How he talks sbout the impact of jamaican music brings tears.. Rodigan has been consistent for decades and his devotion and enthusiasm is the answer to any badmind.
tell the people to focus on the heart of this music which is the teachings of Haile Selassie , this is not a game of hype up your name as a selecta dj or singer , let's not be distracted . also playing music that burns a fire upon the babylon system and then happily accepting a title as member of british empire is all any person in their right mind needed to see to know rodigan doesn't care how much of a hypocrite clown he is . people please I beg you stop kissing rodigans arse , this pedistooling of him is sickening .
It's a shame that some people hate on Rodigan. He is responsible for many people getting into Reggae music and therefore supporting and spending money on the music. He does nothing but promote and speak highly of the music.
@Caribbean Ín The HouseTrooper tried your shit years ago, he dealt with it then, doubt he'll be bothered about it now from someone who's offering what exactly? You can't look pass his colour to listen to what he has to say. His message is on point.
David Rodigan is legendary. He is part of the fabric of reggae music. He is the heart and soul of the reggae movement, and we truly appreciate his contribution to our music
Some black people hating a white man simply because he loves reggae music, and has become a very successful DJ. Did you know that the BBC where he got his big break, ORIGINALLY DIDN'T WANT HIM, because he was a white man? They wanted a black DJ! He got given a chance AFTER a group of black and white DJs listened to a demo of his audition and selected it out of many others based on the quality. In the end, Rodigan's success is mainly down to him being excellent at what he does, not because he's a white DJ.
mrmegabuckssongs ...I beg to differ. at 57 years of age, I was there. Coming from a Jamaican family growing up in a negative payola radio situation where David started and it was not the colour of his skin which denied him his place on radio, but the genre of music that he was interested in playing back when radio in the UK played 99% white pop music to the extent that pirate radio had to step up its game and set up shop in and around London because a certain section of society was not hearing reggae ( nor black American music ) and 70s dancehall coming out of Jamaica. What David did was to be in a position as a white English person born to British parents in Germany and use his position and passion to get into radio which at the time a black person did not have that privilege. In his favour I would say that he did his homework over the years and is where he is today thanks to his motivation and dedication. What upsets many is the fact that he is not Jamaican and has gone to great lengths in the same way that Chris Blackwell has always been an outcast for Island records setting up in Jamaica... And there are a few more... Let’s not forget that record labels in Jamaica did the same with the musicians and singers by paying peanuts to singers and then ripping them off over the years by not paying royalties to them Love him or hate him, recognize the fact that the man has done plenty to get reggae and dancehall ( let’s not confuse the two genres ) to places in the world thru’ radio and shows where the music was a mystery in the past and only a few artistes like Bob and Jimmy Cliff were known. If you or I are go far in this business, like David Rodigan, you have to big up yourself and promote yourself along with what you’re selling, if not, only the product will become known and remembered. Ah so tings ah gwaan inna babylon.
Yeah I heard that story. The mentality was that if it's a reggae show, you had to have a Black DJ, even though you're *ON THE RADIO,* not on TV!! Reggae is there to bridge cultures, whether you're Black, White, Asian, whatever.
I m surprised at that because the music business back in the 70s and 80s in the UK from what I have learnt had their racial predujedges towards black music and its artists.
It was the same with Don Letts when they wanted to interview him about the story of punk as he had strong ties with the Clash. They went quiet when they discovered he was black. They expected him to be white.
35 yrs ago i was with a moving company and we moved rodigan from streatham to a nice big house in north london and man you wanna see his record selection original 45rpm singles
@Fanta Graham he aS the top man on radio playing reggae long before anyone else he got all the danchall stars of the day in the studio I looked forward to his radio show
Legend is not a word to be used lightly but this man David Rodigan in my opinion is a legend , his knowledge and his inthusiasm for reggae music is unbelievable , nuff respect Sir David Rodigan
I strongly believe that this generation of Dancehall artistes is losing its foundation and morals because the artistes are only focusing on themselves and are constantly copying too much from today's Hip-hop artists just for clout.
More Blessings, To David Rodigan, one of the greatest Music Legend alive , He his a Master Teacher at what he do, and a true lover of reggae . Jamica Love
New music and style is a natural progression but it’s the foundation that counts because it’s on those original tracks that inspire many people to fall in Love with Reggae to begin with in my mind an Heart this is what makes Reggae outstanding and has a timeless spirit that speaks to the heart of man/ woman that is why original Reggae can’t Ever be forgotten and nor will it as it timeless beautiful to me so It forever has a place simple!
Reggae the heart beat of the people there is nothing more value than self realization and justice and freedoms of oneself and that’s what reggae represents
Reggae speaks to the Heart of a man/woman/ child regardless of were one is from truly a great musical art form that is unique in its ability to touch all!
