The Caribbean Music Awards, held in Brooklyn, New York coincided with the New York Carnival weekend. This pulsating event was a spectacular display of unity, pride, and the rich Caribbean culture. From the unique experiences of the artists to the nomination process, and the sheer vibrancy of this cultural extravaganza, we have it all covered. Brooklyn proved to be the … [Read more...] about Inside the Caribbean Music Awards in Brooklyn
Hip Hop
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
5 Lessons from DJ D-Nice’s Live IG DJ Session Home School aka #ClubQuarantine
It will go down as the largest virtual party, even if someone surpasses in numbers, this will be the most remembered. DJ D-Nice brought ALL the positive vibes on Saturday night DJing LIVE on Instagram for over 9 hours straight! Spinning music that spoke to the souls of over 100,000 people (more if you count the people who party hopped and the reach of people listening from one … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons from DJ D-Nice’s Live IG DJ Session Home School aka #ClubQuarantine
Steflon Don Teams up with U.K. Retailer boohoo for Collection
U.K. Rapper with Dancehall flavor, Steflon Don is teamed up with U.K. retailer boohoo to produce a line inspired by festivals/athleisure style. Steflon Don has had a steady growth globally with her hit single with "Hurtin' Me" with French Montana. Steflon Don is wasting no time exploring her opportunities outside of music and fashion seems to be a perfect fit. The playful and … [Read more...] about Steflon Don Teams up with U.K. Retailer boohoo for Collection