THIS was definitely NOT what I was expecting...
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Welcome back to another vlog. Join me as I head to Brixton in London, where I meet up with my friend Tasha who I met whilst I was in Jamaica. Tasha takes me around Brixton and I'm curious to find out if Brixton has the same vibes and energy of Jamaica. Whilst exploring Brixton I soon begin to realise just how heavily the Jamaican culture is embedded into the community.
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Jamaica is a part of you, Jess.
Now, and forever.
It’s home, for you.
So, come back home soon.
❤🇯🇲🥰
Brixton has changed a lot over the years. Just in the past 10yrs alone it’s changed so so much. It makes me sad how much influence my little island has had on the world and the way we’ve been treated in this country breaks my heart man. They keep pushing us out and what you said about the prices. When you kept saying it’s expensive, can you imagine for us who are born Jamaicans living in this place?! That’s why when we travel we bring back so much. Appreciate your honest review of that place. I don’t view Brixton as little Jamaica. Maybe once upon a time but not now.
Yes learning about everything that went down regarding the Windrush scandal makes me infuriated!!! So many injustices happening in the world, it’s so sad 😔
I remembered when I was a kid back in the early 50s, when a lot of people left Jamaica for England, a lot of them made good for themselves and some retired and came back to build homes in Jamaica. Their children grand children and great grand children are now living in Brixton and elsewhere in Europe. Bless up jess.
What strikes me most is the lack of people. Back in the day those streets were ram.
Nice presentation..cus you also mentioned Windrush.
What prompted me to comment was your statement.. ”first time grieving for a country.”
Can you imagine what it was like for children ages say 8 to 12-15 years old? One hour we with our relative’s in the country side or towns, sunshine, foods etc. in our islands.
24 hours later..in cold, grey damp London, Birmingham etc. of the 1960’s 70’s?
We were 2nd & 3rd generation Windrush who’s families intended to return to Jamaica but when they experienced how difficult things were..they started sending for us.
i am traumatized to this day (in some ways) however..we made the most of it..vibing up & helping to build Knotting hill carnival 😊 siting our rasta culture there etc. Some of us were able to leave UK to other countries mostly as adults but spare a thought for my peers who had to stay with said feeling you described.. “grieving for the Jamaica we knew back then.” 😢
Keep up your “good” works. Peace.
The Jamaican influence in Brixton isn't what it was in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, etc. They're now part of the
'Windrush' history, with a square in Brixton being named Windrush Square in 1998, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush ship in 1948 on which the first set of Jamaicans and other Caribbeans arrived in London. Brixton has now become a trendy area with many nationalities running bars, restaurants, etc. Small snippets of the Jamaican influence remain but for the most part, most of the early generation sold up their huge houses and moved on - either back to Jamaica or other areas in London. Their offsprings live all over London and other parts of England because it's now become very expensive to live in Brixton. Jamaicans have now become part of the history of Brixton.
@@cleo63100 wow 🤯
I was about to comment on a bit of history, but you said it , Thanks.
Thank you for some more context and background 🙏🏼
Agreed should of come before, 50's, 60's 70's and 80's following the uprising of the 80's Brixton has gone through a major changes, with the original population and their extended families moving out, allowing for the gentrification of what was Brixton. "Raliton road" our front line...... we are no longer there, in numbers. 😢😢
Thanks for sharing your Caribbean history from over there
JAMAICA IS HARD 2 FORGET AND EASY 2 REMEMBER! 🇯🇲
JAMAICA IS SO UNIQUE, OFTEN IMITATED.... RARELY REPLICATED!
❤️💚💛🙏🏽
Criminals Paradise where life is the cheapest in the Carribean....there is over 6000 islands in the Carribean,and Jamaica is one of them...
Jess we love you for Jamaica. Authentic Jamaica can never be duplicated. The way Jamaica makes you feel as a person is so different from these Jamaican communities all over in these foreign countries. I remember your episode about how you felt just as a woman of different size and background and what western societies push. I love what the experience has done for you and in the same way, what you are doing to shake the stigma of the island. Big up yourself and you are worldwide.
Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment! Much love and respect 🙏🏼🤍
I hear ya ! The first time we were in Jamaica I was unable to hold back the tears as the plane took off for Canada. ✌️💕
I feel you 😭🫶🏼
Jamaica will do that to you!!!
Blessed love family NY in the house, just when I thought I couldn't love you any more, thank you for giving Jamaica that high light for help for the country ❤
Nuff love! 🙏🏼🤍
The imported fruit/veg prices are extortionate!
