Author: Vivian T
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Talk The Talk/Walk The Walk – OJ ThaGreat
Define revolution? Define what is or who is a revolutionist? These terms and verbiage has been around for ever. Pick an empire they have been through that. Are you or do you consider yourself a revolutionist? We all know Marcus,…
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Generational Talent Meets Evolution Of Music
Where is the music? Its the end of summer and everyone in the Reggae & Dancehall industry is jockeying for positions. The youths a sing “Bread” by “Cali FR”. Which is the hottest song trending in the streets of Jamaica.…
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STILL US – Still We Gather
Jamaica changes fast. New phones. New music. New roads. But some things don’t move. They stay right where our grandparents left them. And that’s why coming home still feels like home. It’s Sunday morning and the whole house already knows what time…
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THE HEARTBEAT ON A PLATE” Jamaica’s Illustrious Culinary Background
In Jamaica, food is always at the center of it all. Whether you’re heading to visit family in rural Jamaica, or inviting a friend over in the city, the pot is what brings us together. From the days of the…
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Management Ain’t For Everyone
Management in reggae and dancehall has never been about just spending money. It’s about having a strategic plan. And within the artistry, having a tactical plan to maneuver.From radio stations, to algorithms on the internet, to curating intimate fan bases.…
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“GREATNESS COST THEM THEIR LIVES”.. The Men’s Health Crisis in Reggae & Dancehall
Men’s health in dancehall and entertainment is a mark. A scar we don’t like to look at. We celebrate the greatness, but we don’t talk about what it cost. Because a lot of our most successful kings didn’t live to…
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Writing Or Dunce?
Let’s be honest about what’s happening to music. The beats slap. The mixing is clean. AI can write you a hook in 10 seconds. You can drop a song tonight and be in 50 countries by morning. But the writing?…
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Sumfest.Where Did You Go???
Reggae Sumfest Where Did You Go? I’m still trying to shake it off.The show & night didn’t feel like Reggae Sumfest. It felt like a night of Sting with higher ticket prices. The support for the night: Shauna Controller, Shawn…
