The New Music of Jamaica

Walshy Fire stated that “Jamaican artists are on the verge of creating a new genre” in a recent interview. This claim warranted further exploration so we went in on the topic.

Before analyzing today’s music we reviewed the many genres that Jamaica has created. That amazing history includes Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, Dub and Dancehall. Reggae sub-genres Nyahbingi, lover’s rock, and rub-a-dub are also popular styles.

Download Reggae Lover episode 140 by clicking the image above.

There was a peak in dancehall popularity in the early 2000s followed by a decline in quality reggae. At that time vinyl formats transitioned to CD. Then CDs went out and digital downloads came in. DJs started using laptops to play music and consumers turned to personal electronics. This transitional period led to what we call the reggae revival.

The current global dancehall and reggae revival movements are creating genre-bending trends. Artists like Protoje, Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Damian Marley, and Koffee are synonymous with such trends.

Based on our analysis there either is a new emerging genre, or the concept of genres is simply dead. Distinctions between genres have become blurred and young audiences around the world are embracing that change.

References:

• Lord Fly with Dan Williams – Medley of Jamaican Mento
• Koffee – Toast
• Culture – Two Sevens Clash
• Lila Ike – Biggest Fan
• Toots and the Maytals – Do the Reggae
• Reggae Lover Episode 20 – Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry,
• Johnny Osborne – Water Pumping
• Reggae Lover Episode 21 – Augustus Pablo,
• The Skatalites – Guns of Navarone
• Reggae Lover Episode 120 – Dub.
• Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus – None of Jah Jah Children
• Hood Celebrity – Walking Trophy
• King Tubbys – King of the Arena
• Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
• Justin Beiber – Sorry
• Koffee – Rapture
• Bob Marley – Talking Blues
• Reggae Lover Episode 126 – Dancehall vs Reggae
• Reggae Lover Episode 133 – The Influence of Reggae

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Bob Marley’s Life and Legacy

As we approach the date that commemorates Bob Marley’s birthday, February 6, we take some time to talk about his amazing legacy. This episode is all about Robert Nesta Marley a.k.a The Legend a.k.a the king of Reggae.

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We list some artists that have been compared to Bob or seen as the next Bob Marley at some point. Then we explore why there hasn’t ever been another artist quite like him. No recording artist has been as revered and respected. We also touch on conspiracy theories circulating around his assassination attempt, and death.

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What to Do on Mother’s Day in Atlanta – Reggae Music

Rub-A-Dub ATL Mother’s Day Tribute, Sun, May 14, 2017 at 6 pm

Come and join us to celebrate Mother’s Day. For this special edition of Rub-A-Dub Sundays, we’re bringing 3 female guest DJs juggling tunes for reggae sound system lovers! WildPitch Music Hall will be the place to pay tribute to the women in all of our lives and celebrate all mothers in ONE LOVE and harmony!

Rub-A-Dub ATL presents: THE 2nd ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTE | SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2017

Sound System / DJ Sets: (6pm-12am)

• Highlanda Sound with Kahlil Wonda
• Empress Movements
• DJ Passport
• DJ Hourglass
• DJ Rasyrious

WildPitch Music Hall

255 Trinity Ave. Atlanta 30303

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Audio from the “Rub-A-Dub ATL” Bob Marley Tribute 2017

Rub-A-Dub ATL ft. Black Magic, Innocent, Highlanda, ĀGARD, DJ Passport and Natural Vibes

Bad Boy Kurt from Black Magic Sound and Dappa Lee from Innocent Sound

Experience the Bob Marley tribute event (recorded live on February 12th) that showcased musical selections from some of Atlanta’s top DJ’s including Highlanda Sound, DJ Passport, Black Magic, Natural Vibes and Innocent Sounds and ĀGARD from Brooklyn, New York. It was a musical treat with conscious music flowing through the air.

Highlanda Sound’s Kahlil Wonda holding the microphone with DJ Passport (Right) and AGARD (left)

 

Highlanda.net and The Honorary Citizen presents Rub-A-Dub ATL, 2nd Sundays monthly: A style of Jamaican Reggae, First there was Ska, which evolved into Reggae which has several styles: Rock Steady, Rub-A-Dub, Dancehall etc…

Wildpitch Music Hall – 255 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA

Reggae party, Rub-A-Dub ATL, is a nightlife event that includes many sub-genres of reggae music including ska, rocksteady, lovers rock, Roots, dub and dancehall with live DJ sets and live music performances monthly on Second Sundays in Atlanta at WildPitch Music Hall.

