Reggae, Dancehall and The Streets - A One Par Podcast S01E02

In this episode of the Podcast, We explore the relationship between reggae, dancehall, and the "streets" from questions of class, authenticity, and cultural ownership to how “uptown” and inner-city identity shape the music. The conversation also expands into Jamaican event culture, looking at what really makes a party worthwhile, and the role patrons, DJs, and promoters play in creating the vibe.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:38 “Reggae Gone Uptown”
05:52 The role of "The Streets"
07:00 Why Music Still Needs the Streets
08:29 Has Reggae Left the Streets?
11:17 Are Reggae Artists "Uptown"?
13:25 Can The Streets Still Make Reggae?
15:12 Street Credibility, Dancehall & Reggae
24:08 Why Reggae Feels More Welcoming
32:43 Who’s Really Platforming Artists From The Streets?
33:36 What We need to contribute to events 35:08 The Problem With Patrons
39:44 What Make di Party “Shot”
42:30 Promoters Need to Curate Better
44:25 Patrons Need to Contribute
45:49 DJs, Promoters & Patron Feedback
49:57 Patrons: Give Energy to the Event
51:31 Outro

A One Par is a quick sitdown with host Yannick Reid, where he shares thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from his unique and often nuanced perspective.

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