This week we are talking di tings with someone whose voice has been bringing me to tears for years; singer, songwriter, actor, and multi-instrumentalist, Casely! 🇹🇹🇵🇦🇯🇲 Known for his angelic vocals, genre-blending sound, and breakout hit “Emotional”, Casely shares how music has played an integral role in his life since birth; from his paternal Panamanian-Jamaican grandmother, a highly regarded pianist, to the Calypso and Soca his Trinidadian mother played at home. Like many Caribbean-American children, Casely’s childhood was rooted in music, education, and “broughtupsy”; all of which have contributed to his artistry. In this episode, we explore the evolution of Casely. From attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music, to collaborating with Pitbull, Machel Montano, System 32 (Mical Teja & Kevin Beharry); his acting roles on Nickelodeon and HBO, and placements on soundtracks for films like “Easy A” and “Step Up 3-D”, as well as how it feels to, through his music, bring global visibility to his culture. Casely discusses his journey in the entertainment industry, lessons learned, navigating identity, the cultural traditions he plans to pass down to his son and so much more! Casely’s journey thus far, his family’s rich musical legacy, & the legacy he’ll leave his son, reminds us that generational wealth is not only monetary and that our stories don’t begin with us, and won’t end with us. This episode will leave you feeling inspired & of course make you laugh! So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings! 🥂 🎧: Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. (Link in bio).