2019 was a solid year for Caribbean and African music! We’re hearing new and traditional Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and Afrobeats. We're also hearing a fusion of all sounds from artists across the globe, which we'll hear more of in 2020. While many argue about what hot, who’s running the place and how the music is changing, for better or worse, the artists are putting out more and … [Read more...] about 2019 Albums & Mixtapes in Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and Afrobeats
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 40: Music Marketing with Chelsea Grant
In this episode we’re talking to music marketing maven Chelsea Grant, she been in the music and entertainment industry for a few years now and recently joined Caribbean record label VP Records as a Project Manager working with album launches for Chris Martin, Busy Signal, Jah Cure and many more. We talk about the consumption of music and trends that I thought it would be a … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 40: Music Marketing with Chelsea Grant
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 39: Dancehall Lock Off!
In this episode I’m connecting with my ladies of Sip n Chat, an online radio program hosted Kerry, Jendayi, Jo Wheeler and myself, produced by Ronnie Tomlison. We’re dissecting the impact of the Noise Abatement Act being re-enforced on the Dancehall community, particularly in the country’s capital Kingston, cutting the end time of street Dancehall parties at 12am during the … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 39: Dancehall Lock Off!
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 38: Reggae Lovers Unite!
There so many aspects to the Reggae music industry! Sound system culture is at the cornerstone of one of the most loved and influential musical genres globally. In this episode, I connect with the crew from Reggae Lovers Podcast, Āgard and Kahlil Wonda about how they started their sound system, how they’ve evolved as DJs and how much the role of the DJ/Selector/Sounds have … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 38: Reggae Lovers Unite!
Dancehall Artist Roxstar on the Verge of Stardom
Humble, charismatic, confident, lyrical and outspoken with a conscientious outlook on life. Roxstar has the talent and ambitions of what it takes to make it into this fierce egocentric entertainment industry. Roxstar is more laid back when it comes to his persona. However, listening to his music, he doesn't hold back with his hardcore style and delivery and edgy voice that … [Read more...] about Dancehall Artist Roxstar on the Verge of Stardom