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Vincy Soca Champ, Problem Child Just Gave New Artistes The Best Advice.
He’s a hit maker in every sense of the term. Problem Child has conquered the industry in a very intentional way. His rise to being a top-tier Caribbean entertainer didn’t happen overnight but he’s maintained a sort of understated appeal in the business that’s comparable to no one else. This year, when the curtains fell on Vincy Mas, Problem was once again the champion of the Road – securing not just the Road March title but also the competition’s second place.
Two songs, ‘Fraid Horn’ and ‘Pong Pong’ delivered an ease and relatability that all of SVG and those visiting for Vincy Mas, embraced and enjoyed. “Winning the Road March title is definitely a blessing. It’s definitely based on a lot of hard work,” he told Ebuzztt in the aftermath of the win, announced on Wednesday. “A lot of ground work and thinking, sometimes over-thinking, strategizing, went into it, especially after winning last year,” he explained. “First and second place… I think that came about because I saw people commenting that Problem Child was competing with himself for Vincy Mas, but that’s generally really my theory on how life should go,” said the entertainer.
For Problem Child, success is personal, and growth over time is influenced by how he challenges himself at each opportunity. “I don’t look at what anyone else is really doing and try to do better than them. I just try to do better than I did yesterday – try to make the tomorrow me, better than the today me and the today me better than the yesterday me, whether it’s music or life in general.”
KICK THE EGO AND LEARN TO LEARN.
A music industry that’s now a Caribbean-wide space, fueled by a significant number of global carnivals, Problem understands oh to well, the trials faced by artistes on the rise. Many have lamented the lack of opportunity, as new voices, to be given a chance in the space. “All the new artistes entering the soca space, or the music space – I think one of the most important things, if not the most important thing I can advise is, always be willing to learn,” he said. Highlighting the importance of observing and absorbing, Problem, whose real name is Shertz James, said new artistes must be willing to listen to and take advice from the right people. “Even in taking advice, you have to know who to take advice from because some people won’t always have advice that’s coming from a great place.”
Deeper thought given to the question, Problem urged up and comers to learn how to learn. “Wanting to learn is one thing but you have to understand that ego sometimes gets in the way of learning because you might not always want to listen to somebody because you feel you may know but you have to understand that no one is going to know everything so you have to start learning how to decipher – ok maybe I should listen to this guy because x,y,z reason,” he rationalized.
For creatives like the Vincy Bad Boy, time and experience have taught tremendous lessons. “Learning is such a great thing – the willingness to learn. It’s a challenge because you have to also understand that you can learn from anybody – not just someone with a degree in something, but figuring out who, what, when, how is the hardest part of learning, even when you’re willing to learn,” he said.
Standing humble and successful, the artiste who has written for himself and many others in the industry, continues to look forward, eager to learn more and rise to his full potential as an artiste. “Once you’re willing to learn and you’re willing to accept and learn how to learn you can only advance and get better at what you do. A big part of that is not having any ego. Once you couple a willingness to learn, a strong drive and a never -give -up, attitude, you’re only gonna get better. That’s the only advice that I can offer and I dare to say that it will work.”
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Trinidad and Tobago’s Voice Will Rep for Soca at Best of the Best 2026. Artiste’s Inclusion Shows Soca’s Global Reach.
He had one of the most memorable Carnival seasons with a Soca track that stole the hearts of Soca lovers in 2026 and now Aaron ‘Voice’ St. Louis is set to represent hard for the Soca music genre at the upcoming ‘Best of the Best’ Music Festival in Miami on May 26th. His appearance will be his debut to the highly anticipated festival and already, the energy is high.
Voice represents the bridge between Millennial Soca and GenZ vibes. ‘Cyah Behave Mehself’ was lapped up like good Caribbean food at Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago back in February, and it is expected to do the same as the international summer season approaches.
Set to take place on May 26th at Museum Park, Downtown Miami, Voice’s inclusion on the cast underscores the Soca genre’s continued global reach within a predominantly reggae and dancehall showcase. Known for his high energy performances and melodic songwriting, the Trinidad and Tobago three -time Soca Monarch King has built an extensive catalogue of hits that that has proven to resonate with a global audience.
Organizers say anticipation for Voice’s performance at Best of the Best, is high. “Fans are looking forward to a dynamic set that brings soca’s signature energy to the festival stage.”
Best of the Best Music Fest remains one of North America’s premiere Caribbean music events, drawing fans from across the region and Diaspora for a full day of live performances. This year’s lineup includes, Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Capleton, Rajah Wild, Skeng, Vanessa Bling, among others.
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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