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

Do Jamaicans Actually Listen to Music? ft. Fatalic - A One Par Podcast S01E06

In this episode, I sit down with DJ, creative and former Late Night Par co-host Fatalic for a deep conversation about Jamaican party culture, DJs, dancehall, soca and the way Jamaican audiences consume music. We talk about why some parties never “turn the corner,” the disconnect between DJs and patrons, why Jamaica can be such a difficult crowd, whether audiences truly want different music, and how dancehall has changed in the streaming era. (00:00) Intro Welcome Fatalic (03:11) DJ Misconceptions (08:18) DJs vs The People (13:00) How to "Turn The Corner" (20:15) DJ Chemistry (24:00) Yannick's Favourite DJs Right Now (25:23) Afro House? (28:00) Do Jamaicans Actually Listen to Music (29:42) Dancehall is Anti-Social (38:30) Do Jamaicans Want Different Music? (44:07) Why Jamaica is a Difficult Crowd (45:32) Intentional Party Culture (01:00:32) Outro A One Par is a quick sitdown with me, Yannick Reid, where I share thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from my unique and often nuanced perspective. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast?igsh=dm4xYjNqYTRsaWl6&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast?igsh=dm4xYjNqYTRsaWl6&utm_source=qr] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast] Email: aoneparpodcast@gmail.com [aoneparpodcast@gmail.com]

Caribbean Culture Olympics - A One Par Podcast S01E05

I give my honest thoughts on iShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour, especially his stop in Jamaica, and why I think it was such a worthwhile and special moment for the Caribbean. I also talk about tourism, youth culture, and why staying open-minded and adaptable matters in a fast-changing digital age. Timestamps (00:00) Caribbean Culture Olympics (00:34) Who is iShowSpeed? (03:03) How Does it Work? (06:56) Why Should We Care? (11:31) Watching the Caribbean Tour Island by Island (15:00) Why It Felt Like the Caribbean Culture Olympics (25:01) Lead-up to the Jamaica Stream (26:11) Was I Involved? (32:11) The Jamaica Stream (35:43) Highlights and Standouts (36:39) Logistics — You Can't Speedrun Jamaica (44:13) Government Spending, Tourism, and Why It's Not Just Clout (50:19) Staying Curious, Open-Minded, and Adaptable (58:51) Closing Thoughts and Guest Tease 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. Follow the Podcast Instagram: @aoneparpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast] Youtube: A One Par Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast] Email: aoneparpodcast@gmail.com [aoneparpodcast@gmail.com]

Don’t Ghost The Client - A One Par Podcast S01E04

We're getting into something that's been on my mind for a minute: communication. Specifically, how creatives in Jamaica (and elsewhere) tend to go quiet exactly when they need to speak up the most. Talking about ghosting clients, missing deadlines without a word, and the anxiety that comes with having a difficult professional conversation. I've been in this industry for over 20 years, and I've hired creatives for the better part of ten, so I think I have a little idea of what I'm talking about We also hit a few quick takes on Protoje's new album "The Art of Acceptance," Jamaica Carnival, and the dancehall vs soca conversation that never seems to go away. If you're a creative trying to figure out how to move more professionally, grab a seat, we dive in deep here Timestamps (00:00) - Intro & Big Ups (00:26) - Protoje – The Art of Acceptance (01:42) - Guest Suggestions (03:04) - Jamaica Carnival Quick Takes (04:40) - Soca & Dancehall: Jamaica's Unique Offering (09:48) - Creatives & Communication in Jamaica (11:16) - We Communicate Well When Things Are Good (16:06) - Communicate the Problem (18:19) - Ghosting Is Worse Than Being Late (24:54) - Don't Out Yourself on a Technicality (26:29) - Communication Is a Responsibility (27:08) - Communication Creates a Paper Trail (28:01) - What You're Entitled To (30:31) - Handle Clients Who Won't Communicate (31:44) - Good Faith & Protecting Your Reputation (33:53) - Problem Solving With the Client (34:47) - Creatives, Communication & Anxiety (35:20) - Collaboration, Not Confrontation (36:14) - Actionable Advice (43:34) - 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. Follow the Podcast Instagram: @aoneparpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast?igsh=dm4xYjNqYTRsaWl6&utm_source=qr] YouTube: A One Par Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast] Email: aoneparpodcast@gmail.com [aoneparpodcast@gmail.com]

AI, Creativity & Jamaica; My Honest Thoughts - A One Par Podcast S01E03

In this episode, I share my honest, nuanced take on how AI is affecting creativity in Jamaica and beyond. I talk through the biggest concerns I have, especially the environmental cost (energy, water, data centers) and the copyright plus ethical issues around models being trained on people’s work without permission. At the same time, I’m transparent about the ways I do use AI, mainly as a tool to support learning, problem-solving, and organizing my ideas, and how much it’s helped with my ADHD. I also talk about the “AI slop” trends and lazy creative habits that I’ve seen take root in Jamaica, and explain why I believe humans have to stay involved if we want our work to actually connect with people. (00:00) Intro (01:47) Let’s Talk AI (02:10) AI Is Sensitive, the Nuance (04:05) How I Use AI (05:13) Environmental & Copyright Concerns (10:24) Why I Still Use AI, Regulation, Efficiency, Hope (15:37) How AI Has Helped Me with ADHD (24:10) AI Is a Multiplier (40:08) AI Slop & Lazy Creativity (1:07:21) Closing Thoughts

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. Follow the Podcast Instagram: @aoneparpodcast YouTube: A One Par Podcast Email: aoneparpodcast@gmail.com [aoneparpodcast@gmail.com]