Some interviews feel like marketing. Others feel like a moment you’re supposed to hear. This conversation with Blaz’em belongs to the second category. For over 15 years, Blaz’em has lived Rastafari—not as a look, not as a trend, but as a discipline. In his exclusive Reggae Hour interview, he speaks with a clarity that cuts through noise, ego, and industry illusions. He talks about faith, elders, mistakes, music, youth, and why conscious reggae still matters when so much feels disconnected. What follows isn’t just a recap. It’s a reasoning—with the artist, and with yourself. “I Always Knew I Was Going to Be a Rasta” Blaz’em’s journey didn’t begin on a stage or in a studio. It began quietly—as a youth watching, listening, absorbing. “Looking at the elder Rastaman dem, it interest me. The picture of Selassie—I used to just stand and stare at it. I knew one day… I was going to be a Rasta.” At just 14 years old, he embraced Rastafari—not because it was popular, but because it felt like home...

  On January 1st, 2026 at 7 PM CST , Reggae Hour proudly broadcasts one of the most important cultural conversations of the decade—an in-depth interview with South African reggae trailblazer Don Dada , airing on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and ReggaeHour.com . Don Dada has become one of the strongest voices connecting the African and Caribbean diaspora. From performing before Jamaica’s Prime Minister during Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to uplifting the next generation through music, advocacy, and service, his impact echoes across continents. As he shared with Reggae Hour, “You have to be aware of what you lay down on your songs, because the words have powers” —a philosophy that has shaped a 25-year musical mission. His newest EP, Forward We Continue , stands as a cultural offering of resilience, unity, and spiritual grounding. When discussing the EP’s opening—featuring the late cultural ambassador Jessica Mbangeni—Don Dada explained, “I want to keep her legacy a...

  On December 21st, 2025 at 7 PM CST, Reggae Hour presents an unforgettable interview with Jamaican roots artist Ras Oneilly , broadcasting worldwide on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and ReggaeHour.com . Ras Oneilly’s story is one of spiritual awakening, emotional resilience, and a life shaped by both joy and hardship. Born Neil Jones in Kingston, Jamaica, Ras Oneilly shares a journey that began in the busy streets of the capital and carried him through St. Elizabeth and Portmore. “ Life teaches you, and what life don’t teach you, people will teach you, ” he says, reflecting on the trials that shaped his voice and his purpose. His transformation from the playful persona Dr. Sweet to the spiritually grounded artist known as Ras Oneilly came from deep introspection. “ I wanted to sing songs that could uplift people who don’t know where to turn. ”  Throughout the interview, he explains how rhythm, life experience, and Rastafari consciousness guide his writing. “ Mus...