On Juneteenth actor Michael B. Jordan launched his new rum, J’ouvert. Caribbeans had a field day debating whether or not he should have named his rum J’ouvert with no visible connection to the cultural tradition originating in Trinidad & Tobago, and celebrated across the Caribbean and other countries in lieu of pre-carnival festivities. Some people were calling it cultural … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 81 – Michael B. Jordan and J’ouvert Rum
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 79 – The Most Hated Number in Dancehall..#2 (Part 1)
In this episode I’m joined by the dynamic duo of the Stush an’ Bush podcast, Khadieme and Robert, as we explore the complicated relationship between Dancehall and the LGBTQ+ Community. This isn’t an episode attacking the genre or they lyrics, it rather and exploration and thought starter on how the music, specifically the reference to #2 being associated with gay male … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 79 – The Most Hated Number in Dancehall..#2 (Part 1)
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 78 – Get to Know Reggae Singer Tia
Tia is a Lover’s Rock, Reggae, Dancehall artist and singer-songwriter based out of the Virgin Islands. The up and coming singer has a beautiful voice complimented by traditional bassline riddims. Debuting in 2014 with her single ‘Healing’, followed by more singles line ‘Be Without You’, produced by Dean Pond ‘Eyes On Me’, ‘No Love Sweeter’, ‘Regret’ and ‘Come Through’, … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 78 – Get to Know Reggae Singer Tia
S&V Podcast Ep. 76 – Small Axe Pt. 1 with Rachel Osbourne
Small Axe is a British anthology film series, created and directed by Steve McQueen. The anthology consists of five films that tell distinct stories about the lives of West Indian immigrants in London from the 1960s to the 1980s. The series premiered at Cannes film, got picked up by BBC and then Amazon. I’m joined by Rachel Osbourne of Julie Mango TV to discuss … [Read more...] about S&V Podcast Ep. 76 – Small Axe Pt. 1 with Rachel Osbourne
S&V Podcast Ep. 75 – Catch Up on Current Events
In this episode I highlight a few things happening in the world right now. The La Soufrière volcano eruption on the main island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, DMX passing away on April 9, recap Notorious B.I.G Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell documentary on Netflix, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness vs. the music industry, Jo Mersa Marley virtual listening for his … [Read more...] about S&V Podcast Ep. 75 – Catch Up on Current Events