In this episode we’re on di road with Jamaican reggae singer Tarrus Riley who recently released his new album Healing which was recorded during COVID. We talked about the experiences that lead to him recording during quarantine and the impact it had on him as a person/artist. He shares how the #LighterChallenge took off, his favorite recipes and find out what I asked him that … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 63 – On The Road with Tarrus Riley
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S&V – Jamaican Music: Genres, Charts and the Impact on the Artists
In the past few podcast episodes, we’ve talked a lot about music. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on those conversations with artists, DJs and fellow podcasters. We all discuss ways to continue to move Dancehall and Reggae music while preserving its foundation...in a sense. How the music has changed, what are the impacts of those changes and the perception of the business? … [Read more...] about S&V – Jamaican Music: Genres, Charts and the Impact on the Artists
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
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