First podcast of the year! Brand new start for Season 4, kicking thing off by talking to Vida by Esquire about their band launch party and their new theme ‘Icy Temptations’ for Crop Over 2024. We chop it up about the meaning of the theme as well as what’s in store for the band launch, the rest of Crop Over and on the road for Kadooment 2024. Take a listen! figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1080x1350" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg?format=1000w" width="1080" height="1350" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(loaded)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/84a2d491-0705-4e19-8013-354c44b1e696/unnamed.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"/figure <><>

Leading up to the Las' Lap of Crop Over 2023, we sit down and talk to some of our much loved sponsors this season such as Sagicor General with JCI and their activations across the season, Mount Gay and all the work they did for Crop Over including their special Crop Over bottle with young Barbadian artist Rudy Vuitton, as well as Banks and their activations across the season, no matter the event big or small, and what revellers can expect for Kadooment Day. We also sit down with the National Cultural Foundation to get the full scoop and details on Soca 4.0, hearing what patrons can expect from this mega concert experience featuring 5 icons and their unique teams, bringing together one unforgettable show.

The Romans are coming! Caesar's Army touches down on the Lower It Up podcast to talk about everything Sail Caesar and what to expect for A.M.bush BIM 2023. Jules and Renata sat down with us to talk about their new event Sail Caesar as well as the much awaited j’ouvert experience Caesar’s Army A.M.bush Bim. People have been clamouring for A.M.bush so we sit down with them to talk about the return as well as what patrons can expect under the new theme for 2023, We Are Romans (W.AR).

We spoke with the team from VXE for the second time for the season, getting some fresh insight into their plans for the road. Ryan and Corin shared some surprises for the day and thanked everyone for the support in their first year out. We also spoke about their upcoming beach party Juk Down Cool Down.

A large episode this week, features Banks Holdings Limited (BHL) talking about their new road safety campaign Party Smarter as well as plans for the season and the future. We also speak to Frazzled, talking about the return of their iconic Crop Over event and what patrons can expect. Finally, we speak to We Ting, both about their iconic Foreday style event and their brand new beach party, Break Biche going down on August 4th.You can also capture Lower It Up on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, check out our link www.linktr.ee/bazodeemag

Twisted Barbados, the entity behind the super popular event Tipsy, has evolved the event into the Tipsy Music Festival which spans the weekend of July 22nd to 23rd, offering two exciting events to patrons, including one that is a give back. The powerhouse lineup for the event features Machel Montano, Buju Banton, Bunji Garlin, Fayann Lyons, Hypasounds and Yung Bredda as well as many top rated local and regional DJs

Rise Barbados is an event that people attending Crop Over 2023 will remember. Not the first time this mega-concert, party experience has manifested in Bim and this year it will feature headline acts from across the region such as Kes the Band, Skinny Fabulous and Lil Rick. We sat down with organizers to get the inside scoop on what’s new from this Giant of the game.

We are very proud to announce our new song D.N.A, produced in conjunction with Robbi Niles, Soca Junction and Walkes, is out now on all streaming platforms! A labour of love, this song was the result of the combined creative forces of Bazodee, Robbi Niles, Soca Junction and the artiste, Walkes. On this episode, we sit down with the team to talk about the magic behind the process, the work that went into the creation and formulation of the song and what we look forward to in the future. We hope you enjoy! Listen here! iframe scrolling="no" allowfullscreen src="//www.youtube.com/embed/asQnVthKNBQ?wmode=opaque" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480"/iframe <><>

On this episode we sit down with three weekly events for the Crop Over season to let our listeners know what’s happening across the island and where they can get their Crop Over fix if they’ve caught th festival fever. First up is Paula-Anne from the National Cultural Foundation to discuss their upcoming Crop Over Sweet Limes starting June 2nd. Next up we also chat with Simmz and Michael-Ray from Soca Junction to discuss their hugely popular event and see what they have in store for the future. Last but certainly not least, e talk D. J. Simmons from Gine On Magazine to talk about their brand new weekly event Soca Stage as well as their Soca Chart as well.We hope you enjoy!

On our fitness episode, we sat down with Gerston, retired wild boy, band launch model and fitness & health enthusiast (influencer?) about his recent viral post around alcohol consumption as well s his health and fitness tips to our listeners for the Crop Over season. We are also joined by Danielle Gill, fitness athlete, bodybuilder and entrepreneur, to discuss fitness for the Crop Over season, her personal training and beyond. We hope you enjoy!

