Jay Blessed, an award-winning Caribbean blogger, dope writer, phenomenal podcaster, and prominent mental health advocate is the special guest on this episode.We list reggae artists who are creating music about self-awareness and showing maturit

The Top 5 Bob Marley Songs

1 Feb 1st, 2021 53m 8s

The Top 5 Bob Marley songs according to Kahlil Wonda and AGARD.We are celebrating Bob Marley's 76th birthday (Feb. 6) along with the beginning of reggae month and black history. It's the birth month of both AGARD (Feb. 4) and Kahlil Wonda (Feb

Carlton Livingston, Adventures from a Storied Career

Jan 25th, 2021 1h 15m

Carlton Livingston, Jamaican vocalist, and songwriter extraordinaire is our special guest. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shinehead Spreads the Love

Jan 18th, 2021 54m 58s

Shinehead spreads the love as he passes through for a fun conversation covering from his roots to his current hits and forthcoming album.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

143 - One-Hit Wonders (Part 1)

May 6th, 2019 43m 17s

WE HAD FUN REMINISCING AND DISCUSSING SOME OF THE BEST REGGAE ONE-HIT WONDERS. THERE ARE SO MANY! THIS INCLUDES POP CROSSOVER SONGS AND DANCEHALL ANTHEMS.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co

Wicked Sound Clashes With New Sounds on the Battlefield

Dec 12th, 2022 48m 58s

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redc

Does Dancehall Have A Devastating Love Affair With Violence?

Nov 29th, 2022 23m 14s

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 Viol

Expert Analysis - Who Really Wins in the Clash At Sea?

Oct 24th, 2022 36m 21s

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 dissec

Innocent Defeats Addies In A New World Order Clash

Sep 27th, 2022 35m 29s

We bring an analysis of the New World Order sound clash, which put Innocent Sound up against King Addies in Atlanta on September 17, 2022. Mello Promotions/Fam1st Entertainment and The Fresh Station promoted the contest, and Dynamq held down ho

Remarkable Murder of 5 Sound Guy by Diamond Sunshine

Sep 5th, 2022 40m 9s

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), Kin

Top 5 Big Reggae Songs of the Year 2022

Jul 25th, 2022 24m 1s

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

The Truth About Mental Health in the Reggae World

Jul 4th, 2022 39m 51s

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriv

Downbeat Falls to LP In A Monumental Sound Clash

Jun 6th, 2022 56m 50s

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 c

What Happened At World Clash The End: Full Review

May 14th, 2022 1h 34m

Hosts Kahlil Wonda and AGARD review and discuss the results of World Clash featuring Code Red, Dynamq, Mystic, Stereo 5, Observer, Empire, Warrior, Klymaxx, and Rodem Cyclone, plus other recent sound clashes in New York and Atlanta.Topics Cover

Poor Album Sales Revisited and Reactions to Best Comments

Apr 25th, 2022 41m 53s

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle

On The New Koffee, Shensea, and Bling Dawg Albums

Apr 7th, 2022 42m 50s

Reviews of Koffee - "Gifted," Shensea - "Alpha," and Bling Dawg - "ELEV8."Three full-length debut albums out of Jamaica for 2022.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ways for Reggae Artists to Make Money Now

Mar 21st, 2022 45m 41s

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. Advertising Inquiri

Best Big Reggae Dancehall Riddims in the 2000s

Mar 7th, 2022 43m 8s

Conversation running down the Biggest and Best Reggae Dancehall Riddims of the 2000s.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Really Special Tribute To The Legend Robbie Shakespeare

Feb 13th, 2022 36m 46s

Tribute To Robbie Shakespeare, the iconic Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer. We would be remiss to not honor such an instrumental member of the reggae fraternity. Robbie was affectionately known as half of the dynamic reggae rhythm s

Complete Review of Massive Debut Album from Masicka, '438'

Jan 30th, 2022 33m 12s

Our Masicka '438' Album Review kicks off Reggae Lover season 9. Adjectives that describe '438:' emotional, introspective, dark, cohesive, impressive.This body of work provides an excellent introduction to the artist. Songs depict life inclusi

Best of 2021 Reggae

Dec 12th, 2021 34m 6s

2021 results are in! What things do we want to see happening in the upcoming year? Can this really be the end of another Reggae Lover season?Kahlil and AGARD bring you a wrap-up of 2021 highlights and superlatives from the reggae world. Looking

Top 5 Dancehall Riddims of All Time

Nov 25th, 2021 36m 12s

Best dancehall riddims of all time. For the first time ever both co-hosts present one unified Top 5 list. Fantastic discussion about a very debatable topic. Thank you for your patience in waiting for this delayed-release as the Reggae Lover te

Best of New Summer and Fall 2021 Dancehall Reggae

Oct 25th, 2021 36m 49s

Post-Covid Highlights, Verzuz, Clash updates, New music, and shout-outs.Dedicated to Reggae Lovers - Hosted by Kahlil Wonda and AGARD, Reggae Lover (@ReggaeLoverPodcast) pulls back the curtain on the issues, back-stories, and adventures of the

Top 5 Most Underrated Reggae Dancehall Artists

Oct 10th, 2021 1h 7m

Jamaican State of Mind host, Nick, joins the team to discuss their opinions on the most underrated artists in Reggae and Dancehall.Mentioned in this episode: Agent Sasco (formerly Assassin), Tanya Stephens, Masicka, Cham (formerly Baby Cham), F

Why Pacific Reggae Is Massive and Is Here To Stay

Sep 27th, 2021 35m 56s

We all know by now that Pacific Reggae is a thing, but after his first trip to Hawaii, Kahlil Wonda gained a whole new perspective.Cloaked in reggae's nirvana, Pacific Reggae is an INCREDIBLE musical treat. The genre has grown tremendously in t