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Shop featured products that connect directly to the world behind the videos. From the black hoodie you have seen across my content to canvas wall art inspired by Jamaica, these pieces make it easy to support the work and take part of it with you.
About David of the Coast
Why I tell Jamaican stories
I was born and raised in Jamaica, where creativity was everywhere, in the music, the food, the language, and the resilience of the people. That environment shaped my perspective and instilled in me a lasting drive to create.
Growing up, I learned parts of Jamaica’s history in school, but it never fully came alive for me. I knew these stories mattered and that they were part of the foundation of the place I called home, yet it was hard to grasp their true scale and weight from a textbook alone.
After moving to New York, distance gave me a new perspective. Being away from home made me miss Jamaica more deeply, and being surrounded by so many other cultures, stories, and perspectives made me more curious about my own. I began to see Jamaica’s folklore, history, and culture not just as background, but as something rich, powerful, and worth exploring in a more immediate way.
That shift led me to tell Jamaican stories through bite-sized cinematic videos that feel vivid, engaging, and alive.
For the coast wanderers
The Black Caribbean Hoodie
Clean, comfortable, and easy to wear, it is a signature piece for anyone who wants to support the work and bring part of it into everyday life.
Jamaican Stories
Jamaican folklore, history, and culture told in a vivid, engaging way.
The Zong Massacre: The Story the Ocean Refused to Forget
The Zong Massacre is one of the most painful and revealing events in the history of the transatlantic slave trade. In 1781, more than 130 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard...
The Tragic Legend of Lover’s Leap in Jamaica: The Story of Mizzy & Tunkey
High above the Caribbean Sea in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, the cliffs of Lover’s Leap rise nearly 1,700 feet into the sky. But behind the breathtaking view lies one of Jamaica’s...