LNTSound Reggae Show

Dive into the six G's of reggae and dancehall—guns, girls, ghetto, gays, ganja, and god—and explore their impact on the music and culture. Hosts ThuliThulz, Lavoro Duro, and Larry_T unravel the stories and controversies behind these themes, from the symbolism of ganja and the spiritual dimension of God to the role of women and the LGBTQ+ community. This episode offers a deep cultural insight, perfect for fans and social observers eager to understand the genre's social fabric and its power to inspire and unite.

We celebrate #420

Mavado vs Vybz Kartel, who wins?

This episode reveals the behind-the-scenes influence of social media, artist reactions, and the power of a simple beat to unify diverse regions—from Africa to Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond. This episode reveals the behind-the-scenes influence of social media, artist reactions, and the power of a simple beat to unify diverse regions—from Africa to Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond.

1990s vs 2010s Dancehall, who wins?

LNTSound Juggling _ Episode 26 (March to the Riddim) by LNTSound Reggae Show

LNTSound Juggling _ Episode 25 (Soweto Mix II) by LNTSound Reggae Show

In this episode of LNT Live, hosts Thulz, Larry, and Lavoro Duro Music engage in a lively discussion about the challenges and controversies surrounding music awards, particularly focusing on the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and the Grammys. They explore issues such as the criteria for nominations, the influence of social media, and the importance of recognizing genuine talent. The conversation also touches on the reggae and dancehall music scene, with debates about deserving artists and the impact of industry politics. The episode is filled with humor, candid opinions, and a shared passion for music.

In the reggae segment of LNT Live, we engage in a vibrant discussion about reggae music, its cultural impact, and the challenges faced by artists in the industry. They explore the significance of recognition and exposure for musicians, the evolution of reggae's sound and message, and the importance of knowing one's worth as an artist. The episode also highlights upcoming reggae festivals and features insights from industry professionals, making it a rich conversation for reggae enthusiasts. In the dancehall segment, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the vibrant dancehall and reggae music scenes across Africa, particularly focusing on Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa. They explore the cultural significance of dancehall music, its influence on nightlife, and the unique sound systems in Kenya. The episode also features a friendly competition where each host presents a song they believe represents their "fighter" in a musical battle, sparking debates about the rules and the spirit of the competition. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration among African artists to elevate the quality and reach of their music globally.

Overview of topic This episode dives into the money side of reggae and dancehall, the real talk behind artist and DJ rate cards, from small club sets to major festivals. With an event organiser, label owner, producer, DJ, and MC in the room, we unpack what actually goes into a booking fee, how artists should value themselves, and where promoters draw the line on budgets. It’s about more than just numbers, it’s professionalism, pulling power, consistency, and long-term brand value. We’ll compare local rates to the global stage, debate exposure versus fair pay, and give both sides of the table a chance to speak. For anyone navigating bookings in reggae and dancehall, this is the conversation that puts the business into the music.

In the Reggae segment we chat with Majestic from Kenya. Majestic and LNTLive shares their insights about Reggae in Kenya, Reggae impact on next generation, Burning Spear flopped show, The future of Reggae in Africa. In the dancehall section we talk about artist fees for performances, the cost of hosting a show in Africa then we play an interesting game

84. LNTLive with Larry T and Thuli Thulz #84 (A month for Africa) by LNTSound Reggae Show

Fire Tunes: 1. Keznamdi, Vybz Kartel & Tory Lanez - City Lock (Remix) 2. Vybz Kartel - Gimme Your WhatsApp 3. Teejay - Better Them More Than Me 4. Ding Dong - Yuh Know Di Chap 5. Shenseea - Bad Habit 6. Vybz Kartel - Thickiana 7. Shenseea - Talk Truth 8. Christopher Martin - Pressure 9. Charly Black - High Everyday 10. Spice - Different Catagory 11. Busy Signal - Yeng Yeng 12. Konshens - Jungle Justice 13. Cham & Bounty Killer - Blood Clxxt (Song for the People) 14. I-Octane - Body Good 15. Iwaata - Anessa 16. Tony Matterhorn - Pretty Pussy 17. Capleton & Jah Vibez - High 18. Beenie Man - Hustlers Anthem 19. Badda General, Suku Ward - Social Media 20. Tifa - Bizniz 21. Buju Banton - Progress 22. Buju Banton - Such Man Party 23. Tarrus Riley - It's Showtime 24. Charly Black - Emergency 25. Sean Paul - Bring It 26. Busy Signal - All Dem Try 27. Ward 21 & Sean Paul - Mama Warning 28. Eesah - Red Alert 29. Sizzla - Mad Boss 30. Kip Rich - Galist 31. Gappy Ranks - Dangerous 32. Capleton - Hard Again 33. Bounty Killer - Ball a Roll 34. Vybz Kartel - The Comet 35. Buju Banton & Patoranking - Blessed (Remix) 36. Masicka - 20 Matic 37. Vybz Kartel - Undisputed Champion

