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We’re celebrating our 50th episode! Special thanks to all the listeners, it wouldn’t be possible without you. 

In this episode we speak with beauty entrepreneur, Saraa Green about her new product the Braid Releaser. We discuss her journey in the fashion industry and what led her to developing the Braid Releaser with her mom, her Jamaican-American upbringing and more!

Stylin’ on: Cloth masks created by Caribbean designer sales  D’Marsh and  Territory Six. 

Vibin’ to: Quarantine Clash hosted by  Walshy Fire

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While we are all coping with the new normal of pandemic COVID-19. I’m on lockdown and sharing my thoughts on how I’m coping and sharing some observations from the week. 

While many are working from home, there are many who aren’t able to. Thank you to all the workers who have to keep working during this time, nurses, doctors, emergency responders, grocery clerks, warehouse workers, drivers and so much more. We’re seeing creatives getting creative with live DJ sessions (virtual parties) Kevin Crown, Uber Soca Cruise Quarantine “Cooler Fete”, Majah Hype & Lyrikal.  DJ D-Nice hit 100k viewers on his IG #ClubQuarantine, with a plethora of celebrities popping in like Rihanna, Buju Banton, Diddy, Michelle Obama, Eve, Queen Latifah, A.Rod and so many more! Influencers are hosting virtual Happy Hours, Netflix & Chill movie viewing parties. Caribbean choreographers are holding fitness and dance classes (Wukkout, Sokatribe, Brukwine.) Let’s continue to support as many Caribbean and local businesses as we can, check out Carib Biz Network’s 150+ Caribbean Biz in Brooklyn to support.

Movie & Shows:  Raising Dion, She’s Gotta Have It, The Intent, Intent 2, Top Boy, Inside Man Most Wanted, Self Made (C.J. Walker story) 

Currently listening to:  Jah 9 Note to Self and  “New Hail” - Zagga 

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Interviewing Tifa about her song on The  Silent Riddim Project (silent riddim) “Man ah Come Back” Rellee of A Team Music co-produced with Paul of Platinum Kids we such a great convo with Rellee and Tifa about Rellee’s journey as a producer of some major hits. He dropped way to many industry gems, which I know all you music lovers will enjoy!

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We’re talking Dancehall with artist Tifa! Tifa came up in Dancehall with Spell it Out and has had a number of hits including, Dash Out, Big Bumper, Crawny Gal, Jealous Over, with a solid foundation of lyrics, style and stage performance. The early 2000s was one of the most interesting times in Dancehall, where the genre was explosive and changing at the same time, Tifa has managed to maintain success and strengthen her personal footing in the music industry while branching out with brand partnership, touring and more. Tifa was recently in New York promoting her new single “Man a Come Back” on the Silent Project co-produced by New York-based DJ/Producer Paul Platinum (of Platinum Kids) and Relle Hayden. We discuss her journey in music, her new role in an upcoming film project For Little Girls, Who Are Afraid to Speak and dive into why 90s Dancehall will forever resonate with the masses. 

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Stylin’ on:  Naturalannie Essentials (Soy candles & lifestyle products) 

Vibin’ to:  Silent Riddim Project

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In honor of Valentine’s day, we’re celebrating love in this episode. A semi-holiday that we really didn’t “celebrate” until our daughter came along. It’s not a big “to-do” in our household, but love definitely is. My hubby Kirk joins me as we share a journey in love with music as the backdrop. Reggae, Lover’s Rock and Soul music. We share our top three reggae love songs and more.

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Stylin’ on: Baseline Cosmetics World Tour red lipstick. Get 10% off your purchase using the code: mikelah

Vibin’ to: For the Lovers Playlist  Apple Music ,  Spotify &  Youtube

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This week I’m reasoning with fellow podcaster Odessa! She’s much more than a podcaster, she’s the founder of O-access Jamaica, a media platform sharing the best in Jamaican music and lifestyle. She has a number of years of experience in the entertainment industry ranging from Record labels to brand experiences, TV shows and so much more. Currently a T.V. executive for Jamaica’s Daytime LIVE while building her own media platform, Odessa shares her journey as a reggae legend’s daughter, navigating the entertainment industry, the meaning of growing up as a Pan African and of course her thoughts on some of the latest trends in music.

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Stylin’ on:  The Lip Bar Island Gyal Collection with Justine Skye

Vibin’ to:  Sweet Inspiration - Lila Ike on the Rock & Groove Riddim

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It’s the top of the year and I’m reflecting on a few trends of 2019 and making cultural predictions for 2020. There was so much happening in Caribbean music, fashion, travel and much more that I wanted to touch on my thoughts on what happened and what I think is coming in the New Year. 

2019 Trend Recap

Culture: Festivals

Music: Women dominating music

Music: Artist releasing albums/mixtapes/EPs

Music: Gimmicks Marketing in music

Culture: Fusion/Battle of Afrobeats/Soca/Dancehall/Reggae

2020 Predictions

Culture: More Festivals 

Travel: Experiences beyond resort life

Travel: More Travel to Africa

Music: Focus on regional success, versus crossover appeal

Music: Return of 90s Dancehall sound

Fashion: Increase in eCommerce for regional designers

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Stylin’ on:  Sammy B Off the Shoulder Top (NOTE: Samantha Black is based now based in LA, not Brooklyn as noted in the podcast) 

Vibin’ to: Skip Marley & H.E.R. “Slow Down” (Video)

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In this episode, we’re joined by Reggae singer, Naomi Cowan. The singer was recently in New York City and popped up at VP Records’ Strictly the Best 60th compilation celebration and I was able to catch up with her before she headed back to Jamaica. She shares her musical journey, with music being part of her foundation growing up as her parents Tommy Cowan and Carlene Davis are well known in the Reggae music industry. Naomi talks about her spiritual growth into music, her mixtape Paradise Plum, how she stays focused as an independent artist and how women are changing their views on collaboration over competition.

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Stylin’ on: Caribbean Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Vibin’ to:  Kelissa x DJ Shacia Payne Mixtape Anbessa World

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It’s that time of the year again!  Style & Vibes’ annual holiday gift guide is one of our most popular features highlighting Caribbean brands.  Caribbean Style Phyle has also done a Holiday It Guide and Syn and I wanted to highlight both of our lists featuring amazing Caribbean talent!

Make sure you check the Caribbean Style Phyle Holiday It Guide  video which showcases the items from the Gift Guide exclusively in the video with a creative story backdrop!

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Stylin’ on: Caribbean Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Vibin’ to:  “Trust” by Buju Banton

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In this episode we speak with Virgin Island Reggae star Pressure! Pressure just released a new album Rebel with a Cause, an 18-track album and his seventh album Featuring appearances from reggae all-stars Sizzla, Protoje, Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid, Anthony B and Akae Beka as well as rap icon Redman and Virgin Islands hitmakers R City. We were able to catch up with Pressure while he was in New York City promoting the album. Known for his hit “Love & Affection” the reggae singer talks about being inspired by everyday life and social issues happening in the world, the challenges of becoming a reggae artist in a country more known for Soca and Calypso, growing up in the Virgin Island and his musical journey. 

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Stylin’ on:  Kamila’s Kitchen Recipe Book

Vibin’ to:  Rebel with a Cause

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