Talkin' Reggae

Kieran Sullivan talks about his latest K Rizza release, the DUB melts ICE album. PLUS the power of instrumental music, producing like a DJ, and why prospective musicians might want to choose keyboards or drums over guitar DUB melts ICE is out everywhere now Check out all of Kieran’s projects at https://kieransullivan.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/...

Ben and Sid of SunDub talk with Jay about their latest album, Shoot Your Arrow , PLUS the family vibe, creative atmosphere, and varied genres that influence their music  Shoot Your Arrow is available everywhere now! Check out SunDub at: https://sundubmusic.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram.com/streetleveljay

Daniel Kearney drops by to discuss Looking East’s recent and upcoming releases. PLUS coming off the road and diving headfirst into creating new music, putting family first, and bringing sounds to the stage with musical and budgetary challenges Check out Looking East: https://www.lookingeastband.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising ins...

Howi dropped by Talkin' Reggae to discuss Ballyhoo!'s new album, Bad Summer . PLUS songs of reflection, why you can't worry about losing fans when speaking out against injustice, and can artists ever tell when one of their songs is going to be popular? Bad Summer is out everywhere now! Check Ballyhoo! at https://ballyhoorocks.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com face...

David Shiffman, editor of Rootfire, returns to Talkin’ Reggae to discuss some of his recent and upcoming artist articles, the scorching issue of the use of AI in music creation, and the rise of fans in the American reggae scene seeking consciousness in the face of modern social injustices Check out Rootfire at https://rootfire.net/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com fac...

Jeff of Raised Fist Propaganda returns to Talkin’ Reggae to discuss his new nonprofit, Reggae Against Racism Donate to Reggae Against Racism via Zelle at ReggaeAgainstRacism108@gmail.com  CashApp $Jeffro108 Visit Raised Fist Propaganda at https://raisedfistpropaganda.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram.com/streetleveljay

Producer Matthew Mansfield of Piper Street Sound and Kiwi digital don Naram drop by to discuss their new track, Under Siege (feat. General Pecos). PLUS secrets of the 80s dancehall vibe, what makes analog dub so special, and trusting a collaborator to mix your tune Under Siege (feat. General Pecos) is out everywhere now! Check Piper Street Sound at https://www.piperstreetsound.com/ For more on Nar...

Jay, Bill, and Zate discuss Streetlevel Uprising's new single, leading to thoughts on protest music, some guitar talk, and what Jay discovered after having to re-learn how to play. Hear "I.C.Evil (feat. Greg Humble)" at the end of the episode, and stream it everywhere now! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetleveluprising ⁠instagram.co...

Scotty the high-strung hippie returns to Talkin’ Reggae to discuss everything going on at Hippie-Fari, including what he’s learned from a year of doing the podcast. PLUS his brand new radio show, and introducing reggae fans to artists, songs, and subgenres they might not know Check Hippie-Fari at https://hippiefari.com/ Scotty is now on https://weed-radio.com/ Friday nights from 8pm - 11pm eastern...

Lance-O of Kulcha Shok Muzik returns to Talkin' Reggae to chat about the many things he does in music and surfing, including his favorite surf spots and Kulcha Shok’s new all natural Wave Wizard Wax. PLUS the reggae scene in Central America Reach out to Lance-O thru http://kulchashok.com/ or social media to grab some Wave Wizard Wax! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: www.streetleveluprising.c...

Jay, Bill, and Zate of Streetlevel Uprising talk about their new single, "She Walks Away" "She Walks Away" is streaming everywhere now! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetleveluprising ⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Shane Scott dropped by to talk about The Island Rhythm, a lifestyle brand focusing on the conscious side of reggae culture and artist collaboration. PLUS connecting people, the likelihood of a successful conscious music tour or festival, and Shane & Jay's shared knowledge of goofy 80s comedies Check out The Island Rhythm: https://theislandrhythm.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:...

