Critics say ReggaeEDM is nothing new, that its roots trace back to the Jungle movement of the 1990s. And they wouldn’t be wrong. The echoes of dub, drum and bass, and UK sound system culture are all there. But ReggaeEDM isn’t Jungle. It isn’t dub. It isn’t drum and bass. It’s something else entirely, a new branch from the same family tree, grown in fresh soil and reaching toward a different sky.

In this exclusive conversation, Kēvens traces the birth of ReggaeEDM back to a fateful performance at Florida's Zen Music Festival in 1997. As a pioneer blending the roots of reggae with the pulse of electronic dance music, he recounts how a unique fanbase, a bold musical experiment, and a moment of crowd control on the mic helped spark a new genre.

Music has always been a dynamic medium for innovation, and the emergence of Hyperpop and ReggaeEDM highlights the transformative potential of genre fusion. These two styles, while rooted in distinct cultural origins, share a commitment to pushing boundaries and creating inclusive musical experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.