Julien Believe: Junkanoo Pop, Bahamian Music, and Global Stages

Trailblazing Bahamian artist Julien Believe, the visionary pioneer behind the revolutionary Junkanoo Pop sound, joins Sizwe C on What They Do?. Julien breaks down his profound passion for traditional Bahamian music, detailing how he blends the rich, historical rhythms of Junkanoo and Rake & Scrape with modern commercial production. From his unforgettable experience performing on the global stage at the Miss World 2015 competition in China to his ongoing mission of exporting Bahamian culture worldwide, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to command international stages through cultural authenticity.Special thanks to our episode sponsor, Schedulesite, for their incredible support and exclusive brand merch! Check out their scheduling media platform at Schedulesite.com.🚀 Top Takeaways From This EpisodeThe Birth of Junkanoo Pop: How Julien strategically isolated the heartbeat of traditional Bahamian percussion to engineer a completely new commercial sub-genre.Preserving Rake & Scrape: A deep dive into the cultural significance of native Bahamian music styles and the critical importance of keeping them alive for future generations.Commanding the Global Stage: Julien shares the ultimate behind-the-scenes reality of representing an entire nation in front of millions at Miss World 2015 in China.The Power of Strategic Alliances: Why open, borderless collaboration between artists, producers, and platforms is the ultimate key to pushing Caribbean artistry into global markets.🔗 Connect & ResourcesFollow Julien Believe:Instagram: @julienbelieveTikTok: @julienbelieveEpisode Sponsor: Explore events and check out merch at Schedulesite.comFollow What They Do?:Instagram: @officialwhattheydopodcast | @itssizweTwitter: @officialwhattheydopodcast | @itssizweTikTok: @itssizweEnjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and drop a comment on YouTube telling us your favorite part!