Caribbean Kings: How Black British Artists Took Over 80s U.S. Pop & R&B

Описание: Caribbean Kings: How Black British Artists Took Over 80s U.S. Pop & R&B explores the rise of Caribbean-rooted UK stars—Billy Ocean, Musical Youth, Eddy Grant—who revolutionized American music and pop culture in the 1980s. Dive into the stories behind the smash hits, crossover moments, and the Windrush generation’s massive influence on R&B, pop, and reggae. Join Queue Points as we celebrate the trailblazers who rewrote U.S. charts!

Key Takeaways:
The Windrush generation shaped the sound of 80s U.S. pop and R&B
Bob Marley and Billy Ocean opened doors for Black British men in American music
Musical Youth was the first Black group played on MTV
Caribbean sounds blended into pop, rock, and hip-hop—creating crossover legends
80s and 90s U.S. hits were forever changed by Caribbean-British talent

Chapters
00:00 Intro Theme
00:16 Introduction and Host Greetings
01:16 The Windrush Generation and Caribbean Influence
02:37 Bob Marley: The Gateway to Caribbean Music
06:37 The Rise of Caribbean Kings in the 1980s
09:05 Billy Ocean and the Caribbean Pop Explosion
21:42 Maxi Priest, Shabba Ranks, and the 90s Caribbean Wave
29:43 Outro Theme

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