For most Caribbean Americans our Caribbean roots are somehow infused into our daily lives, but that doesn’t mean we can’t amp things up in honor of celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Need a few ideas on how you can embrace your culture this month? Here’s a list of things you can do. At the end of the June I’ll post what I did to embrace my culture! 1.) Buy … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month
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S&V Link Lovin’
The music industry is a male dominated industry, on the stage and behind the scenes. Dancehall/Reggae, even more so. The Large Up family got an exclusive interview with Jamaica's only female producer, who happens to be the daughter of Beres Hammond. Meet the Wizard {LargeUp} There's a new documentary about Chinese-Jamaican influence in Reggae music called Always Together … [Read more...] about S&V Link Lovin’
New Music: Olivia featuring Mavado “Soldier Girl”
New music from Olivia featuring Dancehall singjay Mavado called "Soldier Girl". It's an R&B song with a slight reggae infusion. I do like the song, but it seems like it's Mavado's song and she featured on his track, maybe because her vocals don't come in until around the 1:20 mark, but still a solid record. Olivia - Soldier Girl (feat. Mavado) by Dollaz Unlimited … [Read more...] about New Music: Olivia featuring Mavado “Soldier Girl”
April Issue of Triple the Focus
Check out the latest issue of Triple the Focus featuring the lovely Diana King! Find out why she's in the fight of her life, having Multiple Sclerosis and making music that matters on her terms. Additionally get up close and personal with ZJ Chrome, reggae artist Nefatari, Grammy Award winning producer, Tony Kelly and see photos of Third World's performance at the Cape Town … [Read more...] about April Issue of Triple the Focus
Triple the Focus – March 2012 Issue
The latest issue of Triple the Focus was all about the ladies in honor of Women's History Month. The magazine features Lauren Dunn, an exciting media personality with a "no holds bar" attitude. This issue also features DJ Miss Blease, 10 year old author Kristina Cardoza, Arlene Martin, Designer behind Drenna Luna, Ethiopian Swedish singer Hailee Araya, Trinidadian songstress … [Read more...] about Triple the Focus – March 2012 Issue