Troy Johnson, Owner of YHYF Luxury Wedding Grooming and works at Standard Grooming Barbershop Co., an all Black owned Barbershop in Brooklyn, NY has dedicated his 2nd Annual Soca Run Festival to Ahmaud Arbery. After being one of the few Black runners in marathons that he's completed across the world, Troy decided to bring together the two things that he love the most, Running … [Read more...] about 2020 Virtual Soca Walk/Run Festival Dedicated to Ahmaud Arbery
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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
S&V BONUS Episode: Beenie Man & Bounty Killer represented Dancehall on Verzuz Battle on Instagram
In this BONUS episode we're discussing Beenie Man and Bounty Killer who put on a full-on show on Verzuz, representing Dancehall to the fullest in the first virtual live experience on the platform founded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. #BeenieManvsBountyKiller soundclash edition was the highest view today for the music showcase series (previous battles include Jill Scott vs … [Read more...] about S&V BONUS Episode: Beenie Man & Bounty Killer represented Dancehall on Verzuz Battle on Instagram
Reggae, Dancehall Producer Bobby Digital Passes Away
Robert "Bobby Digital" Dixon, Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall producer who helped shaped the sounds of the music from the 1980s/1990s has passed away. Protoje of King Jammy's Bobby Digital has produced countless Reggae and Dancehall hits including "Dem Bow" (the foundation of Reggaeton sound), Shabba Ranks' "Wicked inna Bed," Sizzla's "Black Woman & Child" and many more. … [Read more...] about Reggae, Dancehall Producer Bobby Digital Passes Away