David's knowledge, passion and true love of Jamaican music and culture is infectious, and how he articulates what is going on today with reggae and dancehall misic was on point! This generation were handed a legacy and sadly we are watching them throw it away.
Reggae music when flowing within it's true n' legit positive vibrations - is medicine! A craved, needed, healings for people - globally - to further uplift our human experience. BIG BIG BIG THING! Founded in Jamaica. Forever now vibrating around the world. Revive and rewind the goodness and guidance.
"The beats and the production are not as heavy.." 9:34. I've been saying this for a while. This music now is all frills, no weight, no bass, no power. The quality of the music has decreased significantly and the glorification of violence has risen exponentially. This runs concurrent with the atmosphere of Jamaica today. The crimes are more vile than ever, people are without conscience. I understand the culture vulture comments about this man but I cannot withhold respect from him. If some J'can, hell, if most J'can DJs/producers had the same level of passion, knowledge and respect for the music then we wouldn't need to be schooled by a foreigner. An outsider can only infringe upon what is not protected and that lack of protection comes from the ignorance of these DJs and Producers. They are all about self, money and fame. Not about using the platform to educate and uplift the people. Garnett Silk seh "Music is the Rod and We are Moses.." !! He understood the responsibility! Gone are those days. They killed off and ran our prophets and truth tellers. The music now is the result of a perverse generation. It's simply a sign of the times.
the power of RASTAFARI is what makes the music stand out but some people avoid bringing this into the light because it makes us have to talk about what Haile Selassies mission was and what that means now in the world today . let us not be diverted into just being music collectors who pay lip service to the message .
David truly loves and feels what he is doing. He’s like able and respectful to the culture...when British white people love reggae dem looooove reggae ☺️
Lies are more convincing when they’re close to the truth. In 50 or so years from now reggae music will not belong to Jamaicans. We like to state the problems, but can’t state the solutions. One solution is to go back to listening positive music.
Excellent, Excellent interview. If anyone didn't know who this legend is and how important and influential he is to many selectors and sets. Now they know. People hate him because he is Legend!
Onstage needs to come to England interview UK black people regarding how the roots of Jamaican music was planted and took around Europe. Interview sound systems from back in the day before Rodigan. We in England get fed up with JA only thinking Rodigan is responsible for taking our music/culture around Europe.
before i even watch the video i will say I would like to hear rodigan list of all the UK reggae sound systems and tell the people to support them , maybe he could go back to his Roots of Oxford city and invest some £ in a 100%reggae club there like the one in Japan that play reggae 24/7 365 you know that is what I'd do if I was wealthy and had the privilege he holds while claiming to LOVE reggae . thing is when I hear people say I love reggae I want to know what about it ? I focus on the lyrics that inspire me to live my life fighting against corruption of any sort because reggae is the vehicle for the teachings of HAILE SELASSIE and this should be the focus always , I'm a selecta but all the glory goes to unification of the people thanks to the works of rastas worldwide .
@@d_vrdlovec8724Rodigan has always given respect to the sound systems; it's disingenuous to suggest otherwise and he widely acknowledges, he even says it in this interview, the huge part of sound system culture.
Not going to happen...sad but True. IMO, MOST djs; producers; and artists are doing music for the $$$ first. the culture and quality of songs/lyrics, etc. is somewhere wayyy down on the list. Ex: I grew up in the 80/90 in NYC and went to school with Shaggy and his crew( Red fox, rayvon etc.). These guys would spend hours day in day out at Don One studios; wasn't making no real $ but still grinding and doing small clubs for peanuts. Today, most artists BELIEVE he/she is a star cause his friends like his music or his IG is big...smh. Personally, I avoid most current dancehall music in my home or surroundings; and I used to be in ALL THE DANCEHALLS/ CLUBS of NY&NJ back in the day....the places were rundown or no-AC but the music was fiyah and the girls were hotter🤗😎...lol
Blessed love. Thanks for all the context and perspective David. Very educational... Still going forward ina this Rasta. Look to VI. Mek A Menshun! AKAE BEKA, MIDNITE. Peace and love to all.
I disagree. Computers have to BE programmed BY people. Computers programmed by people CAN fly a plane. Computers are what LIVE musicians record into. No more 2" Tape format. It's easier, efficient & productive for every studio as a capturing format. The key IS KNOWING HOW TO programme. A computer CAN reproduce ANY time signature just like A human. The days of Steely & Clevie with their computer based machines in 1986 DIDN'T create the downfall, it birthed a NEW trend & the REGGAE music was STILL ALIVE & WELL though some fought against it but i wonder WHY these great musicians didn't continue to CREATE & INVENT. The problem IS lack of THOUGHT & lack OF CREATIVITY.
