Talkin' Reggae

Special Guests: Matthew of Piper Street Sound & Naram 03.04.2026 41min

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 tuneUnder Siege (feat. General Pecos) is out everywhere now!Check Piper Street Sound at https://www.piperstreetsound.com/For more on Naram: https://www.instagram.com/papa.naram/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:www.streetleveluprising.comwww.facebook.com/streetleveluprisingwww.instagram.com/streetleveljay

The I.C.Evil Guitar Special & more! 20.03.2026 12min

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.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guest: Scotty of Hippie-Fari 16.01.2026 38min

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 knowCheck Hippie-Fari at https://hippiefari.com/Scotty is now on https://weed-radio.com/ Friday nights from 8pm - 11pm eastern!For more info on Streetlevel Uprisingwww.streetleveluprising.comwww.facebook.com/streetleveluprisingwww.instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guest: Lance-O of Kulcha Shok 14.01.2026 58min

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 AmericaReach 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.comwww.facebook.com/streetleveluprisingwww.instagram.com/streetleveljay

She Walks Away is out now! 13.01.2026 15min

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.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guest: Shane of The Island Rhythm 12.12.2025 34min

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 comediesCheck out The Island Rhythm: https://theislandrhythm.com/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

French Fries is out! PLUS autotune, AI, and backing tracks, oh my! 28.11.2025 22min

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.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guest: Queen Yemesi 22.11.2025 32min

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 knowingRasta Man is streaming everywhere now!For more about Queen Yemesi: https://www.studio204records.com/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guest: Mojo Morgan 29.10.2025 32min

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/gotmojomorganAnd all things Morgan Heritage: https://fanlink.tv/hBquFor more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

The Devil's Fool! 17.10.2025 41min

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.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Willow Tree! 19.09.2025 29min

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.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Bright Summer... and a dark side of the music business 22.08.2025 16min

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.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guests: Scotty & Brian of Awaken on the River 21.08.2025 33min

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’ ReggaeAwaken on the River is October 18th and 19th in Weirsdale, FLFor more info: https://awakenontheriver.com/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guests: Tyler of Vibes Farm and Byron & Daymi of Indigo-I 15.08.2025 27min

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

Special Guest: Yeza 13.08.2025 32min

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 isStream Star of the East everywhere now!Follow Yeza at https://www.instagram.com/yeza_musicFor more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

All One People (2025) is out! 01.08.2025 12min

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 hereFor more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guest: Naila Keleta-Mae 11.07.2025 39min

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 now. The album, Grateful, drops on August 8thLearn more about Naila Keleta-Mae at https://www.nailakeletamae.com/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guest: Mikigai of Chili Guys 25.06.2025 46min

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 matterCheck Chili Guys at https://chiliguysmusic.com/Chili Island is out everywhere now!For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guest: Scotty Fraser of Hippie-Fari Reggae Radio and Podcast... and so much more 02.05.2025 27min

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 answerHippie-Fari is available on every streaming platformLearn about all of Scotty’s works at:https://hippiefari.podbean.com/https://www.sacredecho.org/https://www.facebook.com/smyrnaerbseedfromatree.comFor more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay

Special Guests: Heather and Bobby of Three Little Birds Band Camp 25.04.2025 35min

Heather and Bobby of Three Little Birds Band Camp discuss their network of providing touring reggae artists with safe, free places to sleep along the road. PLUS discovering and promoting new artists, and the truth about logistical challenges for touring artistsBecome a part of Three Little Birds Band Camp at https://www.threelittlebirdsbandcamp.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573161711459For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.com⁠⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay