Step into the pulse of the early ‘80s, as “Caribbean Kings: The Other British Invasion” peels back the breakthrough journey of Black British men whose Caribbean roots powered a musical movement that influenced the global music landscape. From reggae to pop and R&B, hosts DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray explore how artists descended from the Windrush generation reshaped the US soundscape, blending cultures and genres in unforgettable ways.This episode dives into:The pivotal influence of the Windrush generation and the Caribbean diaspora on British musicHow Bob Marley opened the door for Black men to become international pop superstarsMusical Youth’s historic MTV debut, predating Michael Jackson, and rewriting what was possible for Black artistsBilly Ocean’s chart-topping anthems, from R&B gems to global pop ballads, and the story behind “European Queen?”The legacy of Eddy Grant, Junior, Maxi Priest, and Shabba Ranks in changing the game for UK-to-US crossover hitsHit play, share with fellow music lovers, and let Queue Points drop the needle on the untold stories behind the songs that changed history!Chapter Markers00:00 Intro Theme00:16 Introduction and Host Greetings01:16 The Windrush Generation and Caribbean Influence02:37 Bob Marley: The Gateway to Caribbean Music06:37 The Rise of Caribbean Kings in the 1980s09:05 Billy Ocean and the Caribbean Pop Explosion21:42 Maxi Priest, Shabba Ranks, and the 90s Caribbean Wave29:43 Outro ThemeSupport Queue Points By Becoming An Insider: https://link.queuepoints.com/membership