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Welcome to Reels & Riddims! Mikelah and Kerry-Ann, two friends and culture enthusiasts, give their eclectic mix of commentary and reviews in world of TV, Film, and Concerts. From dissecting storylines in TV and film that feature Caribbean characters, to the irresistible 'riddims' of the concerts, Reels and Riddims got you covered.
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Born and raised raving in the backstreet warehouses and basement house parties of Sheffield, Rabbit is here to share with you the sounds that make him lose his mind. Rabbit's an old school garage and Drum and Bass head but he's open to anything that excites him, and he's here to do the same for you. Get wavy with Rabbit's Riddims for an hour of the best Garage, Drum & Bass, Grime, House, Hip Hop, and Jazz!
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Send us a text Welcome to season 3 of Reels and Riddims, where we bring a fresh perspective rooted in our Jamaican & Caribbean heritage and experiences in America. In this episode we catch you up on all the shows and movies we’ve been into since Season 2 ended which includes hits like Hulu's Reasonable Doubt to Apple TV's Vince Vaughn's Bad Monkey.…
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Send us a text Join us on this episode of Reels and Riddims, where we discuss Candice Carty Williams' "Queenie," and its Hulu miniseries adaptation. We dissect Queenie's tumultuous journey through her twenties, including her relationships, exploring her dating life, the influence of her family history, and the body fetishization she faces. We also …
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Send us a text Ever wondered how Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album managed to stay relevant across generations? Get ready to uncover the secrets behind its universal appeal as we celebrate its 40th anniversary! From our childhood memories of eagerly watching the groundbreaking "Thriller" music video to the way it continues to captivate our own chi…
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Send us a text "Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell" is a Netflix documentary that pulls back the curtain, of the early life and influences of Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. Through never-before-seen home video footage, we witness the transformation of a Brooklyn boy into a global icon. The significance of Biggie's Jamaican her…
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Send us a text Our latest episode, features the film "Shirley," starring Regina King and directed by the visionary John Ridley. We break down the intricacies of Chisholm's presidential campaign, her indelible Barbadian-American heritage, and how her story resonates with the undercurrents of today's societal fabric. As watched the film we can't help…
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Send us a text This episode is an edited version of our Instagram Live from April 19th. Listen to Mikelah and Kerry-Ann catch up on the latest on TV and streaming kicking it off with Sheryl Lee Ralph's ongoing Jamaican representation in Abbott Elementary. Their discussion moves to the reality show that brings the Cayman Islands to life and the exci…
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Send us a text It's a riddims episode! Mikelah went to the Traffic Jam Concert, featuring Damian Jr. Gong Marley and Stephen Ragga Marley. Relive the magic with Mikelah as she recounts the concert where the synergy between these siblings wasn't just heard; it was felt. Tune in for an episode that celebrates not only the sounds of reggae but also th…
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Send us a text Our latest episode takes you through the period series "Three Little Birds," a British mini-series crafted by Sir Lenny Henry that traces the lives of three Jamaican women in 1950s Great Britain. We discuss the emotional complexity and the heavy choices faced by these women in pursuit of a better future for their loved ones, all whil…
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Send us a text This is a quick mini-sode of Reels and Riddims. Kerry-Ann is doing a check in and update about what's coming up. Tune in. Be sure to: Share with us what your favorite episode from Season 2 has been and why. We might just shout you out in the next episode. Follow, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast app. Give us a five-star r…
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Send us a text Welcome to part 2 of our passionate town hall-style critique of the "Bob Marley One Love Movie." As we dissect the film's selective focus and its potential missteps in portraying the reggae legend's multifaceted persona, our conversation becomes a powerful call for authenticity in cultural narratives. This episode transcends mere fil…
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Send us a text In this joint episode of Carry On Friends, Style & Vibes and Reels & Riddims we are unpacking the "Bob Marley One Love Movie." Joined by regular guests and audience members, we engage in a lively debate. Our panel sheds light on the communal legacy of Marley, while casting a critical eye on the choices made in representing the music …
