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Archived: T&T's Underdogs Continue to Fight Hard!

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There continues to be numerous pleas for airplay, exposure and the like among many artistes in Trinidad and Tobago who we here at ETCETERABUZZ.COM coin, the underdogs. Many of them refuse to sit back and tolerate being shoved aside by DJs and radio personalities, journalists and television personalities. They’re fighting the hard fight and for some, their ongoing struggle will make their imminent success, all the better.

Recently, Stephanie Kalloo, the young, female entertainer who shot into the local spotlight in 2012 when she collaborated with local reggae crooner, Marlon Asher on the single, “Beautiful Day”, released a brand new video for a single called, “Take It Up”. She’s been on the grind, not stopping for a second to allow fear of her music not receiving the desired push, deter her from her dream. The video was launched on France network television, Trace TV and according to Kalloo the network reaches worldwide audiences, allowing for the exposure of the track and video to people in parts far and wide. The new song and video comes on the heels of a carnival season in T&T that saw a number of groovy soca tracks take centre stage, and with over 3000 views already on YouTube, the groovy single that offers a touch of international appeal with its alternative flavor and smidgen of dancehall tempo, delivers warmth post C2K14. 

Chromatics is pushing hard with the promotion of his new mixtape.

Chromatics is pushing hard with the promotion of his new mixtape.

Separately, on the hip hop front, local rapper, Chromatics is making good of his recent partnership with Angostura’s LLB brand. He’s been working the social media circuit well and while his overall aim is essentially to take his music further, he is proving to be quite efficient when it comes to his role as a corporate endorsee. ‘Matics released Carnival Rap Up 2014 on March 9th, after carnival in Trinidad and Tobago and while the final bit of musical ‘picong’ in the post carnival trilogy seemed a bit soft in comparison to the first and second offerings, Chromatics didn’t totally disappoint. He’s also been working the media circuit quite hard, doing interviews and of course, sharing the free download link to his Science of Colours Mixtape Volume 3  and promoting tonight’s Local Like A Boss event which also features local entertainers, Benjai, MX Prime and Squeezy Rankin.

Success has finally come for young entertainer, Flipo. His pre-carnival 2014 release, “Doh Tell Meh Dat Done” is making waves across the airwaves at the moment and with a number of gigs lined up locally, the youngster is experiencing a feeling of unadulterated bliss at the moment. We’ll be chatting with Flipo soon because as he indicated to us, there’s a lot happening and he’s excited to fill us in, as he makes moves to take his career to the heights of success. 

The underdogs are rearing their heads. What’s to come, we’ll have to wait and see. In the meantime we’ll keep you posted on what they’re up to so stay tuned! Check out Steph Kalloo’s video for “Take It Up” and Flippo’s “Doh Tell Meh Dat Done,” below. 

 STEPHANIE KALLOO

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FLIPO

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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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