I'm from the Caribbean, and I love the dance hall sound.
Reggae is definitely a natural influence. Even living in Southern California, near the water, you get that reggae feel.
The Florida sound would probably be best defined as heavy bass with high energy dance records. There's a strong Caribbean heritage in Florida which features a lot of uptempo music, and the music accents the sexy, body-oriented sound.
You know, I'm a modern day Harry Belafonte; I got the swagger of the island.
I listen to some rap music. I'm from the Bahamas so I like reggae as well. And then I slow it down with a little Frank Sinatra.
As soon as I heard 'Calypso,' I loved it.
My music is really fun music, with some pan-African and pan-American influences.
Suckle was the first West Indian DJ and he had this fantastic source of music.
I grew up in a house full of music. Everything from reggae and afro-beat to Zook and pop.
Music was always heavily involved with my spirit. My entire family is Jamaican. It's nothing but reggae music and those kinds of vibes.
I have to give credit to my mum for my music taste. She's white and Welsh but she listens to dancehall, reggae, Reggaeton.'
