For the Vibes by Reggae 360
By For the Vibes by Reggae 360
For the Vibes by Reggae 360Nov 27, 2020
Kevin Bong “KBONG” interview
Top 5 songs of the week June 18th
Bumpin Uglies- Right and Clever
Iya Terra- Wiser Now
K Bong x Mike Love- Heal it
Man Like Devin- People’s Prayer
Top 5 Songs of the week June 11th
Jesse Royal x Kumar - Strongest Link (Do My Best)(Album)
Fortunate Youth x Mellow Mood - Around The World
Stick Figure - Paradise
Ballyhoo! - Middle Finger
Project 432 - Time
UB-40 x Inner Circle - Rebel love
Sunrayz - Gone Too Far
Top 5 Songs of the week - June 4th
Bobby Hustle x The Movement - Somewhere in The Middle
Joe Sambo- Create Something
The Late Ones - Fake Reggae
Over The Bridge - Right Back
Brendan Clemente x Johnny Cosmic - All Love
Kings And Comrades- What Goes Around (Album)
The Sub Herbs- Covered in Sand
Interview- Jon Phillips of Silverback Music Management
Top 5 Song reviews from May 28
Morgan Heritage- Works to do pt. 1 (album)
Felt, Atmosphere, Murs, Collie Buddz- Heavy D (album)
Gary Dread- Faith (album)
Clear Conscience, Benton- Dawn Patrol
Danny Rebel and The KGB- Toss it Up (album)
Audic Empire- After 2
Top 5 song reviews from May 21st
Top 5 song reviews from May 21st-
The Elovaters, The Movement, Keznamdi- My Friend
Rebelution- Heavy As Lead
General Levy- Eagle, Dragon, & Bear
Sound Destroyer- Almighty (New Album)
Austin Grimm, Mellodose, Treehouse!- Journey
Bonus: Muffin But Good Vibes- Snugit Loose
Top 5 Song Reviews from May 14th
Song Reviews from May 14th-
Trevor Hall, Alborosie- my god- Alborosie dub
The Elovaters, G. Love & Special Sauce- The Squeeze
DENM- Life’s 2 Short (Album)
Gonzo- Hooked on You
Bumpin Uglies, Artikal Sound System- Too Stoned
# 8 (S4) | Feat. Mark Leblanc of Project 432
Visit www.danielleleblancfoundation.com/
Songs of the week (Weeks of April 26th and May 3rd)
Chibess, Mellodose- Half Full
SkillinJah, Rick Haze- Zucchini
The Grateful Carl- Lavender Light
Reggae Rapids- Unify
Couching Distance- Sunday
Bobby Hustle, Loud City- Disbelief
Bonus- Project 432- Subtleties
#7 (S4) | Feat. Jus Goodie (Goodie and Zan)
Guest: Jus Goodie (starts at 1:04:50)
Songs of the week:
Bumpin Uglies, Pepper- Cali Sober
Josh Heinrichs- Feels Good
Kyle Smith, Dan Kelly- My Friend
Jesse Royal, Vybz Kartel- Rich Forever
Alborosie- For The Culture
Gonzo, Zeb- Addict
#6 (S4) | Feat. Zeb of Tribal Seeds
Guest: Jamey "Zeb" Dekofsky of Tribal Seeds (46:55 Start time)
Songs of the Week:
Joey Calderaio, Sierra Lane- Paradise
The Resinators- You Got It
New Reb, The Late Ones- The Clean Up
Lovd Ones, Benjah- Lobsta Buttah
Kabaka Pyramid, Collie Buddz, MediSun- Natural High
Sunrayz- Back to the Island
#5 (S4) | Feat. Andy J Chaves of Katastro
Episode 5!
Guest: Andy J Chaves of Katastro (46:48 Start time)
Songs of The Week:
Rebelution- Satisfied
Audic Empire, Tropidelic- Losing Your Shit
Ballyhoo!- Live Through This
Over The Bridge- Dreamin’
Stylie- Mofos (New Album)
#4 (S4) | Feat. Casey Turner
Episode 4!
