Show Notes
As we come down to the last day before Season 11. I wanted to hit you with a 420 friendly episode. The Hempire Strikes Back is one of those episodes that aged really well (which I can't say for all of my early episodes) with great artists, great music and running close to and hour and a half, it should keep you busy until tomorrow's episode! Season 11 airs in 1 day and is packed with great music, including a good taste of the Newly Released, Ziggy Stardub, a reggae reimagining of David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, and features guest performances by Maxi Priest, Steel Pulse, Fishbone, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), The Skints, Mortimer, The Expanders, Samory I, and many others. It seriously is a beautiful Reggae Tribute to a Legend! Packages of the album are available here, including royal blue colored vinyl along with CD and exclusive t-shirt offerings.
More from Frankie B’s Reggae Session
This episode of Frankie B’s Reggae Session is served up with extra flavor, giving a big shoutout to Jackmore’s Restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing Jamaican food to the table in the heart of Lagos.
Frankie B’s Reggae Session dives deep into the heart of modern reggae with The Soul Session, a full-spectrum mix of conscious fire, sweet melodies, and deep dub vibrations. Featuring new drops from Chronixx, Skip Marley, Lila Ike, Naomi Campbell, and Jesse Royal, this session moves from uplifting roots and soulful harmonies to heavy dub meditation with artists like Brendan Lane, HIRIE, and Flying Vipers. Turn it up, let the riddim breathe, and feel the soul of reggae in motion.
Ease into this Month's Chill Vibe Session with roots and lovers rock selections from the Gratitude Riddim, featuring powerful performances from Samory I and Kumar. We keep the energy grounded and soulful, then level up with a standout showcase from King Jammy, blending new voices with timeless dubwise production.
Frankie B is back on the airwaves and bringing the heat into 2025. After a hard-hitting layoff, this session marks a fresh start for the show with a rebuilt website, a brand-new merch store, and a deeper love for the music than ever. Whether you’ve been rolling with the show for years or just tuning in, this one blends the roots and the future—featuring both timeless foundation artists and new-school fire. We also take time to pay respect to a few legends who’ve passed, whose sounds still echo through every beat.