More ways to listen to Rub-A-Dub ATL reggae music audio:

1. Listen on iTunes
2. Listen on Google Play Music
3. Listen on Soundcloud

Rub A Dub is the Perfect Event for those who are Happier on Old-School Reggae

For this special March edition of Rub-A-Dub ATL, the Reggae Party, we’re featuring a singer/musician for fans of live music plus 4 DJs showcasing their best tunes for reggae sound system lovers!

Rub-A-Dub ATL | 3.12.17 at Wildpitch

Doors will open at 6 pm on Sunday, March 12, 2017, with a live reggae music mixer from 6 to 8 pm featuring an acoustic performance by Dawit Selassie, lead singer of the Atlanta-based reggae band Eastern Standard.

Four sound system selectors will set the dance floor on fire with DJ Sets from 8 pm to 12 am.  Residents DJ Passport and Highlanda Sound featuring Kahlil Wonda will be joined by guests Selector Webba, formerly of Jamaica’s “year-t0-year sound,” Metro Media, and DJ Chung from Boston’s Sound International Entertainment.  DJ Chung recently relocated to Georgia and this will be his debut performance at Rub-A-Dub ATL.

Also by popular demand, we’re bringing back free jerk chicken and will have Rub-A-Dub apparel on sale.

Webba’s Jerk Hut will be offering FREE Caribbean food until 9 PM and available for purchase after while supplies last.  SHOP for Rub-A-Dub branded T-shirts and Hoodies for men and women along with other featured styles from The Honorary Citizen’s apparel catalog.  

This all takes place at WildPitch Music Hall (255 Trinity Ave. Atlanta 30303) featuring high-definition sound by D.A.S. Audio.  A limited number of pre-sales tickets are available for $5 online (+fee) and general admission is $10 at the door.

Click to Find “Rub-A-Dub ATL” Pre-sales Tickets

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RUB-A-DUB ATL, the Best Reggae Music live Dancehall Audio to Download

The 70s, 80s, and 90s were prolific decades for dancehall music and many strides were made in Jamaican music during that time.

The 1970s is still heralded as the golden age of Jamaican reggae music, but with the advent of digital technology, the 80s and 90s decades became known as the sweetest time for commercially successful crossover dancehall fusion, sound clashes and juggling dances alike.  The transitional period out of the golden age and into the digital era is when the term rub-a-dub emerged as both a description of the musical style (heavy drum patterns accompanied by swinging basslines) and a verbal representation of the popular hip-to-hip movements between dance partners of the time.

To this day in cities around the world, there remains a high demand for the fashion of dancing with accompanying classic riddims and anthems that rocked the dancehalls of yesteryear.

As such, it brings me great pleasure to present Rub-A-Dub ATL – dedicated to you, the reggae lover.

Rub-A-Dub ATL January 2017 | Click Image to Listen or Download

Rub-A-Dub ATL ft. DJ Passport, Highlanda Sound, DJ Rootsqueen, and Jah Prince at Wildpitch on 1.8.17.

Reggae party, Rub-A-Dub ATL, is a nightlife event that includes many sub-genres of reggae music including ska, rocksteady, lovers rock, Roots, dub and dancehall with live DJ sets and live music performances monthly on Second Sundays in Atlanta at WildPitch Music Hall.

More ways to listen to Rub-A-Dub ATL reggae music audio:

1. Listen on iTunes
2. Listen on Google Play Music
3. Listen on Soundcloud

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Tickets on sale now – RUB-A-DUB ATL – SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017 (8PM TO MIDNIGHT).

RUB-A-DUB ATL

HIGHLANDA.NET AND THE HONORARY CITIZEN PRESENT RUB-A-DUB ATL – SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017 (8PM TO MIDNIGHT).

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Reggae party, Rub-A-Dub ATL, is a nightlife event that includes many sub-genres of reggae music including ska, rocksteady, lovers rock, Roots, dub and dancehall with live DJ sets monthly on Second Sundays in Atlanta at WildPitch Music Hall. highlanda.net/rubadubatl/ #rubadubatl

Join us on Sunday, January 8th for an entertaining evening of reggae music, culture, cocktails and great Jamaican food.  Come out early for a taste of the Caribbean buffet by Webba’s Jerk Hut (404) 246-0709.  Enjoy $3 Heineken, Guinness, and Red Strip until 10pm along with many other drink specials all night.  Ladies, Come Early To Party and enjoy complimentary admission until 9:30pm.

Admission – Free Before 9:30pm for Queens

Reggae party, Rub-A-Dub ATL, is a nightlife event that includes many sub-genres of reggae music including ska, rocksteady, lovers rock, Roots, dub and dancehall with live DJ sets monthly on Second Sundays in Atlanta at WildPitch Music Hall.

