In this episode, award winning Trinidadian-American editor, writer and book critic Keishel Williams joins me to deep diving a recent article written in fashion magazine The Cut about Pyer Moss entitled “The Promise of Pyer Moss” by Tahirah Hairston. The article references Pyer Moss’ founder Kerby Jean Raymond’s heroic rise and shortcomings as a business. We discuss our … [Read more...] about A Critique of The Promise of Pyer Moss
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
New Music: Gabriella Kochella – Friends Dem
Rising music artist Gabriella Kochella kicks off the summer months with her bubbly hit single “Friends Dem.” Inspired by the likes of Jamaican legend Bob Marley, the Drip Queen wants to uplift the lives of people throughout the world with an upbeat beat and smooth vocals about bonding in sisterhood. The uptempo song is sprinkled with Dancehall and Jamaican patois, that … [Read more...] about New Music: Gabriella Kochella – Friends Dem
New Album: Dre Island – “Now I Rise”
Dre Island is one of Jamaica's most powerful messengers. The multi-faceted artist – who sings, songwrites, produces and plays piano – releases his debut album Now I Rise through a joint-venture partnership with DubShot Records and Kingston Hills Entertainment.The 13-track release will feature the hit single “We Pray” feat Popcaan, “My City” and the recently released “Be … [Read more...] about New Album: Dre Island – “Now I Rise”