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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 9 days 9 hours 51 minutes
episode 182: Jamaica Music Conference
In this episode's main Segment catch an interview with Jamaica Music Conference founder and CEO, Kwasi Bonsu. The 7th annual conference featured panel discussions, workshops, artist showcases, special events, exhibits and more. Kwasi recaps this year's JMC and highlights his favorite moments. Results from the JARIA honors. Mortimer dominates, beating Koffee and Lila Ike...
episode 183: The JMC Effect
Part 2 of our interview with Kwasi Bonsu, co-founder of the Jamaica Music Conference (JMC), the preeminent annual conference for industry education, networking and collaboration in Jamaica.
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episode 184: Quarantined
In light of the current quarantine, we took time out to share personal updates and recommendations. We read selected fan mail and reviews plus spread love and offer encouragement. Find out who are the top 10 countries and cities around the world that listen to Reggae Lover.
Recommend content to check out while you're stuck at home:
- Buju Banton interviewed by Winford Williams (On Stage).
- Buju Banton interviewed by Seani B (BBC 1Xtra)...
episode 185: Entertainer of the Year
A HILARIOUS CONVERSATION ABOUT THE WINNERS FROM THE 38TH ANNUAL IRAWMA AND THE ACCURACY OF OUR PREDICTIONS. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF UPDATES FROM THE REGGAE WORLD IN THIS 2ND QUARANTINE EPISODE. 0:43 – AGARD Quarantine mixes https://soundcloud.com/djagardmusic/sets/agard-quarantine-mixes. 3:13 – “Toast” in Life Water commercial. Koffee featured in Newsweek Magazine...
episode 186: Going Live!
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...
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...
episode 188: Major Label Love
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...
episode 189: Married to a Reggae Lover
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...
episode 190: The Fans Are the Real Winners
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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episode 191: Spring 2020 Update
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...