Highlanda Sound and The Honorary Citizen present #RubADubATL every 2nd Sunday. This uniquely flavorful international retro reggae celebration in Atlanta is the premier platform for showcasing, promoting and sharing the vibrancy and variety of reggae culture and music with a broader audience.

Sounds by:

Highlanda Sound

DJ Passport

Guest DJs:

Dj Rootsqueen

Jah Prince

Dress Code: Comfortable & Classy.

Age Limit (21): Mature clientele only.

Come early for great food & drink specials: (8pm – 10:00pm)

Parking is available for $5 directly across the street at 248 Trinity Ave.

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John Wayne and Highlanda Sound Juggling inna Rub-A-Dub Style (live audio)

This is a recording from November 2016, featuring the juggling of John Wayne Movements alongside Highlanda Sound.

John Wayne at Rub-A-Dub ATL

Listen to the classic selections including Dennis Brown, Johnny Clarke, and some of my favorite Studio One riddims.

This was taken recorded live at Rub-A-Dub ATL inside of WildPitch Music Hall!!!

What Everybody Ought to Know About Rub A Dub

I got this link today from Jah Prince.

We had a convo about Rub A Dub on his radio show last week.

Rub A Dub stylee is a beloved part of reggae culture and I created an event called Rub-A-Dub ATL.

You can check out the Sunsplash Mix Show segment to hear me talk about my passion, the mission to share reggae music with my community and the world at large.

RubADub Interview:

We speak with the selector/promoter Kahlil Wonda about the history and current status of “Rub A Dub” music. Monthly, he invites our Atlanta and surrounding neighbors to fulljoy this diverse reggae sub-genre with featured international selectors. This event is dedicated to positive vibes so it is Sunsplash Media Endorsed.

Humble Me – Jah9
Tune In Rub A Dub Sound – Sugar Minott
Full Highlanda Rub-A-Dub Interview
Someone – Kranium

Click HERE to download or listen.

Originally posted on iLoveSunSplash.com

Rub-A-Dub ATL (Nov. 13) to benefit Hurricane Matthew victims in Haiti, featuring DJ set by John Wayne, and Webba’s Jerk Hut FREE buffet

Every second Sunday, join one of the most unique international monthly events in Atlanta and revel in a flavorful retro reggae experience.

Sounds by: Highlanda Sound and DJ Passport + Guest DJ: John Wayne + Free Food

On Sunday, November 13, 2016, rock to sounds by Highlanda Sound and DJ Passport alongside guest selector, John Wayne, of John Wayne Movements.

Doors open at 8pm and ladies party for free until 9:30pm.  Enjoy a complimentary buffet until 10pm courtesy of Webba’s Jerk Hut and drink specials including $3 Heineken, Guinness, and Red Stripe until 10pm.  General admission at the door will be $10, and $5 tickets can be ordered in advance via this link.  

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to benefit Hurricane relief efforts in Haiti.

The setting for Rub-A-Dub ATL, WildPitch Music Hall, is located at 255 Trinity Avenue, downtown Atlanta, and features a high-level custom sound system by D.A.S. Audio.

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Listen to Rub-A-Dub ATL recorded live DJ sets by Isis Swaby, Highlanda, and DJ Passport

RUB-A-DUB ft. HIGHLANDA Sound, ISIS SWABY, & DJ Passport live sets @ WildPitch Music Hall (9.11.16)

Rub-A-Dub (Second Sundays) at WildPitch: Highlanda Sound, Isis Swaby, DJ Passport – 9/2016

DJ Passport live set

Isis Swaby live set

Highlanda live set

See the video by MoretsTV here or Listen with iTunes here.

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Rub-A-Dub at WildPitch Music Hall highlighting Reggae, Sunday Oct. 9th

The #RubADubATL, the monthly event celebrating reggae music and its sub-genres of roots, lovers rock, classic dancehall, rocksteady, dub, and ska will take place at WildPitch in downtown Atlanta on October 9, 2016, between the hours of 8 pm and 12 am.

#RubADubATL Atlanta monthly event at WildPitch every 2nd Sunday

Tickets for the event can be purchased online in advance or the night of the event at the venue. The event always promises to showcase the best in music from Bob Marley and other great artists.

Enjoy selections by top-rated music curators, DJ Passport, Highlanda Sound, as well as special guest DJ Empress Rah.

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Rub-A-Dub with Highlanda Sound and DJ Passport this Sunday

Rub A Dub is this Sunday at The Sound Table once again.

This unique event has had a great run every second Sunday over the past 10 months and I have had a lot of fun showcasing some of the best of classic roots rock reggae records live for you.  You can listen to some of the show recordings here.

#RocksteadyATL, #rubadubatl

When: Aug. 14, 2016 and Every month on the second Sunday of the month 8 p.m.