They wants the blacks who were raised on these foods to eat the shit that these Western Devils are eating...Every one is now rushing to eat what they frowned upon years ago..thanks to the Internet for educating so many sheep..now they have realised the truth ,they are now actively trying to discourage the ppl with these ridiculous prizes on all tropical foods...
Bless up Jess , can't wait to have you back with us in Jamaica, enjoy yourself in London
Thank you so much Ian! 🙏🏼
@blessupjess
When the Rass was putting the drops on yr tongue, yr reaction to the taste was a cuss word which you possibly believe is ok to copy..
Do you know what it means?
Do you know the history of the word?
Do you know who & why it was originally used?
Knowledge is a powerful thing sistrin.
Do yr research, extensively...not everything yu pick up on road yu fi put in, or spit out...yu mout.
You trying to dictate how someone should express themself, leave the lady alone! @@deewills4720
It makes complete sense to me. I spend 3 months in JA during covid and I fell so deeply in love with the culture the people the land. I've been back a few times since but only for short vacations. I'm hoping to purchase an income property in JA someday soon so I can relocate as an expat and return HOME 💚
Oh girl it feels nice to know that you understand and feel the same way 😭 that sounds so amazing, more blessings to you on your journey to return to 🇯🇲🤍
Yay! We love to hear that. I had a gf in high school that happened to (that was my first experience with it), she came to yaad and fell in love for life. Jamaica is truly a magical place with magical people. Big up yourself, and the island is waiting with open arms. 🇯🇲
@MrRacecourser yes the island calls to me all the time like a magical siren. Soon I will be back to JA
thanks for highlighting Jamaica 🇯🇲 I'm in Canada really miss home
Fly Jess. Be free like a bird. One of my favorite youtuber who is also Jamaica is Tami Chin Mitchell. She always says that she is a mulit-potentialite (I think that's the word), but she does a lot of things and never locks herself in a box. Do what you enjoy. Honor who you are and be happily free.
Thank you so much Sherril
This support means everything 🥹🤍 sending lots of love 🙏🏼
I'm sorry I didn't see your vlog sooner so happy to see your ok and still vibing 😂❤@@blessupjess
I have heard it said by many travellers who visited jamaica that it has a vibe. Whether its the people who like to make a joke out of a bad situation ( the Irish legacy) the food or climate it leaves an impression. Hence not surprised you didn't feel it in Brixton. Jess you are not a 9 to 5 person you'll be bored. Why else would you up sticks leave Australia to London then on a whim to jamaica, I believe you are a traveller who needs to explore the world.
@Jess you deleted my comments because it's the TRUTH and you don't want your Jamaican followers to wake up to your scam!!
I asked you kindly to stop exploring Jamaica & Jamaicans with your modern day-slavery!!
Not being nice any more. GO back to Australia and find yourself because clearly you don't love yourself or your culture!!
Can you please explain or expand on "The Irish legacy" ? Wah name suh? 🤔
Jamaica has become a part of your SOUL now it's in your blood.. Be blessed...
I’m in Jamaica now leaving tomorrow heading back to London. Brixton and other parts of London like Harlesden which had a heavy Jamaican influence have been gentrified. Most of the shops that sell produce are not black owned.
Also, don’t feel pressured to conform to society’s expectation, do what makes you happy
@rachaelhinds659 I don't understand why people always mention Harlesden alone when it comes to Jamaicans or Caribbeans in Brent , Stonebridge , Haelseden and Kensal Green have a love of Jamaicans but so does the borough as a whole
@@cryptocsguy9282 I should have mentioned Brent as a whole I think it’s because most people that I know of are more familiar with Harlesden
Jess, I feel your pain. Like you, I've just back from Jamaica, (visiting family) and I too feel very homesick and can't wait to return to Jamaica 😭😭😭😭😢😥😓
And like you, I was also in JA when the hurricane struck.
I saw your vlog staying in Ilford (my hometown) and now your in Brixton, where I grew up.
Big up Jess
Blessings Samantha! Hopefully we will both be back in no time 🙏🏼🤍
I feel you girl. I’m back in the states after spending most of the first 6 months of the year in Jamaica and I am SAD 😢
😭😭😭 hopefully we will both be back soon
Time will fly!
Jamaica Love ❤️ 🇯🇲
Yes, Brixton has changed. Because of Not enough Jamaican stakeholders in the area. Meaning those who brought commercials and domestic property lay no claim to Brixton. Cultures that withstood the test of time are like the Southhall Indian community, many parts of East London Pakistani and Bengali communities, North London Jewish communities, and Brents Sri Lankan community. In my younger days, I remember Brixton. Unfortunately - I feel we don't appreciate what we had until it's gone
Hi beautiful souls, I know some people (including myself) are skeptical about the government’s ability to support their people so I just wanted to share some different organizations where people can donate to if interested:
www.foodforthepoorja.org/donations.php
www.thesourcefarm.com/support
I’ll update this soon with more links… I just have to ask around and do some research.
