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Trinidad and Tobago’s Solomon’s Bespoke Is Vybz Kartel’s Official Suit Designer.

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The world is watching as the Caribbean’s collective superpowers unite to deliver style, music and professionalism. On December 31st, globally recognized Jamaican dancehall artiste, Adidja Palmer- best known as Vybz Kartel, wore a signature suit, tailored to the highest standard, as he mounted the stage at his highly anticipated return concert, in Jamaica. Freedom Street, the first major concert appearance by the entertainer in 13- years, was not only a pivotal moment for the artiste, but certainly the Trinidad and Tobago menswear designer who outfitted for the occasion. 

In Trinidad, just weeks prior to the anticipated event, the dancehall artiste arrived on business. The launch of his Straight Vybz Rum, a collaborative business venture with Trinidad and Tobago’s House of Angostura led to an unexpected meeting with menswear designer, Abraham Hadeed and his team at Solomon’s Bespoke. “I received a call from the Chairman of Angostura, Terrence Bharath, on the morning after the artiste’s arrival in Trinidad,” explained Hadeed. Over the years, executives at the company, and many other corporate executives, parliamentarians and men within the legal fraternity, have turned to Solomon’s Bespoke for the suits that fit well and look even better. “They requested that Solomon’s Bespoke outfit Vybz Kartel on short notice; They didn’t have the confidence that any other design house could deliver within the short space of time.” 

Owner of Solomon’s Bespoke, Abraham Hadeed with entertainer Vybz Kartel.

For Hadeed, rising to such a challenge was not uncommon, but this time around, he knew the need for complete privacy was essential. “I closed the store for half of the day and we outfitted him with two suits. He chose the ones he wanted, we made minor tailoring adjustments, ensuring that the fit was perfect and we completed the looks with shoes and the ties he needed,” said Hadeed. 

When the Jamaican entertainer left Solomon’s Bespoke’s De Verteuil Street, Woodbrook location, Hadeed did not imagine what would happen next. “On the following day, ahead of the launch of the Straight Vybz Rum, I was contacted for two additional suits for the artiste. Needless to say, we made it happen. He got what he wanted and he was quite happy.” 

Vybz Kartel and his team, satisfied with the products’ quality, service, fit and the attention to detail, proceeded to engage Solomon’s Bespoke for the immediate future. “Because of the service he received while in Trinidad, Solomon’s Bespoke is now Vybz Kartel’s official suit designer. We did the suit he wore at his Freedom Street concert in Jamaica on New Year’s Eve and there are some exciting developments taking place internationally,” Hadeed said. 

The opportunity, derived from a simple request, is something that has generated tremendous regional and international attention to Solomon’s Bespoke. “We had over two million views on our Instagram platform after we shared the videos of the artiste’s consultation and fitting. Above everything else we’re happy to provide a service that was completely satisfactory to the client and his team,” said Hadeed. 

The Trinidad and Tobago menswear brand prides itself on supplying the highest quality suits to its clients. “Our ready-made suits are imported from Italy and Turkey and our Bespoke suits are made in Hong Kong. These are created with the finest quality fabrics,” reiterated Hadeed.  

He says the experience with Vybz Kartel has been a very pleasant one and now more than ever he looks forward to sharing his knowledge and educating young men on the importance of dressing well. 

“He was quite receptive, quite interested with what he saw and he was happy with what was going on, without interruptions from the outside.” Hadeed now anticipates dressing more young men, sharing simple details about dressing well, as someone who has been in the business for over 40 years. “What I’ve realized is that due to much misinformation, many young men really do not know what a suit is supposed to look like when fitted properly. When they come to me, I explain everything about the fit, collar, sleeves. It’s something that I enjoy doing and I think we will do an educational campaign on it, specifically targeting young men, soon.” Passionate about the work that his company does, Abraham Hadeed insists that above all else, four things are important in the business of menswear. “Fabric is important, fit is important, detailing is important and matching for the specific client is important because everything isn’t for everyone,” he shared.

