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D'Andre Wilson & Kamron Waithe
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Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
THE RE-RETURN: Catching Up On All Things Carnival 2025
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.
2025-03-20
53 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Is Social Media Killing Our Creativity?
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.
2024-06-26
1h 12
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Recess With Coutain (Part 2)
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.
2024-06-13
45 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Recess With Coutain (Part 1)
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.
2024-06-05
56 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Why We Stopped Podcasting and What's Next
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.
2024-05-29
46 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
2 With Slight Please? feat. Afiya Francis
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 th...
2019-12-15
1h 19
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Wa Yuh Really Sayin'? feat. Christophe Pierre and Shurdelle Jennings
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...
2019-12-08
1h 06
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Waiz Yuh Story? feat. Shari Petti and Oliver Milne
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.
2019-11-24
1h 10
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
I Woke Up Like Dis? feat. Saché Alexander-George & Ghyanne Jack
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 influ...
2019-11-17
1h 21
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Why Isn’t Innovation #ForTheCulture? feat. Kyle Maloney
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...
2019-11-10
1h 13
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Does Rhythm Make The Soul Of Ah People Dance? feat. Freetown Collective & Jimmy October (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this episode, Kamron, D'Andre, Freetown Collective and Jimmy October pick up from where they left off. They continue to talk about the lack of transparency in the local music industry, the lack of succession planning and the dog eat dog nature of the industry, assuming that an industry actually exists. They also talk about the responsibility of an artiste, the value of telling stories in art and the importance of authenticity in the creative process. Listen to the continuation of Episode 1 as they all share moments of adversity within the industry and steps that should be taken...
2019-11-06
52 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Does Rhythm Make The Soul Of Ah People Dance? feat. Freetown Collective & Jimmy October (Part 1)
Kamron and D’Andre are joined by artiste duo Freetown Collective and singer/songwriter Jimmy October. Together they touch on the creation of culture through music, Nailah Blackman's tweet concerning soca music and the current state of music in the Caribbean. In addition, they explore the realms of our parent genre, calypso, and its unfortunate decline in both impact and relevance. Why hasn't calypso been able to transcend generations and why has soca music been stifled to accommodate one season and one feeling? Part 1 of this two part episode touches on these issues while allowing you into the minds of th...
2019-11-03
1h 18
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Season Two Official Trailer
In this season D’Andre and Kamron continue the creative conversation by choosing to explore the concepts of Identity and Culture and how that contributes to the Creative Landscape of Trinidad and Tobago and it’s people. Their desire is to dissect the history of Trinidad & Tobago in order to provide proper context of the development of their culture over time. In exposing the historical context of the nation and its effect on them as individuals and furthermore the culture of their society, they hope to open up the conversation and challenge their listeners to introspect and se...
2019-10-28
05 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Season One Finale: "The Real Real: What 1 Season Of A Podcast Teaches You"
Kamron and D'Andre celebrate the end of season one by having an honest conversation about what hosting a podcast really entails; the ups and downs, the highs and lows and everything in between. They hope that in sharing their process, it inspires and motivates those who listen. Stay tuned for Season 2. It's gonna be lit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-13
41 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Episode 6: "When Your Dream Changes"
Kamron and D'Andre are joined by Keziah Lendor, an all around "boss babe" with an interesting journey and wisdom beyond her years. While briefly outlining her story, Kez mentions that she did Political Sciences and International Relations in university – a course of study that was by all means distant from her current profession. Together, the trio explore the importance of learning from experiences and defining success in your own terms. They also touch on appreciation for one's value and the impact of a good support system on the life of a creative. Check out Keziah on IG...
2019-04-14
52 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Episode 5: "The Grind: What They Don't Tell You"
In this episode, Kamron and D'Andre go behind the scenes to reveal the not so glamorous part of being a creative. They explain that while it's great to do what you love, it's not all fun and games. From overcoming creative blocks to effective scheduling, being a creative, fun as it may be, isn't without its challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-31
45 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Episode 4: "Growing Through Your Journey: The Independent VS. Corporate Creative"
Kamron and D'Andre are joined by Shanice Kellman, a Guyana-born creative residing in New York. Shanice starts by briefly chatting a bit about her story: being raised in a West Indian household and how that contributed to her journey. They explore the differences between being an independent creative and working in the corporate world. D'Andre also touches on her desire for structure in her creative process as opposed to Kamron's love for freedom. Here's the takeaway: Don't just go through your creative experiences. Grow through them. Check out Shanice on IG @shanicearlette.
2019-03-17
43 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Episode 3: "What’s Goin' On In Our Heads: The Creative Process"
Kamron and D'Andre talk about their "organized" lives as creatives. From Kamron's challenges with establishing a concrete daily routine to D'Andre's night owl tendencies, the girls discuss the ins and outs of their creative processes, pitfalls and all. They even touch on the beauty of collaborations and dealing with creative blocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-03
26 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Episode 2: "Now & Then: The Gen X & Gen Z Creative"
Kamron and D'Andre are joined by the super dope husband and wife duo Christophe and Shaz Pierre of DesignbySpirit. In this conversation, they take some time to compare and contrast the creative eras of Generation X, Generation Z and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-17
53 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Episode 1: "Whatchu Know Bout Us"
On the first episode of Recess: Creative Convos, Kamron and D'Andre chat a bit about themselves and reminisce on their personal creative journeys and all that led them up to this point. Fun fact 1: Kamron did not pursue tertiary education. Fun fact 2: D'Andre originally wanted to be a pilot. Of course, the queen of gas had to do her thing too. So take a listen and enjoy, then let them know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-03
21 min
Recess with D'Andre and Kamron
Welcome to Recess: Creative Convos – Trailer
Let the creative journey begin! Kamron Waithe and D’Andre Wilson introduce themselves, heavily gas each other and tell us the story of Recess: Creative Convos. Join these two creatives as they begin to break down the artistic industry rooted in Caribbean culture, as never before. If you are an expressive being or a lover of the arts, you’ll definitely enjoy this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-25
04 min