On this episode of a brand new season of Lower It Up, we sat down with two Kadooment bands., Passion Vybz and ROMP International, to chat about their offerings for Kadooment 2023 and what they had in store for this year's Crop Over Festival. We touched on a number of issues, including Passion Vybz's recent brush with controversy. We hope you enjoy

In this special episode we talk to a new band on the Crop Over scene, Vida X Esquire, about their first time on the road for Kadooment Day with the theme Kindred Spirits. Band leader Rian Codrington joins us in studio along with soca artiste Stiffy, to discuss how Vida and Esquire Entertainment joined forces, what people can expect from this new band for Crop Over 2023, the meaning behind the theme, the direction the band is headed in and what we can look forward to on the road for Kadooment 2023.

On this episode, both Megghan and Luke sit down and discuss their thoughts of Crop Over 2022, what they like, what they don't like and what they look forward to for Crop Over 2023

Episode Eight is here and we take a deeper dive into the Barbados Food & Rum Festival 2022 and the Bqrbadian mixologists and chefs involved who plan to make magic at the festival. On this episode, we speak to mixologist David Barker, Chef Trevon Stoute, Chef Ann-Marie Leach, Chef Danielle Gibson, Chef Marvin Applewhaite & Chef Nicholas Ifill to hear about their plans for the festival and what we should all expect.

On this episode, we take a closer look at the upcoming Barbados Food & Rum Festival 2022 and the Barbadian chefs and mixologists in the festival such as Chef D’Sean Miller, mixologist Shane McClean and Chef Javon Cummins.

Episode Six is a jam-packed episode full of history, heritage, food, carnival and music. A full Bazodee episode that captures the ethos of the brand. On this episode we talk to Elena Pinder from the Barbados Museum & Historical Society (BMHS), Chef Seth Hasin-Bromley from the 2022 Barbados Food & Rum Festival, St. Andrew Carnival and musician Mark Forde and his band launch My Island and Me. We hope you enjoy!

Blurr debuts a new event, NovemBlurr Road Jam, that has brought a lot of interest from followers and casual fans of the brand. On this episode, we talk to Michael-Ray of Blurr about their new event the brand is debuting, highlighting the variety of amenities the event promises for a very affordable cost. We also touch on DecemBlurr and what people can expect at that event as well take a behind the scenes look at Blurr's origins and growth. img elementtiming="system-gallery-block-slideshow" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/1666116626312-DI40FSTMKN4QFMS7XDZ7/305616387_519002620227610_6320994510585560544_n.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1439x1439" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="305616387_519002620227610_6320994510585560544_n.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="634eec1155a7e6591c013efa" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/1666116626312-DI40FSTMKN4QFMS7XDZ7/305616387_519002620227610_6320994510585560544_n.jpg?format=1000w" /img elementtiming="system-gallery-block-slideshow" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/1666116626406-VD1JJISSJFJ7QZ7GCXWH/306284502_519749963486209_7090362314853491256_n.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1440x1800" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="306284502_519749963486209_7090362314853491256_n.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="634eec111a74f06cb9b63165" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/1666116626406-VD1JJISSJFJ7QZ7GCXWH/306284502_519749963486209_7090362314853491256_n.jpg?format=1000w" / <><>

Talented young Barbadian artiste, rapper and poet Sivers Tha Third sits down on Lower It Up to chat with us about his upcoming HBCU tour across America, mental health, his new song 'Save Me', his upcoming shows and his aspirations for the future and beyond. You can hear more of Sivers Tha Third here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/svtiii/dSqc We hope you enjoy! img elementtiming="system-gallery-block-slideshow" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/1664611837115-ZWAHJKI8Y0F16CV9KXK3/309007112_605949894649070_1394280353164165374_n.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1080x1350" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="309007112_605949894649070_1394280353164165374_n.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="6337f5fcdce2c73a010adaa5" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/1664611837115-ZWAHJKI8Y0F16CV9KXK3/309007112_605949894649070_1394280353164165374_n.jpg?format=1000w" /img elementtiming="system-gallery-block-slideshow" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/1664611837331-ZW7UGWWJLZRKATH99PT4/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-14-at-12.16.28-PM-e1663507003133.jpeg" data-image-dimensions="800x800" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-14-at-12.16.28-PM-e1663507003133.jpeg" data-load="false" data-image-id="6337f5fcc84bf611e7e3ad83" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/560b2f30e4b081ffdfe5297b/1664611837331-ZW7UGWWJLZRKATH99PT4/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-14-at-12.16.28-PM-e1663507003133.jpeg?format=1000w" / <><>

On this episode of Lower It Up, we speak to Aprille Thomas, Director of Public Relations and Communications at the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), about the 2022 Barbados Food & Rum Festival and what we can expect from this year’s festival. 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We talk to Shontae aka Tae, the winner of the 2022 Crop Over Junior Monarch Competition about her journey towards her win. We also talk to Mr. Kevin Moore from the National Cultural Foundation about his role during the season and all the competitions he worked with and designed for the festival