With more eyes now on the Solomon’s Bespoke brand in Trinidad and Tobago, Hadeed makes it clear that while his company affords clients high end, often high-priced Bespoke suits, there are cost-effective options at his store. “People often view us as a very expensive outfit, but we do have a lot of affordable suits as well, and we custom tailor these suits to make them all look very expensive. It’s how it’s tailored and how it fits that matters most,” he explained, adding, “Being able to buy according to what you can afford and having it properly tailored to fit well, is what we do.”  

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Jamaica’s Sean Paul, Barbados’ Amanda Reifer Reconnect for ‘No One.’

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Grammy-winning Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul and Barbadian singer-songwriter Amanda Reifer have released a brand-new single called, “No One.” The single was unleashed via Dutty Rock Productions and distributed by Milk and Honey on Wednesday, November 11th.


On “No One,” Sean Paul’s clipped dancehall cadence plays against Reifer’s melodious delivery
as the two trade lines over Daramola’s Afrobeats rhythm. The exchange gives the track the feel of a conversation on the dance floor. That sense of connection carries into the video, which was directed by Kieran Khan. Fans will see Sean Paul encouraging two people to come together. “Sean’s music and influence was always present in my life growing up in the Caribbean and I’ve been inspired by his global impact,” Reifer said. “Sharing the pen with him is a real honor. I mean he swung open so many doors for us Caribbean artistes,” she said.


The duet marks their second collaboration, following 2024’s “Sweat (Part II),” and was the first
song they wrote together. Sean Paul said “No One” was a good reconnection. “Amanda and I found a rhythm together from that first session. I love that you can hear Jamaica and Barbados in the same record, and Daramola gave us a riddim that let both of us do our thing.”

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Nigerian-born, Miami-based producer Daramola brings experience across Afrobeats, Latin Pop, and Caribbean music to the record. A member of Tainy and Lex Borrero’s NEON16 roster, his credits include Farruko and Beéle’s “Santorini”, Kesha and Big Freedia’s “Raising Hell”, and
Sofía Reyes and Pedro Capó’s “Casualidad”.

Sean Paul helped bring Jamaican dancehall to a global pop audience with hits such as “Gimme the Light” and “Get Busy”. He won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for Dutty Rock, and his honors also include an American Music Award, an MTV Europe Music Award and two Soul Train Music Awards. “No One” is Sean Paul’s penultimate release of 2026 and begins a run of new music that will carry into 2027. It follows “DIP” with Sommer Ray, which surpassed one million streams in its first 11 days and secured 36 editorial placements across seven platforms, according to his team.

Reifer first broke through as the frontwoman of Cover Drive, whose “Twilight” reached No. 1
in the U.K. in 2012. She went on to co-write and appear alongside Blxst on Kendrick Lamar’s
“Die Hard”, a top-five Billboard Hot 100 hit. Her 2026 collaborations include Destin Conrad’s
“DANGER” and Rapsody’s “Pick A Side”. For Reifer, the duet reflects what the two artistes share across islands. “One people – many styles, many flavors, many flags,” she said.

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URAVE- ‘Life Beyond The Creek’ Launches this Weekend in the SouthLand. There’s Never Been Anything Like It.

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There’s a major shift happening in entertainment in T&T. The energy is rising. On the heels of Tobago Carnival – a spectacle that has left mas lovers craving more, there’s a band launch on the horizon that promises entertainment lovers a true taste of what Trinidad’s South West peninsula has to offer. URAVE is a brand that’s building community and dedicatedly setting things in motion for the best Borough Festival Point Fortin has ever experienced, in 2027.

Speaking exclusively with Ebuzztt.com, Directors, Kariym Balthazar and Roland Hamilton shared details on ‘Life Beyond The Creek’ – the concept for URAVE’S 2027 Borough Festival presentation. The event takes place at the Clifton Hill Beach Resort on Saturday, November 7th from 9pm.

