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Archived: Big Breakthrough Coming. T&T’s K Kay Makes Major Headway.
International collaborations aren’t only happening with the Caribbean’s major stars. Musically, connections are being made between artistes in the Caribbean who are relatively unknown, but who’ve been working arduously to gain the recognition they so deserve. Los Angeles based EDM/CDM (Future dancehall) DJ duo, Two Seven Clash is about to turn everyone in LA on to Soca music as delivered by one of those relatively unknown musical masterminds out of Trinidad and Tobago- he goes by the name K Kay.
Interest peaked? It should be.
K Kay has been grinding hard behind the scenes and things are certainly about to pay off.
K Kay, an artiste who’s signed to international record label, VP records and its subsidiary, VPAL Music, has collaborated with Two Seven Clash to deliver the remix of his 2015 Millbeatz Entertainment produced track, “I Like It”. By all accounts, the remixed version of the single, which was only recently released, is pure fire! K Kay has never stopped. He’s never stopped working, and he’s never stopped believing in himself. That’s what true champions are made of. The 2015 version of the track was one of several singles on Millbeatz’s ‘Drift Away’ riddim and according to the young entertainer, the LA based musical duo got a hold of it and had an immediate appreciation for the sound and the vibe of the music. “I’d been working with VP Records’ Ted Ganung and Two Seven Clash on an EDM single in July this year. That single is called “Stack It” and while working with the team, the guys said they wanted to work on a soca release- but they wanted to keep it within their style,” explained K Kay. He said they heard “I Like It” and the rest is history.
The artwork for “I Like It” REMIX.
In recent days, another bit of great news surfaced for the young Caribbean artiste. He got word that a decision was made regarding a collaboration between himself, T&T Rapper, Tim Star, who he’s been working alongside for years, and Jamaican entertainer, Richie Loop, whose hit single ‘My Cupp’ created in 2010, proved to be a smash hit across the Caribbean and internationally. K Kay said the collaboration was made possible courtesy Two Seven Clash.
Aware of the need to do his part at home, K Kay’s been making the interview rounds. He anticipates that the energy of the remixed track, in conjunction with the connections made, will see further US and European opportunities in the near future, and while his name is yet to be among the heavyweights of Soca, the reality is that like the smart ones out there, K Kay’s doing things the right way. Music fans around the word can certainly expect a lot more from the young, Trinidad and Tobago entertainer as the months and years roll on.
NEW MUSIC
Reggae
New ‘Jamrock’ Documentary Celebrates Unforgettable Moments. Cruise Returns to Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa, This Year.
Ahead of its 11th annual voyage in November, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise shares its story through a new film. VIBE premiered All in the Same Boat, a documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Reshma B and produced by Boomshots TV that traces Marley and his manager Dan Dalton’s brainchild from a bold, outsider idea into one of the most culturally significant movements in reggae and dancehall today.
With over a decade’s worth of unforgettable moments pulled from the last 10 voyages, this 30+ minute documentary captures the spirit of a global reggae community built on shared identity, resilience, and reverence for Jamaican culture. It features iconic performances, real conversations with the artistes and DJs, and the heartbeat of it all: the “Jamrockers.” These are die-hard reggae lovers from over 40 countries who pull up every year for one reason – to feel that irreplaceable connection to Jamaican culture and keep the Marley message of “One Love” alive.
Having successfully navigated challenges including extreme weather and a global pandemic, the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise continues to thrive. Its 11th staging will return for its annual voyage from November 11th to the 16th, sailing from Miami aboard Norwegian Joy.
Stacked from foundation to future, this year’s lineup brings together reggae and dancehall’s most influential voices: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley (Traffic Jam Set), Burning Spear, Sizzla, Capleton, Beenie Man, Protoje, Barrington Levy, Elephant Man, Junior Reid, Lila Iké, Ding Dong & the Ravers Clavers, Tony Matterhorn “Man on the Moon”, Gyptian, 450, Richie Spice, Ghost, Mr. Lexx, Professor Nuts, L.U.S.T., Sister Carol, Sevana, Flourgon, Johnny P, and Jemere Morgan are confirmed.
The cruise’s famed Sound Clash at Sea will return alongside powerhouse sound systems including Stone Love (Geefus), King Jammy, Silverhawk Sound, Rory Stone Love, Renaissance Sound, Federation Sound, Warrior Sound, Rampage Sound, Kingston12 HiFi and Souljah1 Muzik, preserving a cornerstone of Jamaican music culture in its most authentic form.
Jamrock is a Premiere Reggae Event
The Jamrock experience has evolved into the premier reggae event at sea—one that continues to redefine how the culture is celebrated on a global stage. The five-day experience continues to immerse guests in the full spectrum of Jamaican life—from Nyabinghi sunrise sessions and sound bath meditations to dancehall workshops, fitness programming, and curated culinary offerings led by acclaimed Chef Lumley. A new addition this year includes a live theatrical production by legendary playwright Oliver Samuels, adding yet another layer to the cruise’s ever-expanding cultural canvas.
Following the impact of Hurricane Melissa in 2025, the cruise will return to Jamaica with renewed purpose, maintaining its distinction as the only chartered cruise with two Jamaican port stops. That commitment translates into tangible impact, generating millions annually for the island’s tourism and cultural economy while reinforcing a direct connection between the music, the people, and the place that birthed it.
As All in the Same Boat makes clear, Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise is a movement with its own rhythm, one that continues to bring the diaspora home, while inviting the world in. Since its inception in 2014, the mission remains the same: to create a space where reggae lives, breathes, and connects us all.
The documentary made its debut during the 10th annual cruise and later screened at Art Basel in support of hurricane relief efforts led by the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths Foundation. Damian Marley and Dan Dalton were executive producers of the film.
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