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Super Blue Laments The Loss of His Friend, Roy Cape.

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News of the death of the illustrious, Roy Cape, has permeated the digital space. In the wake of his passing earlier this afternoon, his friend and colleague in music, Austin ‘Super Blue’ Lyons says, “this is a very sad night for me.” The artiste, likewise a legend in Trinidad and Tobago and Caribbean culture, explaining, “Every week we talk and laugh about the old times we had traveling and performing all over the world.”

Roy Cape with Austin SuperBlue Lyons.

Cape, fondly called ‘Papi’ in entertainment circles, was indeed a legend in Caribbean music, culture and the arts. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013 and was 82 years old. He died at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex on Thursday afternoon, according to reliable sources.

Roy Cape’s life in music and the arts stemmed from his early pre-teen years in the East Dry River community. At the age of 12, having displayed behavioral problems at home, and given the choice to either be shipped to Grenada or be enrolled at the St. Dominic’s Children’s Home in Belmont, he chose the orphanage. He would subsequently choose to learn and play the Saxophone during his four year stay at the home for boys. As a musician, Cape became intimately involved in pairing several arrangers with Steelbands of the past. When asked by the publication, “When Steel Talks,” how was it that he himself had never arranged, he said, “God inspires and motivates you with a calling. I guess that in my case it was not meant to be.”

Roy Cape had been an active band musician for more than 50 years.His career highlights include touring with acclaimed artistes like The Mighty Sparrow, Lord Kitchener, The Mighty Chalkdust, Denyse Plummer, and Black Stalin. He was responsible for the formation of the Roy Cape All Stars in 1980. He was integral in the lives of many, many artistes, among them, the late, Dexter ‘Blaxx’ Stewart, Destra Garcia, Erphaan Alves, Ricardo Drue, among countless others.

In 2004, Roy Cape who later received an honorary doctorate to become Dr. Roy Cape, was bestowed the country’s Hummingbird Gold medal for his contributions in a career that spanned five decades. In his closing remarks on social media earlier, SuperBlue wrote, “May you Rest In Peace, fly with the angels above. Until we meet again.”

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  1. Jo Wheeler

    7th September 2024 at 8:42 PM

    Another heartbreaking loss for the community.

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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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