If anyone else has any good organizations they recommend then please let me know. 🙏🏼
100% Corruption is rife in JA establishment, National sports players treated bad.
From the late 90s the vibes changed.. back in the 70s 80s you had the frontline ( railton rd ) were you would have bare Jamaican vibes music food and Rasta etc it’s completely gentrified.. a lot of the older generation returned home and a lot sold up and moved to other areas like Croydon Norbury Thornton heath and other parts of london🇯🇲🇬🇧
Would have loved to have experienced it back then!
@@blessupjess- Fr Fr. You definitely would have.
Brixton not same totally changed. All moved out, back in 80s was lots of black people all over the place you would think you was in the Caribbean country, but remember nit just Jamaicans lived in Brixton, all different Caribbean people.
I am so pleased you went to Oracle's Juice Bar - my favourite vegan spot. They have been open for a number of years, however with the rent going up they will struggle to remain open.
Enjoy your time in London x
Am so happy that you fond love in our culture ❤we love you girlll.Blessings
I overstand where your heart is Jess. Remember that "The Divine" gave us all free will to do what we need to do for our own lives. Sometimes along this earthly journey, you have to do what is best for you and not put yourself or your thoughts in a box. Bob Marley said it best "Love the life you live, Live the life you love. JAH Bless you always.
This was both touching and inspiring to read! Thanks so much Michael for the wisdom! I really needed it 🙏🏼 one love 🤍🇯🇲
Jess is learning that Jamaican culture runs the world 😂😂cup
Hey girl❤
I totally get it!You're grieving for where your heart needs to be.
Your whole being was alive in Jamaica and London doesn't come close.
You're a free spirit like me🫶🏼
Follow your dreams, make them real💗🫶🏼💫
Thank you so much! Sending you lots of love 🤍
Jamaica feels empty without you so hurry up and come back.
😭😭😭
Dear Jess really cool to hear u are in london , Brixton . So I am from the original windrush generation 2nd gen born in london. and lived in Brixton , what has happened now , as family’s got wealthier and started to invest . They moved out to the outer boroughs , the areas people moved to where, Lewisham , Croydon’s, catford, dulwich , Peckham’s. And some even further. But there are still many Jamaicans and Jamaican vibes in london . But london is a cosmos. But be blessed Jess and don’t allow them to overprice and sell to you
Bless up Tony!! 🙏🏼
Hey Jess! We met in Jamaica in April. We went to that river with Brenna and Matthew in stony hill. Oracles juice bar is actually my uncle’s restaurant and I’m here in London helping him run it. If you’re still in London when you see this you should come back because we have new things on the menu including breakfast, smoothies and juices :)!
No matter where you end up, what you decide to do, where you decide to go next, your Jamaican family will always go with you every step of the way, baby girl. It's nive to see Brixton, but i know it made you more homesick. We miss and love you too, Jess.
This was a great vlogg, thank you for showing us this little Jamaica in Britain🔥💯🇯🇲
Thank you so much 🙏🏼🤍
Word of advise, if anyone wants to help the people of Jamaica, please do it with the help of honest community leaders in the affected communities otherwise these communities will never benefit because of corruption in high places..
Yeh 💯 better too donate straight too Jess, mi na truss dem 'official' dem. In the early 90's St Ann's Bay hospital tried to charge me 75 English pound for 1 X-Ray kmt.
Gorgeous woman with a beautiful spirit!
Hope you're enjoying your stay in London Jess. It was nice of you to plug the hurricane relief details in the video. Brixton is overhyped. The rudest people I met were in Brixton. You have to be extra vigilant so don't let your guard down. Wear your bag across your body while you're in London; lots of mopeds and scooters around. Also don't walk with your phone in your hand that's to the side of the road.
10 years ago, before the generations of Brixton, Brixton felt more like little Jamaica.
Bless up jess come back 🙏 home soon
Jess the Ras a sell some serious roots enuh, big up him, and big up yourself too mama.. … Continue doing great and doing you.💯🫶🏼
🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 thank you girl
Sending you nothing but love
Your smile is everything wow
Yo Jess…. Your Just Sweet 🍬 😊
Bless Up Jess
6:17 She say bombaclaat 😂😂😂😂
@John858_ so cringe , nobody uses Jamaican swear words besides Jamaicans or ppl who grew up in multicultural neighborhoods with some degree of Jamaican influence. I can say that as a person of Jamaican ancestry from a different of London.