Bill and Zate stop by Talkin' Reggae to say a few things about Streetlevel Uprising's new single "French Fries" and the use of AI, autotune, and backing tracks in music. Are they for or against these artificial tools? French Fries is streaming everywhere now! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetleveluprising ⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Queen Yemesi dropped by Talkin' Reggae to discuss her new single, "Rasta Man". PLUS following the vibes muse, recording advancements from the 90s to today, and having hit songs without even knowing Rasta Man is streaming everywhere now! For more about Queen Yemesi: https://www.studio204records.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetl...

Mojo Morgan stops by Talkin' Reggae to discuss his new EP Jamaica Love . PLUS helping to make his father's vision a reality, the growth and impact of Jamaican music in the U.S., and what exactly is Rasta Rock? Jamaica Love is streaming everywhere now! For all things Mojo Morgan: https://fanlink.tv/gotmojomorgan And all things Morgan Heritage: https://fanlink.tv/hBqu For more info on Street...

Jay, Bill, Zate, and Cesar of Streetlevel Uprising discuss their latest single "The Devil's Fool" and talk shop on songwriting, production, guitar, and keys. PLUS the secret ingredients in Bill and Zate's harmony vocals "The Devil's Fool" is streaming everywhere now! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetleveluprising ⁠...

Streetlevel Uprising's Jay, Bill and Zate talk about why it took their them four years to record their latest single, "Willow Tree". PLUS the serious importance of spending time offline, and why you can't write a summer tune in the winter “Willow Tree” is streaming everywhere now! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetleveluprising ⁠...

In this solo episode, Jay addresses recent revelations of sexual predation within the American reggae scene, and discusses Streetlevel Uprising’s new single, “Bright Summer” “Bright Summer” is streaming everywhere now! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetleveluprising ⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

There’s a new festival happening in central Florida this October. Awaken On The River is a weekend of unity, celebration, and soul. Great reggae artists, live house music, drum circles, live art, healing spaces, yoga, vendors, river adventures, and more—this immersive riverside retreat offers something for everyone. And it’s FREE! Get the details in this episode of Talkin’ Reggae Awaken on the Riv...

Tyler, Byron, and Daymi talk about their new Vibes Farm / Indigo-I collaboration “Sunshine”“Sunshine” is out everywhere on August 29thhttps://vibesfarm.bandcamp.com/track/sunshinehttps://vibesfarm.com/https://www.facebook.com/IndigoIBand/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Modern roots reggae empress Yeza talks with Jay about her new album, Star of the East . PLUS working with the Rory StoneLove, how Yeza was able to cultivate her own style, and why roots reggae fits who she is Stream Star of the East everywhere now! Follow Yeza at https://www.instagram.com/yeza_music For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetleveluprising...

Streetlevel Uprising's new(ish?) single, All One People (2025), is out everywhere now. Jay tells the story behind the song and debuts it right here For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/streetleveluprising ⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae talks about her new singles and upcoming album, Grateful , and the power behind that title. PLUS the craft of storytelling in multiple artistic disciplines, the duo that gets Naila’s vote for the Sly and Robbie of Canada, and why art for the sake of art isn’t for Naila “ABCD”, “You Are The Light”, “I Know”, “Grateful”, “Love Again”, and “Better Than” are streaming everywhere n...

After a debut album with a strong theme of fatherhood, Chili Guys return with a collection of joyous tunes on Chili Island . PLUS Mikigai talks with Jay about bringing natural Miami and Caribbean vibes to their music, and why opening and closing songs matter Check Chili Guys at https://chiliguysmusic.com/ Chili Island is out everywhere now! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprisin...

Scotty Fraser discusses playing percussion with Seedfromatree and Smyra Erb, running Hippie-Fari Radio and Podcast, and his nonprofit Sacred Echo. PLUS Scotty chats with Jay about his love of the hand drum, the serendipity of meeting other musicians during a spontaneous jam, their mutual feelings about the headless bass, and why love is always the answer Hippie-Fari is available on every streaming...