Guest: Casey Turner (Musician and founder of Island Time Watch Co) (51:51 Start time)
Songs of The Week:
Joe Sambo- Beef
Katastro- 100 Rips
Gentleman's Dub Club- More Than Memories (NEW ALBUM)
Iya Terra, Tribal Seeds- Price You'll Pay
The Ries Brother, Julian Marley, Bumpin Uglies, E.N. Young, Kash'd Out, Little Stranger, Gary Dread, Jaime Hinckson (Produced by Echoing Dream- Take it Back (Reggae Remix)
#3 (S4) | Feat. Cydeways
Episode 3 Season 4
Interview: Dustin Parks of Cydeways (Starts at the 46:44 mark)
Top 5 Songs of the Week:
The Elovaters- Criminal
Saltwater Slide- Your Own Self (Vibe Factory Album)
DENM- Fallin
Drifting Roots, Ze-ion- Warrior Cry
Austin Grimm (ROAR), Mellodose (ROAR), The Elovaters- Good Energy
#2 (S4) | Feat. Rome Ramirez
Interview: Rome of Sublime with Rome (starts at the 54:05 mark)
Songs reviewed:
Jaz Elise: Good Over Evil (EP)
Tropidelic Feat. Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo!: Busted Kids remix
Gentleman's Dub Club Feat. Josh from the Skints: Down To Earth
New Reb Feat. Indubious: Experience
Eureka Sound Feat. Nick Sefakis: Do Good
#1 (S4) | Feat. Nick Sefakis of Iya Terra
Interview- Nick Sefakis of Iya Terra (starts at 46:30)
Top 5 songs of the week-
Soul Rebel Project- Mellow Down
Echoing Dream, OogeeLee, James Begin- The Greater Divide
Cydeways, Pepper- We Won’t Run
Audic Empire- So So Long
Indubious, Capleton- The Throne
#21 (S3) | Season Finale Feat. Sons of Paradise
Guest: Sons of Paradise
Music reviewed:
Bumpin Uglies, Vana Liya- Predator
The Irie- Never Alone
Arrival Sound System, Lady Skavya
Long Arm Rex- My Summertime Girl
#20 (S3) | Feat. ZeeCeeKeely
Interveiw: ZeeCeeKeely
Music Reviewed:
Seedless, Karim of Arise Roots- Students of Life (EP)
Katastro- Where We Went Wrong (EP/Album)
Joey Calderaio- Right in Front Dub (EP)
HIRIE- I’m With You Again
Oogee Wawa- Pressure (Album)
The B Foundation- Trouble (2020… Wrap It Up!)
Drifting Roots, Aaron Wolf- Peaks and Valleys (Album)
Maoli- Meet Me in Irie (Album)
The Oles- Barricades
Secondhand Reggae Band- The Light
Irie Nature- Love and Herb
Ekolu- Brighter Day
#19 (S3) | Feat. The Irie
First podcast of 2021!
Interview- The Irie (New Music Video out Today January 1st 2021). Must watch TV!
Music reviewed-
The Expendables- You’re Right Here
Kaya Kotura, For Peace Band- Vibes
Nattali Rize, Kumar- Indestructible
Nine To Fyah- Pardon Me
Aloha Radio, Andy J (Katastro)- Live Without
Common Kings,- Let Me Down Slow
Katchafire- Circle Back
Bret Bollinger- Wait
Dub Town Rockers, Josh Swain, Chali 2na- Jump
KayAyeeWhy, Rockstead- Brighter Days
#18 (S3) | Feat. Over the Bridge
Evan, JB, Brett of Vibes Alive.
Interview- Over The Bridge
Music Reviewed-
Double Tiger, The Movement- Shadow Dweller
Josh Heinrichs, SkillinJah- Rollercoaster
Surfer Girl- Little Green Eyes
Mike Love- Heartbeat
Collie Buddz- Close To You
The Late Ones- Brother’s Keeper (EP)
Zion I, Locksmith, Sa-Roc- Endtimes
Bear Grillz, Katastro- Here Right Now
Stonetribe- Wasted
Nick Sefakis, Elliot Martin- Cyclone
Tessellated, Crayon- No Ansa
Bombafiya- Sweet Reggae
#17 (S3) | Feat. Dan Sheehan Co-Owner of Cali Roots
The boys JB, Yarmo, and Brett Coleman are back at it again with another epic episode. To kick things off they dive into the first half of the Reggae 360’s “Top Ten Songs of the Week”. Following that, the boys fire up an incredible interview with Dan Sheehan, Co-Owner and Director of California Roots (Largest reggae Festival in the US). Dan discusses the epic festival’s history and dives into what it’s like to operate in these uncertain times. Dan offers incredible perspective from someone who is hugely impacted by this pandemic and he makes a promise to the fans about the future of the festival. After the convo, the boys finish reviewing the songs from last Friday and wrap up with a positive thought of the week.
