Is the Afrobeats wave slowing down — or is Dancehall taking its spot back?

On Episode 29 of Culture & Conversation, Sire Stuyvesant and Gee Q debate the current state of Afrobeats after the MTV VMAs dropped the category, and whether Dancehall’s resurgence is changing the Caribbean music landscape.

We also get into Tobago Carnival restricting music that glorifies guns and violence, the Kman 6ix & Plumpy Boss truce, Machel Montano and the future of Soca, whether individual Caribbean celebrations bring us together or divide us, and why people from the Bronx NEVER want to come to Brooklyn 😂

EPISODE 29 TOPICS:

• Joe vs. Donell Jones Verzuz

• Tobago Carnival restricting violent music

• Kman 6ix & Plumpy Boss squash their beef

• Is Afrobeats losing momentum?

• Is Dancehall officially back?

• Should Soca & Dancehall get VMA categories?

• Machel Montano, Soca & passing the torch

• Caribbean unity or division?

• Labor Day / West Indian Day Parade

• Things we miss about the 90s & 2000s

• Brooklyn vs. The Bronx 😂

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Why does going to a Caribbean party cost $100–$150 now — and are promoters really making as much money as people think?

This week, we’re joined by Jamaican Jawn (Keda), creator of Exquisite Brunch, for a real conversation about the business behind Caribbean nightlife. She breaks down expensive venues, security, DJs, bottle service, sections, event production, and why ticket prices keep climbing. We also get into the criticism surrounding her recent pool party and what really happened behind the scenes.

We also debate Jamaica vs. Trinidad, whether Caribbean parties have become more about Instagram than actually having fun, why Caribbean people love being “outside,” and who dances better — Caribbean or American women.

Kita also opens up about building a successful event brand as a young woman in a male-dominated industry, buying her mother a house, dealing with backlash, failures, sexism, and learning why in nightlife you’re sometimes only as good as your last event.

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EPISODE 27

What REALLY makes you “from” somewhere?

On Episode 27 of Culture & Conversation, Sire Stuyvesant and Gee Q get into what it actually means to claim your culture when you were born and raised in America.

We kick things off recapping Brooklyn’s Jamaica Day Parade and the growing wave of island celebrations happening across NYC ahead of Labor Day — including the upcoming Trinidad & Tobago Parade.

Then the conversation goes completely left.

Who are better dancers: American women or women raised in Caribbean culture? Is whining better than twerking? And does the music, food and culture you connect with determine how you identify?

We also get into the Caribbean Music Awards heading to Trinidad & Tobago, whether our legends get enough recognition, Cardi B’s relationship with her Trinidadian roots, and one of the biggest debates of the episode:

If your parents are from there, but you weren't born there… are YOU really from there?

Plus, with Jamaica Day, Trinidad & Tobago celebrations, Grenada Day, J’Ouvert and Labor Day all hitting NYC, we ask:

Is New York City the cultural capital of the diaspora in America?

Drop your answer in the comments — because this one is definitely going to start a conversation.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Welcome Back / Weekend Recap

03:00 — Jamaica Day Takes Over Brooklyn

07:15 — Trinidad & Tobago Parade Is Coming

09:00 — Why NYC Is Celebrating Individual Islands

11:00 — American Women vs. Island Women: Who Dances Better?

15:20 — Caribbean Music Awards Heads to Trinidad

18:40 — Do Our Legends Get Enough Flowers?

22:00 — What REALLY Makes You “From There”?

26:15 — “So You’re the American Guy?” 😂

28:15 — Cardi B & Her Trinidadian Roots

32:45 — NYC’s Labor Day Takeover

34:15 — Is NYC the Diaspora Capital of America?

36:00 — Final Thoughts & Chaos 😂

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This week we're joined by Des the Goddess for one of our funniest and most unfiltered conversations yet.

