We back… again! 🫣With humble hearts and plenty of explanations, Kamz and Dre dive right back into the mix—catching you up on life, their how-many-ever-months hiatus, and of course, their thoughts on this year’s Carnival landscape!Join them as they resurface (yet again 😅) with a renewed energy, a fresh perspective, and a very optimistic new posting schedule.Grace and understanding? Highly requested. 🥹 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Recess, Dre and Kamz dive deep into their personal histories, sharing stories about the neighborhoods they grew up in and their family dynamics. They discuss how these social and cultural factors shaped their ability to feel heard as children. Additionally, they explore some controversial opinions about social media and reflect on how they keep their creative sparks alive in the digital age. Grab a snack, sit back, and join your fellow classmates for this week’s episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kamron and D'Andre are joined by Afiya Francis of InSeason Tours – a tourism company dedicated to the exploration of our local culinary landscape. Together, they discuss food as a catalyst for connecting different people together and the fact that T&T cuisine is a melting pot of cultures and flavours from different parts of the world. Do we truly understand the importance of food as it relates to our identity and culture? Are we willing to go beyond the surface regarding our conversations about food? Can we diversify our local economy through food? Let's discuss all of this and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.