The Soul Session

This episode of Frankie B’s Reggae Session is served up with extra flavor, giving a big shoutout to Jackmore’s Restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing Jamaican food to the table in the heart of Lagos. The session was built to move alongside the food: warm roots, conscious reggae, island soul, African connection, and enough bass to season the whole room. The first stretch sets the table with modern reggae voices including Chronixx, Protoje, Damian Marley, KA$E, YG Marley, BLVCK H3RO, Ras-I, Khalia, Rik Jam, JonQuan, Lovelier Phenomenon, Buju Banton, Samory I, Stephen Marley, Kumar Fyah, Stay Nice Music, and Levon Gray. Special shine goes to Samory I, whose new album Revelation is out now. His track “Zion” lands right in the heart of the episode, bringing that spiritual, heavy roots-reggae weight. He also has summer dates lined up, including the UK and California. Then, for the final third of the show, the session drops into the Deep Dive into Dub, curated with help from The Santa Cruz Mountain Boys: McConnell, Will, Luke, Sky, Ian, Richie, and AA. That final stretch leans into heavy basslines, stripped-down riddims, echo, tape delay, reverb trails, and the kind of dub pressure that keeps expanding the room. Food, roots, dub, Lagos, Jamaica, and bass. This one is built for flavor. Track List Opening Roots and Reggae Set Chronixx – “Perfect Tree” Protoje feat. Damian Marley – “At We Feet” KA$E – “By Any Mean$” YG Marley – “FIYAH” BLVCK H3RO – “New Life” Ras-I feat. Khalia – “Home” Chronixx – “Scheming” Rik Jam x JonQuan – “Gwan Walk” Lovelier Phenomenon – “Under Your Spell” Buju Banton – “Ungrateful People” Samory I – “Zion” Protoje feat. Stephen Marley – “1000 Lashes” Kumar Fyah & Stay Nice Music – “5000 Acres” Chronixx – “Dread” Levon Gray – “The Here and Now” Ras-I – “Reggae Mountain (Feel No Way)” Damian Marley – “My Sweet Lord” Deep Dive into Dub Curated with help from The Santa Cruz Mountain Boys “Resignation Dub” “Dub In My Soul” “Roots Man Version” “Chapter Two” “Green Brain” “Mau Mau Dub (Green Lion Crew Mix)” “Shotman Chow” “Saturday Night Style” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NameAlbumArtistsIntro  Sweet ArgumentExileChronixxIn Our Sight (Main)SingleSkip MarleyImmoralitySingleMicah Shemaiah X The AutosThose DaysSingleJesse RoyalCherry On TopWelcome to ParadiseNaomi CampbellSituationSingleDre IslandScatterTreasure Self LoveLila IkeHurricaneSingleJah9Ad Break  FinallyFeel It RiddimRomain VirgoFeel ItFeel It RiddimProtojeSummertimeFeel It RiddimAlaineHallelujahGolden Hour RiddimSpragga BenzThank You LordGolden Hour RiddimBugle x Buju Banton x Damian Marley   Keep on RisingExileChronixxSound a BeatCosmic RootsHector Roots LewisSpiritual SeductionSingleLevon GrayHe Loves Us Both (feat. H.E.R.)Treasure Self LoveLila IkeCaught UpSingleStone Lion & Rik MyLzAd BreakDeep Dive into Dub I'm High DubPhasesHIRIE   Baba BoomSingleBrendan LaneDub Will Never DieWorld InversionFlying VipersElevation DubPhasesHIRIEBlack DesertSingleMyDubz x Dub IdrenImmorality DubSingleMicah Shemaiah X The AutosMushrooms & WallabeesWorld InversionFlying VipersIrregular DubGreensleeves Presents: Iration Steppas - Dubs From The FoundationRebel RegularsEnd   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week’s Frankie B’s Reggae Session brings together rising stars and reggae greats in one seamless mix. Nashville newcomer Levon Gray sets the tone with “Million Ways,” followed by Kayland Arnold’s smooth Florida groove on “U.” From Jamaica, Dahvid Slur teams with Karbon for “Do Jah Works,” while Claye and Gentleman bridge UK and EU sounds on “Nature (I Am Here Now).” Royal Blu, Mortimer, and Paris LaMont keep the energy high before the legendary Sister Nancy steps in with her classic “Bam Bam.”Yeza links with Rory Stonelove for “Road Runner,” Lila Ike and Protoje take us “All Over The World,” and Barrington Levy joins Cutty Ranks for “Dance Hall Rock.” After the break, Cocoa Tea and Tarrus Riley uplift with “Good Life,” Naomi Cowan keeps it fresh with “Up To Di Time,” and Protoje rides the rhythm on “Feel It.” Christopher Martin, Cham, Damian & Stephen Marley, and another Royal Blu x Protoje link-up lead to Dahvid Slur’s “If It’s Not For Me” and Johnny Osbourne’s stirring “We Need Love.”We wrap with a deep dive into dub, pulling the sound back to its roots. For more reggae stories and artist insights, check out Behind the Mic on YouTube.  