021
Kahlil Wonda and AGARD discuss what they are listening to and how they are listening to it. Top song selections for the Summer of 2021 are listed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.03.2021
The Need for Caribbean Representation in Film
We discuss the need for more Caribbean representation on film and television. Cultural content is winning right now and our culture has yet to be properly documented. The Caribbean region is known for reggae...
04.26.2021
The Roaring Twenties?
AGARD predicts parallels between the Roaring 20s (the decade of the 1920s) and the upcoming post-COVID19 period. We look back at some of the defining moments and technological advances from the pandemic era. Dedicated to Reggae Lovers -...
04.19.2021
Stop The Violence
Reactions to the Jamaican government blaming dancehall music for contributing to the current overwhelming violent crime spree. Dedicated to Reggae Lovers - Hosted by Kahlil Wonda and AGARD, Reggae Lover (@ReggaeLoverPodcast) pulls back the curtain on the issues, back-stories, and adventures of...
04.05.2021
In the Exciting World of Dancehall with Steve Wilson
An in-depth conversation with Steve “Urchin” Wilson, a part of Sean Paul’s management for the past 18 + years. In the Exciting World of Dancehall with Steve Wilson, we discussed how Steve has been pushing the culture in nightlife...
03.29.2021
How To Make Dancehall And Sound Clash Better Now
Drew and Iron Voice break down the world of sound clash and how it influences dancehall as a whole. The Rumble Talk hosts offer fresh perspectives on many things sound clash and dancehall-related including: How they come up with...
03.22.2021
Exclusive Interview with Drew and Iron Voice (Rumble Talk)
Part 1 of our exclusive interview with Drew and Iron Voice, hosts of Rumble Talk Thursdays. Rumble Talk is the hottest radio show on Sound Chat Radio and the most popular sound clash culture radio program ever. Drew...
03.14.2021
Macka B on Uplifting Through Authentic Reggae and Veganism
Macka B talks about his authentic reggae music journey which has soared due to his reggae and Veganism content. Macka B's Gentrification EP and Single are Available Now This Gentrification phenomenon is going on all over the world...
03.08.2021
How To Make It As An Indie Reggae Artist
We talk to rising star I-Maa-Ra about his journey as an indie reggae artist in Jamaica. I-Maa-Ra is featured as a top indie reggae artist on the Reverbnation platform. Born Courtney Mark Anthony Stewart, in Roaring...
02.28.2021
Spotlight: Music & Marriage, The Best of Both Worlds
Music and Marriage podcast hosts, Amlak RedSquare and Nikki join the Reggae Lover crew for this episode. Music & Marriage is a podcast hosted by a dynamic and courageous couple, reggae recording artist Amlak Red Square, and his wife,...
02.22.2021
Reggae In Africa with 2021 Powerful Rising Star Rootspence
Reggae in Africa is alive and well with Rootspence and the Groovemakers blazing the fire from Mozambique. Rootspence joins us to give a first-hand account of the current reggae climate from Malawi to Mozambique. He breaks...
02.15.2021
Wake Up to Reality
Wake up to reality with special guest Ijahknowah who delivers a message to heal, uplift, enlighten, and empower our people and thus the entire humanity. Wake Up, is the debut EP from Ijahnkowah An B.R.A.P (Black Revolutionary Almighty Perspective)....
02.08.2021
The Top 5 Lovers Rock Reggae Songs
The Top 5 Lovers Rock Songs of all time according to Reggae Lovers AGARD and Kahlil Wonda are presented in this episode. Press play to hear the discussion. This podcast is sponsored by:Audible – Free 30-Day Trial of Audible Premium PlusAmazon Music – Get...
02.01.2021
The Top 5 Bob Marley Songs
The Top 5 Bob Marley songs according to Kahlil Wonda and AGARD. We are celebrating Bob Marley's 76th birthday (Feb. 6) along with the beginning of reggae month and black history. It's the birth month of both AGARD...
01.25.2021
Carlton Livingston, Adventures from a Storied Career
Carlton Livingston, Jamaican vocalist, and songwriter extraordinaire is our special guest. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
01.18.2021
Shinehead Spreads the Love
Shinehead spreads the love as he passes through for a fun conversation covering from his roots to his current hits and forthcoming album. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
01.11.2021
The Wailers Aston Barrett Jr.
The Wailers Aston Barrett Jr. is the current torch-bearer of his family's legacy. Aston is the son of original Wailers bass guitarist and producer, the iconic Aston "Family-Man" Barrett. The Wailers 2020 album, One World, is nominated for Best Reggae Album...
01.04.2021
Tropics is Everywhere
Tropics is everywhere: Season 7 of Reggae Lover debuts with rising Jamaican star Tessellated as the special guest. 'Tropics Vol. 1', the notable debut by singer Tessellated offers a flavorful feast of sounds. The seven unique tracks...
12.28.2020
The Influence of Reggae (Revisited)
How has reggae music has affected the whole world? During this episode, we touched on the following: Bob Marley was one of the most influential people ever.The many genres that stemmed from Jamaican music including EDM, Reggaeton, and Hip...
12.21.2020
Bob Marley's Legacy (Revisited)
We take some time to talk about Bob Marley's amazing life and legacy. This episode is all about Robert Nesta Marley a.k.a The Legend a.k.a the King of Reggae. We list some artists that have been...

