We revisited Wicked Sound Clashes With New Sounds on the Battlefield, including the 12-sound Battle Royal competition, Yung Gunz versus Notorius in Brooklyn, and Innocent Sound versus Emperor Sound in the DMV. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy ..read more

Reactions to the recent ban on violent content over Jamaican airwaves and TV. In addition, some alternatives for reducing crime are offered, and a short list of quality new music releases. Does Dancehall Have A Devastating Love Affair With Violence? Jamaica’s broadcasting regulator has banned all music and television broadcasts it perceives as glorifying criminal activity, drug use, weapons, or scamming. According to the Jamaican government, the goal is to reduce material that “could give the wrong impression that criminality is an accepted feature of Jamaican culture and society.”  The b ..read more

Anticipation builds for the Welcome to Jamrock Sound Clash at Sea featuring World Clash champions Code Red versus Warrior Sound, Notorius with Little Shabba and Badgyal Marie, and Dynamq, a.k.a the "River Nile Crocodile." Who will win? We dissect recent and upcoming sound clash events, including: 2022 Lawless Soundclash in California between Jah Mikey One, King Shine, and Blunt Posse. Mention of Destination Badda Dan 123 Canada. Emperor versus Innocent in DMV. King Addies vs. King Waggy T in South Florida. Irish and Chin 2023 Sound System Summit. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle ..read more

Breaking down the 123 Badda Dan Sound Clash held on August 13, 2022, in South Florida. Welcome to Season 10 of Reggae Lover! Last year's winner, Prodigy Movements (FL), competed against Super Tremor (Queens, NY), Redi Roc (Connecticut / FL), King Trendsetta (FL), Shockwave Sound (Brooklyn, New York), and King AP (Atlanta) in the 123 Badda Dan USA ?? Sound Clash 2022. The winner of the Clash was Super Tremor with solo female selector, Diamond Sunshine at the controls. She exploited the other selectors in a remarkable fashion taking home the trophy and prize money along with 2 plane tickets to E ..read more

We present the Top 5 Big Reggae Songs of the Year 2022 so far. This is the Season 9 finale of the Reggae Lover. Also, check out Kahlil Wonda and AGARD on Pandora New Reggae Radio's "Best Reggae+Dancehall '22" program, a special mid-year feature to commemorate International Reggae Day. Here’s a direct link to the program: https://pandora.app.link/JMK5vPHojrb. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy ..read more

This is a light touch on a heavy topic. More conversations like these need to be had. Resources: Heal and Grow Journey Podcast. Reggae Lover Episode 185 - Music Therapy featuring Jay Blessed. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy ..read more

We discuss how Downbeat and Firgo Digital Fell to LP In the "No Long Talking" Sound Clash. AGARD and Kahlil Wonda breakdown many aspects of this clash including: Downbeat's next-generation finally debuts as Tony Screw watches from the crowd. The competition between the 3 sound systems that strung up (audio quality). LP International's strategy and preparation for this dance. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy ..read more

Processing the dismal first-week sales performance of recent albums from Koffee, Shensea, Spice, Skillibeng, Vybz Kartel, and Alkaline. Reading the "mailbag" and reacting to comments from listeners live. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy ..read more

Reviews of Koffee - "Gifted," Shensea - "Alpha," and Bling Dawg - "ELEV8." Three full-length debut albums out of Jamaica for 2022. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy ..read more

Traditional and Creative Ways for Reggae Artists to Make Money Now. In a conversation inspired by Sister Nancy finally earning royalties from her 1982 hit single 'Bam Bam,' we discuss what's going on in the business in 2022. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy ..read more