Recess with D'Andre and Kamron

And we are back for Part 2 of their Conversation with your fav, Coutain! As they continue the conversation, Dre and Kamz get to hear about the Magic of Grande, some pivotal moments in Coutain’s musical & personal journey as well as his new album, “1996” and title Concert “Kanvas” Join them for continued insights, laughs and playground behaviour as they wrap up their Recess with Coutain!

Step into recess with your favourite Ragamuffin, Coutain! Dre and Kamz are joined by the talented artist and friend, Coutain, for a candid conversation about his unexpected journey into the music industry, the untold stories behind his breakout hit 'African Dancer,' his unique musical style, and much more. Get ready for plenty of laughs, lively banter, and a peek behind the scenes with one of today's most beloved and respected talents!

Let’s recap on the last 5 years, shall we?!Kamron and D’Andre bring us up to speed on what they’ve been up to all this time, how life has been treating them, their creative pursuits and everything in between. They even take us back to how they met. Join them as they give you all the need to knows about this re-launch and everything to expect from Recess with D’Andre and Kamron! 

In this episode, Kamron and D’Andre are joined by social media, design and branding experts Christophe Pierre and Shurdelle Jennings. They explore the basic concepts of brand strategy and development while discussing the reasons for our own downfalls in owning our identity within branding throughout the Caribbean region. What makes us unique as Caribbean people? How can we take advantage of that uniqueness as it relates to our local brands and businesses? How should Caribbean social media influencer’s strategically approach brand development? Join Kamron, D'Andre, Christophe and Shurdelle as they define branding and break down the strategies that have led to their successful brand ownership over the years.

In this episode, Kamron and D'Andre, along with local filmmakers Shari Petti and Oliver Milne, discuss the role of film in the identity and culture of Trinidad and Tobago. They touch on the development of the business side of film as well as the untapped potential of film as a creative art in the Caribbean. Is there truly a film industry? Are we telling the right stories? Has perfectionism stood in the way of filmmaking? Let's discuss all of this and more.

In this episode, Kamron and D'Andre along with lifestyle bloggers and natural hair advocates Saché Alexander-George and Ghyanne Jack discuss the climate of beauty today in Trinidad and Tobago. They each discuss their natural hair experiences and their struggles with self acceptance in the age of colorism and anti blackness in the Caribbean. What does it mean to be beautiful in an era of monolithic beauty standards and generalized social media highlight reels? Have we as women internalized these standards to fit our own narratives for the sake of ‘fitting in’? What does it actually mean to be a beauty influencer? They discuss these things and more in today’s episode!!!

In this episode, we are joined by the extremely brilliant and innovative Kyle Maloney; co-founder of six technology driven companies across a myriad of industries including Tech Beach, F1rst and Chef Made. After his splendid rendition of a Jamaican accent, the conversation begins by detailing his entrepreneurial journey and reflecting on his past failures that would have ultimately led to his current success. Why are we so behind in the technological curve as a region? Why are we holding on to antiquated solutions? Why are we preparing the next generation for a world that no longer exists? Let's explore all of this and more!

In Part 2 of this episode, Kamron, D'Andre, Freetown Collective and Jimmy October pick up from where they left off. They continue to talk about the lack of transparency in the local music industry, the lack of succession planning and the dog eat dog nature of the industry, assuming that an industry actually exists. They also talk about the responsibility of an artiste, the value of telling stories in art and the importance of authenticity in the creative process. Listen to the continuation of Episode 1 as they all share moments of adversity within the industry and steps that should be taken in order to push the culture forward.