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Archived: 5 Star Akil Commits to Soca- But What About the Rest?

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More and more, radio personalities have been entering the soca music arena, teaming up with some of the industry’s young songwriters and producers to lend their individual sounds to the carnival experience. Many however question just how serious these personalities are about an industry that has made artistes like Shurwayne Winchester, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Destra Garcia and Fay-Ann Lyons respected and financially secure.

5Star Akil says he’s in it for the long haul!

From Jaiga, Granny and Shal Marshall of 96.1WEFM to Devon Matthews of RED 96.7FM, Jahmoun Mendoza, Smooth, Saga Boy Chow Chow and the most experienced, Third Bass of Boomchampions 94.1FM, RKG of Next 99.1FM and of course 5Star Akil of Slam 100.5FM, the soca circuit is overrun by radiomen who’ve decided to become singers. The trend has been on the rise in recent years and the radio personalities have been holding their own, but some may argue that there’s the possibility of public opinion being persuaded by the personalities’ self promotion on air or promotion by alliance across frequencies. Soca artistes who’ve been in the business for years have however remained mum on the issue, possibly out of fear of victimization.

Boomchampions 94.1FM personality, Third Bass

 

In a recent radio interview, 5Star Akil who’s been on the circuit for a few years, on launching a documentary that tells of his personal musical journey, assured that he’s in it for the right reasons and has an ongoing love affair with soca music. Already, Akil has released “Different Me”- a song that has been receiving a tremendous amount of airplay, possibly securing his space at major carnival fetes in 2016. Third Bass, a personality who has been singing soca music since the 90’s has made significant strides ahead of C2K16 as well, with a refrain that’s being echoed across the length and breadth of T&T. “If Yuh Stush, Go In De Bush…”the song’s chorus directs, but according to Bass, he’s always had the music but despite being a radioman, he hasn’t always received the amount of airplay that would make his music the popular choice.

Performance on stage will determmine who’s really Soca artiste material

Whatever the outcome, performance beats old talk anyday as we say here in the Caribbean so when it comes down to feting season, these mic magicians better bring their ‘A’ game on event stages in T&T and wherever they go!

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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.

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Canadian rapper, Drake is once again teaming up with Caribbean entertainers, delivering a brand new album called, ‘Maid of Honor,’ which is now available on all streaming platforms. It was one of three albums the artiste simultaneously dropped on May 15th – the other two being ICEMAN and HABIBTI.

Rapper, Drake has released three new albums simultaneously.

One of the singles on ‘Maid of Honor,’ called ‘BBW’ features the work of Trinidad and Tobago entertainer, Denise ‘Saucy Wow’ Belfon – her 1998 track, ‘Work.’

The lyrics, ‘Put Yuh Back in It’ became a trending expression on TikTok in 2020 when it became a challenge on the popular platform. That viral opportunity six years ago, led to the song’s resurgence and Belfon’s name being called by younger generations whose parents, aunts and uncles would’ve more than likely grown up on her music and performances in the Caribbean. Fast forward to 2026, and Belfon is once again enjoying a viral moment as news broke that her song had been sampled by Drake. “Everything is legitimate and I want to thank the team – Fabian Alfonso, a copyright specialist out of Trinidad and Tobago ; He was very instrumental in making this deal become reality, said Belfon in a chat with Ebuzztt, before expressing gratitude to several other instrumental people, and Drake’s OVO team.

In 2022, dancehall artiste, Shenseea and rapper, Megan Thee Stallion also sampled ‘Work’ on the single, ‘Lick.’ Belfon, who lives in New York, had, at that time, attended a release party at a nightclub in New York, where Shenseea acknowledged the Soca artiste’s influence on the new release.

The Maid of Honor album delivers 14 singles and added to T&T’s Denise Belfon, Jamaican artiste, Popcaan is also featured on a single called, ‘Amazing Shape.’

Denise Belfon’s personality and charisma has, for a very long time, made her a fan favorite in the Caribbean. A vocal powerhouse and unique stage performer, she has stood the test of time in the Soca music industry, having created massive soca anthems like ‘Work,’ ‘Wine and Bend Over’ and ‘Wining Queen’ among countless other flavorful singles.

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Caribbean Fashion Is A Big Deal. Designer, Ecliff Elie Expands With Women In Mind.

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Caribbean fashion is top tier. In a world of copy and paste designs, Caribbean brands like the incomparable Ecliff Elie, stand in a class of their own. Earlier this month, the menswear brand made a major announcement and whether you’ve heard or not, we’re here to tell you, this is huge.

The Ecliff Elie brand will now be delivering its seamless, tailored appeal to women. The brand is known for its precision tailoring and disciplined garment construction so with that at its foundation, women can now feel the complete effect of the Ecliff Elie touch. The company steps out into this aspect of its business after what it says has been years of delivering this service privately to women. Dubbed ‘Bespoke — Tailored for Women,’ Ecliff Elie is now offering the service, at scale.

The introduction reflects a focused extension of Elie’s established approach to tailoring – one built on proportion, control, and consistency. Each garment is developed through a guided process that considers posture, movement, and presence, ensuring that the final result aligns with how the individual operates and presents herself.

From custom blazers to trousers, skirts, and dresses, customers will now be able to get their custom designed Ecliff Elie apparel, through a consultation-led process where every decision—from cut to finish—is deliberate. The company says fabric selection will be approached with the same level of discipline, with materials chosen for structure, performance, and longevity, allowing each piece to maintain its standard over time.

“This is not a new direction,” Elie states. “It is a continuation of work I have done over time, now introduced with structure and clarity.”

With more than three decades of experience, Ecliff Elie has consistently positioned presentation as a defining factor in how individuals are perceived. His work has guided clients across industries to approach style as a matter of precision and intent rather than preference.

“When the garment is correct, everything changes,” he adds. “You move differently. You carry yourself differently. That is the standard.”

As more women continue to operate at the highest levels across business, leadership, and professional environments, the demand for tailoring that reflects both authority and individuality has grown. This offering responds to that shift with a process designed to deliver consistency, clarity, and control.

Through Bespoke — Tailored for Women, Ecliff Elie continues to refine his approach while maintaining a clear focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a disciplined standard of execution.

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