It’s the top of the year and I’m reflecting on a few trends of 2019 and making cultural predictions for 2020. There was so much happening in Caribbean music, fashion, travel and much more that I wanted to touch on my thoughts on what happened and what I think is coming in the new year.
2019 Trend Recap
Culture: Festivals
Music: Women dominating music
Music: Artist releasing albums/mixtapes/EPs
Music: Gimmicks Marketing in music
Culture: Fusion/Battle of Afrobeats/Soca/Dancehall/Reggae
2020 Predictions
Culture: More Festivals
Travel: Experiences beyond resort life
Travel: More Travel to Africa
Music: Focus on regional success, versus crossover appeal
Music: Return of 90s Dancehall sound
Fashion: Increase in eCommerce for regional designers
Stylin’ on: Sammy B Off the Shoulder Top (NOTE: Samantha Black is based now based in LA, not Brooklyn as noted in the podcast)
Vibin’ to: Skip Marley & H.E.R. “Slow Down” (Video)
Mikelah
Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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