When it comes to musical creativity do current Reggae artists get the same fight as Dancehall artists when it comes to the sounds? Odessa of Reasonings With Odessa Podcast and Shawn (@ReggaeMusicForever) of Reggae Talk Podcast join me for a spirited debate on this topic. We give examples of artists and songs, inspiration for artists, how technology impacted the production and … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 60 – Do current Reggae artists get the same fight as current Dancehall artists?
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 59 – Up to the Time with Tessellated
While many artists are creating fusion sounds, we’re still trying to figure out what the new sound of Jamaican music is called, Tessellated is just creating music with the foundation of sounds he is inspired by. The twenty-something Jamaican producer and artist has built his music on the foundation of Reggae and Dancehall while adding some Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B elements. … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 59 – Up to the Time with Tessellated
Style & Vibes BONUS Podcast: Getting to Know Sevana
In this episode Jamaican singer/songwriter Sevana speaks to us about the release of her second EP, Be Somebody and is sharing why this is her best work to date. Sevana effortlessly flows between her powerful vocals and bold Jamaican patois, blending traditional R&B/soul that influences her sound and the Caribbean’s tropical percussive rhythms that raised her. The EP is … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes BONUS Podcast: Getting to Know Sevana
New Video: Romain Virgo – Best of Me
Reggae singer Romain Virgo released a video for his single ‘Best of Me’ released earlier this year, the video was shot in the untouched rural area of St. Andrew called Bull Bay which is mostly known for its black sand coastline. Directed by Kurt Wright, the video highlights two extreme sports, BMX biking and surfing, that are considered underground on the island. … [Read more...] about New Video: Romain Virgo – Best of Me
New Album: Jahmiel – Revamp
While social distancing at home in Jamaica due to the pandemic for the past several weeks, Jahmiel has been putting the final touches on his sophomore EP titled Revamp produced by his own imprint label Patriotz Muzik, and Akiem Bingham for Quantanium Records. "Over the past few weeks in quarantine I've realized that many of my fans and persons in general are complaining … [Read more...] about New Album: Jahmiel – Revamp