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. 41: Pressure is a Rebel with a Cause
In this episode we speak with Virgin Island Reggae star Pressure! Pressure just released a new album Rebel with a Cause, an 18-track album and his seventh album Featuring appearances from reggae all-stars Sizzla, Protoje, Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid, Anthony B and Akae Beka as well as rap icon Redman and Virgin Islands hitmakers R City. We were able to catch up with Pressure while he … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 41: Pressure is a Rebel with a Cause
Kelissa x Shacia Payne – Anbessa World Mixtape
The women of reggae are on fire this year! Reggae songstress Kelissa put out a new mixtape with DJ Shacia Payne called Anbessa World on YouTube. The production on the mixtape is amazing, with a great blend of Dub, Reggae with a splash of Dancehall. Kelissa bring her own spiritual spin of insightful lyrics and melodies with original songs as well as a few covers of some classic … [Read more...] about Kelissa x Shacia Payne – Anbessa World Mixtape
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!
Tarrus Riley’s B.L.E.M Session in NYC
Tarrus Riley released his B.L.E.M. (Blending Life’s Experiences Musically) and wanted to get up close and personal with his fans at B.L.E.M Session at the legendary SOBs nightclub. The B.L.E.M. EP features mid and uptempo reggae fusion love songs produced by Izy Beats (producer of Koffee’s hit Toast) with features from Stonebwoy, Lila Ike and Nia … [Read more...] about Tarrus Riley’s B.L.E.M Session in NYC