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Send us a text In this episode we wrap up our review of The Netflix series Champion, covering episodes 6 though 8. Our discussion begins discussing episode 6 where Beres, Aria and Vita goes to Jamaica for a funeral. The filming in Jamaica was absolutely PERFECT with the show's attention to detail, highlighting the authentic portrayal of Jamaican cu…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Reels & Riddims! We are still discussing episodes 4 and 5 of the Champion series currently on Netflix. In these epsiodes we continue to see where the paths of Vita and Bosco take dramatic turns. We're peeling back layers of complex characters and hidden secrets as we explore Vida's artistic journey and Bosco's hauntin…
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Send us a text We're back with more reactions to the Netflix Series Champion and we're deep diving into episodes 2 and 3. Our latest chat takes you behind the scenes of Vita's complex journey, where her leap from the shadows to the spotlight stirs up a family drama. Witness the raw moments as she asserts herself, and a moment of vulnerability that …
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Send us a text Kerry-Ann and Mikelah are back for a second season of Reels and Riddims; and they're unpacking Netflix's latest hit series, "Champion" - set against a backdrop rich in British and Jamaican influences, we delve into the Champion family saga. In this epsiode we review episode 1 of the series "Champion vs. Champion." The Champion siblin…
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Celebrating Jamaican Culture in Hulu's "Black Cake": A Conversation on Representation and Authenticity
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Send us a text We unpack the Hulu series "Black Cake" with special guests Alexandria from the Strictly Facts podcast and Georgie-Ann, a past guest. In our lively dialogue, we delve into the critical importance of historical accuracy and character development. We share candid thoughts on how the storylines could be more faithful to the era's true sp…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the soul of a book fares on its journey to the screen? In this episode, Mikelah and Kerry-Ann share candid reflections on Hulu's "Black Cake" series adaptation and its rich literary origins by Charmaine Wilkerson. Join us as we compare Hulu's adaptation and the original book. We tackle the complexities inhe…
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Send us a text Our latest episode spotlights Netflix's "Survival of the Thickest," where Michelle Buteau embodies the heart of Caribbean vivacity, and we dissect the multifaceted portrayals that resonate so powerfully with our community. We dissect the laughter and challenges woven into Caribbean parenting, and the candid, sometimes tough, conversa…
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Send us a text We're peeling back the vibrant tapestry of New York City's Harlem, as seen through the eyes of four dynamic women in the Amazon series of the same name. Our conversation examines how Caribbean heritage flavors the narrative and the pivotal moments where Grace Byers and Jasmine Guy shine, bringing authenticity and complexity to their …
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Send us a text This episode is a deep dive into the Lovers' Rock episode in Small Axe, the British Anthology Series. Join us to understand how an entire generation of diaspora children in the UK stamped their cultural presence in the echoes of house parties and the reverberating bass of sound systems. We'll pay homage to the women who crafted this …
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Send us a text This episode features Rachel Osborn from Julie Mango TV. Together, we unpack the compelling British anthology "Small Axe," which chronicles the West Indian community's stories in London during the 1960s to 1980s. The conversation goes beyond the screen to dissect the critical need for spaces that amplify Caribbean voices in film, and…
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Send us a text Welcome to Reels & Riddims a new podcast brought to you by Carry On Friends in partnership with Style & Vibes and Breadfruit Media. Reels & Riddims is hosted by Kerry-Ann and Mikelah. Each episode, they offer their candid reviews and reactions to what they're watching on TV, Streaming, Movies or Live Entertainment/Concerts - especial…
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Send us a text Welcome to Reels & Riddims where every episode promises an insider's peek into the captivating world of TV, film, documentaries, and live music experiences, all while showcasing the strength and diversity of Caribbean narratives that resonate with our experiences across the Americas and the UK. Join us as we merge our previous indivi…
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Come Tune in and Sit with Rabbit one last time on our table for two. Yes is the last in the series but not the end for Rabbit's Riddims. Giving the shows a break and focusing on more mixtapes etc, still reppin Radiomix all the way. Tonight's last sesh has landed on a Laid Out Vibes so what better way to end than kicking it back and getting down to …