Britain is not of Jamaica Britain is Babylon straight
Straight facts
Actually, the real Babylonian city is located in Iraq. That’s the one the Bible speaks of. Remember, there are good and bad people in all countries. Babylon is a person‘s character, ways and heart. Not a place or nationality. 🙏☮️💚💛❤️
@@lynnjames6629💯💯💯🇬🇭🇬🇭💜
@@lynnjames6629 they are the head Babylon false king 👑 and queen surpress depress people enslave people to gain wealth it goes on on on
@@lynnjames6629They are referring to 🏴 being the belly of the beast
Really enjoyed this vlog Jess. Bigup 🇯🇲
There is no place like home! I got back from Jamaica recently and the vibe is just different. I was in Brixton yesterday, had a patty in that square, this guy playing vinyl records which was nice, but still not home. Other communities to check out are Harlesden and Dalston.
Jess!!!those fruits has preservatives don’t buy any wait until you back at you new home Jamaica 😂 😂
Great Jess take care of ur health that's important. Look forward to the next video 🇯🇲🙏
Dear Jess hope all is well , here is a story u can track . Inside Croydon’s town hall u will see a picture of the first black woman from the windrush generation elected to Croydon’s town hall a real local hero who started as a activist in Brixton and moved to croydon Alderwoman Gee Bernard. A blessed journey
Brixton jamaica marketings is everywhere else, tho😇🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲😇🙏
One Bless up Jess to the flipping world.❤️❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
One Norman! 🙏🏼
Did you know Jamaica has the most Scottish last name outside of Scotland? Did you know the Jamaican Language call Patwa/Patios is the older version of the Cork accent from Ireland. Haveyou ever wondered why the Jamaican Flag is basically the same as Scotland but with different colours? Did you know there is currently parts of Ireland that still speak and sound close to the Jamaican Patwa.
The history of Jamaica that is taught in School is the history given to us by the colonizers. Sees link below
ua-cam.com/video/dY5y7DkPLpc/v-deo.htmlsi=kksUx6ULRraSsE9H
ua-cam.com/video/o6U-xyKqZoY/v-deo.htmlsi=fs9byAWt3MMMdqOq
That Rasta is the real yardie
I felt the same way . I came back from Jamaica 2020. I have to go back.❤
Thanks for this Jess, I'm about to return to the UK and wanted to know where to get my roots and tonics. I grew up in South London and have been living in Jamaica since 2015.
Definitely some good stuff! The shop is called @addisaherbal on insta just in case you needed it 🫶🏼
It's just lovely too see Jess, your such a happy person and it resonates so much im can feel through in this video , but i hear you , you're just missing Jamaica.Anyway we all have our issues to resolve and taking the time to that is a must. Take good care Jess, continue enjoying life and looking forward too meeting you when you come back home to JA 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 zeen!!!
In Brixton (LAMBETH) 😇🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲😇🙏
There is a saying "variety is the spice of life"..God bless Jess,be as diverse as U can! never let anyone dictate you. determine ur altitude n shoot 4 the star!...don't be pressured, U doing Great!!...nuff love.
My homies 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Big up Addis & Heartx (where the I got the bitters from).
Big up oneself, very insightful
Bless up jess i can relate i say it always jamaican are frendly when wen i travel i always miss home am crying watching ur video God bless
Bless you! ✨💛🫶🏼
Majority 99% of foreigners youtubers know beforehand when the hurricane was going to come From the weather reports and they left before it happened to make themselves look good They only love Jamaica when it's good for them but not otherwise Don't get it twisted people don't be Naive and manipulated!!💯🇯🇲👊🏾pz they're going to come back for that UA-cam money shots and viewers facts!!
It’s all about the UTUBE money these parasites just exploiting our country n people talking shit about I love 🇯🇲 Jamaica really 👀
Jess you will be ok.🙏
Thank you Tamara 🫶🏼
Blessings jess,,,
Big brixton jamaica 🇯🇲 ginep free a you yard inn jamaica 🇯🇲 negril inn the house 🏠 with you
You should try going to Barbados 🇧🇧 I think 💭 you would love it there.
Good to see you in London, Jess. How is your dad doing? When Immigrants migrate, even though we take parts of our culture with us we have to assimilate to the new society, which makes us lose parts of ourselves. I don't know if this is what you are noticing without fully seeing it. Also, you have such a deep love for Jamaica, I think you might be feeling some sympathy for what Jamaicans might be going through after Hurricane Beryl.
