Jun 20, 2013
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Posts tagged: Tami Chynn

Dutty Producer: Watch Sean Paul’s Epic, 10-Minute Material Riddim Video

Words by Emily Shapiro, via The Fader

Sean Paul’s career already boasts four hit albums and a Grammy but now he is adding hit-making producer to his resume. Material Riddim, Dutty Paul’s second venture into production, is one of the year’s standout riddims, voiced by major artists (Spragga Benz, Wayne Marshall), up-and-coming acts (Chi Ching Ching, Nicky B) and a few folks you may not have heard in a while (Voicemail, Hollow Point). The hype tunes like “Roll Wid Di Don” by Mr. Paul himself and “Ride” by Tami Chynn are all featured in an epic, 10-minute-plus video mix recently filmed in Kingston. In addition to bringing together some huge dancehall talents, the video, directed by Mykal Cushine and choreographed by Tanisha Scott, is a visual treat, with some dope graphics, animation and performance.

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Style and VIbes: A Look Back at Dancehall Fashion, Pt. 4: The 2000s

Words by Mikelah Rose

In the early to mid 2000’s, it seemed like everyone caught a little dancehall fever. Shaggy, Sean Paul and Beenie Man were at the forefront of the crossover movement, and their international success piqued fans’ interest in what was really going on in the dancehall. Fans around the world wanted to emulate styles straight from the source, and people who weren’t Caribbean wanted to rock Puma gear with Jamaican flag colors—well before Usain Bolt was breaking world records.

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Style & Vibes: Five Caribbean Designers You Should Know

Words by Mikelah Rose

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Welcome to the first edition of our new fashion column, Style & Vibes. Every Friday, style blogger Mikelah Rose will bring you up to date on the world of Caribbean fashion, from the dancehall to the runway. Be sure to check out her website Style & Vibes, where she covers clothes, music and more daily.

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Belle Kingston: New JA Women’s Line!

Words by Erin Hansen ::: photos courtesy of BaseKingston

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Despite the sometimes overtly male-dominated styles of the dancehall, until recently, Jamaica was lacking a proper men’s boutique, causing most style-savvy gents to hunt abroad for a little diversity in their look. Feeling that strain and frustrated by the options available to them, artist Jason Panton and songwriter Cezar Cunningham built their own sales rack with BaseKingston, taking from their sense of classic prep and tailored streetwear.

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