Where: the Sound Table 483 Edgewood Ave. S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30312 – OLD FOURTH WARD – SOUTH FULTON COUNTY – 404-835-2534

RUB-A-DUB:
A style of Jamaican Reggae emerging in the 70’s and 80’s, the term “Rub-a-Dub” comes from a dance style where the man and woman rub up very close together. This takes place every Sunday at The Sound Table located at 483 Edgewood Avenue with music by DJ Passport and also Highlanda Sound.

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What’s that one reggae party monthly at that one place in the city?

As you may know if you have visited this blog before, myself and The Honorary Citizen are producers of a successful 100% reggae event concept, Rub-A-Dub, which occurs on the second Sunday of every month in downtown Atlanta.

Rub-A-Dub Atlanta Reggae Event

As resident DJs at Rub-A-Dub, DJ Passport and I have invited different guests to partake in the non-mainstream vibe each month.

This is truly a unique concept, not just for the soundtrack, but especially because of this list of selectors to have performed at  Rub-A-Dub:

• Webba
• Juggla
• Cartel Sound with Philip 5
• DJ Empress Rah
• Yahquan Da Travellah
• DJ Hourglass
• DJ Redds from Spectrum Disco
• Funkregulator Celo (456 Sound)
• DJ Lion
• Empress Movements with Tach
• SuperPEC Archangel

Lion of Judah Sound and Nijah Don get credit for assists as well.

You might want to check in at one of these events if you even remotely like reggae music because I have more heavy weight guest sounds coming in to play for you “inna Rub-A-Dub style.”

Cartel Sound and SuperPEC will be featured on July 10 so expect to hear great selections, and solid mixing for FREE all night.  That’s right there will be no cover charge for #RUBADUBATL through summer 2016.

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[Audio] Highlanda, Empress Movements + DJ Hourglass, DJ Empress Rah & DJ Passport @ Rub-A-Dub

Recorded live on Mothers Day 2016, Rub-a-Dub is every month on the 2nd Sunday of the month.

Highlanda Sound alongside Empress Movements

DJ Passport, DJ Hourglass, and DJ Empress Rah

3 Top Female DJ’s headline the “Rub-A-Dub” Mother’s Day Edition

Our Rub-A-Dub ATL  Mother’s Day special event will highlight ‪female DJs‬, DJ Empress Rah, DJ Hourglass, and Empress Movements.  Doors open promptly at 5pm on Sunday May 8th for this FREE daytime indoor/outdoor reggae music event.

Highlanda.net and The Honorary Citizen present RUB-A-DUB:
“A style of Jamaican Reggae emerging in the 70’s and 80’s, the term “Rub-a-Dub” comes from a dance style where the man and woman rub up very close together. ”

This takes place every SECOND Sunday at The Sound Table located at 483 Edgewood Avenue with music by guest DJs, alongside DJ Passport and Highlanda Sound.

“Rub-A-Dub” live, recorded 3.13.16: HIGHLANDA, DJ PASSPORT & FUNKREGULATOR CELO

Rub-A-Dub Ft. HIGHLANDA, DJ PASSPORT & FUNKREGULATOR CELO Live At The Sound Table

 

How to “Rub-A-Dub” the right way. [Sunday, March 13, 2016 at The Sound Table]

For the perfect date night or ultimate group outing in the city, a unique nightlife experience takes place Sunday March 13, 2016 when Highlanda.net and The Honorary Citizen present #RubADubATL, starring Funkregulator Celo alongside Highlanda Sound and DJ Passport.

Rub-A-Dub at The Sound Table (2nd Sundays)

The Sound Table (483 Edgewood Ave. Atlanta.) is the destination for this authentic reggae celebration.  The selections start spinning at 8pm and we ask that you arrive early.  Enjoy complimentary entry all night.

Highlanda.net and The Honorary Citizen present: *Rub-A-Dub* Sunday Dec. 13th

RUB-A-DUB at The Sound Table, Sunday, December 13th

Come out to The Sound Table this Sunday night as Highlanda.net and The Honorary Citizen aim to satisfy with some big surprises.  Female selector Tach from Empress Movements just mashed up #RocksteadyATL and she will be in the area for #RubADub as well alongside Highlanda Sound and DJ Passport.

“Rub-A-Dub” or “Rub-A-Dub Style” is described as one the genres doing the passage between Reggae and Dancehall. This is Reggae, mainly from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, where DJ’s chanted and Singers sung over various tracks that were mixed in a dub style.  Today, Rub-A-Dub files under Roots Reggae.

Music by DJ Passport + Highlanda Sound + Empress Movements.  Doors open: 8pm to 12am.  Make it a date and don’t be late.  No Cover.

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