Talkin' Reggae

Kirsty Rock of Easy Star All Stars and Trumystic talks about the diverse vibes and lyrical inspirations of her brand-new debut solo album, Slow Burn . PLUS subversive writing, the importance of connecting with your local community, and what would Kirsty do if offered the chance to go to outer space? Stream Slow Burn everywhere now For more info on Kirsty Rock: https://www.kirstyrock.com/ For more...

Melissa and Jessie of A Nameless Production are trying to make the world a better place. They've already succeeded by spreading love throughout the Dirty Sisters group and supporting sober concertgoers, and they're just getting warmed up. Find out how an open heart and mind, some creativity, and a willingness to get weird can change lives for the better, and why reggae music provides the perfect a...

Lion of Judah Band talks with Jay about the blessing of a family atmosphere in the group, the wisdom of recording practices and shows, and why no matter what style of music a band plays, their main purpose is always to entertain Learn more about Lion of Judah Band at http://www.lionofjudahband.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising inst...

Jay brings back Reggae Bridge to pay tribute to Mighty Diamonds and Denroy Morgan with long overdue artist profiles. Followed by Notes from Street Level, featuring a rundown on last week's controversial SOJA reggae Grammy and news of an upcoming Streetlevel Uprising release to benefit Ukraine humanitarian aid

After a short break from the podcast, Jay returns to talk about what Streetlevel Uprising has been up to, plus some thoughts on Ukraine and respect for the origins of reggae

Nate and Dan of StoneTribe talk about their new single “Island Time”. PLUS creating music long-distance, the inspiration of Tank Man, partnering with charitable organizations, and how collaboration can lead to a hit on the UK pop chart Stream “Island Time” everywhere now For more on StoneTribe: https://stonetribemusic.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com...

Ras I Chants returns to Talkin' Reggae to chat about his new singles "Feel It" and "2222". PLUS the deep vibes of dub, the musical inspiration of Rastafari, and the human connection of artistic collaboration “Feel It” on March 3, “2222” on March 22: https://dubcollective.bandcamp.com/ For more info on Ras I Chants and Dub Collective: https://dubcollective.info/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprisin...

Dylan Keawe goes deep on his smooth and soulful new album All for Love , discussing retro and electronic vibes, how he builds vocal harmonies, finding the right producer, and fighting through stress and social anxiety Pre-order / pre-save All for Love here: linktr.ee/dylankeawe For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram.com/streetlevel...

SU's drum & percussion duo sits down with Jay to discuss origin stories, reveal Streetlevel secrets, and solve the case of the disappearing percussionist! For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram.com/streetleveljay

Chase and Ethan of Undisclosed talk with Jay about the challenges they overcame finding committed bandmates in Bakersfield, CA. PLUS the influence of Cali bands on modern American reggae, and what a band can do to set itself apart from others Check Undisclosed at https://open.spotify.com/artist/27Y9HZPSStqMvGRIKdtGeY For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/stree...

Spiritually motivated artist Azato talks with Jay about deep lyrics, the natural flow of blending Hawaiian, African, and American musical vibes into reggae, and the value of getting your music education both in the classroom and on the road Learn more about Azato at https://www.azatomusic.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram...

Sean Spinelli - DJ S.Ranx - is a selector for the love of reggae. Sean stopped by the podcast to discuss selecting by vibe, the importance of a 45 collection that runs from ska all the way through modern dancehall, why spinning vinyl matters, and what it takes to put on a festival like Sunshine Reggae Roots Learn about Sunshine Reggae Roots Festival at https://www.facebook.com/sunshinereggaerootsf...

Goodie and Zan stopped by Talkin' Reggae for a deep dive into their new single "At the Moment" "At the Moment" streaming everywhere Learn more about Jus Goodie here: https://www.jusgoodiemusic.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram.com/streetleveljay

Jordan Armijo talks about Red Sage’s new single "Darlin I Do".  PLUS the benefits of eclectic influences, the challenges of lineup changes, and why working with a great drummer is so important Learn about Red Sage at https://redsagemusic.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram.com/streetleveljay

Christian Glomb talks about the livestream event he organized to honor the memory of Ill Rendition's bass player, Connor Petras, on Monday, December 13th 2021 To watch the event, 12/13/21: https://www.facebook.com/illrendition For Connor's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-connor-petras?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Jeff of Raised Fist Propaganda talks about his new venture with Gary Dread and Rick Haze, Rockaz Collective. PLUS putting unique artistic elements into photography and video production, the importance of always being yourself, and how a love and respect for reggae music and culture mixed with other genres to spark Raised Fist Check the new tune "Rockaz" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fdl61...

Las Vegas-based rapper HighDro talks with Jay about his new album HIGHATUS and dancehall-infused single "Determination", how to create a homegrown music scene, and his spiritual journey through his time away from the music business and into his new chapter of Reformist Rap HIGHATUS and "Determination" are available everywhere Check HighDro at https://www.facebook.com/highdrolv/ For more info on St...

Adwela of Adwela & the Uprising speaks about the blessings and struggles that come with a commitment to spiritual and conscious music. PLUS the importance of an artist finding musicians who share their vision, why an artist must leave their hometown to earn respect, and how to raise the level of consciousness in the US reggae scene Check Adwela & the Uprising at http://www.adwelaandtheupri...

Marc and Noel of MoZaiq discuss their new single “I Love” and talk about the wide range of influences that go into their music, overcoming obstacles that can slow artists down, and trusting their musical instincts. PLUS… what exactly is desert reggae, anyway?? Stream “I Love” everywhere Check MoZaiq at http://mozaiqmusic.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook....

Amore & JB of Qarreo talk with Jay about their new single “Dancing in the Rain”, an otherworldly cover of the Through the Roots classic. PLUS recording remotely with friends around the world, the eclectic vibes that make Qarreo’s music unique, and the unifying effect of reggae music Stream “Dancing in the Rain” everywhere Check Qarreo at https://www.qarreo.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Upr...

Christian Glomb of Ill Rendition talks with Jay about the benefits of learning multiple instruments and DIY recording, the advantages of playing in a trio, and the massive importance of having the right band lineup Check Ill Rendition at https://www.illrendition.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram.com/streetleveljay

Dylan Keawe talks about his new single “Don’t Know Much“, jumping into touring while learning keyboards, his looping performance setup, and what sports can teach us about playing music Stream “Don’t Know Much” everywhere Learn more about Dylan at https://www.dylankeawe.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising instagram.com/streetleveljay

In a must-hear episode for musicians, Kristy Rose talks with Jay about her new venture, Noteworthy PR, and discusses the importance of branding and developing a story music fans can relate to. Kristy also talks about her long-standing work on Top Shelf Music and her experience of shooting some of the most iconic artists in reggae and beyond Learn about Noteworthy PR here: https://noteworthypublicr...

Jus Goodie & Zan of Jus Goodie talk with Jay about their new single "Herb Tree", going from writing to release in a matter of weeks, and singing harmonies. PLUS Goodie tells what it was like recording "In My Life" with reggae legends Inner Circle See the video for “Herb Tree” right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRXwdREC9fE Check out Jus Goodie at https://www.jusgoodiemusic.com/ For mor...

Chris Del Camino of HIRIE talks about his new solo single “4 Better or 4 Worse”, developing originality as an artist, and the benefits of learning multiple instruments Stream “4 Better or 4 Worse” and learn about Chris here: https://linktr.ee/chrisdelcamino Check out HIRIE at https://hiriemusic.com/ For more info on Streetlevel Uprising: streetleveluprising.com facebook.com/streetleveluprising ins...