Bascom X Explains Why Reggae Is the Root of Jamaican Music | Reggae Hour Archives

What happens when reggae carries a message?In this Reggae Hour Archives interview, Bascom X joins Mr. E for a thoughtful conversation about reggae music, cultural responsibility, mentorship, and the role artists play in shaping society.Topics include:• The story behind "Bad Boy"• Growing up in Jamaican music culture• Mentoring Gyptian• Reggae vs. Dancehall• Why message music matters• Artist development• Authenticity in music• The future of reggaeBascom X reminds us that while sounds may change, the message remains.📖 Read the companion article:https://www.reggaehour.com/2026/06/bascom-x-explains-why-reggae-is-root-of.html🎙️ Watch more Reggae Hour Archive interviews and subscribe for reggae history, artist interviews, roots culture, and conscious conversations.One People.One Planet.One Love.#BascomX#ReggaeHour#ReggaePodcast#JamaicanMusic#RootsReggae#ConsciousMusic#Gyptian#ReggaeCulture━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ REGGAE HOUR ARCHIVE Preserving the voices, stories, and reasoning that continue to shape reggae culture. ▶ Origins Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4dIBvDlXWOC9_jw3UQwrhk7-GPnp6L7V 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast 🌍 Follow Reggae Hour for more conversations exploring reggae history, roots culture, and conscious music. 💬 What did reggae teach you? One Love. Reggae Hour ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━