The Fix Podcast

This week Ari and Naro are joined by ZJ Sparks and discuss her roller coaster journey in the world of media, navigating her way as a female DJ in a male dominated industry and how she turned an excitable viral moment of online commentary into an apparel line. All this and more in a memorable Episode 15 of The Fix Podcast.

Buss Di Utes songs:

ZJ Sparks:

Short Boss - Too Good: https://bit.ly/2OVeNKu

Ari:

Lincoln 3Dot - Bun Again: https://bit.ly/2R3VnEI

Naro:

Antwain - Caught Up

Following the events of last week's episode, Ari and Naro recap the widespread fallout from their sit down with Tifa (7:13). The duo also discuss the 4.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked the island (18:30) and Usain Bolt getting caught sliding into a married woman's DMs (23:07). Chi Ching Ching joins the Fix crew(40:15) and details the creation of his upcoming debut album 'Turning Tables', his journey from dancer to musical artiste and signing to Sean Paul's 'Dutty Rock' label. The 'chainsaw man' also took the time out to clear up long-time rumours of a rift between himself and Popcaan. Fuljoy!

Buss Di Utes songs:

Ari:

Ras-I - Crazy Over You (ft. Runkus & Royal Blu): https://bit.ly/2DdObmB

Naro:

Maestro Don - Chargie: https://bit.ly/2NrexGJ

On this week's episode, Ari and Naro address recent backlash stemming from comments they made on last week's episode(9:30). They are later joined by Tifa, who doesn't pull any punches on social media trolls, haters and individuals who she claims have been actively trying to hurt her career(11:36). Tifa also further addresses why she is retiring from music, opens up on her surprise engagement and talks the release of her album 'Curry Goat & Champagne.' Fuljoy another episode!

Buss Di Utes songs:

Ari:

Chris Malachi - All I've Got: https://bit.ly/2Nc0m8g

Naro:

Jahllano - War Dem Want: https://bit.ly/2NHNPbW

This week, Fix regular Javi returns to join Ari and Naro to discuss back to school time in Jamaica, the recent outbreak of fights happening across Jamaican KFC outlets and the Jamaica Constabulary Force's much talked about new neon coloured uniforms and vehicles. They also give their thoughts on Masicka's appearance on Fox 5's morning programme, 'Good Day New York' and the overall reaction to it by the dancehall community. The crew also discuss this year's Jamaican pageantry, Ariana Grande being touched inappropriately by a pastor at Aretha Franklin's funeral and more quick tidbits are broached in a jocular episode 12 of The Fix Podcast.

Buss Di Utes songs:

Javi:

Dovey Magnum - Mademoizelle: https://bit.ly/2MTMvmY

Ari:

Lia Caribe - Dangerous: https://bit.ly/2NSxoqe

Naro:

Jae Prynse - Faker to a Friend: https://bit.ly/2wK3H3i

This week, Ari and Naro are joined by Ravers Clavers member Desha Ravers and discuss various topics ranging from her experiences of being the only female dancer in a male dominated group, to her upbringing and mending her rocky relationship with her father Beenie Man. Desha also talks making her mark as an individual brand and why she feels Ding Dong is underrated as an artiste in dancehall.

Buss Di Utes songs:

Desha Ravers:

Jada Kingdom - Banana: https://bit.ly/2wsu7r7

Squash - Trending: https://bit.ly/2LHIbl4

Ari:

Tosh Alexander - Bubble: https://bit.ly/2PdyxZy

Naro:

Ratigan - Styla: https://bit.ly/2wpXp9N

This week Naro and Ari are joined by dancehall power couple Wayne Marshall and Tami Chin Mitchell. They discuss Wayne's ever-evolving spirituality in music and the dancehall community's reaction to it (5:00). The couple also open up about raising a family; subsequently the question is raised if family life put a stoppage to Tami Chin's music career (31:05). Wayne And Tami also open up on how they maintain their marriage + share their thoughts on the current musical landscape in Jamaica and more. Fuljoy this special episode 10 of The Fix Podcast!

Buss Di Utes songs:

Wayne Marshall:

Projexx - The Vybz: https://bit.ly/2Pw5O3j

Tami Chin:

Naomi Cowan - Paradise Plum: https://bit.ly/2MvXgLR

Ari:

Cashh - You Deserve It: https://bit.ly/2o3tFL6

Naro:

Jane Macgizmo - One Away: https://bit.ly/2wjyLXn

On this episode, Naro and Ari begin with recapping how they spent their Independence weekend. They also discuss the news of Samantha J being hospitalized after a mysterious fall(10:38), a patron getting shot and killed by a security guard at Dream Weekend (14:11) and Corey Todd's wife being shot at multiple times by bikers (28:47). The duo also get the laughs in courtesy of Rising Stars contestant Kei Kei (36:59), while they also examine Rolling Stone's article about dancehall's global popularity (53:37). This is topped of by a conversation about sex and dancehall with owner of Adult Toys & Entertainment JA owner, Lyndon Dawes (1:13:49). Bless!

Buss Di Utes songs:

Ari:

Alexx A-Game x Tory Lanez - Double: https://bit.ly/2MuOPfP

Naro:

Swing Ting x Blvk H3ro - Can't Wait: https://bit.ly/2ASTXcs

Strap in for a wild ride. In this episode Ari and Naro chop it up special guest, MC Nuffy about his origins as an MC (5:52), the history of his "personal issues" with Spice(18:53) and why he wept on his Instagram live for Vybz Kartel's freedom (38:30). Nuffy also further denied having any problems with Rygin King after it appeared that his Sumfest performance was cut short (53:49). Also discussed is the recent baptisms of Alaine and Yendi Phillips(1:02:44), Warren Weir's recent run in with the police (1:15:13) and more. [Apologies for the audio technical difficulties with the 1st 19mins. Fuljoy!]

Buss Di Utes songs:

MC Nuffy:

Frass Hill - Hello Miss: https://bit.ly/2MhzO0W

Ari & Naro:

Lila Iké - Second Chance: https://bit.ly/2OCl91E

In Episode 7 of The Fix Podcast, Ari and Naro get to know special guest Trippple X and his humble beginnings as a multi-faceted entertainer(3:14). His rift with Tony Matterhorn stemming from the Reggae Sumfest 2018 soundclash(29:06)+ the best and worst aspects of the 'Greatest Reggae Show on Earth" are also discussed (1:03:00). Popcaan's new album 'Forever' is also reviewed (1:21:45), along with news of Rihanna's upcoming dancehall album (1:45:59). All this and much more! Bless up!

Buss Di Utes songs:

Trippple X:

Chizzy Bashment - Dolly House: https://bit.ly/2LxFLub

Ari:

Blemmo - Official Prove (Chung Li Freestyle): https://bit.ly/2LzwG4h

Naro:

Dmitri Izem - When Mission Complete: https://bit.ly/2uVed7w

In this episode of The Fix Podcast, Naro kicks things off by recalling a bad encounter he had with a phone repair shop(4:11). Also, he along with Ari give their views on Protoje's new album 'A Matter of Time' as well as their experience at his album launch(21:23). The fallout from the #BraemarBrawl and Mr. Vegas' role in it is discussed (30:30) as well as reactions to the news of Beenie Man and his girlfriend Krystal Tomlinson having a baby(54:35). Fulljoy!

Buss Di Utes songs:

Ari:

Dane Ray - Nuh Trus Trus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MklNZg1N_Fw

Naro:

Runkus ft. Royal Blu - jusschool: https://soundcloud.com/runkusoldskl/jusschool/s-MqLKy