Articles Tagged “2012”
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Planning a Vacation? Visit Antigua for “DeJam Festival”
Now in its 9th year, the DeJam Festival is the ultimate party event for visitors coming to the island of Antigua. The De Jam Music Festival, which is slated for September 21 – 28, 2012, is even nights and eight days of sheer partying! The DeJam Festival is the island’s signature party event, which seeks [...]
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VIDEO: Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars & Katzenjammers are 2012 Panorama champs! Full results inside…
On Saturday night (February 18th), pan enthusiasts saw Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars win its eighth National Panorama title in the large band category! Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars won the 2012 Panorama title with a Leon “Smooth” Edwards arrangement of Play Yourself, composed by Clive Telemaque and sung by Crazy (Edwin Ayoung), [...]
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Top Five 2K12 Soca Stories Thus Far…according to Metro Magazine.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Metro Magazine recently published their “top five stories so far” for 2012 and what an intriguing five they are! Check out Metro Top Five Soca stories thus far: 1: Rita Jones Roy Cape All Stars’ frontline has changed again. This time, it’s missing one member: Rita Jones. Jones was fired following the [...]
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GROWTH: Bounty Killer Brings Positive Musical Vibes for 2012
Since the start of 2012 dancehall Icon Bounty Killer has released a few songs to date which exemplifies the direction and wisdom this artist has shown within the last three years. While not relinquishing his persona as an hardcore act, he aims to be more resourceful and as such he has started the year on [...]
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List of Int’l Power Soca and Groovy Soca Monarch Semi-Finalists. Is CPF endorsing Machel???
Caribbean Prestige Foundation has released the official list of semi-finalists for the Digicel International Soca Monarch and Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch competitions. Did your favorite artiste make it? Check the lists below: Digicel Power Soca Monarch Semi Finalists 1. Third Bass (Adrian Hackshaw) 2. Denise Belfon 3. Destra Garcia 4. Prophet Benjamin (Devon Samuel) [...]
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Fire Fete performances – Bunji, Fay-Ann and Asylum + Kes, Ziggy & Iwer!
The annual Fire Fete took place last Friday January 15th at the Queens Park Savannah, hosted by Giselle D’Wassi One. In case you missed it, check out the recorded broadcast courtesy of T&T’s BOOM CHAMPIONS 94.1fm with some very electrifying performances. Kes the Band…. Iwer George… (Ziggy Ranking at 12:01) And the highlight of the [...]
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PHOTOS: Rihanna smoking a spliff in Hawaii + loads of pics!
Rihanna definitely knows how to have a good time. The 2011 highest selling digital artiste and most viewed female artiste on Youtube, was photographed yesterday blazing a nice big brown….spliff! RiRi holding a medi… How many people saying this is a perfect combination, sun, spliff and blackberry? Check out some other photos of Rihanna before [...]
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INTERVIEW: Sean Paul chats discusses his new album Tomahawk Technique (VIDEO)
Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum dancehall star Sean Paul is putting the finishing touches on his fifth studio album, Tomahawk Technique, set to be released by VP/Atlantic next month. The 12-track album includes the summer smash Got 2 Luv U, featuring Alexis Jordan, club banger She Doesn’t Mind and the humorous Wedding Crashers. On this album, Sean [...]
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Alicia Keys secretly recording new music at GeeJam studio in Jamaica?
According to a “well-placed source,” R&B superstar Alicia Keys is currently in Jamaica doing work at Geejam Studio in Portland. The source who wished to remain anonymous, yesterday confirmed that Keys was in fact in the island and has been recording at the studio that also houses three deluxe cabins, one suite, a self-contained villa, [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Queen Ifrica – “Peace”
Reggae’s Queen Ifrica is pleading for “Peace” in her newest single of said name. The daughter of ska music legend Derrick Morgan, is certainly in a class of her own, dominating reggae music with her rastafarian teachings, peace preachings and her lifestyle of unity. Check out Queen Ifrica‘s “Peace” below:
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Alborosie scheduled to perform at Tribute to the Legends Festival
CELEBRATING its 30th year, Tribute to the Legends Festival is scheduled for Port Pavillion, Broadway Pier in San Diego, California on February 18-19, 2012. The event, formerly known as Bob Marley Day, is reported to have grown significantly from its first home in the San Digeo Community Concourse downtown to selling out the San Diego [...]
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PHOTOS: Melanie Fiona goes Holiday sexy in YRB fashion spread.
