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Episode 10 already! We sit down with Rhea Layne and Akhnaten Burrowes to discuss their musical journey, the challenges they face as artistes and creatives, the problems they face as musical artistes in the Crop Over arena, the way artistes survive and how we can all play an important part in Crop Over and the Orange Economy of Barbados.

Episode 9 wow! What a journey to get here and we have so much further to go! Thank you for joining us on this journey and we hope to keep delivering to you for the rest of the season and into 2023.

We got a chance to sit down with Nadia from the legendary Puff of Colour to talk about their upcoming event and what patrons can expect from POC for Crop Over 2022, including a brand new location as well as another amazing setup.,

We also talk to promoter Mr. Jucks about his brand new event Budget Fete, where he tries to recapture the old vibe of Crop Over and have an affordable event that brings ultimate music and vibes for patrons.

Last but not least, We talk to Cristal-Ann from She Markets WEC (Women's Empowerment Clique) about their upcoming pop up shop at Hilton Barbados on July 10th, featuring 74 vendors with various items for sale all spread across a large area. Make sure to pop down this Sunday to see all the offerings. You never know what may catch your eye.

We hope you enjoy!

Episode 8 reach! We sit down with Awaken, happening Sunday July 3rd 2022, about their Crop Over event which is usually seen as one of the highlights of the festival. The all-inclusive event is seen as a season starter for Crop Over and pulls a loyal dedicated grown and sexy crowd each and every year. We hear from them what plans they have for Crop Over 2022.

We also talk to Jeremy and Khadijah from Epiphany Events abut their event 'Pace' and one thing is for sure, this event intends to bring the vibes and energy for Crop Over. We get hyped up with Epiphany about Pace and all the plans they have in store for their supercharged event.

Take a listen and we hope you enjoy

Another week, another new episode of Lower It Up! This jampacked episode starts off with artiste/producer/event host Gorg from Super Lynks who speaks about his weekly soca event coming for Crop Over, Soca Fridays Pun A Satduh which starts Saturday 25th June 2022 and is located at Halo Ultra Lounge.

We also speak to Khadija from Kloth Pop-Up Shop & Expo who discusses her upcoming mega shopping experience at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre where she amasses over 100 brands, including many small businesses and entrepreneurs, who offer many products and services for the Crop Over season and beyond. The free event will transform LESC into a big shopping centre experience that offers multiple options for women, men and children.

Finally, we are joined by Olivia from luxury bespoke Barbadian skincare brand Body Silk who talks about her business and how she started, as well as why people should be interested in taking care of their skin both in and outside of the Crop Over season. Body Silk will also be present at the Kloth Pop-Up Shop & Expo and Olivia discusses what shoppers can expect and get a feel of her products.

We hope you enjoy!

Hot off the press, episode 6 of our brand new podcast Lower It Up is here. We take a break from our usual interviews with various Crop Over brands to discuss our thoughts about Crop Over, its direction, its possible future, the role of music artistes, and the way the Festival intersects with the Orange Economy of Barbados and how the Festival can be better utilized as an economic driver.

We also touch base with Jess of Ask For Jess/CropOverWeGo to hear her thoughts on the possible evolution of Crop Over and the ways it can evolve for the better.

We hope you listen and enjoy. Let us know what your thoughts are too?

Episode 5 is here! We talk to Laura (de Sheriff) from Jump Promotions and Lucky Horseshoe about the foreday-style event Powda, a highly anticipated and very popular foreday-style event for Crop Over.

We also take time to talk to Kadooment band Khepri Kulture and hear their plans for Crop Over 2022, including all the events they have for the season as well as their plans for Kadooment 2022.

As always, we hope you enjoy

Our 4th episode is here ! This week's episode of Lower It Up features the inimitable fitness powerhouse and creative cultural cardio champion Spinny, who tells us all about his upcoming birthday event. We are joined in studio as well by Mario who gives listeners a tantalizing tease of what to expect from We Ting for Crop Over 2022. Last but by no means least, we are joined by Bryan from Colorz Entertainment, the first band out the gates for Crop Over 2022, telling us all about the plans Colorz has in store for Crop Over such as their event Pure as well as Foreday and Kadooment

We hope you enjoy! We are always interested in your feedback.

Episode 3 is here! We talk to both the Marketing Manager Ashley Dyall from the National Cultural Foundation, the govt entity that oversees the Crop Over Festival, about all the new things to expect from this year’s Crop Over Festival. We also speak to Richel from Twisted Entertainment, the brand behind the massively popular event Tipsy: The All White Party. Tipsy has a headline act of Burna Boy this year, the African Giant, prompting massive interest in both the event and Crop Over regionally and globally.

Take a listen for you chance to win tickets to the event as well!

We are proud to announce the second issue of our new refreshed podcast, Lower It Up. We are pleased and excited to have three brands join us on this episode, to help you the listener become more aware and get a look behind the scenes of these brands and what these events offer.

On this episode we touch in with three Barbadian entertainment brands to discuss their events. Up first is DAMM Jouvert, talking about their event on May 29th. Then we talk to VIDA about their upcoming event Sangria Wave. Last but not least, we talk to Le Jardin du Belaire about their upcoming event on May 22nd and what patrons can expect.

Don’t forget you can also listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify as well.

Take a listen and we hope you enjoy.

For Crop Over 2022, we want to go back to basics with our podcast and look to feature artistes, creatives, event promoters and everyone working with the Crop Over Festival. Our refreshed Lower It Up podcast helps us shine a light on all the happenings behind the scenes for Crop Over 2022, helping our listeners and follower get a look behind the scenes at the events they know and love and also introduce them to new events as well.

Join us in our new podcast series as we move through the Crop Over Festival and explore the ins and outs of the Sweetest Summer Festival, taking a look behind the scenes everything for Crop Over.