Reggae Lover

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 and soca but there is a bounty of cultural aspects that are yet to be exploited.

We sight current and historical examples of how and why we can and should go beyond the music and the "badman" stereotype.

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 - 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 discussions on the culture, economics, and all things relatable to reggae lovers. Highlanda Sound produces this Caribbean podcast with new episodes every Monday.

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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 the global reggae music phenomena.

This reggae podcast features discussions on the culture, economics, and all things relatable to reggae lovers. Highlanda Sound produces this Caribbean podcast with new episodes every Monday.

Find Kahlil Wonda and AGARD on Social Media:

Instagram: @KahlilWonda @AOAgard

Twitter: @ReggaeLoverPod

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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 and through his work in the recording industry. He shares how he got started in the business, and his thoughts on Jamaica getting more hardcore about honoring reggae icons. We touched on strategies for harnessing the economic potential of reggae, the Sean Paul success formula, and much more.

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 topics and create the magic that is Rumble Talk.
• How to stay relevant during the pandemic.
• A healthy Reggae dancehall ecosystem and the many different important roles.
• Everybody can’t be a DJ, MC, or selector.
• What dictates the new music that gets played in dancehall?
• Does dancehall still set trends?
• Sean Paul’s album, good or no?
• Soundclash was a filter for Dancehall and no longer is.  
• The problem with DJs playing for $100.
• The real difference between the 90s and today's soundclash business.

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 reveals how he became synonymous with sound clash culture and landed his position at Irish & Chin's Promotions and Sound Chat Radio.

Mishigan, is a founder and lead selector of ReggaeBoyz Sound. We get his backstory and learn how he became the Rumble Talk co-host known as Iron Voice.

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 from Brixton to Brooklyn; Harlem to Toronto and Cape Town to Berlin.

There is a new video for the title track, Gentrification, featuring Macka B as a news anchor reporting live on the Wha Gwarn News.

In 2017 Macka B began a series of regular acapella videos released on his social channels - Medical Mondays and Wha' Me Eat Wednesdays. The releases proved very popular and the video for 'Cucumba' became a viral hit (80M+ views to date) and was picked up by mainstream media (Vice, Daily Mail) and appearances on UK terrestrial TV shows including GMB.

Macka B recounts these events in the track ‘Cucumba to di World’ which also has an official video with over 100K hits. 

Full Show notes: - https://reggaelover.com/macka-b-on-uplifting-through-authentic-reggae-and-veganism/

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 River, St Thomas, Jamaica, he started on his musical journey in the mid-1980s, toasting on Studio 4 Sound System in his hometown. After migrating to Kingston I-Maa-Ra began his recording career.

“I awake from the darkness of hate, break the slate to recreate someone great. Not too early not too late, I degenerate to regenerate, within, lies my fate.” Poetic expression from I-Maa-Ra, singer, songwriter, poet, and recording artiste.

The legendary Channel 1 Recording Studio was where he recorded his first single. Produced by Horace Tapper the song ‘Iron Bar” was recorded on the Top Rick record label, owned by Horace Tapper. I-Maa-Ra recorded a few singles under the name Senator Gary. Among them was “They are Dangerous,” done on the Beacon record label.

Characterized with the ability to “degenerate to regenerate” he changed his name to ‘I-Mara’, meaning “Solid and Firm’. This dynamic performing artiste is now called I-Maa-Ra, meaning “I see the Light”.

In 1992 I-Maa-Ra was awarded a scholarship to attend The Cultural Training Centre, now called the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. At the then School of Music, he studied- Caribbean Latin American Jazz, specializing in Vocal and Ear Training.

I-Maa-Ra worked on Jamaica’s North Coast in the hotel circuit for a while after which he linked up with the group Abbasani managed by Milton Boothe, owner of Roots Rock Muzik. He became the group’s lead vocalist.

Under the name I-Mara, he released albums: "Let I Go," "Life’s Journey," and "Don’t Take It Personal." He also released several singles to include, 'Cramp & Paralyse the Heathen,' 'Babylon Ba Bye,' and 'Caan Cope.' He also did several music videos.

I-Mara has so far worked with such big names as Dean Fraser, Ibo Cooper, Barry O'Hare, and Mikey Bennett. I-Maa-Ra once sat on the board of directors of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, and is also a social advocate and motivational speaker in schools and colleges across the island. Meanwhile, I-Mara continues to perform across the island of Jamaica.

An avid reader and prolific writer, always seeking to improve his craft, I-Maa-Ra continues to record and write poems. Having gone through a spiritual transformation, I-Maa-Ra is now ready to unleash his full and true potential, energized and enlightened.

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, Nikki Gordon.

Making it in the music industry is hard enough. To do it while juggling a healthy marriage and family is even harder. Despite this, when you love someone you will put in the work needed to be successful.

Nikki and Amlak RedSquare are a young couple trying to navigate through life with three children, becoming entrepreneurs, and pursuing individual careers. Things can get hectic, but they manage to maintain.

On the Music & Marriage podcast, they share personal and general insight on situations that affect and/or impact relationships and marriages.

Visuals for each episode are available on YouTube: AmlakRedSquare Official and the show is on all major podcast platforms.

Amlak RedSquare as the name suggests is apart of one of Reggae/Dancehall's top schools of music, the Redsquare Camp. Redsquare was founded by reggae icon Spragga Benz, who is also the uncle of Amlak RedSquare and his mentor.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Look Down: Sh*t you may have missed! by Steve "Urchin" Wilson

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 down some of the difficulties with reggae sprouting in former Portuguese colonies versus English-speaking areas of the continent.

Roots Reggae in Africa was championed by Bob Marley and the Wailers in the 1970s.

Rootspence was greatly influenced by the music his Reggae-loving parents played around the house. He learned and imitated the sounds and moves of Marley, also crediting Lucky Dube, Burning Spear, and Peter Tosh as sources of inspiration.

Helio Sixpence, better known as Rootspence, is an emerging artist, singer, and songwriter born in Malawi and based in Mozambique. The talented musician is quickly making waves in the scene with his unparalleled sound and style.

Through his emotion-filled vocal performances, Rootspence radiates raw emotion through explosive instrumentation. Inspired by his life experiences, Rootspence strives to push the envelope with his sound to make a well-rounded, dynamic style that will resonate with listeners. Moreover, he seeks to create music that can teach, advise, cheer, inspire, and heal souls.

2020 WAM (We Are Music) Award Nominee and seven times Reverb Nation Featured Artist, the artist aims to connect intimately through his lyricism and sound with listeners around the world. Rootspence will have listeners engulfed in the musical world he creates with his no-frills approach and realness. Rootspence is an artist to watch as he is set to cement himself in the music industry for years to come.