THIS IS A 2025 GANJA MIX

Strictly Vernac Riddim_Produced by Lavoro Duro feat LNTSound, Roots Rock Reggae Collective by LNTSound Reggae Show

LNTSound Juggling _ Episode 22 (2000s Best Dancehall Riddim) by LNTSound Reggae Show

Video version available on YoutubeREGGAE SEGMENT:ON THIS EPISODE we talk about "The best Reggae Riddims from the 2000s".Behind every riddim is a story of how a connection was made to reggae music, take some time to hear our stories and share yours.At the end we tally scores and prepare a special mix. DANCEHALL SEGMENT:ON THIS EPISODE we talk about "The best Dancehall Riddims from the 2000s".Behind every riddim is a story of how a connection was made to reggae music, take some time to hear our stories and share yours.At the end we tally scores and prepare a special mix.

This is Fire tunes mix for the OldSchool Hardcore Dancehall Fans

In this episode we talk about valentines day, do you have someone special to share it with? Iconic moments in reggae, moments which have made a big statement or a big impact for communities. (Bob Marley, Robert Mugabe, Lucky Dube, Rockers Movie) Vybz Kartel said he deserved to win the grammys over the Marleys Beenie Man confronts Vybz Kartel about his claim to being King of the Dancehall and disrespecting Bob Marley The Marleys sweep the grammys, as usual. Matching titles to artists

More Music Less Talk on this episode, enjoy the radio mix

80. LNTLive with Larry T and Thuli Thulz #80 (Happy New Year) by LNTSound Reggae Show

This is a stritly Ganja Mix.. Enjoy

ON THIS EPISODE 1. SAMA AWARDS best Reggae Album 2024 2. Grammy Nominations in Reggae. Who chooses the nominees? what is the criteria? 3. Reggae Tours in Africa 2024 4. King of Reggae Crowned? 5. Who is the all time King/Queen of the Dancehall? 6. What is "that thing" you wouldnt borrow your friend?

ON THIS EPISODE: Reggae Segment 1.⁠ ⁠Vinyls - What are vinyl records? How do they work? 2. "Djs who dont use vinyls are not djs" , is this statement true? 3. In celebration of his 60th birthday, Lucky Dube's album "Prisoner" is going to be put on Vinyl. Dancehall Segment 1. Mentorship in the industry - Whats is mentorship?Has Has Thulithulz been mentored? 2. Artists/producers/djs that have mentored and been mentored in the Reggae industry.

A Roots Reggae experience!

Dance floor bangers…

77. LNTLive with Larry T and Thuli Thulz #77 (Dubplates, Remixes and clashes) by LNTSound Reggae Show

76. LNTLive with Larry T and Thuli Thulz #76 (Less Talk More Music) by LNTSound Reggae Show

On this Episode: REGGAE SEGMENT 1. Reggae stars behind bars 2. Busy Signal jail sentence and extradition to the US on cocaine charges 3. Jah Cure - Jail Story 4. Mad Cobra - Jail Story 5. Tommy Lee Sparta - Jail Story 6. Shawn Storm - Jail Story 7. Desmond Tutu? Gargan! Ninja man - Jail Story DANCEHALL SEGMENT. 1. Vybz Kartel out of prison 2. Vybz Kartel vs Mavado, Gaza vs Alliance 3. What is expected from Vybz coming out of prison?

1. Burna Boy disrespects Reggae Legends. 2. Sizzla Kalonji explains why he burnt DJ Khaled Plaque. 3. Which Reggae artists have exposed Reggae music to other Genres through collaborations and features. Dancehall Segment 1. Hurricane through Jamaica 2. Dancehall Music in a time of tragedy? 3. Would you bump the latest Ice Spice tune "my business", "rub round"???? 4. Have you ever played "Never have i ever"?

