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A Whole Vibe and More. Crazy, Buffy Team Up to Fuel Party and Fete.
Edwin Ayoung will certainly stay young, even as the world turns and the years fly by. His excitable temperament, coupled with his keen desire to be surrounded by young blood, is nothing short of genius.
Crazy, as he’s best known, is set to unleash a new Soca track with none other than dancehall and Soca artist, Buffy. “This woman has one of the best voices I have heard in a long time,” he said. Crazy’s been in the music business since 1972. He knows exactly what he’s talking about, and the new track, he assures, will prove it. “This new song is called Party and Fete,” he said, explaining that it holds an important message. “You know most of the carnival songs that you’re hearing right now, everybody is just singing about party and fete and nobody is talking about safety. Our song encourages people to wear their masks and be socially responsible.”
Crazy says the track, which was produced by industry stalwart, Leston Paul, delivers a significant message while still providing party lovers with the music they crave most. “Leston Paul, the man who gave us ‘Hot Hot Hot’ by Arrow- he put some music here that can teach some of these young arrangers how to arrange their music, like the horns. And he added some tones in the baseline, just like what he did with my 2007 tune, Cold Sweat,” said Crazy. He is very pleased, to say the least.
Ayoung is a mastermind when it comes to Caribbean music. He’s considered by many to be one of the most successful artistes out of Trinidad and Tobago, having masterfully contributed to the cultural tapestry of T&T in ways many others have only hoped they could. From Calypso to Soca, Chutney Soca and Soca Parang, Crazy has given the world a bit of it all, and as nimble as he’s ever been, the light-hearted entertainer’s bringing pure vibes this year.
“A man is as old as he feels,” says Crazy. He never shies away from telling of his many years in the Caribbean music industry. He says he can still create mayhem on any stage, much like Machel Montano and the younger entertainers. “They learned from me! Kees, Machel and all of them learned from me. I’ve been doing this thing since 1972 in the Calypso tent. I was the first man to come out on stage bare back,” he recalled.
Revealing that he has armed Buffy with a calypso composition with which she will enter the Calypso Monarch competition in 2022, Crazy says Buffy is coming hard. “Buffy has a voice. She can sing! They don’t know about her like that yet. This song will take her places.”
He believes in his purpose as a defender of the culture of Trinidad and Tobago and an experienced artist in the business. “Stopping all depends on the Almighty God. If I stop doing this, part of my life will be over. I am still alive. I can still go on any stage and bring humor and make people happy. At times likes these when people need to be uplifted, my purpose is stronger than ever. Maybe that is why God still has me doing this,” he said.
‘Party and Fete’ was written by Revelation and Ayoung, with musical arrangement by Leston Paul. The song’s executive producer is Allan Bhagan.
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Vybz Kartel To Headline Reggae Sumfest This Year, Alongside Mavado. New Album, ‘God & Time’ Set for June Release.
One of the most influential artists in dancehall history, Vybz Kartel, marks a defining new chapter with his forthcoming album God & Time, slated for release June 5th, 2026.
In recent weeks, dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel has been receiving some backlash online after sharing videos of himself wearing a bonnet while dancing in his underwear and a robe. The noise increased after he shared it a second time, almost taunting his detractors and making it clear that he is rich and does not care for the unsolicited comments of naysayers. Fast forward days later and like magic, the artiste’s pre-album release publicity stunt ushers in the release of his forthcoming album God & Time, set for a June 5th release. Kartel ain’t no fool.
The upcoming album is symbolic for the artiste who spent 13 years behind bars in Jamaica and was only released in 2024. It is being touted as his most personal and sonically expansive body of work since his release. The album will span genres and features an all star lineup of artistes including, Puerto Rican superstar Farruko, Jamaica’s Skillibeng, and Shenseea, with more artistes to be included.
In a media release, it is highlighted that throughout God & Time, Vybz Kartel moves seamlessly between personal reflections, hard-hitting dancehall anthems, sensual records for the ladies, genre-bending crossover records, and rare moments of vulnerability. It adds that it is inspired by the Jamaican expression “God & Time”—rooted in faith, patience, and destiny—and reflects the artiste’s survival, rebirth, and creative freedom.
The title track evokes the same introspective tone as Kartel’s most streamed post-release hit “God Is The Greatest,” which has surpassed 30 million video views year-to-date.
Produced by longtime collaborator TJ Records alongside Kartel, the album reunites the creative team behind Viking (Vybz Is King) (2015) and King of the Dancehall (2016), which included the RIAA Gold-certified hit “Fever.” God & Time will be released via TJ Records / Vybz Kartel Muzik and distributed by Zojak World Wide.
In support of the new album, Vybz Kartel will headline Reggae Sumfest on July 18th, alongside Mavado, reuniting two dancehall icons whose rivalry defined the genre throughout the 2000s in a landmark moment for Jamaican music and culture.
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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.
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.
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.