We dive into:

• 🇬🇩 Grenada Carnival preparations
• 🇯🇲 Jamaica Day coming to Brooklyn
• 🎤 Elephant Man's viral stage incident
• 🚨 Why event security can ruin a great party
• 🌎 Is Caribbean culture becoming more mainstream?
• ❤️ Should Caribbean people date outside their culture?
• 👀 Have Caribbean men changed?
• 💃 Are Caribbean women becoming too independent?
• 🔥 Caribbean hot takes, rapid-fire questions, and plenty of laughs.

Whether you're from Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, Barbados, Guyana, Dominica, Haiti, St. Lucia—or just love Caribbean culture—this episode is for you.

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LeBron James is officially headed to Philadelphia, and the debate gets HEATED. 👀

This week on Culture & Conversation, we break down whether the 76ers just became the team to beat in the East, if Summer Jam has officially lost its place in hip-hop culture, and what the Steely & Clevie copyright lawsuit could mean for the future of reggaeton.

We also talk about the rising cost of Trinidad Carnival costumes and ask whether Carnival is becoming more of a luxury event than a cultural celebration. Plus, we end with one of our wildest relationship conversations yet...

Is cheating really an expensive sport? 😅

Topics:

• 🏀 LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers
• 🗽 Knicks vs. Sixers rivalry
• 🎤 Is Summer Jam officially washed?
• 🇯🇲 The Steely & Clevie reggaeton copyright lawsuit
• 🎭 Are Carnival costume prices getting out of control?
• ❤️ Is cheating an expensive sport?

💬 Which topic had the best take? Let us know in the comments!

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Welcome back to Culture & Conversation! 🎙️

In Episode 24, we're bringing you another packed conversation covering the biggest stories in hip-hop, Caribbean culture, sports, and current events.

This week we discuss:

• 🏀 Fanatics Fest and the Knicks taking over New York
• 🎵 Buju Banton's highly anticipated new album
• 🇯🇲 Vybz Kartel & Mavado sharing the stage again
• 🎤 Rick Ross' latest project and whether it lived up to expectations
• 🎙️ Charlamagne Tha God vs. DJ Akademiks
• 🌎 NYC's wildfire smoke and the summer heat

We also introduce two brand-new segments:

🌴 The Caribbean Did It First – exploring historic moments where Caribbean nations led the way before the rest of the world.

🎶 5 Reggae Classics You Didn't Know Weren't Made by Jamaicans – some of these answers might surprise you.

Plus, we dive into the current state of Caribbean events in New York, why so many parties are being postponed, and what it means for the culture moving forward.

If you love authentic conversations about music, Caribbean culture, sports, relationships, and real life—with plenty of laughs and hot takes along the way—you're in the right place.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back

00:45 – Summer Is Flying By + NYC Wildfire Smoke

03:30 – Weekend Recap & Fanatics Fest Experience

06:45 – Knicks Culture, Brunson & NBA Talk

09:15 – Rick Ross' New Album Review

11:45 – Charlamagne Tha God vs. DJ Akademiks

14:10 – Buju Banton's New Album

15:45 – Vybz Kartel & Mavado Reunion Performance

18:10 – Why Caribbean Parties Keep Getting Postponed

22:10 – Upcoming Caribbean Events & Pool Party Talk

24:10 – New Segment: Caribbeans Did It First 🇯🇲🌎

26:40 – New Segment: 5 Reggae Hits You Didn't Know Weren't Jamaican 🎶

28:20 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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Jay-Z made history with his three-night Yankee Stadium run, and we're breaking down everything—from the surprise guests and production to whether this was one of the greatest hip-hop concerts ever.

We also dive into:

• Jay-Z's legendary weekend in New York
• Shenseea's lyric that had Trinidad & Tobago in an uproar
• The Blue Waters/Caribbean Airlines controversy
• Carnival season across the Caribbean
• The funniest and most bizarre Caribbean laws
• Hip-hop, culture, and plenty of laughs along the way

Who had the biggest moment this week—Jay-Z or the Knicks? And did Shenseea deserve the backlash?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome back to Culture & Conversation!

This week we're breaking down one of the biggest weekends in music and culture.