Levon Gray -Newcomer out of Nashville - Million Ways Kayland Arnold - FL - U Dahvid Slur and Karbon out of JA - Do Jah Works Claye and Gentleman UK & EU - Nature (I am Here now) Royal Blu - Ten Mortimer & Paris LaMont - Burn It Down Sister Nancy - Bam Bam Yeza (Produced by Rory Stonelove) - Road Runner Lila Ike (Featuring Protoje) All Over The World Barrington Levy and Cutty Ranks - Dance Hall Rock   Commercial Break Cocoa Tea - Good Life Tarrus Riley, XTM - You + Me = Good Life Naomi Cowan - Up To Di Time Protoje - Feel it Christopher Martin - Wife and Sweetheart Cham, Damian Marley & Steven Marley - Hustling in My Blood Royal Blu (feat. Protoje) - Life From Kingston Dahvid Slur - If its Not for Me Johnny Osbourne (Feat Tarrus Riley and Dean Fraiser) - We Need Love Commercial Break   Deep Dive in To Dub   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🎧 Chill Vibe Session – Episode PlaylistThis session kicks off with selections from the Gratitude Riddim, featuring Samory I and Kumar, then flows into modern roots vibes and closes out with a Deep Dive into Dub, spotlighting Scientist Meets Blanc Du Blanc, Iration Steppas, and Pachyman.Tracklist:Love and Mercy – Samory IWhen the Smoke Clears – KumarThere for You – Damian MarleyHeavy – MortimerRather Lose You – MediSun & King JammyRe-Write My Wrongs – Phalcon & King JammyBaby I – Shavanique & King JammyThe Marshall – Cocoa T & King JammyWatch Out – Aza Lineage & King JammySound a Beat – Hector "Roots" LewisLooks Are Deceiving – Damian MarleyLightning – MortimerRastafari Call – AutarchiiShe Wanna Stay – Hector "Roots" LewisRun to Me (feat. Alandon) – Dre IslandMango – SevanaOnly One (Free Spirit Riddim) – Christopher MartinHail Jah – KumarGeneral – Iba Mahr🔊 Deep Dive into Dub:Deep Dive into Dub Opener – Scientist Meets Blanc Du BlancBusnah (Dubwise) – Iration SteppasInfinity’s Edge – Scientist Meets Blanc Du BlancAnother Place – PachymanHow the Dub Was Won – Iration SteppasYouthful Folly – The Ancient Quest – Iration SteppasIn Love – PachymanThe Dub Marshall – Iration SteppasPeace Symphony of the Cosmos – Scientist Meets Blanc Du BlancBig Thanks & Merch LoveMassive thanks to everyone supporting the show — it means the world. The response to the new Frankie B’s Reggae Session merch line has been amazing! If you haven’t yet, check out the shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts at frankiebreggaesession.com. Rock the vibes and represent the session wherever you go.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔥 Track Listing – Celebrate and Honor Session - Ep - 155Claire Angel – Hurting Inside Flying Vipers ft. Ranking Joe – Make ah MoveMax Romeo – Two Face PeopleAleighcia Scott – Dod o’r GalonDennis Brown – Light Your FireCulture – Why Am I A Rastaman (Extended Mix)Mykal Rose & Sizzla – Marijuana (Remix)Cocoa Tea – She Loves Me NowAdmiral Tibet – Stop It NowProtoje – Big 45Ky-Mani Marley – All This Love (Explicit)Jorja Smith ft. Mortimer & Lila Iké – Greatest Gift (Camp Habitat Remix)Jesse Royal – Light of MineTarrus Riley – Losing Sight Of Love (L.S.O.L.)Busy Signal – Close To MeEek-A-Mouse – Ganja SmugglingEek-A-Mouse – Smugglers DubKing Jammy – African QueenKing Tubby – Real Gone Crazy DubFlying Vipers – Outer Spaceways Inc.Mykal Rose, Subatomic Sound System & Hollie Cook – Get High (Dubstrumental)King Jammy – The Right To DubMadelaine ft. Max Romeo – Dub The Praises Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gearing up for the Holidays, let's go back and celebrate Christmas Sessions of yore!  