Episodes

  • Ep. 17: Duckie Simpson Reveals the Secret History of Black Uhuru -Inside the Dread Zone

    Ep. 17: Duckie Simpson Reveals the Secret History of Black Uhuru -Inside the Dread Zone
    Jan 5 2026
    Black Uhuru Nine Star General Duckie Simpson tells us how the legendary group was formed and it still going strong nearly half a century later!! He tells us all the details about Sly and Robbie and Island Records boss Chris Blackwell. He reveals the details of the fateful night when he was supposed to go to Peter Tosh's house with Tosh's drummer Santa Davis but fate took him back home instead. Peter Tosh and two others were murdered that night !! And Tosh's murderer, Leppo Lobban, had put out word that he wanted Ducky's head !! So he would have been the first one killed!! Come with us on a journey into the red green and gold dread zone of the legendary Black Uhuru!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Ep. 16: Eric Rachmany - The Untold Rebelution Story, From an Empty Malibu Club to Global Stages

    Ep. 16: Eric Rachmany - The Untold Rebelution Story, From an Empty Malibu Club to Global Stages
    Oct 17 2025
    Maximum respect, this is one for the history books. Join me, Native Wayne, on a journey back in time with the one and only Eric Rachmany of Rebelution. Our story begins over two decades ago in a tiny, near-empty Malibu club, where a chance encounter led to a piece of advice that would help shape their legendary live shows forever. Eric pulls back the curtain on the untold stories behind Rebelution's meteoric rise, from a demo that unexpectedly took over Hawaiian radio to becoming a global force in the reggae music scene. Hear the incredible, behind-the-scenes accounts of collaborating with legends like Don Carlos, SOJA, and Stick Figure, and discover the secret to their two-decade-long independent success and how they earned a Grammy nomination without ever signing to a major label. This isn't just an interview; it's a testament to passion, perseverance, and the unifying power of roots reggae music. You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Ep. 15: The Specials' Secret Dancehall Album - Linval Golding Reveals the Untold Final Chapter

    Ep. 15: The Specials' Secret Dancehall Album - Linval Golding Reveals the Untold Final Chapter
    Sep 8 2025
    Get up, stand up! On this edition of Rebel Rockers, we are truly blessed to be joined by a founding father of a movement, the legendary Linval Golding from the mighty Specials. We don't just talk history; we uncover the soul behind the sound, from the powerful, unreleased tribute song he wrote for his fallen brothers like Terry Hall and Rico Rodriguez, to the political fire that forged anthems like "Ghost Town" and "Free Nelson Mandela." But the real reason you have to press play is to hear, for the very first time, the untold story of the final Specials album that never was—a hardcore dancehall project with a secret, legendary American guest that was tragically halted. It’s a powerful reasoning on music, revolution, and what it means to truly pass it on. Bless up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 14: SOJA's Jacob Hemphill - The Raw Grammy Story, The UB40 Tribute & 25 Years of Vibe

    Ep. 14: SOJA's Jacob Hemphill - The Raw Grammy Story, The UB40 Tribute & 25 Years of Vibe
    Aug 13 2025
    Greetings, and maximum respect to the massive! It was a real honor to sit down with my bredda, Jacob Hemphill from the mighty SOJA, for a reasoning on Rebel Rockers that covered a journey of 25 years. We trace the vibes from a D.C. garage to how the band exploded in the most unexpected way when they landed in Hawaii for the first time. Jacob takes us deep inside the raw, unfiltered emotion of their Grammy win—a story you have to hear to believe—and uncovers the surprising family reunion that changed everything, revealing how a tribute song to his heroes UB40 led to a mind-blowing, full-circle moment with the legendary Ali Campbell himself. From becoming global ambassadors for reggae music to the stories that shaped the sound, this is more than just an interview; it’s a testament to the power of the vibe. You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Ep. 13: Gramps Morgan Talks “Therapy,” Jamaica-to-Nashville Fusion & More