I agree the glorifying of violence in Dance Hall is bad for us! Also the derogatory treatment of women by women and men! I was disappointed in Bolt’s production treating women like chattel! - loosely quoted” we have so much women we have to share them out”!!! Yes! Breath of fresh air Koffee is!!!🎶🇯🇲
Love how he namedrops Dave Kelly. A producer every aspiring dancehall producer should study. In my opinion dancehall riddims started going downhill after producers like Di Genius, Russian and Notnice started doing the 'hiphop riddim' thing with slower tempo, lack of kicky drums and nice basslines. Kartels style fitted those types of riddims but overall it didn't work for dancehall and it took a serious hit of which it still recovers from.
I told Stephen about his inauthentic riddims back in like 2009 on Twitter. He called me a hater. Constructive criticism can often lead to deflection by being called a hater or "bad mind." You can't tell black people anything. Meanwhile, you have the Latinos using Dancehall templates and mash up the airwaves and clubs with the music we created. This current generation of producers have lost touch with the foundation. They're so clueless that they feel Hip-hop has the only breakout potential for artists and themselves. Pure idiots I tell you.
What David said about how reggae felt uplifting to me I’m exactly the same. I was it seemed I was the only white boy to see live and I wouldn’t change anything although my West Indian friends had to look fame sometimes sad to say😔 I went to reggae doos the bass was so heavy it lasted 2 days on your chest 😀it’s what gives us the memories
Truth is, there's gentrification of Reggae Music, and I'm not sure who's to blame. Check out who's playing Roots Reggae Music these days, in Europe. Certainly not Jamaicans.
True talk. We had Lee scratch Perry & Toots and the Maytals here in London at Alexander Palace, and the tickets were £75.00!!! Don't know how much that is in Jamaican dollars, but it's tuff money here. Manage to see them as I do occasional bar work and was able to work at the gig through my agency.
@@mrmegabuckssongs and Bristol I know many born jamaicans still play reggae sound system with vinyl records nuff dubplates , i can tell you what Rodigan wont ever say
@@d_vrdlovec8724 He's talking about the average younger generation sound man from today's era. Let's be honest go to many dances today and you'll find more DJs using CD decks, laptops and other non record playing devices.
The new dancehall music sucks. The younger Jamaicans have lost their ways. All of these artist basically sound like vybz kartel knock offs. I think, dancehall basically killed reggae.
Quintez Christian interesting comment. I do agree that many of the younger Jamaican artist are misguided. I have yet to see Or hear revolutionaries since the Wailers or Burning Spear. Where is the activism, where is the outspoken Rebels against injustice, where are the fighters for justice. All is see are artists and musicians making “hits”. Hit song equal $ and that what seems to b the goal. this is why Reggae is in a predicament.
I dont think dancehall killed reggae..more like this generation of dancehall which does not sound like Dancehall killed it.. 80's and 90's Dancehall is still being sampled by other genres today
@@user-wd2bw1mm5g Squingy and Panta and even Keith from Bass Odyssey are my gods too fella. No white god/black god nonsense - these people are all heroes of mine. They all set trends we still follow 30 years after they set the trends. No race thing.
Reggae gives hope to those that feel hopeless, and a voice for those that feel silenced. Worldwide reggae has been taken as the blueprint for modern native music, from the Maori in New zealand to the aboriginal peoples. Its love music, its protest music, its music of peace and music of a revolution. how many other genres can say they can say all those things. none
Rodigan dropping truths on state of Jamaican music today...The music is losing its way,the soul is being ripped out & needs to return back to its foundation to revive the uplifting spirit of reggae. Respec Mr Rodigan
From the mid to late eighties Jamaica music has regressed beyond belief. Even prior to that the badman ting had always been there since "Rudie". Going into the nineties the viciousness prevailed along with crack cocaine/politricks & corruption. The early deejays did do the gunman ting but I believed they had a twinkle in their eye. Even then there was enough concious reggae to counterbalance the madness. Now there is a predominance of this bad man ting without the equivocation of roots, culture and reality. To encapsulate it I work with a few early 30 year old's that are fathers, black British born and none of them visually recognise greats like Dennis Brown or Gregory...to name some what I consider staple household names without going to deep into countless reggae artists. Yet even at their age they play constant "bagga boof" like "Homerton B" !! And their children are absorbing this. If they hear me play studio one in my car they laugh...things will not improve if our spiritual diet is poor. This constant veneration of the streets is "Dangerous and will be serious...it's not a joke ting.