Parents are well thank you! And yes I totally understand what you’re saying, that does make a lot of sense! Blessings 🙏🏼
Thank you. I love your content and genuine love of Jamaica and our culture. Respect and blessings xx
Nuff love 🌞✨💛
Im in East London if you're visiting to eat.@@blessupjess
Hurry back so we can collab let’s make it happen Jess
Big up Jess just try n be strong
Jamaica will alway be in you, so just be yourself n live your life it a beautiful world mi lady🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏❤️
Hi Jess. It makes total sense what you are feeling. Being in Jamaica, I'm sure felt spiritual and you got to embrace the authenticity of the land and the people. Nothing will quite compare. Plus you probably feel like a piece of yourself was left behind because you connected so deeply and you did so much growing there. It can feel bitter sweet. But life is about experiencing all you can, while you can so you could continue to grow. And within that growth your love for life will heighten. Love is all around ♥️. Thank you for sharing your videos.
Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. You definitely understand!
big up u slef jess i feel your pain
The Record Shop used to belong to Alton Ellis.
In London rn came in from Toronto ..originally from yaad 💪🏽
😂 Jamaicans are the best 😂 that Rasta is a real sales man 😂
The square you were in is called Windrush Square.
In Britton Remind you of Jamaica, your food are similar you find some Jamaican food there don’t be hard on yourself go with the flow❤
When next kn Brixton I would recommend you check out Refill Eaterie for good Caribbean food. The array of porridges are the best!!! Located near McDonald's.
The white saviour sounds so disappointed - maybe one day I'll find a piece of land not near by anyone............. 🏝️ 😢
@trevorbrown3884 Who's the white savior ? lol
@@cryptocsguy9282 in these times of being politically correct you'll have to work it out for yourself.
@trevorbrown3884 don't worry I know 😉 what you mean 🤣🤣🤣🤣😅
@@cryptocsguy9282 I'm please you understand
He doesnt the dwp to see him working 😮
Jesse Jamaica 🇯🇲 is a special. Place
Living in Jamaica & living in a foreign is way different, bills alone in foreign making you stressed out, that grocery store that you went to selling all those Jamaican food.. he wasn’t Jamaican either… bless up yourself Jess ❤️🙏
What's har (her) youtube channel name???
❤Bless up sweet Jess🎉🎉
Big up yuself Jess🥰👍🏾💥🇯🇲🇨🇦
JUS EXPLORE THE NATURAL SIDE OF THE EARTH COUNTRIES MI GYAL REPRESENTING JA🇯🇲 & VALUES❤💚💛🖤 yuh got dis mi gyal the world is yours
LOVE 🫶🏼🙏🏼
I'll definitely be checking out brixton ❤
Jess can hold a note yow... First time I heard her singing. Anyway, Jess, just create your own box, make your own shapes. Be you. You're appreciated.
Much love 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi Jess, love your work. I identify with what you say about people imposing their own restrictions and expectations onto others. Remember, to thy self be true. It's only then you can be of value to others. Take on board opinions and advice, analyse carefully then make your own way in life.
Is that an oak tree in Hollow Ponds Epping Forest? I'm only 5 minutes away in Leytonstone.
Thank you for the beautiful advice! Omg no way that’s so close to Ilford! This was actually at valentines park, my favorite tree 😍
No place betta than yard!
So why do so many leave dem yard
BIGGUP YUHSELF! 😂
Great video as usual Jess. From Kingston Jamaica 🇯🇲.
Jess live your life for yourself, do what makes you happy. People that care for you will be there to support, inform and correct you on your way.❤🌺🇯🇲
Ras is a boss yes I blessings
Wow Jess u love janaica
We love you
I love you sorry we never met
LOVE U TOO 🫶🏼
Jess! You had me smiling throughout the entire vlog.
Hey Jess...it's been a while..no vlogs..so I thought I'd drop a line to check up on you.
I assume you may not have much to vlog? Have you come back to Aus?
Anyway..I hope everything is going okay?
Jess glad to see you back home again, from 🇨🇦. I like the way you locate the Jamaican community in London. Do you like Harry and Meghan? Just fan on X fighting for their safety
Yow di girl well cute , the attitude up and positive 10 outa 10
Brixton isn't the the same anymore sadly. Eastern European and gentrification .
You need to visit harlsden and northwest london at carnival ❤
5:30 Rasta done well with promotion of his authentic products
Hiya Jess, What I love about you is that you are down to earth, genuine, loving, strong minded, heart of gold, adventurous and beautiful (your beauty resonates from the inside as well as the outside). Everything is energy and your heart is filled with harmonious energy. Always keep your dreams alive. Sending you love and blessings ♥♥
Sending lots of love 🤍
Hi jess just make some festival and you will be fine again 🎉🎉🎉