    Ep. 13: Gramps Morgan Talks “Therapy,” Jamaica-to-Nashville Fusion & More
    Jul 15 2025
    Maximum respect, Rebel Rockers —Native Wayne links up with Grammy-winning reggae ambassador Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage to reason on decades of roots greatness, from his India Arie duet “Therapy” to classic anthem “Down by the River.” In this vibey session Gramps breaks down blending Kingston riddims with Nashville twang, waves the Rastafari liberation banner, and spotlights Jamaica’s rich culture beyond dreadlocks and jerk chicken. He shares heartfelt memories of his late brother Peter, maps the family’s next European tour and 4/20 Cayman Islands bash with Kimani Marley, and reminds the world why Morgan Heritage will be “to the year 3000 and beyond.” Tap in for authentic reggae-country fusion, spiritual uplift, and pure Rebel Rockers energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 12: Roots Reggae Legends & Rastafari History - Harrison Stafford Talks Groundation

    Ep. 12: Roots Reggae Legends & Rastafari History - Harrison Stafford Talks Groundation
    Jun 20 2025
    Maximum respect, Rebel Rockers massive—today’s session links arms with roots-reggae visionary Harrison Stafford of Groundation, tracing his analog-on-tape odyssey from the breakthrough 2002 “Hebron Gate” to 2022’s all-star LP “One Rock,” where Israel Vibration and The Abyssinians bless the grooves. In a vibey, improvisation-rich lime, Harrison breaks down jazz-soaked seven-minute riddims, the DIY label hustle he launched in ’98, and his mission to spotlight reggae elders—from Don Carlos to the Congos—while championing Rastafari history through the film Holding On to Jah. We reason on recording live to two-inch tape in Brussels, juggling worldwide festivals from São Paulo to Paris, and chanting down Babylon for 30 000 in Morocco, proving real instruments and conscious lyrics still mash up the dance. Plug in, feel the one-drop pulse, and catch the full groundation of reggae’s past, present, and future on the Rebel Rockers Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 11: Cat Coore - Third World Legend on Bob Marley's Fire, Stevie Wonder's Magic & Reggae's Global Beat

    Ep. 11: Cat Coore - Third World Legend on Bob Marley's Fire, Stevie Wonder's Magic & Reggae's Global Beat
    May 15 2025
    Alright, greetings and maximum respect, this is your host Native Wayne, and on this episode of Rebel Rockers, man, we had the absolute honor of choppin' it up with the legendary Cat Coore from Third World – a true national treasure of Jamaica! We dove deep into his musical roots, from his mother's classical influence to embracing reggae, the groundbreaking impact of Third World's first album, and the unforgettable, intense night playing alongside Bob Marley after the shooting. Cat also shared insights on the generational shift in reggae, with his son Shiah now jamming with Damian Marley, the magic of creating "Try Jah Love" with Stevie Wonder, and their wicked new cover of Sting's "Fields of Gold." We explored Third World's incredible live legacy and the enduring, worldwide power of Jamaican music. Ya mon, this is a deep dive into reggae history you cannot miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 10: Dr. Dread - Building the RAS Records Empire (Gregory Isaacs, Steel Pulse & More)

    Ep. 10: Dr. Dread - Building the RAS Records Empire (Gregory Isaacs, Steel Pulse & More)
    Apr 28 2025
    Maximum respect, Native Wayne here on Rebel Rockers, down in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica! It was a serious honour to sit down with a true reggae legend, the great Dr. Dread, founder of the iconic RAS Records. Man, the stories this producer shared covering decades of crucial reggae history! We talked about everything – how he started the label after literally walking across Jamaica, bringing Israel Vibration back together, the absolute genius of artists like Gregory Isaacs, Steel Pulse, and Bunny Wailer (that Blackheart Man album!), the unexpected success of the Reggae For Kids series, and even the time he remixed Bob Dylan featuring Sly & Robbie. If you love reggae and want deep insights from the man who helped shape the sound and bring so many artists to the world, you have to check this reasoning. Yeah man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins