For podcast discovery, I'd make this slightly less click-driven than YouTube. It clearly establishes the guest, historical connection and central contemporary issue.

Steve Tulloch has lived through reggae's journey from physical records to global digital streaming. Now he's asking an important question: how much of that new music economy do artists actually control?

On this episode of Reggae Hour, we sit down with Kingston 13's Steve Tulloch for a conversation connecting reggae's foundation to the challenges facing artists today.

Tulloch takes us back to his early development, including the stepmother who encouraged his natural gift and his formative experiences at Studio One. Those sessions gave the young singer more than recording experience—they gave him a sense that he belonged in music.

From there, the conversation moves into the present.

Steve discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the digital era, including streaming's extraordinary global reach but the economic challenges it can create for working artists. His proposed direction for emerging musicians is straightforward: build something you control. He pairs that message with three principles for longevity—discipline, consistency and confidence.

We also explore reggae's larger responsibility in a world facing war, inequality and economic hardship. Steve describes reggae as a voice for “the oppressed… the depressed… [and] the downtrodden” and explains why he still turns to the music himself when he needs strength.

The conversation looks forward, too. Steve reveals that he's developing a 16-track album, with approximately nine tracks completed at the time of the interview. The project, he says, will stay rooted in reality while making room for lovers rock—and when asked which songs are hits, his answer is simple: all of them.

Finally, we ask Steve what he wants people to remember when they look back on his life and music years from now.

His answer cuts through everything else:

Love is the only way.

Read the companion Reggae Hour feature:

Steve Tulloch After Studio One: Why “Love Is the Only Way”

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One year after his first appearance on Reggae Hour, Kwalyti returns with a renewed sense of purpose, deeper maturity, and one of his most meaningful songs to date.

In this exclusive conversation, we go beyond the music to explore the journey behind "Light In Me," a powerful Gospel Reggae anthem that has touched listeners around the world with its message of hope, perseverance, and spiritual resilience.

Kwalyti reflects on the growth he's experienced over the past year, sharing how meditation, positive thinking, and staying grounded have shaped both his life and his music. Together, we discuss the responsibility artists have to uplift their audiences, navigating the pressures of the music industry without compromising personal values, and the importance of creating songs that everyone—from children to grandparents—can embrace.

The conversation also explores his creative process, his vision for expanding conscious dancehall, lessons learned from the industry, future collaborations, and why he believes every setback can become an opportunity for growth.

Whether you're a reggae fan, an independent artist, or someone searching for encouragement during a difficult season, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that even in life's darkest moments, there is still light worth protecting.

• The inspiration behind "Light In Me"

• Mental health and emotional resilience

• Faith and spirituality

• Positive thinking and personal discipline

• The evolution of conscious dancehall

• Staying authentic in today's music industry

• Music production and songwriting

• Building the Kwalyti brand

• Future collaborations and upcoming releases

• Why music should inspire generations

Light In Me

Watch the Official Music Video:

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Reggae Hour is dedicated to preserving reggae's cultural legacy through authentic conversations with artists, producers, musicians, and cultural leaders. We believe reggae is more than music—it is history, identity, resilience, and hope.

Nearly two years after his first appearance on Reggae Hour, conscious reggae artist Redeemm returns for one of his most thought-provoking conversations yet.

This episode explores much more than music.

Redeemm reflects on the journey since Key for Caged Minds, introduces his upcoming single Talk Truth, and discusses why reggae remains a vehicle for education, history, and social awareness.

Together we examine:

• Jamaica's recovery after Hurricane Melissa

• Community resilience

• Offshore oil exploration

• Rare mineral discoveries

• Tourism and land ownership

• Education and critical thinking

• The responsibility of conscious artists

• The future of Jamaica

• Why reggae has always been a voice for those who are unheard

Redeemm challenges listeners to research for themselves, question accepted narratives, and remember that knowledge remains one of the greatest forms of freedom.

If you enjoy roots reggae, conscious music, African history, Caribbean culture, and meaningful conversations, this episode belongs in your playlist.

https://www.reggaehour.com/2026/07/redeemm-and-key-for-caged-minds-reggae.html

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