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We take to the streets and rave through the underbelly, fighting crime, raving crime and eating full cooked chickens found in crates and phone boxes, yes it's a funny old show with the dance music being different than the usual DNB and Garage, this hour is all about the maddest tech and house vibes. Come tune in and get ya ass kicking groove on as …
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Ya want Bass?! Then come join in and play Pppppropa Tingzzz! With ya fluffy host Rabbit MC from the Steel City! It's an hour of new bangers 2020 jumping from kicking Bass sounds from @phibesuk to dark grime @skeptagram licking off shots, also new DnB releases by @jselectuk and Flava D! it's all going off trust us here at www.radiomix106.com 10pm lo…
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Big Like Vali! Tonight on Rabbits Riddims it's an hour of feel good, up-tempo, high energy summer heaters! From new house music by @noizusound to new garage release by @djqmusic Not to mention a couple of swingers by @hansglader to really click in a bounce to ya pounce! It's all in tonight's show and more on www.radiomix106.com 10pm local, 9pm UK. …
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Layed out Vibes back in full chill, as summer's still going we take a real laid back pack of music perfect to watch to sun set behind the hills, tree and ocean. Join me tonight on Rabbits Riddims as I run only the music that makes 2020 feel safe again. New releases from @rejjiesnow @biig_piig @felipegordon @phontigallo @brasstracks @jorjasmith_ AND…
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IIIIINSIDE! it's No Hats, No Trainers! Sesh 75 as we keep the 90s vibe alive . Just a straight up garage show I quickly put together while working maybe a pinch of Bassline by @palizemusic to keep things bouncy, other than that this one is going out to all the ukg heads with music from producers all over the world. Shout out to @dj_fen @kobejt_ @ja…
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Ok! So for all my lot back in the UK who thinks it's hot right now and my lot here in Spain, and all over the globe. Ya Wana put some spice in ya weekend then tune in tonight for some Chilli Wrapped Riddims. All kinds of genres to heat up ya night from brand new Shaun Dean taken from his new debut album, a couple from the overproof album by @redeye…
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And we're back again, through sands and across lands, Rabbit's Riddims is sending out a party mix of new and old Garage, House and DnB tracks back to back with brand new sounds from @prokfitch, Winslow and Mella Dee taking us back to Sidney Street where for me it all began. Plus remixes by Flava D, Mind of A Drangon and much more.…
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It's time to shine, with a hiphop jazz combined sesh. Its a layed out vibes and we're diamonds in ruff. Inspired by my new love for Statik Selektah and Stunna Gang, they will have a couple of riddims as well as new jazz and soul grooves by Yasmin Lacey and Pip Millett followed by old Rabbit's faves The Mouse Outfit and NeoSoul funky numbers by Piec…
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Welcome to the world of the weird and wonderful, sesh 71 it's gunna be A party starting off with bright and colourful music for the summer by Pat Lok, Bugz In The Attic, Machinedrum, and much more before diving into some crazy beats from brand new LPs by Flying Lotus, Suff Daddy and the main attraction is a back 2 back track by @chieftelly, two sin…
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We're slamming it into 4x4 and raving far'n'wide with nothing but bass in search of the Golden Ark. It's a chip butty records special, pretty much another Sheffield special on Rabbits Riddims for sesh number 70! The hardest line up of a playlist with new releases by the main man himself Dr Cryptic and old and new bangers by the rest of the butty cr…
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Do ya feel lucky?... Well ... Do Ya?! Big 45 calibre riddims up this round! Been dying to run this playlist for a while but since summer happened I've been jamming to the heat, but no more as we go in cold, and I mean cold killer murderous music! All thanks to @boylanuk for giving me the name of the the show, there's a few from himself as well as s…
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Sit back and peel away with a layed out vibes . Going for a different approach with the summer jams this round by throwing in some Latin grooves and old throwback sounds , as always some chilled beats and of course some hip hop. Tune in and take whats yours on Rabbits Riddims sesh 68. All this and Much More on www.radiomix106.com same time 10pm loc…
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Keep tuning in and keep soaking up the summer vibes , Yes more Hot and Tropical coming your way as we get down with some more Garage from @conductauk & @higgouk .Also Brand new release from @clipzuk with @ms_dynamite that will really liven up ya life. Plus @tc4wolves drop in a couple of Grooves and Bongo riddims along side all the other great track…
