Ebuzz News
Archived: Caribbean Entertainment Circuit Solidifies With New T&T Based Record Label.
“This isn’t just a record label. We’re a full service entertainment agency,” explained Woodruffe, the company’s General Manager. He highlighted that Prosperpo caters to every area of an entertainer’s career, from legal to accounting, management, bookings, public relations and promotions and certainly, marketing and branding. Woodruffe’s name on the entertainment circuit is a solid one. He worked on building the Marlon Asher brand for many years, finally securing international management for the Chaguanas, Trinidad artiste as he continues his onward journey to commercial success. Now, his partnership with Prospero will afford Woodruffe an opportunity to aid more entertainers on their career paths. “Roy and Gillian have been a part of the promotion industry for quite some time,” he explained of the company’s founders. “They’ve entered this business with a pure heart and with the aim of supporting and developing any entertainer who desires sound, reputable service,” he said.
Two Trinidad and Tobago reggae artistes, Ras Pilot and Mr. Royal are the first to benefit from the full service label’s efforts. Both artistes will drop their new singles on July 26th. The new music, ‘Blackness’ from Mr. Royal and ‘Petty Cash’ by Ras Pilot, will be included on their individual albums, all songs already recorded. “The music you’ll hear from these Trinidad Tobago reggae artistes will sound no different from the reggae music coming out of Jamaica. The aim with all artistes, no matter the genre, is to deliver authenticity. We had these artistes team up with Calibud Music – Bobby Digital’s son,” said Woodruffe, noting that the time and effort put into their albums, will prove how committed the artistes and the label is, to pushing the talent and delivering ‘A- Class’ work.
Prospero Entertainment Ltd’s distribution label, inGrooves- a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, has offered a distribution and promotional budget to the local label, all thanks to Woodruffe’s success with Marlon Asher. “They’ve matched our budget, which is great for the artistes we’ll be managing but of course, deals will be different based on what’s desired by the artistes, producers and other entertainment stakeholders signing on,” said Woodruffe. He noted that based solely on the product being shopped, Universal Music will then make the decision on whether they should partner for the promotion.
Presently, the team at Prospero are working on a Calypso riddim. At the helm of the project is pioneer in that arena, Carl Beaver Henderson. “They are working hard behind the scenes right now to capture the icons of Calypso, teaming them up with the youth and making inroads to keep the genre alive going into the next century,” said Woodruffe. He went on to explain that the European market has and continues to crave the sound of calypso music, something that T&T has sadly, failed to capitalize on effectively.
With a documentary series also being filmed, highlighting the big names behind many major efforts in the Caribbean, including that of Henderson and Anslem Douglas, Prospero Entertainment Co. Ltd, is pushing hard into the direction of success for all Caribbean entertainers. With their full fledged office located at Shakeer Plaza, Montrose Main Road Chaguanas, Trinidad, Woodruffe is encouraging entertainers to contact them for consultation.
For further details surrounding the work being done for entertainment professionals by Prospero Entertainment Co. Ltd, email them at prosperoentertainment1@gmail.com or call 868-765-0405.
Music News
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.
Ebuzz News
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.