Just an Hour + of New and Old Christmas Tracks from VP, Tuff Gong, Upmost, and More!  Take 2023 out, spreading Love and Joy.  Thank you for listening to The Session in 2023.  More Peace, More Love, More Understanding Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sorry, I bailed on you last Month!  To make it up to you, I not only packed this episode with the most bumping, grooving, and jamming Reggae tracks out now (that you probably haven't heard), but I also caught up with Young Vintage, aka Samory I, about his deluxe version of Strength with three new tracks including the dubs created by Tippy I Grade!  I feel like this makes us Even Steven. In addition, we have some killer new releases from Kumar, Imeru Tafari, Loud City, Protoje, Busy Signal, Victor Rice, Skip Marley, and More.  Check the track Listing Below: You Will Know - Samory I In Every Country - Busy Signal 1930 - Imeru Tafar - Off his new Album “The Essential” Clean Up Your House - Kumar meets the 13th Parallel   Top Ranking - JonQuan, Ranking Joe and Victor Rice Strictly Love - KA$E, Loud City, ZJ Sparks - Island Waves (Volume 2) Close - Skip Marley 80’s Wild - Protoje - The Jamaican Situation Soundtrack After the Break, we speak to Samory a little more about his track: Clouds - Samory I Protect My Soul -Imeru Tafari & Samory I Things We Once Knew - Kumar Meets The 18th Parallel Barrel Bun - - Protoje - The Jamaican Situation Soundtrack Overflow - Jesse Royal, Loud City, ZJ Sparks Fire - Hector Roots Lewis (Feat J. Boog) In My Head -  Omari Banks, Loud City, ZJ Sparks Anguish - Imeru Tafari And then we jump in to the Deeep Dive In To Duuuuub with Tippy I Grade, The 18th Parallel and The Flying Vipers   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Samory I - Kingston HeatKumar - SalvationJesse Royal & Loud City - AttentionMortimer (Ft Kabaka P & Lila Ike) - BruisesBusy Signal - Steam ChaliceKezanamdi - PressureKy-Mani Marley - New CreatureGentleman & Shams The Producer - Watch ova the CityZamunda - Energy  After The Break, we talk with Mortimer about his new Album, “From Within,” which was released today. We discuss his experience making such a personal album, simplifying the process, and being transparent about his life. Then we do a Deep Dive in to Duuub with your favorite new and classic tracks, remixed by our favorite engineers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brimstone RiddimQuan Dajai - BrimstoneCapleton - Jah Guide My StepNaomi Cowan - ft Kabaka P. - See You TonightSean Paul and Beres Hammond Tender TenderJ Calm - Sweet LoveBusy Signal - Jah, You know Badman RiddimOlaf Blackwood and Shaggy - Selector Pull itJunior Cat - Rude Bwoy Sumthin Protoje and Jahshii - Where we come fromRoe Summerz and The Green Lion Crew - Oouu!Sanchez - Tell me Who  After the BreakSubatomic, Mykal Rose, and Hollie Cook - Happy is the man who finds WisdomWorldwide Love - Kumar Then we pay tribute to the vastly underrated Tony Curtis with a few choice cuts:Blaze itA So Life GoRainy DayReady For The WorldSunshine Love And finally, we dive deep into dub with some killer dub tracks with our favorite engineers paying tribute to Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm on vacation, so no intro.  We get straight to the music.  In the first 30 min section, we start out with some new tracks from Medisun, a few Cali Reggae Tracks, Kabaka P with Royal Blu, Protoje, and a new track from Mortimer that gets us closer to his new album.  Then, after a break we hit you with the Riddim Section with new Riddims with great artists throughout for the middle 30 mins. Lastly, we end the show with a Deep Dive into Dub.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.