Music reviewed-
Through The Roots, Likkle Jordee- Paper Planes (Album)
Kyle Smith- Make It Through
Likkle Jordee, Mr. 83- Be There
Gentleman’s Dub Club- Castle In The Sky
Trevor Hall, Sofi Tukker- More Than Love- Sofi Tukker remix
Over The Bridge- Carry One
Bobby Hustle, Loud City- Love Me Lie You Do
Signal Fire- Be The Change
Less Than Jake- Anytime and Anywhere
OogeeLee, .Wav Rider- Alone (album)
The Expendables- Light Up Them Trees (It’s Christmas)
Rick Haze, Gary Dread, The Movement- Rockaz
Eureka Sound- Want To Know
Drifting Roots- Take Me Over
#16 (S3) | Feat. Double Tiger
JB, Evan, and Brett from The Vibes Alive Radio Show are back at it again with another fire episode. This week, the boys talk with legendary Reggae artist Jay Spaker aka Double Tiger. Jay talks about his upcoming album “The Journey” set to be released December 11th through Easy Star Records. Jay also talks about his writing process, his time with John Brown’s Body, and what it’s like to go from Ney York to LA and back again. As always, the guys review Reggae 360’s Top 10 Songs of the Week (Week of Nov 13th)
Music reviewed-
DENM- My Wave
Kat Hall- Chase No More (EP)
Zion I, Shirena Parker- The Most High
Bumpin Uglies- Underinsured
Echoing Dream- Sky Port
Tropidelic, The Quasi Kings- IDWD (album)
Double Tiger, Karim Israel- Universal Love
Vibright- Keep Cool
Kamrun, Collie Buddz- Planters Paradise
Joss Jaffe, Mykal Rose- Promises
Seventh Fire- Seventh Fire
#15 (S3) | Feat. Indubious #2
JB, Yarmo, and Brett Coleman are back at it again with another amazing episode. The boys start out by reviewing the first batch of Reggae 360’s Top 10 Songs of the Week. About midway through, they fire up an enlightening interview with Skip and Evton of Indubious. Recorded prior to “Neva Bow” featuring Zion I, the first single off of their upcoming album, the brothers talk about the project, this pandemic, and life in general. Indubious represents a higher way of thinking and this conversation highlights several principles that are common themes in their music. Stick around for a positive thought of the week at the end.
Music reviewed-
Through The Roots, Jesse Royal- My Girl
Joey Calderaio- Dub to Protect
WizKid, Damian Marley- Blessed
Tóke, Walshy Fire, The Expanders- Mountain Peak
Brett Bollinger- Young Love
Tyrone’s Jacket- Magic
Sammy Johnson- Since I Met You (acoustic)
Two Peace- Back Door
Snugit Loose, Skyler Lutes- Summer Daze
Raiah- Pick it up
Beat Thief Inc, Reggae Lou- Out of This World
#14 (S3) | Feat. Saltwater Slide
Music reviewed-
The Irie- Radio (Acoustic) *SNEAK PEEK*
Kyle Ahern- The Elovaters, Kings and Comrades- You and Me
The Oles- Out Of Water
Nick Sefakis, Elliot Martin, John Brown’s Body- Underwater
J Boog- Free of Dem
RDGLDGRN, Vanela- Pinkberry
The Late Ones- Babylon Exists
Tash Sultana, Jerome Farah – Willow Tree
Maad T-Ray, Karim Israel, John Butcher - New Vision
Dub Physician, Mel walker- Slow Down
Chali 2Na, Choklate – Keep Goin’ 2020 Version
Dub-321- Red Tide
#13 (S3) | Feat. Roots of Creation (Andrew and Brett)
The boys, JB, Yarmo, and Brett are back at it again for another fresh episode featuring an interview with Roots of Creation's own Brett Wilson and Andrew Riordan. Before the interview, the boys review half of the "Reggae 360 Top 10 Songs of The Week"; the other half comes after the convo with Brett and Andrew. To polish everything off they deliver a fire positive thought of the week once again.