so many great young artist in Jamaica, the problem is they dont get the radio play or the chance to tour, Sevanna , Lila Ike, koffee, have been taken under the wings of people like Protoje and chronnix that have massive PR company around them, and have benefited from that, but check artist like Indie Allen, Feluke, Mackeehan,Fiinix,Fy-aado, Dre Island,Uprising roots,blvk Hero, Avante
I'm a big reggae fan of mostly 60s, 70s and early 80s reggae. I agree with some of the comments here about present dance hall sucks. I think it's great we have a white dj playing reggae. It took a white Dj like everything else as usual to put it on the map unfortunately I think. The entertainment business and the BBC had their predujedges back then. Even Chris Blackwell had problems exposing Bob Marley.
My opinion is that most pop artists would not know how to play reggae but I'm sure a lot of reggae musicians know how to play pop but choose not to for good reasons. Don't get wrong, there is good pop as no music is better than the other but it's just what you hear on the radio sucks 75%. I love punk, and punk and reggae in the 70s and 80s collaborated. I'm taking that example. Don Letts discovered that when he DJ 'd in front of a punk audience back in the late 70s
I think blaming music for gang culture is very naive. This music is just a reflection of what is happening within people's lives. That type of music does have a purpose because making music about your reality is cathartic. People might not understand it because it doesn't serve the purpose of bringing love into the world, but different music serves different purposes. Dancehall is actually pretty rebellious in itself. How women express themselves in the movement is quite empowering in my opinion, some people may not agree but youth movements are meant to confront, confuse and have fun, which dancehall is doing. If all music was about love then wouldn't that be so boring?
Reggae music is about praises glory and love , now dancehall message should be about creation not violence, music has power to do anything so be careful what you are telling people to do in music Jamaican
Man listen to them they know how the music is going to much into sound bites then deepness to me if you cant play the bass line and the melody you aint getting the vibes but in history most music of today can be traced right back to dub and ska, all we need is for young people to understand the music they are pushing is roots and to make sure the bassline is still thumping whatever they play know and to be positive not negative in the words they use
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How he talks sbout the impact of jamaican music brings tears.. Rodigan has been consistent for decades and his devotion and enthusiasm is the answer to any badmind.
A pure heart I met him in UK when I returned from JA age 17
Just Inspirational
Big up your chest Sir David Rodigan, you are the real GENTLEMAN of reggae......teach them
tell the people to focus on the heart of this music which is the teachings of Haile Selassie , this is not a game of hype up your name as a selecta dj or singer , let's not be distracted . also playing music that burns a fire upon the babylon system and then happily accepting a title as member of british empire is all any person in their right mind needed to see to know rodigan doesn't care how much of a hypocrite clown he is . people please I beg you stop kissing rodigans arse , this pedistooling of him is sickening .
Respect David rodigan u ah foundation roots u know what a gwan big up jefe run tune run tune big man
From a triniman this man knows what he talking about thanks fir supporting Jamaican culture
Love you David Radigan from Sierra Leone
It's a shame that some people hate on Rodigan. He is responsible for many people getting into Reggae music and therefore supporting and spending money on the music. He does nothing but promote and speak highly of the music.
Absolutely nothing
@Caribbean Ín The HouseTrooper tried your shit years ago, he dealt with it then, doubt he'll be bothered about it now from someone who's offering what exactly? You can't look pass his colour to listen to what he has to say. His message is on point.
@Caribbean Ín The House
You project a similar racism.
All colours, have been, and are, exploiting & oppressive.
Africa has blood on its hands as well.
I love his love of the culture.
ITS NOT ABT HIS PALE SKIN...ITS ABT HOW HE PIRATE AN CULTURE VULTURE OF REGGAE...AN HOW THEY SPEAK ON THIS LIKE THEY THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY ...
David Rodigan is legendary. He is part of the fabric of reggae music. He is the heart and soul of the reggae movement, and we truly appreciate his contribution to our music
BIG UP TO REGGAE MUSIC!!!🎺🎷🎤
REAL TALK!!
JAMAICA LAND WE LOVE!
PEACE!!🙏🏽🇯🇲
What I admire most about him, he doesn't just play he educates u about the history of it . GREAT DJ
Some black people hating a white man simply because he loves reggae music, and has become a very successful DJ. Did you know that the BBC where he got his big break, ORIGINALLY DIDN'T WANT HIM, because he was a white man? They wanted a black DJ! He got given a chance AFTER a group of black and white DJs listened to a demo of his audition and selected it out of many others based on the quality.