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Reggae Lover episodes:

Wicked Sound Clashes With New Sounds on the Battlefield

Does Dancehall Have A Devastating Love Affair With Violence?

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

Innocent Defeats Addies In A New World Order Clash

Remarkable Murder of 5 Sound Guy by Diamond Sunshine

Top 5 Big Reggae Songs of the Year 2022

The Truth About Mental Health in the Reggae World

Downbeat Falls to LP In A Monumental Sound Clash

What Happened At World Clash The End: Full Review

Poor Album Sales Revisited and Reactions to Best Comments

On The New Koffee, Shensea, and Bling Dawg Albums

Ways for Reggae Artists to Make Money Now

Best Big Reggae Dancehall Riddims in the 2000s

Really Special Tribute To The Legend Robbie Shakespeare

Complete Review of Massive Debut Album from Masicka, '438'

Best of 2021 Reggae

Top 5 Dancehall Riddims of All Time

Best of New Summer and Fall 2021 Dancehall Reggae

Top 5 Most Underrated Reggae Dancehall Artists

Why Pacific Reggae Is Massive and Is Here To Stay

Top Five Juggling Selectors of All Time

Staying Power in Reggae and Dancehall

The Top 5 Sound Clash Selectors of All Time

Jamaicans Getting Love on Billboard Charts

Top 5 Dancehall Sound Systems of All Time

Reggae Lover History (Part 2)

Reggae Lover History (Part 1)

Why We Love the 90s (Replay)

Best Non-Jamaican Reggae Artists

Top 5 Albums of All Time + Season Finale

Best Summer Songs 2021

The Need for Caribbean Representation in Film

The Roaring Twenties?

Stop The Violence

In the Exciting World of Dancehall with Steve Wilson

How To Make Dancehall And Sound Clash Better Now

Exclusive Interview with Drew and Iron Voice (Rumble Talk)

Macka B on Uplifting Through Authentic Reggae and Veganism

How To Make It As An Indie Reggae Artist

Spotlight: Music & Marriage, The Best of Both Worlds

Reggae In Africa with 2021 Powerful Rising Star Rootspence

Wake Up to Reality

The Top 5 Lovers Rock Reggae Songs

The Top 5 Bob Marley Songs

Carlton Livingston, Adventures from a Storied Career

Shinehead Spreads the Love

The Wailers Aston Barrett Jr.

Tropics is Everywhere

The Influence of Reggae (Revisited)

Bob Marley's Legacy (Revisited)