Ras‑I – Mind The Gap
Ras-I speaks about Kingston, Rastafari, the Reggae Revival’s second wave and the making of his deeply personal album “Kingman.”
Freddie McKay – I’m A Free Man
David Katz revisits the life and legacy of Freddie McKay, the underrated reggae vocalist behind classics like “Picture On The Wall” and “I’m A Free Man.”
Hempress Sativa – On Strength, Conviction, and Balance in ”Woman”
Hempress Sativa on her album “Woman”, Rastafari, identity and female strength – a powerful roots reggae statement shaped by spirituality and global awareness.
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Runkus – God’s Masterpiece & Man’s Free Will
Runkus on his album “Supernova,” creative processes, dancehall, and the future of reggae – an in-depth interview from Kingston.
Protoje (II) – Tune Fi Tune
An interview with Protoje about “The Art Of Acceptance”: A track-by-track look at features with Shenseea & Damian Marley, sound systems, and the message behind the songs.
Protoje (I) – For The Culture
In Part 1 of the interview, Protoje talks about reggae culture, Rastafari, collaboration, and his mission to strengthen Jamaica’s music scene.
REVIEW: Hempress Sativa – Woman
For her third album the Queen Cannabis got together with the Italian "Dub Files" producer Paolo Baldini, who was already responsible for two boom tunes of her from the 2010s. Now he makes sure to bring back her militant stance after the introspective sophomore album "Charka"
Jah9 – Open Heart Surgery
After a six-year album break, a more mature Jah9 returns with “The Open Heart Project.” On it, she translates her experiences as a young mother and her life in Africa into a narrative about relationships between two people. Ellen Köhlings and Pete Lilly spoke with her at length in Kingston.
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Kamila McDonald – Health Is Wealth
From reggae roots to holistic wellness: Kamila McDonald on ital living, vegan food, self‑love, and healing the body through conscious nutrition.