Top Ranking Reggae

Today, we are joined by a pioneer of British reggae. From his experiences as a founding member of one the prototypical UK reggae bands Black Slate, to his times playing with artists like Dennis Brown, Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson and countless others, Anthony "Pure Silk" Brightly brings a wealth of knowledge to our conversation today. Fans of UK reggae will not want to miss the opportunity to hear Anthony's firsthand perspective on the formation of Lovers Rock music, the hardships of the Windrush Generation, the musical and social landscape of England in the 70s and 80s, and so much more!Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn HoldawayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toprankingpodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Today are joined by the founder, primary songwriter, and frontman of one the greatest reggae bands to ever come out of the United States. None other than Harrison Stafford, aka “Professor,” of Groundation. In our interview, we go into depth about his background in jazz, career accomplishments, side projects, documentary film “Holding on to Jah,” and so much more!Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn HoldawayIG: https://www.instagram.com/toprankingpodcast/

Today we are joined by producer, YouTuber and multi-instrumentalist, Dub Master Kahn aka DM Kahn! We discuss everything from the origins of reggae music, Kahn's induction into supergroup, The Rootsmakers, and at the end he even treats us to an entire masterclass in dub production!
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Today we are joined by someone who probably needs no introduction: one of the greatest and most influential dub artists of all time, Scientist. We are extremely fortunate that Scientist came on the show today to share some fascinating insights on the sound engineering techniques that he has pioneered over his decades of experience, as well as some crucial insights on the inner workings of the music industry. This conversation will definitely leave aspiring musicians feeling inspired and informed!Theme music: “Reggaematical” by Glenn HoldawayFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toprankingpodcast?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

There are few musicians with accolades like Tony Chin--he has worked with all of the most famous reggae artists in the world, (Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Cliff, and Dennis Brown to name a few) he has toured all over the globe, and is still as busy as ever making music to this day! Reggae history lovers especially will love hearing all of Tony's stories from his legendary career!Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn HoldawayIG: https://www.instagram.com/toprankingpodcast?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==FB: https://www.facebook.com/toprankingreggae

Today we are joined by bassist & producer, Nick Loporchio aka PORCH! We discuss everything from founding the hugely popular Cali reggae band Iya Terra, touring with Matisyahu, his recent dubstep productions, and his past as a power-lifter! Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn HoldawayPORCH "Pela Pela" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzML7R5irYYIG: https://www.instagram.com/toprankingpodcast?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==FB: https://www.facebook.com/toprankingreggae

Today we are joined by Brazilian reggae artist, Jahgun! Jahgun describes growing up in Bahia and being immersed in music and art from the time he was born. We discuss everything from samba drumming, carnival celebrations and the nuances of Brazilian reggae.Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn Holdaway

Today we are joined by one of the most charismatic and prolific sax players in the Cali Reggae scene--none other than Eric Hirschhorn of Rebelution. Today we discuss his new single, "Different Vibe ft. Eric Rachmany & Mellow Mood" as well as his experiences working with bands like Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, Sono Vero, Taylor Swift and many others.Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn Holdaway

With artists like Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, Yellowman, Shaggy, Sean Paul and countless others on his resume, Zeb has been one of the most prominent drummers in the Los Angeles reggae scene for the past 30 years. Zeb is now the drummer for the band Tribal Seeds, and talks today about working on their new album, "Ancient Blood!"Sponsored by Reezen Scene Companywww.reezensceneco.comUse Promo Code PODCAST for 20% off any order on their website!Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn Holdaway

Emch—innovator, producer, dub engineer, and, a founding member of the formidable Subatomic Sound System—talks in depth about his rise in the NYC music scene and his decade-long partnership with the father of dub himself, Lee “Scratch” Perry, along with many others like Mykal Rose, Anthony B and Jack Johnson.Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn Holdaway

Luis Tovar of Iya Terra and Aspekt Mafia drops gems about his path to international success, from his earliest days connecting with other kids through music, to building one of the U.S.'s top reggae bands from the ground up. All aspiring musicians won't want to miss this one!Theme music: "Reggaematical" by Glenn Holdaway

Live interview ft. Tony Rinaldi (IRATION) from the Cali Roots Festival in Monterey, CA. Best known as the trombonist in the hit Cali reggae band, IRATION, Tony gives us a glimpse of a day in the life of a top touring musician and shares hilarious anecdotes and valuable lessons learned on the road! Theme music: "Reggaematical" (Glenn Holdaway)