Reggae Lover

This is by far the funniest Reggae Lover episode. We list some of the biggest reggae one-hit wonders.  

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Lila Ike was one of our best interviews from last year. Check out this replay and make sure to grab her new EP, The ExPerience, if you haven't already. It's a classic!

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A complete break down of the epic Beenie Man vs. Bounty Killer IG Live event presented by @VerzuzTV.

Also, in this episode, our season finale:

• The drama between Swiss Beats, Tony Matterhorn, and Majah Hype.
• Reflections on the life and legacy of fallen reggae icon, record producer, and audio engineer, Bobby Digital.  
• What we're listening to for Summer 2020.
• Reasons for the absence of Spotify in Jamaica.
• Quarantine Clash Semi-Finals

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Full review of Lila Ike's debut EP, The Experience, plus AGARD and Kahlil Wonda each list their top 5 SingJays.

Buzzworthy - Shaggy, Rayvon, and Spice appear on The Bachelor.

The Tastemaker - Full review of Lila Ike's debut EP, The ExPerience.

Soundclash Update - Latest from the Soundclash.com/Walshy Fire Quarantine Clash tournament.

Main Topic - Top 5 Singjays (a performer who is a combination of singer and deejay.)

Kahlil Wonda:

• Buju Banton
• Capleton
• Sizzla
• Chronixx
• Mavado

AGARD:

• Mavado
• Damian Marley
• Demarco
• I-Octane
• Shenseea 

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Talking about what's going on in the business as we all continue adjusting to being locked down.  

• Apple Music expands coverage to more countries, including Jamaica. 
• Soundcloud now offering digital music distribution.
• Up and coming artists who lack music business knowledge.
• Artists beefing and clashing during quarantine and why it's not a good look.
• Sounds and Artists who have improved their position during the quarantine. 
• Buju Banton ft. John Legend - Memories. https://youtu.be/_rmRcc81jpM.
• Jah Izrehl - Never Worry. https://open.spotify.com/album/28feH3Kpu7hah9aOHleGgy.

 

 

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AGARD goes solo talking about the Soundclash.com Quarantine Clash tournament, Dexta Daps' release from prison, Lila Ike's upcoming EP, and more.  

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AGARD and Kahlil Wonda invite their wives to talk about their Reggae lover journeys.

Buzzworthy

• Buju performs on BET. https://youtu.be/y2G4PnJ9Sjk
• Beenie and Bounty IG Live performance. https://youtu.be/vjD34TOODXw

 

Tastemaker

• David Powell - Life Hard. https://open.spotify.com/album/6lFMsLfs0fIBYg3e7roAf6
• Etzia ft. Sean Paul - Let My Spirit Fly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gSaZhKnw8&feature=youtu.be
• Buju Banton - Ganja Man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpatK_sFYoc

 

Soundclash Update

25th Anniversary of Jaro vs Addies in Portmore, Jamaica 1995. https://soundcloud.com/hecklersphoenix/king-addies-vs-killamanjaro-04-95-ja-dancehall-showdown-hecklers-remasters

 

 

 

 

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Last week Protoje announced that his Indiggnation Collective (including Lila Ike and Sevana) has inked a multi-album deal with RCA Records. We discuss this historic singing and the recent trend of major label A&R's paying attention to Jamaican talent.  

 

Tastemaker:

• Alicia Keys - Underdog (Remix) ft. Chronixx and Protoje.
• Lila Ike - I Spy
• Stalk Ashley - Young

Soundclash Update:

• Walshy Fire's Quarantine Clash 3 - Heavy Hammer (Italy) vs. Poison Dart (Florida).
• Major Hype's Clash Series - Jazzy T from Renaissance vs. Steelie Bashment. 
• DJ Premier vs. The Rza
• Irish and Chin's "Put In On The Table" 

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This episode examines the dichotomy that is the incarcerated, gold-selling, chart-topping, and ever polarizing Vybz Kartel. His murder conviction was recently upheld by the Jamaican appeals court. Also, he won the Best Male Dancehall Artist category at the International Reggae and World Music Awards in Jamaica for the last two years in a row.  

Buzzworthy:

3:10 - Tory Lanez IG Live shut down.

5:04 - Reggae community responses to COVID19.

 

The Tastemaker:

11:41 - Coronavirus and quarantine themed reggae/dancehall songs from Sizzla, Luciano, Ding Dong, Kabaka Pyramid, Christopher Martin, Ce'Cile, Christafari, Ed Robinson, DYCR, Silver Kat, Zagga, Mr. Vegas and more.

 

Soundclash Update:

22:10 - Walshy Fire's second Quarantine Clash featuring Bobby Konders (Massive B) versus Jazzy T (Renaissance).

26:40 - Major Hype (Massive B) versus Nore (Afrique).

 

Main Segment:

32:45 - What matters more to Kartel fans, his songs or whether he committed the murder?

44:10 - Would more people attend a Vybz Kartel concert than Buju Banton's "Long Walk To Freedom" concert in Jamaica?

54:04 - What would the dancehall industry be like if Vybz Kartel was never allowed to record music in prison?

 

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This episode explores the current trend of celebrity producers and song-writers going live and competing in pseudo-soundclash fashion. 

Selectors are juggling live and clashing on social media channels like never before. The music industry must continue to thrive using the technology that's available whether through live content, on-demand, or both. The lock-down situation will no doubt push the limits of what's possible.  

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