All The Ways DJ Khaled and Rihanna’s Music Video Celebrates Caribbean Culture

There's no slowing down DJ Khaled, the New Orleans music producer, whose hit single “I’m the One" just recently reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Now, he's keeping the summer fever going with “Wild Thoughts,” featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller.
By Thatiana Diaz
June 20, 2017 07:56 PM

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Island Fever

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DJ Khaled’s newest song "Wild Thoughts" featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller has been topping charts since it dropped last week. The video released last Friday includes many nods to Caribbean culture. From salsa dancing to fashion, here are all the caliente vibes you might have missed.

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Haitian Flag

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The video immediately starts off with island pride as one of the dancers in the crowd holds up a Haitian flag.

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Maria Maria

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A classic resurrected as "Wild Thoughts" samples the now 18-year-old single "Maria Maria" from Carlos Santana. The hit single topped the Billboard Hot 100 for a whopping ten weeks

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Tropical Fashion

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DJ Khaled stayed true to the tropical feel with his fashion numbers. The music producer wore bright colors and summer prints throughout the video.

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Barbados Babe

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From her floral head scarves to bright-colored, off-the-shoulder pieces, the singer from Barbados showed off her sultry summertime style.

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In The 305

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In the video, the three artists jammed through the streets of "Little Haiti" in Miami, FL. The Afro-Caribbean neighborhood is predicted to be one of South Florida's hottest residential neighborhood this year, according to the Miami Herald.

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Hips Don't Lie

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DJ Khaled wasn't afraid to join in on the fun and show off his best salsa moves. Qué ritmo!

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