In the end, Rodigan's success is mainly down to him being excellent at what he does, not because he's a white DJ.
mrmegabuckssongs ...I beg to differ. at 57 years of age, I was there. Coming from a Jamaican family growing up in a negative payola radio situation where David started and it was not the colour of his skin which denied him his place on radio, but the genre of music that he was interested in playing back when radio in the UK played 99% white pop music to the extent that pirate radio had to step up its game and set up shop in and around London because a certain section of society was not hearing reggae ( nor black American music ) and 70s dancehall coming out of Jamaica.
What David did was to be in a position as a white English person born to British parents in Germany and use his position and passion to get into radio which at the time a black person did not have that privilege.
In his favour I would say that he did his homework over the years and is where he is today thanks to his motivation and dedication.
What upsets many is the fact that he is not Jamaican and has gone to great lengths in the same way that Chris Blackwell has always been an outcast for Island records setting up in Jamaica... And there are a few more...
Let’s not forget that record labels in Jamaica did the same with the musicians and singers by paying peanuts to singers and then ripping them off over the years by not paying royalties to them
Love him or hate him, recognize the fact that the man has done plenty to get reggae and dancehall ( let’s not confuse the two genres ) to places in the world thru’ radio and shows where the music was a mystery in the past and only a few artistes like Bob and Jimmy Cliff were known.
If you or I are go far in this business, like David Rodigan, you have to big up yourself and promote yourself along with what you’re selling, if not, only the product will become known and remembered.
Ah so tings ah gwaan inna babylon.
Yeah I heard that story. The mentality was that if it's a reggae show, you had to have a Black DJ, even though you're *ON THE RADIO,* not on TV!! Reggae is there to bridge cultures, whether you're Black, White, Asian, whatever.
I m surprised at that because the music business back in the 70s and 80s in the UK from what I have learnt had their racial predujedges towards black music and its artists.
It was the same with Don Letts when they wanted to interview him about the story of punk as he had strong ties with the Clash. They went quiet when they discovered he was black. They expected him to be white.
Wait the BBC favouring a white man over a black man get out of here!
Rodigan speaks the truth. Nothing but massive respect.
i don't have no respect for david ..
Well spoken!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLESS UP TO RODIGAN...............🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
35 yrs ago i was with a moving company and we moved rodigan from streatham to a nice big house in north london and man you wanna see his record selection original 45rpm singles
@Fanta Graham he aS the top man on radio playing reggae long before anyone else he got all the danchall stars of the day in the studio I looked forward to his radio show
Legend is not a word to be used lightly but this man David Rodigan in my opinion is a legend , his knowledge and his inthusiasm for reggae music is unbelievable , nuff respect Sir David Rodigan
David Rodigan big up yu self, you are a legend...
What a powerful interview....Damn he got luv for the music and us as a people.
Koffee is a prime example of what music is, these new artist only making microwave music, Koffee is quietly building a timeless catalog.
It's ok. Not that great though
Well Said Rodigan. Well Said.
I strongly believe that this generation of Dancehall artistes is losing its foundation and morals because the artistes are only focusing on themselves and are constantly copying too much from today's Hip-hop artists just for clout.
More Blessings, To David Rodigan, one of the greatest Music Legend alive , He his a Master Teacher at what he do, and a true lover of reggae . Jamica Love
He ain't NO MASTER TEACHER.. LEE SCRATCH IS...
my mom does love reggae and mi grateful fi dat! big up ram jam rodigan
New music and style is a natural progression but it’s the foundation that counts because it’s on those original tracks that inspire many people to fall in Love with Reggae to begin with in my mind an Heart this is what makes Reggae outstanding and has a timeless spirit that speaks to the heart of man/ woman that is why original Reggae can’t Ever be forgotten and nor will it as it timeless beautiful to me so It forever has a place simple!
Reggae the heart beat of the people there is nothing more value than self realization and justice and freedoms of oneself and that’s what reggae represents
and who inspire that fully ? say his name HAILE SELASSIE
Reggae speaks to the Heart of a man/woman/ child regardless of were one is from truly a great musical art form that is unique in its ability to touch all!
Great interview, honest and candid. You can see his passion for the music.
David's knowledge, passion and true love of Jamaican music and culture is infectious, and how he articulates what is going on today with reggae and dancehall misic was on point!
This generation were handed a legacy and sadly we are watching them throw it away.
Reggae music when flowing within it's true n' legit positive vibrations - is medicine! A craved, needed, healings for people - globally - to further uplift our human experience. BIG BIG BIG THING! Founded in Jamaica. Forever now vibrating around the world. Revive and rewind the goodness and guidance.
