Chino McGregor has a level of consistency in the Reggae and Dancehall space that for some, may go under the radar. Recently releasing a new project, The Process in three parts, Gimmicks Over Lyrics, Gyal Factory and Riddim Ryda Style, respectively; I sat down with Chino and we discussed his journey in music that brought him to The Process; leveraging his access at an early age … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 71 – Chino McGregor’s Journey Through The Process
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2021 Predictions in Caribbean Culture
Caribbean Trends discussed: COVID-19: Vaccine vs. No VaccineCaribbean music industry organization and collaborationMore new music than 2020 Artists developing alternative income streamsIncrease in Travel to Caribbean and Latin American countries A cautious approach to Festivals/Hybrid eventsFashion Loungewear vs. Glamour wearFashion brands creating more content around their … [Read more...] about 2021 Predictions in Caribbean Culture
2020 Caribbean Fashion, Culture and Music Trends Revisited
Earlier this year I made Caribbean cultural predictions for 2020. There was so much happening in Caribbean music, fashion, travel, especially during COVID-19 that I wanted to revisit my predictions about what happened. 2020 Predictions Culture: More FestivalsTravel: Experiences beyond resort lifeTravel: More Travel to AfricaMusic: Focus on regional success, versus … [Read more...] about 2020 Caribbean Fashion, Culture and Music Trends Revisited
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 60 – Do current Reggae artists get the same fight as current Dancehall artists?
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?
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