STAY SILENT PUBLIC RADIO

On Episode 13, we sit down for a live conversation with Walshy Fire of Major Lazer and Black Chiney Sound to discuss his book The Art of Dancehall, the greatest Reggae riddims of all time, Jamaica's influence globally, the state of nightlife, his predictions on how AI will impact the culture, and more.This episode was recorded live at Machines With Magnets in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.0:00–0:01:47: Intro0:01:47–0:04:39: Best Dancehall Riddim of All Time0:04:39–0:07:31: Difference between the club and the dancheall0:07:31–0:17:15: Jamaica's Global Influence 0:17:18–0:23:19 Is globalization and rise of world music a problem?0:23:19–0:35:05: State of nightlife and club culture resetting0:35:27–0:40:15: What made him start collecting and eventually archiving flyers?0:40:20–0:45:17: Remembering 20160:45:26–0:52:36: Walshy talks about his upbringing and how he stays grounded0:53:48–1:06:54: AI and the future of music

On Episode 12, Sabrina and Jay return after a short break to reflect on the challenges and wins of 2024 producing events in Providence & New England.

As they gear up for stay silent’s 12-year anniversary weekend, they share insights on the effort it takes to build meaningful cultural experiences. They also discuss the consumer’s role in supporting the creative community during this cultural reset.

On Episode 10, guest Hil Holla joins Sabrina and Jay as they talk about the impact of the year stay silent was founded, 2012. They reminisce about Vine, discuss how Instagram merged several worlds, and reflect on the evolution of parties, music, fashion, and culture.

On this episode, Sabrina and Jay reflect on a recent yoga class experience and talk all about wellness - from stigmas around to different types of movement, to whether or not wellness can be appropriated, and more.

On this episode, Sabrina and Jay reflect on summer 2022 including the biggest DAY TRILL yet, DJing in the Bad Bunny era, working with clients as a creative business, and how to know your worth as a multi-hyphenate creative. 

On this episode, Sabrina and Jay talk about new music releases they've been listening to, explore the topic of "adult contemporary rap" with Pusha T's new album, and give their thoughts on the news of Elon Musk buying Twitter.

On this episode, Sabrina and WHERE'S NASTY reflect on the 9 year anniversary of stay silent, discuss the passing of Virgil Abloh and the legacy he left behind, their thoughts on the Kanye documentary, Jeen-Yuhs, and contemplate what legacy means to them.

On Episode 6, Sabrina and Jay give advice to the new college graduates, talk about their first event back after covid restrictions being lifted, sound off on Rory & Mal leaving the JBP and share their thoughts on working with friends.

On Episode 5, Sabrina and Jay discuss Jay's vaccine experience, the first day of warm weather soundtrack, the NFT goldrush, predictions on how Square could change creative entrepreneurship, how we have to evolve our thinking on the way that our parents may look at the world, and more.

On Episode 4, Sabrina and Jay talk about the vacpack marketing plan, why words matter, question if the internet lowering the barrier for entry into different subcultures is changing people's taste, and imagine a world where only digital collections with blockchain and cryptocurrency.