"The beats and the production are not as heavy.." 9:34. I've been saying this for a while. This music now is all frills, no weight, no bass, no power. The quality of the music has decreased significantly and the glorification of violence has risen exponentially. This runs concurrent with the atmosphere of Jamaica today. The crimes are more vile than ever, people are without conscience. I understand the culture vulture comments about this man but I cannot withhold respect from him. If some J'can, hell, if most J'can DJs/producers had the same level of passion, knowledge and respect for the music then we wouldn't need to be schooled by a foreigner. An outsider can only infringe upon what is not protected and that lack of protection comes from the ignorance of these DJs and Producers. They are all about self, money and fame. Not about using the platform to educate and uplift the people. Garnett Silk seh "Music is the Rod and We are Moses.." !! He understood the responsibility! Gone are those days. They killed off and ran our prophets and truth tellers. The music now is the result of a perverse generation. It's simply a sign of the times.
the power of RASTAFARI is what makes the music stand out but some people avoid bringing this into the light because it makes us have to talk about what Haile Selassies mission was and what that means now in the world today . let us not be diverted into just being music collectors who pay lip service to the message .
David truly loves and feels what he is doing. He’s like able and respectful to the culture...when British white people love reggae dem looooove reggae ☺️
Lies are more convincing when they’re close to the truth. In 50 or so years from now reggae music will not belong to Jamaicans. We like to state the problems, but can’t state the solutions. One solution is to go back to listening positive music.
Excellent, Excellent interview. If anyone didn't know who this legend is and how important and influential he is to many selectors and sets. Now they know. People hate him because he is Legend!
Great , honest and true reflection of how some reggae music is nowadays . Big up rodigan
Onstage needs to come to England interview UK black people regarding how the roots of Jamaican music was planted and took around Europe. Interview sound systems from back in the day before Rodigan. We in England get fed up with JA only thinking Rodigan is responsible for taking our music/culture around Europe.
👊🏿 👊🏿 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
I agree 100%.
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before i even watch the video i will say I would like to hear rodigan list of all the UK reggae sound systems and tell the people to support them , maybe he could go back to his Roots of Oxford city and invest some £ in a 100%reggae club there like the one in Japan that play reggae 24/7 365 you know that is what I'd do if I was wealthy and had the privilege he holds while claiming to LOVE reggae . thing is when I hear people say I love reggae I want to know what about it ? I focus on the lyrics that inspire me to live my life fighting against corruption of any sort because reggae is the vehicle for the teachings of HAILE SELASSIE and this should be the focus always , I'm a selecta but all the glory goes to unification of the people thanks to the works of rastas worldwide .
@@d_vrdlovec8724Rodigan has always given respect to the sound systems; it's disingenuous to suggest otherwise and he widely acknowledges, he even says it in this interview, the huge part of sound system culture.
Rodigan. Awesome wealth of reggae history!. Love you an thanks for promoting the music all these years.❤❤
Big up rodigan flying the flag of real reggae music to this day. One love Rasta!
How much respect between the two bloody love 🙏
Fantastic interview
When I visited Jamaica, only then I truly understood reggae music
Kenya 🇰🇪 we love reggae music so much, big up to koffe
Real Talk True Talk, So the Music needs some more work then so Producers and Artist let’s Step it up and Move Forward 🇯🇲👍🏾
Not going to happen...sad but True. IMO, MOST djs; producers; and artists are doing music for the $$$ first. the culture and quality of songs/lyrics, etc. is somewhere wayyy down on the list.
Ex: I grew up in the 80/90 in NYC and went to school with Shaggy and his crew( Red fox, rayvon etc.). These guys would spend hours day in day out at Don One studios; wasn't making no real $ but still grinding and doing small clubs for peanuts. Today, most artists BELIEVE he/she is a star cause his friends like his music or his IG is big...smh.
Personally, I avoid most current dancehall music in my home or surroundings; and I used to be in ALL THE DANCEHALLS/ CLUBS of NY&NJ back in the day....the places were rundown or no-AC but the music was fiyah and the girls were hotter🤗😎...lol
Now a days dancehall music is for peeps who need help putting a straw inside a capri sun.
Blessed love. Thanks for all the context and perspective David. Very educational... Still going forward ina this Rasta. Look to VI. Mek A Menshun! AKAE BEKA, MIDNITE. Peace and love to all.
I keep telling people the same about Lila, Koffee, Kabaka, Sevana, Jah9 Rodigan thanks for your input you are an inspiration!
Big Rodigan n Barry G in the name of music. Everything he is saying is true
Computers is what happened to music. Gone are the days when musicians play instruments.
