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The Style & Vibes PodcastAuthor: Mikelah Rose Style & Vibes
The Style & Vibes podcast is where Caribbean style and culture collide. Hosted by Mikelah, founder of Style & Vibes, youll get to know from Caribbean tastemakers and celebrities across the globe in dancehall, reggae, soca and more! Language: en Genres: Arts, Fashion & Beauty, Music, Music Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Keeping Up With Dancehall: A Listener's Perspective
Monday, 5 May, 2025
Chat to me!Building from our last episode on keeping up with new dancehall I invited listener and filmmaker Mikey T to join us in a continued conversation where he shares from his perspective on the transformation of dancehall as a genre. We discuss: The "money pull-up" phenomenon has DJs prioritizing the preferences of big spenders rather than introducing audiences to fresh soundsHow changing media consumption has affected lyrical complexity. In an era of shortening attention spans and algorithm-driven content, the intricate wordplay that once defined dancehall legends like Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel feels increasingly rare. Modern tracks often lack the storytelling richness that connected deeply with listeners, replaced by repetitive themes that perform well on short-form platforms.We're degrading the changes, but exploring how technology, economics, and cultural shifts have reshaped Caribbean music, while speculating on fascinating possibilities for the future. Could we see a return to gatekeeping as a positive force? Might artists start withholding music from streaming platforms entirely, making live performances the exclusive way to experience new material?Support the showStyle & Vibes: Website | Newsletter | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookProduced by Breadfruit Media
