Companion Packs
Classic Riddims: 80's Dancehall
In the early 80’s, the popular genre of Dancehall music emerged onto the Jamaican music scene, as deejays would take popular songs from the 60’s, and recycle them while addin...
1804: Kompa
On January 1st, 1804, Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared the country of Haïti as an independent nation, effectively making the country the first ever black republic. This day of ...
The Parkway: Soca
While its roots can be traced directly back to Trinidad and Tobago, Soca music has found its way around the African Diaspora and into the United States. The genre’s infectious,...
Tradición - Cumbia
Originating in Colombia, Cumbia music is rich with the traditions, culture, and folkloric tales of their country. With its deep African roots, Cumbia music has an instantly ...
Ballroom: Merengue
Originating in the Dominican Republic in the 19th century, Merengue music has had a long and controversial history. At first, Merengue music was viewed as immoral and had eve...
Sound Clash: Modern Dancehall
In modern music, Dancehall has become a mainstay. We can thank the influence of Jamaican Dancehall music for modern pop hits like “One Dance” by Drake, and “Shape of You” by ...
Requinto: Bachata
Now one of the most popular forms of Latin music and dance, Bachata (which originated in the Dominican Republic in the 20th century) did not always have the renowned reputati...
Gouyad: Zouk
Since its inception in the early ‘80s, the genre of zouk has undergone only a few major changes. Originating in Guadeloupe and Martinique, zouk is a melding of several music ...
Paradise: Calypso
Calypso is one of the longest-standing genres in the Caribbean. Its festive sound originating in Trinidad and Tobago was made famous by The Mighty Sparrow, whose recordings feat...
Perreo: Reggaeton
By the time reggaeton found its popularity in the United States and Europe, it had already been established as a part of an underground culture in Puerto Rico. The genre started...
Under The Sun: Caribbean Drums
Under The Sun is a drum loop pack created by Bendji Allonce, percussionist-extraordinaire. This pack features 50 drum/percussion loops in the style of salsa, kompa, soca, reg...
Diaspora of Sound
Diaspora of Sound is the first pack from the Diaspora label to explore sounds within the African continent. Diaspora of Sound, created by producer/artist collective The.Wav a...