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Tonight on Rabbits Riddims I want to dedicate the show to George Floyd, His family and all my black friends back home and around the world. Jumping in with remixes from @shyfx latest LP raggamuffin sound to Manchester's @fox_shiddleywoi, we spread love through music and pay respects through the dance. Also in the show I really want to get @chimpomc…
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It's time to get LIVE! Not done a Reggae, Dub and Beats session for far too long as I've been so distracted by all the other amazing music coming out. Bringing the sunshine directly to you through the airwaves it's sesh 65 and it's 60mins of swinging summer jams from the roots scene to the Dub breaks and Reggae sounds. Big bass from Mungo's Hi-Fi &…
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This Time on Rabbits Riddims we go back the old fashioned way and run two tracks back to back before stopping for a quick chit chat about the 100% layed out vibes , brand new releases running from TrueMendous , The Four Owls , Ono Capone and Telemachus. All the hip hop junkies this one's for you .由Radio Mix 106
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Tonight! You asked for it! Sesh 63, Cut Dat Noise, is all because you and your requests recently asking for more bassline and others asking for more grime, Rabbit presents to you an hour of the maddest riddims from last and this year, some even older but all 💯 percent head poppers. Can't thank you enough for getting me on it, can't wait to see ya t…
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Tune in and absorb, let the music sink in and lose ya mind as tonight we take a Trip. A trip back to that 90s sound, from the vintage piano loops that make ya reach for ya bucket hat, to the dark acid jams of the underworld to the mellow love and zen vibes. Nostalgic feelings and big bass for the bassface crew including a brand new riddim from @daz…
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Feels like we're not far now from the lockdown so before it's lifted tune in tonight for a Hospital Isolation Special! It's All Sick Music from start to finish runnin' releases from Critical and Metalheadz but we're focusing mainly on the leading DnB imprint that is Hospital Records! After the release of the 2020 compilation LP Sick Music that foll…
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AHOY THERE! We're back, and what better way to celebrate sesh 60 than run a Scruff Special! Taking us along on his quest in search of a whale, it's a show not to be missed. Full of Hip Hop beats, Jazzy Tones, Soulful Voices and nourishing fish dishes! Tune in and get an ear full as finally we're back in action. See ya there. From 10 pm (9 pm UK) on…
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Deep, Dark and Cold cuts it's Rabbit's Riddims and we appear to be lost at sea, surrounded by creatures, the dankest Dubs with the grimiest features, it's all about staying alive for 60 mins, surviving on nothing but raw salty bass. How we ended up here I don't know and how we will get out OF this mess I really don't know. Tune in tonight at the us…
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Bright lights, glow paints and groovy riddims! Deep in the heart of the City of Rain lays a Disco of Neon Party Makers, waistline shakers and endorphin takers. From fast upbeat dance tracks, mellow charmers and lively Piano attacks! This is the spot ya wanna be in on a Friday night no question, it's me, you and them in a New Disco Heaven. All ya go…
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Back to my roots, back to the City of Rain! Pure garage vibes with a bottle of Champagne. I never drank that fizzy disappointment it was all about the Rum! Come splash around with me, come have some fun it's a full 60mins of Garage Vibes UK, the Netherlands and Finland all get involved. Using my number one gal Flava D as the bread it's a packed ses…
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Still chillin' in the Ashram, tune in and pour yourself 60 mins of pure liquid gold on Rabbit's Riddims. Cool, Calm and Collective being key into a decent relax session. It's a layed out vibes and for me liquid DnB is up there for music to help unwind. I can't have all this gold to myself so please come and take some, soak it up and be at peace. Ya…
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Join me on Rabbit's Riddims as we set off on another journey through music traveling across the psychedelic sands in search of the techno Allah. To achieve our goals at the Ashram we must endure the hard, the dark, and the most bizarre whirlwind of dnb, dubstep and grimey beats. Sesh 55 and anything can happen! Tune in every Friday from 10 pm (9 pm…
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Yo all you love birds out there and all them making moves in the romance section, it's that time of year and if ya Wanna spice up ya night then ya know what to do. Tune into Rabbits Riddims for a Valentine's mash up of the most loving and unforgiving music you'll get ya ears round. 60mins of house, dnb, bassline and ukg to help set the mood and set…
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