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Archived: Island People Mas Will Not Hit The Road in C2K17

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So if you were planning to jump up with your people in Island People Mas for Carnival 2017, think again! The band this morning announced that it would not be delivering mas in 2017.

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Island People Mas has been a giant in the Carnival industry for more than a decade. The band has over the years, attracted their hub of supporters and have pioneered the masquerade amenity arena by becoming the first Carnival band to launch air conditioned mobile restrooms. It’s a known fact that the sun on Carnival Monday and Tuesday tends to be a bit hotter than any other Monday and Tuesday in the year. Now if you’ve played mas under the scorching carnival sun before, you would’ve definitely been thanking the Carnival gods for IP’s innovation.

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After blazing the trail year after year, earning many titles, and establishing themselves as a creative force to be reckoned with, the surprising news broke at around 1 o’clock this morning via Facebook post. The simple release cited no specific reason for the band’s decision to discontinue their 2017 launch and instead relaunch in 2018. However, they assured the public that the decision was made with hopes of returning even bigger and better. Island People Mas further attempted to comfort patrons with a promise of new activities and experiences in the future.

 

The social media post read as follows:

“Dear IP Mas Supporters,

We thank you for your support over the past 12 years, (yes it’s been that long), and what a ride it has been.

You know we have a reputation for game changing and we think it’s time to change the game again. Therefore, it’s with bittersweet emotions that we announce formally our decision to discontinue our presentation for 2017 and look instead at a 2018 re-launch. We are pretty excited about some things that are in the planning stages and look forward to sharing them with you in the not too distant future.

As one of the biggest bands in carnival with an undeniable track-record of success, trust that we’re on to some big and innovative things in the development of new activities/experiences and taking advantage of opportunities soon to be revealed.

We are using this juncture to thank all of our loyal and committed supporters, and the thousands and thousands of people who’ve enjoyed playing with IP Mas over the years. Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors, production teams, designers, service providers, partners, staff and committee for making the past 12 years an amazing journey.

We would certainly look toward you all as we refocus and redeploy our creative energies and venture into the future of mas, carnival and events, while maintaining our signature insane vibes.

Cheers to the years!

Team IP Mas”

 

EBUZZTT Contributor– Reiana Bharat

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General Grant and Mr Renzo Unite Caribbean Rhythms on “De Shot Call (Remix)”

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The vibrant sounds of classic dancehall and contemporary reggaeton collide on “De Shot Call (Remix),” a dynamic new collaboration from Trinidad and Tobago recording artist General Grant and versatile entertainer Mr. Renzo.

.Designed to ignite dancefloors while honoring the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean, the track blends the raw, energetic spirit of early 1990s dancehall with the infectious grooves and global appeal of modern reggaeton. The result is a high-energy anthem that bridges generations, cultures, and musical styles.

Inspired by the golden era of dancehall that helped shape Caribbean music culture, “De Shot Call (Remix)” reimagines that signature sound through a contemporary lens. The production delivers nostalgic undertones while embracing the polished rhythms and vibrant energy that resonate with today’s audiences.

For General Grant, the project continues his commitment to preserving and evolving authentic Caribbean music. Widely respected for his contributions to the dancehall and reggae landscape, he brings his signature delivery and commanding presence to the remix, reinforcing the song’s connection to the genre’s roots.

Joining him is Mr. Renzo, a singer, songwriter, and entertainer whose career spans more than two decades. Recognized for his ability to blend Caribbean, Latin, pop, and urban influences, Mr Renzo adds a fresh and modern dimension to the track, helping to create a sound that transcends borders and appeals to a broad international audience.

Together, the two artists showcase how Caribbean music continues to evolve while remaining grounded in its traditions. “De Shot Call (Remix)” serves as a celebration of that journey, highlighting the seamless transition from dancehall’s formative years to Reggaeton’s current global prominence.

The single was executive produced by Lawrence Adams – Mr. Renzo, who also co-wrote the track alongside Curtis Grant – General Grant. Recording and editing duties were handled by Stephon Gabriel, while engineer Ovy Thouni delivered the song’s polished mix and master.

With its infectious rhythm, energetic performances, and cross-generational appeal, “De Shot Call (Remix)” is positioned to become a favourite among fans of Caribbean music and lovers of dancefloor-ready hits alike.

Whether you’re a longtime dancehall enthusiast or a fan of today’s reggaeton movement, this collaboration offers the perfect soundtrack to turn up the volume and celebrate the enduring influence of Caribbean music.

“De Shot Call (Remix)” is now available for audiences ready to experience the fusion of old-school dancehall energy and modern reggaeton flavor.

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T&T Visual Artist AndyVenture Readies for First Solo Exhibition at the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago.

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The Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago will host the inaugural solo exhibition of Trinidad-based visual artist and musician AndyVenture, known professionally as VENCHA. OVER YA HEAD opens on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and runs through July 4, 2026. Admission is free and the public is invited to experience a body of work that deliberately resists easy interpretation — placing the viewer in direct contact with ideas that exceed ordinary perception.

OVER YA HEAD is a multidisciplinary exhibition spanning painting and visual narrative. The works explore perception, ascension, limitation and expanded states of human experience, presenting images that challenge fixed ways of seeing reality and imagine possibilities beyond ordinary existence.

Drawing from Einstein’s theory of relativity and mathematical concepts of higher-dimensional space, AndyVenture treats the exhibition as an invitation to encounter ideas that operate at the outer limits of human comprehension. The title itself is both provocation and promise – the work is not designed to be immediately understood, but to be genuinely felt.

Central to the exhibition is an evolving visual mythology: recurring figures known as Ahomi and Dem appear across paintings as anchors of a larger conceptual world that AndyVenture has been steadily constructing across his practice.“I want the audience to encounter something that sits outside of familiar understanding. There isn’t an expectation of immediate understanding. The experience is about confronting something that operates beyond what is easily grasped,” said Ventura.

A Little About The Artist.

AndyVenture (VENCHA), born Andre Allong, is a Trinidad-based visual artist and musician whose practice spans painting, music and multimedia expression. His work draws on graffiti art, hip hop and rapso lyricism, comic book art, science fiction and contemporary culture to create vibrant, conceptually layered works that move between the personal and the cosmic.

Visually, his work reflects the influence of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby, whose expansive sense of scale and form shaped how AndyVenture approaches composition and impact, alongside local luminaries Leroy Clarke and Carlisle Chang, whose practices carry a strong sense of vision and cultural identity. He further developed his artistic foundation through the Visual Arts Certificate Programme at The University of the West Indies.

Conceptually, the work is rooted in a rejection of cycles of conflict and suffering that are routinely accepted as fixed features of human existence. In their place, AndyVenture imagines the possibility of an evolved human consciousness – one oriented towards perception, potential and transformation. One of the conceptual anchors running through his practice is the interplay between the words axis and access – a linguistic shift that reframes mathematical structure as a metaphor for perception itself and how different ways of seeing might open entirely different experiences of reality.

“I’m interested in the possibility that human perception and behaviour can evolve beyond those patterns. The work comes from a rejection of the cycles of conflict and suffering that are often accepted as part of human existence.” AndyVenture (VENCHA)

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