Music Reviewed-
Zeeceekeely Feat. Skabone Stan, Garrett OG- Beautiful Creation
Al Campbell Feat. Trinity- Respect
4th & Orange- Happy Hour
Tropidelic Feat. Devin the Dude- Sunny Days
Double Tiger Feat. Slightly Stoopid- Drop Sound
Major Lazer Feat. Skip Marley, Diplo- Can’t Take it From Me
Roots of Creation Feat. Mighty Mystic- Light it Up
Ellery (Produced by Kam Quinata of For Peace Band)- Cruise Control
Makua Rothman- Real Love
Ill Rendition- Eat the Meek
Sol Tribe- Good Time
#12 (S3) | Feat. Adam Gross of Ineffable Records
The boys JB, Yarmo, and Brett Coleman are back at it again with an epic episode. To kick things off they dive into the first half of the “Reggae360's Top Ten Songs of the Week”. Following that, the boys fire up an enlightening conversation with Adam Gross, VP at Ineffable Records. Adam is a modern day pioneer in this digital age and he shares some wisdom about his journey and the current state of music. This is a must listen.
Music reviewed-
Bumpin Uglies- Fear
Love Lion- Good Karma
Popcaan, Preme- Freeze
Jaz Elise Feat. Govana- Fresh & Clean
Stylie- Wake Me Up
Anuhea- Ready and Willing
Surfer Girl- Hero
Katastro- Way Too High
Alific, Johnny Cosmic, Man of the Forests- Bittersweet Symphony
Mellodose, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad- Hey Hey
Kana Kiehm Feat. Jeremy Williamson- We Got This
#11 (S3) | Feat. Joey Calderaio
Music reviewed-
Seranation- This One’s on Me
Julian Marley- Pages
The Steppas- Stay
Echoing Dream Feat. Cydeways- The World Is in Your Hands
Cas Haley- All The Right People
Inna Vision- Things We Give (More Love)
Vibright- Lord Have Mercy
Bret Bollinger Feat. Aijia- Breaking Me
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Feat. Victor Rice- Cool It
Natural Vibrations Feat. Chief Ragga- Know You Bettah
Brothers Osborne- Make It A Good
#10 (S3) | Feat. The Resinators
#9 (S3) | Feat. Blaine Dillinger of Hirie
#8 (S3) | Feat. Koosh Saxena
NEW EPISODE ALERT- The boys JB, Yarmo, and Brett of Vibes Alive Radio Show are back at it again with a special episode. Emerging artist Koosh Saxena joins the squad for an inspiring conversation about his passion, musical background, and life in general. Last Friday, Koosh released a single off of his upcoming solo album “Misbehavin'”. Citing Rebelution as a major influence, Koosh also delivers a special acoustic cover of the song “Honeypot”. Additionally the boys play and review the Reggae 360 Top 10 Songs of the Week. As always, a bonus positive thought of the week at the end.