GANJA mIX

On this Episode: Reggae Segment Do you know the difference between someone that enjoys and partakes in the reggae culture and someone who is a rastafari, could you pick out a rastafari in a crowd vs someone who has dreadlocs. Lets us know what you think, join the discussion

420 is upon us once again… It’s a weed filled episode with plenty of ganja tunes to last you till next 4:20.. 1. We talk about the weed industry across the world, legalisation and legalisation reversal going on. 2. The potential to make money of the industry 3. Reasons why weed was made illegal (some reasons may shock you) 4. Which countries consume the most ganja? Are statistics on weed consumption accurate? 5.

Nostalgia Riddim....brought to you by Lavoro Duro feat LNTSound Your Support is Greatly Appreciated. #reggae #africareggae #MzansiReggae #lntsound #lavoroduro #nostalgiariddim

REGGAE SEGMENT 1. ONE LOVE BOB MARLEY MOVIE REVIEW - HOW WAS THE MOVIE? HOW WAS BOB MARLEYS PERFECT HAIR? 2. THE MARLEY FAMILY SHOULD JUST HAVE THEIR OWN GRAMMY CATEGORY 3. MORGAN HERITAGE TRIBUTE, RIP. DANCEHALL SEGMENT 1. VYBZ KARTEL PRISON SENTENCE AND TRIAL - THE CREW DISCUSS IF HE DESERVES TO GET OUT OF PRISON 2. VIOLENCE AND GUN CULTURE IN REGGAE DANCEHALL - WOULD YOU LET YOUR 9 YEAR OLD CHILD LISTEN TO DANCEHALL

Roots Rock Reggae Segment: 00:08:00 AFCON 2024? 00:12:00 MURRY ELIAS INTERVIEW ON THE FIX PODCAST REACTION 00:29:40 WHAT IS THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF REGGAE MUSIC?, WHICH ARTISTS HAVE AUDIENCE PULL POWER? 00:46:15 UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP PULLS MUSIC OFF TIK TOK, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ARTISTS AND CREATORS? 00:56:15 KEZNAMDI REGGAE FEST 2018 LIVE PERFORMANCE

IN THIS EPISODE!!! Roots Rock Reggae Segment 00:00:00 SHOW START 00:16:15 KATT WILLIAMS STARTS OUR 2024. WILL UNFILTERED HONESTY IN THE REGGAE INDUSTRY HELP IT GROW? 00:28:20 WHEN IS STEALING DJ SETS/ MATERIAL INSPIRATION OR IMMITATION 00:41:00 WHERE IS AFRICAS REGGAE CAPITAL? 00:55:00 BARRINGTON LEVY LIVE PERFORMANCE Reggae Dancehall Segment 01:04:28 LISTENER DISCRETION (EXPLICIT CONTENT) 01:09:00 DIRTY MONEY RIDDIM, #jadakingdom VS #steflondon 01:45:30 BEST DANCEHAL SONG LIST 2023?

TIME FOR SOME ROOTS ROCK REGGAE 0:01 The Twinkle Brothers - Since I Threw The Comb Away (2002 Digital Remastered) 2:00 John Holt - Ghetto Queen 3:57 Mike Brooks - Money Is Not All (2018 Remaster) 5:52 Bob Marley & The Wailers - Zimbabwe 9:56 Culture - The International Herb (2000 Digital Remaster) 12:06 Bob Marley & The Wailers - Africa Unite 14:38 Gregory Isaacs - Slave Driver (12" Mix) 18:11 Israel Vibration - Jah Is the Way 19:39 The Viceroys - I'm Trying On 22:16 Black Uhuru - Plastic Smile 24:51 The Twinkle Brothers - Underground 26:43 Israel Vibration - Smack Right Jam 29:26 Mighty Diamonds - Morgan the Pirate 32:18 Johnny Osbourne - Live Right 34:42 Bob Marley & The Wailers - Pimper's Paradise (Album Version) 37:11 Black Uhuru - Eden Out Deh 40:17 The Viceroys -We Must Unite 42:13 Israel Vibration - On Jah Solid Rock 45:22 Black Uhuru - Emperor Lion 47:55 Beenie Man - Steve Biko 51:06 Culture - Behold (2000 Digital Remaster) 55:50 Mikey Dread - Roots and Culture

LNTSound_Juggling_Episode 14 (Police in Helicopter) by LNTSound Reggae Show

IN THIS EPISODE!!! ROOTS ROCK REGGAE SEGMENT 1. How DJ ThuliThulz get into Reggae Music 2. What is an influencer?, Most influential commercial Reggae Dancehall artists. Influential Reggae Artists. 3. Woodstock Festival Live performance from Damian Marley (Jnr Gong) DANCEHALL SEGMENT (Explicit Content) 4. Beenie Man says he created Zim Dancehall, is the "King of Dancehall" speaking the truth? Do you hear Beenie Man influence in Zim Dancehall? 5. LNTSOUND GAMES - SING THE SONG!!