R&B diva Melanie Fiona got glammed up – holiday style for the upcoming issue of YRB magazine. The 8-page fashion spread shows the Toronto -born half Guyanese in total sparkling fabulousity. Check out more pics of Melanie shot at Juliet Supper Club in NYC below: Melanie and sexy soul singer from Detroit, Mayer Hawthorne. Melanie [...]
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PHOTOS: Nicki Minaj at Grammy Nomination concert + Full list inside…
Rap Queen Nicki Minaj shared hosting duties with rap legend LL COOL J for the 2012 Grammy Nomination concert which aired last night on CBS. The petite Trinidadian superstar looked “simply” fabulous in her blue bodycon dress was nominated for Best New Artist. Here are some of the nominees for the 2012 Grammys: Best Reggae Album [...]
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Dancehall star Mavado to stand trial in May 2012.
Dancehall star Mavado will return to court on May 16 2012 to stand trial on an assault charge. Mavado, born David Brooks, appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday to answer charges stemming from the incident which occurred at Bounty Killer’s birthday party at Quad nightclub on June 12, where his friend Conroy [...]
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Leona Lewis Delays Her Album Release to 2012.
Leona Lewis fans will have to wait to hear what the singer has in store for them on her album Glassheart. The British pop chanteuse has taken to her Facebook page to announce that the album is now expected to drop next year, instead of November as originally planned. “Just wanted to update everyone on [...]
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British Airways Will Cut 6% of its Seat Stock to the Caribbean in 2012.
British Airways will cut 6 percent of its seat stock to the Caribbean in 2012. That’s the word from CEO Keith Williams, who made the disclosure to delegates from the Caribbean Tourism Organization at their first State of the Industry Conference in St. Maarten. Williams, while sharing the technological updates being made to attract more [...]
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PHOTOS / VIDEOS: Yuma launches “Press Play” for Carnival 2012
In case you missed it, here are the photos and videos of Yuma’s “Press Play” C2K12 presentation in Trinidad last weekend. Spawn Heavenly Sword Call of Duty Azteca Golden Eye Apache Angry Birds Final Fantasy Tyris. Transformers God Of War Luxor Bejeweled Blitz PHOTOS: Damian Luk Pat /Triniscene Check out video of Yuma’s “Press Play” [...]
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VIDEOS: Fantasy Carnival Band launches “Book of Angels” for Carnival 2012
Fantasy Carnival Band is getting major bizz for Carnival. Can they be the new Tribe? Check out Fantasy’s 2012 carnival presentation title, Book of Angels with sections Arch Angels, Virtues, Dominions, Rulers, Ophanim, Powers, Authorities, Thrones, Cherubim, Principalities and Seraphim. Powers: Authorities: Thrones: Cheribum:
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Shurwayne Winchester Aims To Bridge The Gap Between Soca and Dancehall Music
Trinidadian Soca artist Shurwayne Winchester has been busy making connections in Caribbean music industry to present an array of incredible singles. Many of his industry counterparts appreciate Shurwayne’s resourcefulness, and he has garnered the admiration of many. On August 2nd, one track was released that was produced by Justus Arison of JA Productions. “A friend [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Tarrus Riley – “Armagiddion Time”
Check out the official video by reggae boss Tarrus Riley for his prophetic single “Armagiddion Time”
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Kes The Band speaks out on Nadia Batson leaving the group!
By now, most of the Caribbean would have heard that soca songstress Nadia Batson has left Kes The Band. They would have also heard her reason for leaving—to form her very own, all female soca outfit, which she says is poised to take T&T by storm. However, many may not have heard what Kees Dieffenthaller, [...]
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VIDEO: Rihanna covers GLAMOUR September 2011 issue + she answers fan questions
Get ready to see Rihanna’s face on the September 2011 issue of GLAMOUR Magazine. This busy Caribbean woman never fails in taking breath-taking pics. Here’s a glimpse of some of the photos that will be featured in the issue. Check out her Glamour Magazine video where she admits she loves to “wine” her waist! LOL
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PICS & VIDEOS: TRIBE Trinidad Carnival 2012 presentation – Take Me To…
In cased you missed it, check out one of Trinidad’s premier Carnival bands, Tribe, with their 2012 presentation Take Me To. Check out pictures of a few of their sections and video from the Take Me To band launch held on July 23rd in Trinidad. Here are videos of the Tribe band launch:
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BREAKING NEWS: Nadia Batson makes history with first ever ALL FEMALE SOCA BAND!
Get ready for something never before done in the Soca arena in Trinidad and Tobago. An idea that’s fresh and filled with endless possibilities. Come 2012, Carnival island will see the emergence of it’s first ever all-female soca and Nadia Batson is the woman behind it all! The Caribbean songstress promises to unleash some eight to [...]
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