The Style & Vibes Podcast
2020 Predictions in Caribbean Culture
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
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)
Bring home Bob Marley: One Love on Digital now! Celebrate the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity. Buy Bob Marley: One Love on Digital today and get over 50 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage and deleted scenes! Available at participating retailers. Rated PG-13. From Paramount Pictures.
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Produced by Breadfruit Media
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
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)
Bring home Bob Marley: One Love on Digital now! Celebrate the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity. Buy Bob Marley: One Love on Digital today and get over 50 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage and deleted scenes! Available at participating retailers. Rated PG-13. From Paramount Pictures.
Style & Vibes: Website | Newsletter | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Produced by Breadfruit Media