Music reviewed-
J Boog- Ain’t No Love Like
Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley- Garden Song of Miracles (album)
Ries Brothers- Tennessee (album)
Unified Mind, James Begin- First Degree
HIRIE, Paul Couture- Bonfire
Rockstead- I’ll be back (album)
Signal Fire- Illusions
Tropidelic, Shwayze- Feels like Home
Paul Anthony, Maurice Gregory- When You Need Me
Operation Culture, Gary Dread- Mr. Big Shot
RumorhasIT- Lost In Dub
#7 (S3) | Feat. Evan of Through the Roots
Chasing Coasts- Firebreather
Joey Harkum- Storyboard
Yohan Marley, Jo Mersa Marley- Brickell (When Tears Fall)
Capleton- Have Some Hope
CLoud9 Vibes- Smooth Sailin’
Gyptian, Collie Buddz, Ricky Blaze- Deh Yah
Iamai, The Grouch, Eligh- Energy
Green Lion Crew, Roe Summerz- ZOSO
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad- Stop Fighting- Memorial Dub
Death By Dub, Elliot Martin- Special Request
Soltribe- Daylight
Free Mace- War Machine
#6 (S3) | Feat. Kellie Nowell of The Nowell Family Foundation
Music reviewed:
Joey Calderaio- Deja Dub
Zion I- WLCM (future)
The Resinators- Vacation
Sensi Trails- Cup of Coffee
The Movement, Clinton Fearon- Mountain
Tyrone’s Jacket- Streets
Bret Bolinger- Wet Kiss
Dirty Heads- Earthquake Weather
Trevor Hall- More Than Love
Chad Wrong, Rex Arthur, Ofthecount, Quinn Carson, Kevin Basiliko- Head Right
Operation Culture, Iya Terra- Miss Understood
#5 (S3) | Feat. Fortunate Youth (Dan Kelly and Greg Gelb)
The boys JB, Yarmo, and Brett from Vibes Alive Radio are back at it again with the Reggae 360 Top 10 Songs of The Week! After the first 5 songs they fire up an amazing interview with Dan Kelly and Greg Gelb from Fortunate Youth. The episode wraps up with another 5 songs reviewed and an incredible positive thought of the week.
Music reviewed-
Sabotage Soundsystem & Kaleo Wassman- Move it on
For Peace Band Feat. Jah Maoli- Massive & Crew
Tarrus Riley Feat. Konshens- Connect Again
Skip Marley Feat. Bob Marley- Higher Place
Bombafiya- Family Is Wealth
Edjacated Phools Feat. Dela (Slightly Stoopid) & The Aggrolites- Tell Me
Pana- Viewz
Casey Turner- Todo Tranquilo
Kaya Kotura- Coming Down
Mellodose Feat. Kat Hall- Loving
KBong- In This Together
#4 (S3) | Feat. Jesse Lee of Oogee Wawa
The boys, JB, Yarmo, and Brett are back at it again; this time with something different. This episode features the new “Reggae 360’s Top 10 Songs of The Week”. In no particular order the boys review their favorite 10 songs from last Friday. After the first 5 songs, listen to an amazing conversation with Jesse Lee of Oogee Wawa. Jesse talks about the origin of the band, the evolution of the sound, and his passion for creativity. After the conversation the boys play another five songs then hit you with a positive thought of the week.
Songs reviewed-
Ballyhoo!- I’ll Be Ok
Snugit Loose Feat. The Irie- Navigator
Through The Roots Feat. Pepper and Katastro- Cool Down
Proteje Feat. Wiz Khalifa- A Vibe
Henry Wong Feat. Common Kings- Boom
The Wailers- Love Will Find You
Dr Ring Ding- More Reggae
P-Funk North- All My Heros Are Potheads
Shadoe & Dante- My Purple Tree and Me
Rockstead- Dance Jam
#3 (S3) | Feat. Johnny Cosmic of Stick Figure
The boys, JB, Yarmo, and Brett from The Vibes Alive Radio Show are back at it again. All of the hottest songs from last Friday are played, reviewed, and given their proper respect. After about half of the songs, the boys fire up an amazing interview with the Stick Figure guitarist, super producer and solo musician Johnny Cosmic. Fresh off releasing “Kingdom” featuring The Movement, Johnny has plenty of thoughts to share about his career, his music, and his passion for production. Stick around for a positive thought of the week!
