Buju Banton released his latest album Upside Down 2020 showcasing his versatility in Reggae, Dancehall fused with a few new sounds. Buju Banton has been recording since returning to Jamaica working on new music while previously touring in 2019. With COVID-19 turning the world upside down, the album is timely in terms of the context. Upside Down 2020 includes a number of songs … [Read more...] about Album Review: Buju Banton – Upside Down 2020
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 56 – Noah Powa, Selector turn Artist
In this episode, we speak with Dancehall artist, Noah Powa. Formerly a selector/DJ we talk about his he transitioned and how the two careers complement each other. With more and more music being released we talked about how he’s able to stand out, performing while having fun, singles vs. albums vs. EPs and the investment it takes into being an independent artist. Check … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 56 – Noah Powa, Selector turn Artist
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 55 – Celebrating 2 Year Podcasting Anniversary
We’re celebrating our 2-year podcasting Anniversary. It’s a bittersweet anniversary as the Black people across the globe continue to protest the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others due to police brutality and racism. I share an opinion piece written on Style & Vibes 4 years ago about Racism as a Caribbean-American during Caribbean-American … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 55 – Celebrating 2 Year Podcasting Anniversary
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 54 – DJ Kurt Riley on Verzuz and More
DJ Kurt Riley is a DJ and Producer based in Jamaica and part of the monumental Verzuz with Beenie Man & Bounty Killer. In this episode, we talk about how he started out in the music business and experiences with his father, product Winston Riley coming right up to the significance of Verzuz battle and his part in the virtual experience as one of the DJs selecting for Beenie … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 54 – DJ Kurt Riley on Verzuz and More
New Album: Lila Iké – The ExPerience
Lila Iké has been on our radar for quite some time! The Reggae singer recently released her first EP The ExPerience via RCA Records in conjunction with Six Course Records and In.Digg.Nation Collective. The 7-song EP features songs previously released like “Second Chance,” a romantic plea to her ex floating on a revitalized version of Dennis Brown's 1985 “Promised Land” reggae … [Read more...] about New Album: Lila Iké – The ExPerience