Season 7
Jan. 30, 2024
Season 7 Trailer "Crucifixion of the Ghetto"
On this episode of Rootsland we debut the title and play the trailer for the new Season " Crucifixion of the Ghetto ," which premiers next week on the eve of Bob Marley's Birthday. Host Henry K gets Sia's not so surprising…
Feb. 6, 2024
Season 7 Prologue: "Ghetto People Song"
On the birthday of Reggae Legend Bob Marley... Rootsland is excited to debut the emotionally charged opener for Season 7 "Crucifixion of the Ghetto." Kingston was always hot, by the new millennium it was red hot, an already …
Feb. 20, 2024
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 1 "The Factory"
On the Season opener of "Rootsland," Henry K follows through on some life changing advice he received from his mentor Bob Andy. "You either work for the factory or you own the factory." In late 2000, Henry K finally deci…
Feb. 27, 2024
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 2 "To Get a Hit...(You haffe fit)"
In Chapter 2 of "Crucifixion of the Ghetto" dancehall culture takes front stage. To get a hit "You haffe fit" loosely translated from Jamaican patios means to get a hit you have to be fit. During that fist year of recordin…
March 6, 2024
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 3 "Hungry Town"
In Chapter 3 of "Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Hungry Town, a chance encounter at the Studio with a Grammy Nominated Songwriter is just the right ingredient the Bigga Staar project needs to get off the ground. Henry K and Big…
March 19, 2024
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto Chapter" 4 "A Slice of the Cake"
Before heading back to Florida, Henry K is given the grand tour of Kingston's ghettos by The Twin of Twins, including stops at their childhood home on Ricketts Ave, their fathers auto shop in Waterhouse, and the garrison …
March 27, 2024
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 5 "Blaze A Trail"
Chapter 5 of Season 7 has Curly Loxx explaining to Henry K how a chance encounter with a successful businessman at a graduation party and the career advise he offered would provide the inspiration needed to help him escape …
April 3, 2024
"Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Chapter 6 "Stir it Up"
On the Season 7 Finale of "Crucifixion of the Ghetto" Henry K meets Curly Loxx's little son Zion and discovers Curly's true incentive for wanting to escape the ghetto. A call from an old friend alerts Henry K that there ar…
April 17, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Praise Jah in the Moonlight"
On this Season 7 Bonus Episode of Rootsland: " Praise Jah in Moonlight, " We celebrate Reggae in the Springtime. The Movie Bob Marley: One Love is a #1 global box office smash. YG Marley scores the first reggae hit on th…
May 15, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Janey's Little Boy"
On tonight's bonus chapter we remind our listeners about the Rootsland contest to win a free set of Weekend passes to this year's CaliRoots Festival Monterey, Ca. 5/24-5/26. Enter to win by leaving a comment at Legends of …
June 20, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Father and Son"
On tonight's Midnight Ravers Father's Day Special, Henry K is joined by Sia in the studio where they pay tribute to all fathers, send a special message to a friend in need, and bid farewell to Reggae Royalty. Subscribe Now t…
July 13, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Not Like Us"
On the Season 7 bonus Chapter "Not Like Us" Henry K gives an update on Hurricane Beryl that swept through Jamaica, and another Category 5 Storm that swept through the career of one the world's most beloved hip hip stars.. .…
Aug. 14, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Choose your Murderer Wisely"
Much to the dismay of Co-host Sia, Henry K breaks down the biggest story in Jamaican music...Dancehall Artist Vybez Kartel's recent release from prison and what a "Kartel Comeback" means to Reggae Music. While social media …
Aug. 30, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Yellow Tape: Crime Scene"
On a special Labor Day episode of Rootsland, Henry K pays tribute to the extraordinary life and tragic death of Gerald "Bogle" Levy, legendary street dancer and ghetto choreographer that forever changed the dancehall game. …
Sept. 20, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Leave the Crumbs Alone"
Summer is winding down and Rootsland is turning up...Henry K & Sia discuss Henry's recent appearance on the Podcast "A Conversation in Dub" A Conversation in Dub Podcast - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - Linktree as well as …
Oct. 4, 2024
Season 7 Bonus "Say a Little Prayer"
Season 7 Bonus Chapter "Say a little Prayer" opens with the celebration of Rootsland's nomination for the Signal Podcast Awards, setting a tone of gratitude and reflection. The highlight comes from a listener's letter, read …
Nov. 14, 2024
Season 7 Finale "Lift Up Your Head"
The Finale of Rootsland explores the emotional and sociopolitical landscape following a tumultuous presidential election. The hosts, Henry and Sia, reflect on a letter from a devoted listener named Lorna, who expresses her d…