We recap the BET Awards, talk about Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt pop-up in Brooklyn, and discuss why moments like these continue to shape hip-hop history. We also highlight Kes' sold-out Queens performance and celebrate Trinidadian songwriter Angela Hunte, whose contributions remind us just how deep Caribbean influence runs throughout mainstream music.

We also give our honest review of Moksha, debate whether Bouyon is replacing Soca among younger Caribbean audiences, and discuss what today's party culture says about the next generation.

To close things out, we settle some classic culture debates:

• Dominoes vs. Spades
• Which creates the better social gathering?
• Caribbean vs. Black American game-night culture

As always, it's real conversation with different perspectives.

🎙️ Topics include: • BET Awards recap • Jay-Z's NYC pop-up • Kes in Queens • Angela Hunte & Caribbean influence in music • Moksha review • Bouyon vs. Soca debate • Dominoes vs. Spades • Caribbean culture & the next generation

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New York City is on fire this summer and we're breaking it all down!

On Episode 21 of Culture & Conversation, we kick things off by talking about Father's Day and why dads often don't receive the same recognition as mothers. From there, we dive into the incredible energy surrounding NYC—from the World Cup crowds to the Knicks effect—and ask whether New York is still the greatest city in the world.

In this episode we discuss:

• Father's Day and active fatherhood
• Why NYC feels different this summer
• Brazil vs. Haiti World Cup atmosphere
• Stoop Set and New York block party culture
• Is New York becoming too expensive?
• Caribbean tourism double standards
• Skinny Fabulous' "One Vinci" and using music to promote unity
• Can music actually stop violence?
• Caribbean music, dancehall and sound clash culture
• The origins of Ja Rule's "New York"
• Jay-Z vs. Nas: Who had the bigger impact?
• Hip-hop legends, lyricism and influence
• Plenty of laughs, debates and unfiltered conversations

Join the conversation in the comments: 💬 Is Jay-Z or Nas the greater artist? 💬 Can music really help stop violence? 💬 Is NYC still the greatest city in the world?

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🏆 Culture & Conversation Ep. 20 | Knicks in 5! NYC Is On Fire Right Now 🗽

The New York Knicks are champions, and New York City is going absolutely crazy!

This week, Sire Stuyvesant and Champ celebrate the Knicks ending a 53-year championship drought and break down the energy taking over the city. From championship celebrations and parade talk to the World Cup coming through the NY/NJ area and Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend, New York is officially the place to be.

In this episode we discuss:

🏆 The Knicks winning it all after 53 years 🗽 Why NYC feels different right now 🌎 The World Cup taking over New York & New Jersey 🇵🇷 Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend 🥪 Is Chop Cheese really a New York staple? 🎵 Caribbean Music Awards nominations 🇹🇹 Lady Lava leading the nominations 🇯🇲 Vybz Kartel & Mavado reuniting after more than a decade 🤝 Artists promoting peace throughout the Caribbean 💈 Dominican Barbers vs Black Barbers 🍾 Modern club culture, bottle service, and sparklers 😂 Plenty of jokes, debates, and classic Culture & Conversation moments

Culture & Conversation bridges Caribbean and American culture through authentic conversations about sports, music, relationships, current events, and everything happening in the culture.

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00:00 Intro 01:05 Knicks Championship Celebration 🏆

04:20 How NYC Feels Right Now

07:10 Puerto Rican Day Parade & World Cup Energy

10:15 Knicks Fans vs Bandwagon Fans 😂

13:05 Is Chop Cheese Really a NYC Staple?

18:00 Bacon Egg & Cheese vs Chop Cheese Debate

20:50 Caribbean Music Awards Discussion

23:10 Lady Lava Leads Nominations

24:40 Vybz Kartel & Mavado Reunite 🇯🇲

27:20 Trinidad, Jamaica & Caribbean Unity

29:15 Dominican Barbers vs Black Barbers 💈

32:15 Club Culture, Sparklers & Bottle Service 🍾

35:00 Final Knicks Thoughts 36:00 Outro