Interviews

A$AP Ferg Talks “Shabba” The Song, Shabba The Man. The latest star to bust outta Harlem’s A$AP Mob sat down to speak on why he chose to pay tribute to dancehall emperor Shabba Ranks and drops a few jewels about his forthcoming debut album ‘Trap Lord’ – specifically B-Real and Onyx will be on a song called “F*ck Out My Face”.

Assassin Aka Agent Sasco sits down backstage after performing at Reggae Sumfest 2013 and chats on his big feature on Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’, what its been like for him since the release of the album and how he’d feel at the chance of performing with Kanye

Stylo G the man who brought us “Call Mi A Yardie” is back with a new label deal at 3Beat Records and a hot new tune called “Soundbwoy.” Stylo links in West London to talk about next-level movements, his upcoming dancehall EP, and why he’s now “diving in it.”

Melanie Fiona lives the and rocks the stage in extra-high Louboutin heels on World Music Night of the Tobago Jazz Experience, Undeterred by the torrential downpour, Melanie decides to touch the big ‘Syren Hall’ (Melanie’s reggae alter-ego) selection, “Somebody Come Get Me Before I Kill This Man,” and all the ladies can relate. Just after Melanie steps off the stage, she chats on just how important this Guayanese/Toronto girl’s Caribbean roots really are.

Snoop Lion Chops it up on the red carpet Just before the premiere of his film “Reincarnated” at this years SXSW. He talked about his favorite parts of the movie, how he gets ready to perform as Snoop Lion, and the special herbs and spices that he prefers on his popcorn.

Philip Smart – PT 1/2 – The legendary reggae producer chats how it all started on the island and got into music as a yute. Pablo connection. Still in school and book a half hour studio time. How they started mixing. The tubby connection—learning the studio vibes. How he was able to recognise his first hit record as a producer and how they dealt with the girls!

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Jo Mersa – the grandson of Bob Marley, the son of Stephen Marley, the nephew of Jr. Gong, and a fresh recruit to the Ghetto Youths family. He chops it up with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about getting into the biz, the Melody Makers, and his love for reggae and dancehall music. He even gets Reshma B to kick a freestyle—how she “bad so.”

Jah Cure –PT1/2 –Live from Kingston, JA, kicking it poolside with the ReggaeGirlAboutTown about his long-awaited album “World Cry” and why it took two years to complete, about his marriage and the birth of his daughter, about his collab with 2Pac and why he identifies with Pac’s struggle, about how Drake sampled his music, and about the “World Cry” title track and why it was better after he remade it without any guest artists.

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