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In this special @WORLDMUSICVIEWS x @TheHoniPotShow collaboration, host Honi B is joined by JR Watkis for a comprehensive year-end deep dive into Jamaican music and culture.Together, they reflect on a defining year and break down the artists, performers and producers that shaped the sound, conversation, and global visibility of Caribbean music. This is not about hype, it’s about impact, consistency, and cultural weight.The conversation covers:• Artist of the Year and why Vybz Kartel’s 2025 run felt inevitable• Performer of the Year, spotlighting Spice’s commanding presence and evolution• Artist to Watch for 2026 and who’s next up• Producer of the Year and the sonic architects behind the movement• Organization of the Year and its crucial post Hurricane Melissa relief effortsFrom legacy acts to rising forces, from stages to studios to boardrooms, this episode explores how Jamaican music continues to expand its reach while staying rooted in culture.Tap in for context, clarity, and conversation from voices inside the culture.
By Honi BIn this special @WORLDMUSICVIEWS x @TheHoniPotShow collaboration, host Honi B is joined by JR Watkis for a comprehensive year-end deep dive into Jamaican music and culture.Together, they reflect on a defining year and break down the artists, performers and producers that shaped the sound, conversation, and global visibility of Caribbean music. This is not about hype, it’s about impact, consistency, and cultural weight.The conversation covers:• Artist of the Year and why Vybz Kartel’s 2025 run felt inevitable• Performer of the Year, spotlighting Spice’s commanding presence and evolution• Artist to Watch for 2026 and who’s next up• Producer of the Year and the sonic architects behind the movement• Organization of the Year and its crucial post Hurricane Melissa relief effortsFrom legacy acts to rising forces, from stages to studios to boardrooms, this episode explores how Jamaican music continues to expand its reach while staying rooted in culture.Tap in for context, clarity, and conversation from voices inside the culture.