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Archived: Blaxx: “Don’t Give Them What They Want. Give Them What we Know is Better for Them and Our Country.”
Amid preparations to deliver his second concert event- something called, ‘Harmony’, on February 8th, All Starz frontline artist, Blaxx has expressed bewilderment and disgust over the state of affairs in Trinidad and Tobago. Speaking with Ebuzztt.com earlier this week, the ‘Breathless’ singer who has consistently contributed to the culture of the Caribbean, said he cannot understand why artistes continue to be irresponsible with their musical lyrics and lashed out at women for disrespecting themselves.
Never one to shy away from saying exactly how he feels, Blaxx confronted the negative lyrics that permeate society via the airwaves, arguing that the minds of many young people are being corrupted, from an early age, by the smutty lyrics in music that they’re often exposed to. He called on all artistes in the Caribbean, zeroing in on Trinidad and Tobago’s local music fraternity, to exercise social responsibility. “We as artistes have a responsibility to the population. When we feel these derogatory music interferes with us, it’s worse. It interferes with the future generation- the nine- year- olds and the 7- year- olds,” he said, adding, ” I’ve seen my daughter singing some kinds of songs. We as males are supposed to pull up on our women when we see them doing something wrong. Now, we are encouraging our young women to behave in the worst way,” he said, visibly bothered.
Blaxx is the father of three daughters and a son. He says he believes music is powerful and has the ability to alter moods and influence behaviour. “I have three daughters. You think I could go and sing ‘bounce on it?,” he quizzed, saying that he believes most of the young men committing dangerous and even deadly crimes, listen to a certain type of music. “Don’t doubt for a second that music has the power to influence. We have a group of young ones coming up. We have to love up our women in music, build their self esteem in music. I can’t talk for everybody but I love my mother, my sister and I have three daughters so I am very careful of what I sing. We have to think carefully about what we are putting in our music,” said Blaxx.
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Terri Lyons Expands. Artiste Shows Immense Creativity on New RC Mas Monday Wear.
There’s no box to be held in. Terri Lyons is proving that as she moves into the Monday Wear market, partnering with RC Mas ahead of Carnival 2027.
The reigning Calypso Monarch Queen of Trinidad and Tobago and multiple time Queen of Queens, on Thursday, revealed her creative ability in the mas making sector, sharing her design, ‘Purple Paradise’ – a carefully created design that’s all hers.
The entertainer told Ebuzztt she had the idea and went to the masterful, Kinaji Couture, admitting that Kinaji is a force in the market. “She does a lot of bathing suits and prototypes for bands locally, regionally and further abroad. I knew she could do it and she did execute it perfectly. I just added the flowers,” said Lyons.
In 2027, RC Mas will bring Mystical Garden to life and with the band’s theme considered, Lyons’ floral embellishment makes it abundantly clear that her creativity is disciplined and mindful. She shared her process exclusively with Ebuzztt, highlighting the time taken to design with pen and paper before sharing with Kinaji who brought it all together seamlessly. “This was a lot of work. I sat and drew it all out and I stuck every flower and the diamond studs myself,” said Terri, before adding, “I ain’t doing that again,” with a laugh. The artiste said she’ll have extra hands on board to assist in future.
CHECK OUT HER PROCESS HERE
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The Caribbean Mourns the Passing of Sir Garfield Sobers.
