We see Reggae music as the highest form of spiritual music.

Beginning with the 1970s Roots Reggae era, the lyrics, the drums, and the bass provided the perfect vessel for communicating and spreading messages.

With the help of Bob Marley and the Wailers, these reggae messages spread across the globe.

Exploration of this global phenomenon leads to points to certain truths.

We discuss this history, events, and examples.

Also listen for our personal accounts of experiences with spirituality, reggae, and religion.

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On today's Reggae Lover episode, the questions are: When is it time for an artist to retire? Is there a specific time to call it quits, and how does that look? Or should we ask: How does that sound?

In the reggae industry, it seems like musicians keep on performing until the very end of life. Artists from other genres approach retirement in different ways. We explore the possibilities and give suggestions. Of course, we include specific reggae and dancehall artists in the discussion. Please leave a comment with your feedback on the conversation.

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We talked with DJ Crossfire of Unity Sound, an influencer who has been making things happen for the past few decades.

- Podcast Episode Summary -

During the interview we touch on:

the debut of the Family Buss Riddim

mixes and mix CDs (old and new)

Unity Sound & its members

Summer Asian tour

Unity Sound T-Shirts

More Fire radio show

the global state of dancehall/reggae

- Recommended Resources -

Koffee - Toast

Protoje featuring Lila Ike and Agent Sasco - Not Another Word

Prince Levy - Lover's Paradise

Unity Sound Worldwide - Family Buss Riddim

Unity Sound "Royal Ting - Lioness Order" IG Live Mix 05/19

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We had fun reminiscing and discussing some of the best reggae one-hit wonders. There are so many! This includes pop crossover songs and dancehall anthems.

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This Reggae Lover episode is about the global state of sound clash in 2019. Our special guest is Dr. Rock, host of Front Lines, the West Coast's only Sound Clash talk show.

Dr. Rock is the selector behind Great Stone Sound System and has studied the game for 30+ years. He hosts two radio shows on the Portland, Oregon based internet station, Nice Up Radio.

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Our guest is Fareal Di Realest, a Brooklyn based Reggae/Dancehall/Tropical House artist who is deeply in touch with his Jamaican roots. Fareal also co-hosts the Reggae Talk podcast.

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Walshy Fire stated that "Jamaican artists are on the verge of creating a new genre" in a recent interview. This claim warranted further exploration so we went in on the topic.

Before analyzing today's music we reviewed the many genres that Jamaica has created. That amazing history includes Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, Dub and Dancehall. Reggae sub-genres Nyahbingi, lover's rock, and rub-a-dub are also popular styles.

There was a peak in dancehall popularity in the early 2000s followed by a decline in quality reggae. At that time vinyl formats transitioned to CD. Then CDs went out and digital downloads came in. DJs started using laptops to play music and consumers turned to personal electronics. This transitional period led to what we call the reggae revival.

The current global dancehall and reggae revival movements are creating genre-bending trends. Artists like Protoje, Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Damian Marley, and Koffee are synonymous with such trends.

Based on our analysis there either is a new emerging genre, or the concept of genres is simply dead. Distinctions between genres have become blurred and young audiences around the world are embracing that change.

References:

Lord Fly with Dan Williams - Medley of Jamaican Mento

Koffee - Toast

Culture - Two Sevens Clash

Lila Ike - Biggest Fan

Toots and the Maytals - Do the Reggae

Reggae Lover Episode 20 - Lee 'Scratch' Perry,

Johnny Osborne - Water Pumping

Reggae Lover Episode 21 - Augustus Pablo,

The Skatalites - Guns of Navarone

Reggae Lover Episode 120 - Dub.

Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus - None of Jah Jah Children

Hood Celebrity - Walking Trophy

King Tubbys - Death In the Arena

Ed Sheeran - Shape of You

Justin Beiber - Sorry

Koffee - Rapture

Bob Marley - Talking Blues

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The community involvement of fallen rapper Nipsey Hussle lead to today's topic: What is the social responsibility of the reggae artist who has gained notoriety in their community?

Kahlil Wonda argues that artists should first clean up their lyrics. This way word and sound equals the power to influence others.

AGARD argues that artists should organize people and perform good deeds in the community to effect positive change.

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Once one of Kingston's most sought after selectors, Webba talks about his time playing some of Jamaica's top sound systems including Stone Love, Metro Media, Black Stone, and African Star. 

We talk about how he got his start in music, why he transitioned to promoting reggae events, and more. Catch all the stories and insights in this fun Reggae Lover interview.

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Discussing Buju Banton's triumphant return to the stage at the Long Walk to Freedom Concert. There's no way Reggae Lover could fail to talk about this historic event. Also, Koffee's debut EP release and the placement of her single "Toast" in the box office blockbuster movie "Us." Stream or download her EP "Rapture," now.

This episode includes footage from when Kahlil Wonda was a guest on the Dash-A-Fire podcast. You learn where he was born and raised. You learn where and how Highlanda Sound got started. We discuss love for vegetarian food and where to go get it in Atlanta. Hear a list of Kahlil's favorite artists and learn the inspiration for starting this podcast.

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