Music Reviewed-
Johnny Cosmic Feat. The Movement- Kingdom
The Ries Brothers Feat. Iya Terra- Troubadour
Likkle Jordee Feat. Ana Vee- OMW
Rick Haze & Gary Dread Feat. Inna Vision- Big Smoke
Kyle Smith- Just Like Them
Little Stranger- Blister in The Sun
Joey Harkum- Hold Steady
Ziggy Marley Feat. Angelique Kidjo- Jambo
LNJ Sessions- To Thee I Pray (Consonance EP)
Lua Flora Feat. Cultivated Mind- Back to you (Dub)
Stylie Feat. Green Buddha- Journeyman
#2 (S3) | Feat. The Ries Brothers
After an incredible Friday of new music the boys, JB, Yarmo, and Brett start out by reviewing 7 of the hottest reggae and reggae/rock songs out there. About halfway through they sit down with The Ries Brothers for an epic conversation. They talk about the upcoming album to be released in September as well as the single with Iya Terra dropping today. After the conversation they review the remaining songs from last week and give you a fire positive thought of the week. Music reviewed- The Irie feat. the Elovators- Turn Me Up Bret Bollinger- Colors Signal Fire- Rain Must Fall Oogee Wawa- Herbal Aroma 77 Jefferson- The Only One Trevor Hall- Fire On Your House Protoje Feat. Popcaan- Like Royalty Chalwa- Questions KaiLo, Kat Hall- Go With The Flow SOJA Feat. Trevor Young- Things You Can’t Control Gary Dread Feat. Rasun- Far Away Echoing Dream Feat. Kyle Ahern- Beautiful Dreams Irie Nature Feat. Glenn Holdaway on Trumpet- Empress
#1 (S3) | Feat. Lauren of Aloha Radio
#24 (S2) | Feat. Zion I
New Episode Alert- Hip Hop royalty Zumbi of the Zion I Crew joins JB and Yarmo in one of the most enlightening, open, and inspiring conversations in FTV history. For the time being we will be focusing on interviews more than reviews. For all new reggae rock music check out our June playlist on Spotify. Stay til the end for a positive thought of the week.
#23 (S2) | Feat. Of Good Nature
New Episode Alert! We're back! About two weeks ago we recorded an interview with Of Good Nature's Cameron Brown and David Wilson Jr. This was recorded shortly after they dropped the 2020 album "Everything Turns Gold". Due to current events we have been waiting to release anything but this needed to be heard. OGN released a flawless album and it's only fair you get to hear from Cam and David directly. Check them out tonight doing a live stream on Facebook for their Drive-in show.
#22 (S2) | Feat. Gary Dread of The Movement
#21 (S2) | Feat. Bubba Love
#20 (S2) | Feat. The Irie
#19 (S2) | Feat. Ronnie Bowen of Audic Empire
#18 (S2) | Feat. Jeff Pliskin of Raised Fist Propaganda
#17 (S2) | Feat. Karim Israel of Arise Roots
#16 (S2) | Feat. Dread Kennedy
Music reviewed-
Of Good Nature- You Were Just Here
The Movement and Collie Buddz- Alien
Ries Brothers- Save You
Unified Highway- The Truth
Ziggy Marley- Beach In Hawaii (live)
OogeeLee- Fight
Ras Rebel Feat. Mykal Rose- Boss Lion
P-Funk North- Anxiety
Slightly Stoopid- The Gambler
Sons Of Paradise and Bubba Love- La Mota (Sweet Ganji Herb)
Sword Beach- Steve McQueen
Chad Wrong- Contentment
Jah Sun Feat. Jallanzo- Ancient Soul
Kaiwan Feat. Harrison Stafford- A La Derive
#15 (S2) | Feat. Jahn Hooks of Illuminati Congo
#14 (S2) | Feat. Nathan of Iya Terra
#13 (S2) | Feat. Bunktown Falls
#12 (S2) | Feat. Opie of Long Beach Dub All Stars
New episode alert! Season2 Episode 12. The boys, JB and Yarmo, sit down with reggae rock royalty and Long Beach Dub All Stars front man Opie Ortiz. With a national tour on the horizon and a new LBDA album dropping in April, Opie talks about life, music and balance. One of the wisest dudes in the reggae rock world, Opie drops some gems about the LBDA reunion, Sublime’s impact on modern music, and some advice to up-and-coming bands. Special shout-out to Edley Shine! For the second half the boys review all the new music from last Friday, talk reggae rock news, then give you a positive thought for the week. Music reviewed-
The Elovaters feat. Brett Bollinger of Pepper- Let it all Out (single)
TreeHouse!- Full Immersion (album)
E.N Young- Queendom (single)
Iakopo- Diploma (single)
Akae beka – Go Gi Jah Paradise (single)
Venice Beach Dub Club- VBDC (album)
Kolohe Kai- Speechless (single)