ON THIS EPISODE ROOTS REGGAE SEGMENT 1. Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg) has stopped smoking Ganja - What do you think about smoking vs edibles? Larry T doesnt smoke? 2. Grammy Awards Nominees Reggae Category - Buju Banton Nominated what do you think about his album - Beenie Man, Colli Buddz, Burning Spear, Julian Marley how many Julian Marley songs do you know? 3. What seperates Reaggae and Dancehall from other genres? here what the DJ thinks! 4. South Africa Music Awards - Blakka Yut Kind of SAn Reggae DANCEHALL SEGMENT 5. We sample UNDEFYND, new dancehall artist on the block! 6. Should Women shoot their shot this summer? Have the guys ever had ladies approach them romantically? Has the lady ever shoot her shot? 7. Dancefloor etiquette - what is the correct way to get to dance with someone on the reggae dancefloor? what do you think is the best way?

Some Roots Rock Reggae, strictly old school!!!

ON THIS EPISODE!! 1. Europes Biggest Reggae Festivals sound the alarm on declining attendance at Reggae festivals while Artist booking fees have tripled making the festivals infeasible. We discuss the possible risks and some possible solutions. 2. How artist can find other ways of diversifying their revenue streams. Sean Paul has launched new Apparel line, what do you think? 3. EXPLICIT GAME

Are you hosting a party? Are you looking for good vibes while youre hosting? This series of LNTSounds is about strictly music for that chill session, Let LNTSound DJ your party and get the props for good vibes!!

ON THIS EPISODE: 1. Carribean Music awards. Winners of the different Dancehall Reggae Categories, eg Alkaline. How are the winners selected and what is the criteria for best album according to the LNTLive cast. Artist of the decade VYBZ KARTEL!!! 2. Buju Bunton Latest Album (BORN FOR GREATNESS) Review and rating. 3. Live performance by BERES HAMMOND. 4. Pepsin vs Badda Badda beef update. South African Dancehall artists releasing diss tracks, what do you think? 5. LNTSound Games, Choose your fighter....Check out the artists and their tracks battling against each other..

ON THIS EPISODE 1. We discuss the Bob Marley Reimagined "Africa Unite Album", Consensus is that the album is a 4/10 and barely worthy of the great Bob Marley's Legacy. 2. "Basadi (Women) in music award" South Africa. Big Op Empress Lilly on winning best Reggae. Are vote based awards a true reflection of artists abilities? Are reggae artists doing enough to promote their music? 3. Rebel Salute 2019, Queen Ifrika live performance. 4. Spice (Female Dancehall artist) on Love & Hip Hop Atalanta. Colourism in Dancehall music (Skin bleaching). 5. Mzansi Reggae Clash culture, diss tracks in the South African Reggae Scene. Pepsin vs Badda Badda. Larry T asks why someone would think of a musical rival while making a love song. The crew rates Badda Badda diss track. 6. LNTSound games section...CLASSIC OR JUST A MOMENT!! a) Vybz Kartel - Romping Shop b) Alkaline - Fleek c) Elephant Man - Applause Riddim d) Beenie Man ft Lady Saw - Healing e) Teejay - Drift

ON THIS EPISODE 1. We received a long comment on one of our recent episodes (Reggae and Rasta), Episode 60, we read abit of it and provide clarity on the episode. We must stop limiting Reggae Music, we need to grow the genre and spread the love. 2. Reggae and politics, should musicians have political allegiances? Reggae music has always had strong ties to politics. 3. Another banger of a Reggae Riddim from yours truly, Lavoro Duro feat LNTSound.

Stride Riddim_Produced by Lavoro Duro feat LNTSound by LNTSound Reggae Show

This episode we take a deep dive into the life of the South African Reggae Prince JEREMIAH FYAH ISES. A talented well rounded artist navigating the his reggae journey in search of much deserved success. If you enjoy his music, kindly google his work and support his music. ONE LOVE.

1. Bob Marley Africa Unite album reignited, 10 track album featuring African artists. Find out which track are on the album. 2. ONE LOVE, Bob Marley bio-pic movie coming Jan 2024. Is the trailer giving you Bob Marley vibes? 3. Skillibeng 4. LNTSound game (most likely too?)