I disagree. Computers have to BE programmed BY people. Computers programmed by people CAN fly a plane. Computers are what LIVE musicians record into. No more 2" Tape format. It's easier, efficient & productive for every studio as a capturing format. The key IS KNOWING HOW TO programme. A computer CAN reproduce ANY time signature just like A human. The days of Steely & Clevie with their computer based machines in 1986 DIDN'T create the downfall, it birthed a NEW trend & the REGGAE music was STILL ALIVE & WELL though some fought against it but i wonder WHY these great musicians didn't continue to CREATE & INVENT. The problem IS lack of THOUGHT & lack OF CREATIVITY.
Shame that a foreigner has to educate Jamaicans what their problems are. Our people nah nuh sense.
True talk mi brethren
inquisitive871 arent you one of our people??
That's what I'm saying. And I'm from the USVI
Different perspective, a view from outside the box .
It's not about colour no more it's bigger then that
Reggae is the most influential music world wide!!
Rodigan has real passion for Reggae music
Respect
Positive vibes as always.
I agree the glorifying of violence in Dance Hall is bad for us! Also the derogatory treatment of women by women and men! I was disappointed in Bolt’s production treating women like chattel! - loosely quoted” we have so much women we have to share them out”!!!
Yes! Breath of fresh air Koffee is!!!🎶🇯🇲
Educate them, Mr. Rodigan..
Say what you want, he truly loves reggae music. It's really that simple.
Great interview lot's of truth depth and scope. Salute to David Rodigan and Onstage TV
Legend.
David Rodigan.A living reggae encyclopedia legend.
Real legend in dance hall an reggae music play the music the right way
I always said it Jamaica is the mother of most music today reggae-ton, hip hop etc
Pure education
Dancehall music need to change. The violence and raunchy lyrics are poisoning the music and young minds. Young minds are fragile.
excellent point
Awesome interview!
Love how he namedrops Dave Kelly. A producer every aspiring dancehall producer should study. In my opinion dancehall riddims started going downhill after producers like Di Genius, Russian and Notnice started doing the 'hiphop riddim' thing with slower tempo, lack of kicky drums and nice basslines. Kartels style fitted those types of riddims but overall it didn't work for dancehall and it took a serious hit of which it still recovers from.
I told Stephen about his inauthentic riddims back in like 2009 on Twitter. He called me a hater. Constructive criticism can often lead to deflection by being called a hater or "bad mind." You can't tell black people anything. Meanwhile, you have the Latinos using Dancehall templates and mash up the airwaves and clubs with the music we created. This current generation of producers have lost touch with the foundation. They're so clueless that they feel Hip-hop has the only breakout potential for artists and themselves. Pure idiots I tell you.
pinpoint
THE NINE (9) WHO "UNLIKE" THIS
SADLY THEY DON'T GET IT!!
What David said about how reggae felt uplifting to me I’m exactly the same. I was it seemed I was the only white boy to see live and I wouldn’t change anything although my West Indian friends had to look fame sometimes sad to say😔
I went to reggae doos the bass was so heavy it lasted 2 days on your chest 😀it’s what gives us the memories
Truth is, there's gentrification of Reggae Music, and I'm not sure who's to blame. Check out who's playing Roots Reggae Music these days, in Europe. Certainly not Jamaicans.
True talk. We had Lee scratch Perry & Toots and the Maytals here in London at Alexander Palace, and the tickets were £75.00!!! Don't know how much that is in Jamaican dollars, but it's tuff money here. Manage to see them as I do occasional bar work and was able to work at the gig through my agency.
Plenty of cheap authentic dances to go to in London.
@@mrmegabuckssongs and Bristol I know many born jamaicans still play reggae sound system with vinyl records nuff dubplates , i can tell you what Rodigan wont ever say
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He's talking about the average younger generation sound man from today's era. Let's be honest go to many dances today and you'll find more DJs using CD decks, laptops and other non record playing devices.
The hatchery of reggae :)
THANKS DAVID RAM JAM RODIGAN
The new dancehall music sucks. The younger Jamaicans have lost their ways. All of these artist basically sound like vybz kartel knock offs. I think, dancehall basically killed reggae.
well said
Quintez Christian interesting comment. I do agree that many of the younger Jamaican artist are misguided. I have yet to see Or hear revolutionaries since the Wailers or Burning Spear. Where is the activism, where is the outspoken Rebels against injustice, where are the fighters for justice. All is see are artists and musicians making “hits”. Hit song equal $ and that what seems to b the goal. this is why Reggae is in a predicament.
Sameway Hip Hop kill off R&B.
I dont think dancehall killed reggae..more like this generation of dancehall which does not sound like Dancehall killed it.. 80's and 90's Dancehall is still being sampled by other genres today
I like these comments keep them coming.
WORD!
Continue to educate them Onstage ..
This man, David Rodigan, is a God. Still. He is too amazing and is a living legend.
you keep your white god i keep my black god....
