Talkin' Reggae

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  Special Guest: Kieran Sullivan 18.09.2026 38min

  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 guitarDUB melts ICE is out everywhere nowCheck out all of Kieran’s projects at https://kieransullivan.com/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.comfacebook.com/streetleveluprisinginstagram.com/streetleveljay
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  Special Guest: SunDub 11.09.2026 32min

  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.comfacebook.com/streetleveluprisinginstagram.com/streetleveljay
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  Special Guest: Daniel of Looking East 03.09.2026 29min

  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 challengesCheck out Looking East: https://www.lookingeastband.com/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.comfacebook.com/streetleveluprisinginstagram.com/streetleveljay
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  Special Guest: Howi of Ballyhoo! 28.08.2026 42min

  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.comfacebook.com/streetleveluprisinginstagram.com/streetleveljay
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  Special Guest: Dave Shiffman of Rootfire 26.08.2026 59min

  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 injusticesCheck out Rootfire at https://rootfire.net/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.comfacebook.com/streetleveluprisinginstagram.com/streetleveljay
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  Special Guest: Jeff Pliskin of Reggae Against Racism and Raised Fist Propaganda 10.08.2026 24min

  Jeff of Raised Fist Propaganda returns to Talkin’ Reggae to discuss his new nonprofit, Reggae Against RacismDonate to Reggae Against Racism via Zelle at [email protected] CashApp $Jeffro108Visit Raised Fist Propaganda at https://raisedfistpropaganda.com/For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:streetleveluprising.comfacebook.com/streetleveluprisinginstagram.com/streetleveljay
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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