Culture & Conversation Podcast

"Let Me Clear My Throat"


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In this episode, the crew dives into how Brooklyn became the heartbeat of Caribbean culture in America. From Soca and Dancehall influence to the legacy of block parties, BCat, and Flex culture — we break down how New York shaped the movement. We also debate whether today’s generation is keeping the culture alive, unpack the meaning of “urban,” and settle the ultimate Caribbean argument: Rice & Peas or Peas & Rice?

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00:00 – Intro + Caribbean throat debate 😂 03:40 – Brooklyn as “West Indies” 08:30 – Did Brooklyn break Soca in America? 14:20 – Is Gen Z keeping Caribbean culture alive? 19:45 – Social media vs cultural tradition 23:30 – The “Urban” debate gets heated 30:10 – Does “urban” have racist undertones? 36:00 – Caribbean rivalry & ego 40:20 – Rice & Peas vs Peas & Rice war 46:00 – Brooklyn Flex, BCat & block party nostalgia 52:00 – Outro

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Culture & Conversation PodcastBy Sire Stuyvesant