@@user-wd2bw1mm5g Squingy and Panta and even Keith from Bass Odyssey are my gods too fella. No white god/black god nonsense - these people are all heroes of mine. They all set trends we still follow 30 years after they set the trends. No race thing.
He is not a God....dont be foolish
Reggae gives hope to those that feel hopeless, and a voice for those that feel silenced. Worldwide reggae has been taken as the blueprint for modern native music, from the Maori in New zealand to the aboriginal peoples. Its love music, its protest music, its music of peace and music of a revolution. how many other genres can say they can say all those things. none
Massive respect to the man
The more they fight him the more david gets stronger
RADDY YUH A DUBWISE SMADDY, THIS MAN IS SPEAKING PURE FACTS!!!
Rodigan dropping truths on state of Jamaican music today...The music is losing its way,the soul is being ripped out & needs to return back to its foundation to revive the uplifting spirit of reggae. Respec Mr Rodigan
Our Backbone in reggae right now
a white man
Great Vibes
great interview!
He doesnt how Jamaica Queens violence..he is truth
Rodigan dude from London to Kingston Jamaica or from Sicily to Kingston Jamaica he like Alborosie is real authentic reggae music
big up to all my big blood family in ja...
From the mid to late eighties Jamaica music has regressed beyond belief. Even prior to that the badman ting had always been there since "Rudie". Going into the nineties the viciousness prevailed along with crack cocaine/politricks & corruption. The early deejays did do the gunman ting but I believed they had a twinkle in their eye. Even then there was enough concious reggae to counterbalance the madness. Now there is a predominance of this bad man ting without the equivocation of roots, culture and reality. To encapsulate it I work with a few early 30 year old's that are fathers, black British born and none of them visually recognise greats like Dennis Brown or Gregory...to name some what I consider staple household names without going to deep into countless reggae artists. Yet even at their age they play constant "bagga boof" like "Homerton B" !! And their children are absorbing this. If they hear me play studio one in my car they laugh...things will not improve if our spiritual diet is poor. This constant veneration of the streets is "Dangerous and will be serious...it's not a joke ting.
Teach den Rodi...
Its true. But somehow no one really remembers it.
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so many great young artist in Jamaica, the problem is they dont get the radio play or the chance to tour, Sevanna , Lila Ike, koffee, have been taken under the wings of people like Protoje and chronnix that have massive PR company around them, and have benefited from that, but check artist like Indie Allen, Feluke, Mackeehan,Fiinix,Fy-aado, Dre Island,Uprising roots,blvk Hero, Avante
Dre Island is in the crew with Jah nine protoje Chronixx , Kabaka pyramid and 5 star sol coming through . Wayne J the youth coming through strong
Educate them Rodigan
good stuff! 100%
Asking a white man on the state of reggae music ?????...Black people wake up .ffs
I'm a big reggae fan of mostly 60s, 70s and early 80s reggae. I agree with some of the comments here about present dance hall sucks. I think it's great we have a white dj playing reggae. It took a white Dj like everything else as usual to put it on the map unfortunately I think. The entertainment business and the BBC had their predujedges back then. Even Chris Blackwell had problems exposing Bob Marley.
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My opinion is that most pop artists would not know how to play reggae but I'm sure a lot of reggae musicians know how to play pop but choose not to for good reasons. Don't get wrong, there is good pop as no music is better than the other but it's just what you hear on the radio sucks 75%. I love punk, and punk and reggae in the 70s and 80s collaborated. I'm taking that example. Don Letts discovered that when he DJ 'd in front of a punk audience back in the late 70s
I think blaming music for gang culture is very naive. This music is just a reflection of what is happening within people's lives. That type of music does have a purpose because making music about your reality is cathartic. People might not understand it because it doesn't serve the purpose of bringing love into the world, but different music serves different purposes. Dancehall is actually pretty rebellious in itself. How women express themselves in the movement is quite empowering in my opinion, some people may not agree but youth movements are meant to confront, confuse and have fun, which dancehall is doing. If all music was about love then wouldn't that be so boring?
Di man nuh tell one tell di whole time him a chat.
Reggae music is about praises glory and love , now dancehall message should be about creation not violence, music has power to do anything so be careful what you are telling people to do in music Jamaican
Dame
Are you leaning so forward for a reason ...? personal space is a must soz
Right..smh.
Man listen to them they know how the music is going to much into sound bites then deepness to me if you cant play the bass line and the melody you aint getting the vibes but in history most music of today can be traced right back to dub and ska, all we need is for young people to understand the music they are pushing is roots and to make sure the bassline is still thumping whatever they play know and to be positive not negative in the words they use