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T&T’s Redemption Concert Organiser Saddened by Peetah Morgan’s Passing.
The sudden death of Peter (Peetah) Morgan- lead singer of the Morgan Heritage Family, has left many in a state of disbelief. The 47-year-old was confirmed dead by family members on Sunday, February 25th. Immediately, fellow entertainers and cohorts in the entertainment fraternity expressed shock and sadness at the news. “We lost one of our musical brothers, one of the most beautiful and distinct voices in our music, “ wrote reggae songbird, Beres Hammond. His sentiments were echoed by many others.
Earlier today, in Trinidad and Tobago, organisers of the Redemption Concert event – the biggest annual reggae event in T&T, expressed its regret and sadness on the artiste’s passing, noting that Peetah, Gramps and Mojo were a part of the one of Redemption’s earliest concert events. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of a true music icon, Peter “Peetah” Morgan. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Morgan Heritage family, fans and friends during this difficult time. The Redemption family is blessed to have had him grace our stage and share his gift. Peetah’s extraordinary talent will forever be remembered and cherished,” a social media caption read. A video recalling the group’s pre-event promotion, and a brief piece of Peetah’s performance was posted.
Morgan Heritage had been the headline act at the event’s third installment back in 2016. Last year, in what was its eighth staging of the reggae concert, Buju Banton headlined, drawing thousands to the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain. On the passing of his dear friend and brother in music, Buju too expressed hurt and sadness.
He wrote:
Over twenty five years ago, I was invited to listen to a new group on the horizon. I was in NYC. I went to a place called Bushwick, Brooklyn to listen to this set of new musicians/artists. I was completely in love with the sound, the work ethic and the good vibe I felt. That day, I immediately added them to my European tour dates and would go on to bring that sound to the world with the help of Penthouse’s Donovan Germain. We have always kept it honest with all we have done for our people and people of the world by extension. I spent the last two weeks of your life with you, working on a very special project only to wake up today learning you took a short cut Peter. I am so saddened by this sudden turn of events. You are totally a reggae music superstar who gave from where our father said we should, our hearts. All those memories, all that laughter, all those tours. I am going to miss you Peter and I will comfort myself with this thought. You cannot come to us but we must come to where you are.Until then Peter, I love you. The brother I never had.”
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Rupee’s Back In the Soca Limelight, Even with ‘Trust Issues.’
Barbados’ son of the soil, Rupee has unleashed a brand new single. The song, “Trust Issues,” fuses the Afrobeat rhythm with the pulsating energy of Soca music, delivering a track that resonates with everyone who’s heard it, in a deep and engaging way.
The song’s lyrics explore the deeply rooted and necessary concept of trust in any relationship, delving into the question of who to trust and to what extent. It invites music lovers to explore the complexities of human relationships, all the while maintaining the sweetness of the Afro-caribbean beat.
Versatile as ever, Rupee – the artiste who’s catalogue of hits include, ‘Ice Cream,’ ‘Tempted to Touch.’ ‘Jump’ and ‘What Happens in De Party,’ is certainly reconnecting with Caribbean music lovers and his international fanbase on this new release.“Trust is such a fundamental aspect of human connection, yet it’s often fraught with uncertainty. This song is a reflection of that struggle, but also a celebration of resilience and self-discovery,” said the Bajan entertainer.
The new track is available for download on all popular streaming platforms. Check it out.
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Majah Hype Joins TEMPO as Executive Producer of Comedic Content.
The King of Caribbean Comedy, Nigel Joseph, widely known as, Majah Hype, is joining the TEMPO Networks family, as Executive Producer, Comedic Content. The popular comedian, who has made a name for himself across social media platforms with his impressions of Caribbean people, will join TEMPO Networks to assist in the production of groundbreaking comedic content, events and other initiatives.
A certified electrician from Brooklyn who worked in the New York subway system, Majah Hype rose to fame after he was laid off from his job and started producing videos for his Instagram platform. Over the years, his ability to impersonate any Caribbean accent and create hilarious characters such as Grandpa James, Mable, Ms. Glenda, Mitzi, Charlie, Hector and DiRass, earned him millions of followers across social media platforms. Today, he is a highly sought-after comedian who tours extensively around the world as a comedic ambassador for Caribbean culture.
Speaking on the TEMPO collaboration with Majah Hype, TEMPO Networks Founder & CEO Frederick A, Morton, Jr. (a.k.a “Mr. TEMPO”) said: “Majah and I have been discussing partnering for years, knowing that our combined effort to further unite and elevate Caribbean culture would be explosive and, as they say, timing is everything”!
“As the Network rolls out its new streaming service, TEMPO+ Caribbean, the collaboration is right on time”, said Mr. TEMPO, and “I am super-excited to produce the amazing content we are about to deliver together”.
TEMPO plans, in the coming months, to launch several new shows, which it has begun with the hit show, Hot Ones Caribbean, currently featuring the United States Virgin Islands. With Majah Hype joining the team, TEMPO plans to bring Caribbean Comedy to the forefront in a new, fresh and exciting way that TEMPO has historically been famous for. “The opportunities are endless with such a joint venture, with TEMPO and I,” said Majah Hype, of his new role with TEMPO. “We plan to take full advantage of them to take Caribbean entertainment to the next level.”