URAVE’s Kariym Balthazar

Two of seven directors who make up a broad team of professionals, their planning for this upcoming event, has been extensive. “We officially kicked off the project in May this year. We’ve put in a lot of work and with a strong team, we are guaranteeing an enhanced Borough Festival,” said Hamilton. He has been a part of the entertainment and promotional landscape in Trinidad and Tobago for the past 15 years. Hamilton said the URAVE brand was conceptualized back in 2015, but opportunity to present it to the people of Point Fortin and those coming into the Borough the way it was conceptualized, has only truly shown itself at this time. “This is not just a band. We’ll also be doing events in the space as well. URAVE will host something like a ‘First Jam’ in the Borough celebrations in 2027 and even our road experience will start off with a brunch event for two hours, with food stations before we hit the streets to play mas. When our masqueraders get off the road, they will enjoy a las’ lap experience too,” he said.

Four mas sections ready for presentation on Saturday, Balthazar told Ebuzztt that this is just the beginning. “We plan on taking URAVE into different spaces – not just Point Fortin Borough Festival, so in the future, URAVE may even be in Carnival in Port -of-Spain,” he said. The four sections are, “Pitch Lake,” “Garden Jewels,” “Fields Road,” and “Columbus Bay,” – all honoring integral aspects of the Southern experience. “I am from La Brea. La Brea and Point Fortin are like brother and sister,” said Hamilton, explaining that the idea is to truly highlight the South Western part of the island by giving those who are unfamiliar an experience of what they have to offer. “Deep South often feels neglected. We don’t have the opportunities or the experiences that others often have. We always have to go into Port-of-Spain to experience mas, so because I would’ve experienced mas so many times, URAVE aims at delivering a higher standard when it comes to experience, so that people who do not frequent Port of Spain, can enjoy what its like in the Borough Festival.”

URAVE stands for Unimaginably, Rhythmic, Audio, Visual, Experience. “These words are at the heart of the brand. The focus is on how people feel, how they are welcomed, and what they leave with. This is not something that is predominant in the Point Fortin Borough space so it is important to us, to establish this standard,” said Hamilton. He says the theme, “Life Beyond the Creek celebrates the beauty, creativity and talent within the South Western peninsula.

Roland Hamilton says URAVE was conceptualized in 2015.

The band launch is being touted as one that will showcase exactly what masqueraders can expect on the rod come 2027. Though starting off with more of a Monday Wear mas deliverable, the band will be going hard to ensure the feeling of revelry and fun are high priority. “Years ago, bands like Legacy and Ronnie and Caro, and other big bands would come down from Port-of- Spain, but Borough Day has never had a Point Fortin based mas band involved.

Years ago, Legacy, Ronnie and Caro and other big bands would come down from Port of Spain and they never really had a Point Fortin based mas band involved. Our team has been having discussions with the Point Fortin Borough executives and we’ve been discussing all areas to ensure what we bring enhances the celebration,” said Hamilton, noting that the overall aim is to bring life to the celebration. “We hope even big mas bands will come back into the space after our presentation in 2027,” he said.

The Economics and the People.

All bases covered, inclusive of safety and convenience, Hamilton noted the state of the present economy. Understanding of the economic climate, he said URAVE’S website will go live after the band’s launch on Saturday and those interested in playing will be able to register with the option of securing a payment plan.”

On Saturday night in Point Fortin, fetters can expect a whole lot of energy and Carnival vibes. Artistes inclusive of Farmer Nappy, Trinibaby, Christo and Viking Ding Dong, will be apart of the excitement. “We are creating a safe space for people to come out and have fun. We want to always have a great time. The feeling is very important to us and we will show potential masqueraders just what it will mean to be on the road with URAVE, when we launch the band this weekend,” Hamilton assured.

Follow URAVE online on Instagram for more on what’s to come and be part of the greatest Borough Festival experience in 2027.

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