The Style & Vibes Podcast Mikelah Rose | Style & Vibes

In today’s episode, award winning Trinidadian-American editor, writer and book critic Keishel Williams joins me to deep diving a recent article written in fashion magazine The Cut about Pyer Moss entitled “The Promise of Pyer Moss” by Tahirah Hairston. The article references Pyer Moss’ founder Kerby Jean Raymond’s heroic rise and shortcomings as a business. We discuss our reactions to the article critique of the Haitian-American’s designer brands heroic rise to the pitfalls of lack of product available for purchase. We also explore what it could mean for black designers and the challenges designers face when balancing creativity and business. 
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Music conferences are all about industry growth and development. Usually Caribbean music is relegated to portions of conferences, but in recent years the Caribbean music  industry has created a few conferences to elevate specifically for the Caribbean music industry. In this episode I discuss how Caribbean conference can be most effective and utilized to elevate the business side of the music industry for all. 


Caribbean Music Conferences mentioned
Island Music Conference
Jamaica Music Conference


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In recent years we have seen so many conversations about award shows. 
Every year there is excitement and conversation around the Grammys Reggae category (nominations and winners.) I compare to public outcry when non-Jamaican Reggae band Soja won compared to this year’s winner Kabaka Pyramid.  The idea resurfaces about the Caribbean music industry having our own award shows. 

In doing some research, some of our own awards show do exist, but have limited support in terms of marketing, visibility and mass reach. In this episode I discuss the disconnect between what is and what could when it comes to Caribbean Award Shows. By highlighting some of the chatter, I hope to spark some thought around how the Caribbean music industry celebrates our own. 


Shows Mentioned
IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards)
Caribbean Music Awards
Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Honour Awards 
Caribbean Afro Music Awards 


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It was reported in early January  that retired track star Usain Bolt was missing $12.7 million from an account with a private investment firm in Jamaica, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) Usain Bolt gave the firm 10 days to return the money to his account.
This left many Jamaicans in the country and abroad in a state of shock. It is no surprise that banking on the island is not the best process, coupled with the idea of Scamm/Choppa culture at the height of scrutiny in music, how can a revered, well known, living legend to the island be scammed out of this kind of money and if he’s not safe then who is? I share my thoughts on potential financial and cultural impact.

Articles for reference:
Lisa Hanna's Jamaica Observer Article: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/the-grim-reaping-reality-of-the-jamaican-banking-system/


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Here are my 2023 cultural trend predictions. 
Music Artists will have to embody a content creator mindset in the age of social media relevance. TikTok Challenges impacting usage in the U.S. competitive apps, advertising and short form video in totality More non-English music will lead charts U.S. and global charts(focus on rhythms and beats the resonate with people)Caribbean artists/producers/labels exploring legal options for usage rightsEconomic challenges impacting everyone including artistsContinued focus on Mental Health, more personalizationIncrease usage and new brands with Non-alcoholic drinks (i.e. non-alcoholic beer, wine, and cocktails) Increased cost of Travel (Budget vs Luxury travel, group travel trips,, all inclusive, cruises will be back) Support the showStyle & Vibes: Website | Newsletter | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

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Sean Paul recently celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the release of Sean’s Grammy-winning album, Dutty Rock originally released in 2002, with consecutive hits from the album including “Gimme the Light”, “Like Glue”, “I’m Still in Love with You”, and “Get Busy” and his duet with Beyonce “Baby Boy. 
In this episode, Belizean-American creative entrepreneur, Andrea K. Castillo, joins me as we reminisce about the iconic album. We discuss our personal connections to the Dutty Rock album, how the diaspora played a role in its’s success, its musical and cultural significance. 
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