Reggae Lover pulls back the curtain on the issues, back stories, and adventures of the global reggae music phenomena, emphasizing sound system culture. This reggae podcast features discussions on the culture, economics, and everything relatable to reggae lovers.
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episode 187: Who runs Jamaica?
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. 3:10 - Tory Lanez IG Live shut down. 5:04 - Reggae community responses to COVID19. 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. 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).
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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