In the realm of music, two genres have consistently left a significant mark on modern culture - dancehall and hip hop. Despite their parallel journeys and similar cultural influences, the mainstream narrative often overlooks the profound impact these genres have made. In this podcast episode, we delve into the trials, triumphs, and cultural significance of dancehall and hip … [Read more...] about Dancehall vs Hip Hop – A Comparative Analysis of Growth and Influence
Reggae
Best Reggae/Dancehall Hip-Hop Collabs
In continued celebration of #HipHop50 we are sharing our favorite Reggae/Dancehall and Hip-Hop song collaborations. Check our playlist with some our favorites. Apple Music … [Read more...] about Best Reggae/Dancehall Hip-Hop Collabs
Reggae and Dancehall’s Influence on Hip-Hop
This year Hip-Hop celebrates its 50th anniversary as a genre. You can’t talk about hip-hop and not talk about the influence that Jamaican sound culture played on hip-hop as a genre. DJ Kool Herc, who is of Jamaican descent popularized playing records is between one another, using two record players. This music playing technique became the backbone of the movement in the late … [Read more...] about Reggae and Dancehall’s Influence on Hip-Hop
Caribbean Awards Show
In recent years we have seen so many conversations about award shows. Every year there is excitement and conversation around the Grammys Reggae category (nominations and winners.) I compare to public outcry when non-Jamaican Reggae band Soja won compared to this year’s winner Kabaka Pyramid. The idea resurfaces about the Caribbean music industry having our own award shows. In … [Read more...] about Caribbean Awards Show
2023 Cultural Trend Predictions
In a recent podcast episode, we delve into the intriguing landscape of 2023 predictions for the music, entertainment and more. The first revelation was a transformative shift in the way music artists approach their craft, with an emphasis on embodying a content creator mindset in the age of social media relevance. This evolution suggests that musicians will need to not only … [Read more...] about 2023 Cultural Trend Predictions