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Rebel Rockers with Native Wayne

Rebel Rockers with Native Wayne

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Rebel Rockers podcast is your backstage pass to the enchanting world of Jamaican music—through reggae, dub, dancehall and beyond. Grammy-winning producer and radio personality Native Wayne Jobson is your guide to tales of the island’s iconic figures. We’ll dive into reggae’s rich history with interviews from the mavericks, underdogs, and pioneers who helped shape the genre. We’ll uncover stories from reggae’s origins to its transformation into the most popular force for social justice around the globe. From legendary Rebels like Bob Marley, Keith Richards, and Peter Tosh, to the vibrant Rockers of today, we’ll discover and celebrate the impact of Jamaica’s music and culture. So light your spliff, light up your chalice, and tune into the Rebel Rockers playlist. Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts.All rights reserved 2024 Music
Episodes
  • Ep. 20: How Did Sly and Robbie Inspire Jesse Royal’s Reggae Journey?

    Ep. 20: How Did Sly and Robbie Inspire Jesse Royal’s Reggae Journey?
    Jun 16 2026
    Greetings and maximum respect, massive! Native Wayne here on Rebel Rockers, and on this crucial episode, we are honored to sit down with one of the truly wicked voices of contemporary reggae, the two-time Grammy nominee Jesse Royal[1]. We go deep into the foundation of the music, journeying from the spiritual vibrations of Ethiopia and Japan to the inner-sanctum sessions with legends like Fatis Burrell and Sly and Robbie, where earth-shaking riddims were conjured from thin air in mere minutes. Jesse opens up about the spiritual blueprint of his career—including a life-altering piece of advice from the late Bunny Rugs—and shares the wild, unexpected studio intervention that actually birthed the iconic intro to "Modern Day Judas." Plus, we uncover the heavy, unfiltered truths behind his latest Grammy-nominated masterwork, No Place Like Home, and how a legendary feature came together from behind bars. How did a profound turning point and a brotherhood of reggae's finest shape this revolutionary sound? You'll have to pull up the full episode on Rebel Rockers to catch the complete vibration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Ep. 19: Lila Iké Details Her 2026 Grammy Opening & H.E.R. Collaboration Secrets

    Ep. 19: Lila Iké Details Her 2026 Grammy Opening & H.E.R. Collaboration Secrets
    Apr 1 2026
    Native Wayne takes us on a journey with the #1 female vocalist out of Jamaica, Grammy nominee Lila Ike. Lila opened the Grammy show for 2026 along with Grace Potter and Maggie Rose and Trombone Shorty. She talks about her collaborations with HER and Protoje. Lila is the reigning queen of reggae music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Ep. 18: Protoje Unpacks His Dream Damian Marley Collaboration & New Album Secrets

    Ep. 18: Protoje Unpacks His Dream Damian Marley Collaboration & New Album Secrets
    Feb 24 2026
    Greetings and maximum respect, massive! Native Wayne here, bringing you a wicked, must-listen episode of the Rebel Rockers podcast. Today, we’re deeply honored to be reasoning with a true visionary of the modern reggae revival, the one and only Protoje. We’re diving deep into the roots of his incredible journey, uncovering the raw, untold stories behind his discovery of Grammy-nominated powerhouse Lila Iké and his monumental role in bringing Chronixx to the global stage. But the real fire blazes when we get into the heavy, socio-political truths behind his gritty anthem "Blood Money"—trust me, you need to hear his unfiltered thoughts on the system. And what exactly went down in the studio when he finally linked up with Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley for a career-defining collaboration that was years in the making? Packed with exclusive reveals about his highly anticipated upcoming album and fearless predictions for the next generation of the Jamaican reggae and dancehall scene, this is an episode filled with secrets you won't find anywhere else. Hold tight, catch the vibes, and hit play to hear the musical revolution straight from the source! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
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