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Chynee Wants The Ladies to Ben’. Artiste Delivers Pure Hype As Carnival Heats Up.
Elevation requires separation. For Richard Valentine, the entertainer known as Chynee, or to some, Macoy – his earlier years in music have led him on a journey of development as an artiste. Years after winning the Synergy Soca Star competition, the East, Trinidad native is back in the mix, releasing new Soca music and connecting the dots as he builds a career that he knows he’ll be proud of.
“In 2009, I was young. When I won the Synergy Soca Star competition, it was a whirlwind for me. I performed at major fetes like Licensing Fete, Insomnia, UWI Fete and even Alternative Concepts- my most memorable because I actually shared the stage with Chinese Laundry and Machel Montano, but it was all happening really fast,” he admitted, explaining that he feels that despite being crowned the competition’s winner, he was not mature enough then, to grow and learn the essentials of the music business. Fast Forward to 2025 and Chynee is now on the road to a potentially memorable carnival season in T&T. “Over the past few years, I’ve been working on my development, recording a lot of music and working behind the scenes with many producers. I’m in the process of completing an EP,” he said, adding, “I challenged myself to just record music with the understanding that when the time is right, each of the projects would be shared with the world, as professionally packaged as possible.”
Years ago, while still a youth in Trinidad and Tobago, Chynee had very little understanding of marketing strategies. He simply enjoyed performing and was pretty good at delivering vibrant, memorable performances. He would however grow to understand that the music industry is sustained by other essential variables, among them, marketing and branding. “I realized that a lot of times artistes would go into the studio with what they believed were great songs, but they would fail to get the attention they hoped for because their marketing and branding just weren’t enough,” he said.
Over the years, Chynee has worked with producers like Badjohn Republic, Zig Boi Entertainment, Backyard Studios, Klase Productions and even Richard ‘Charsu’ Ahong – one of the country’s most prolific music producers. These days however, he’s hard at work with Sangre Grande’s Chainlinxxx Productions. Their latest project, ‘Ben’ has already been released and Chynee says it’s been an amazing journey working alongside Chainlinxxx. “As an artiste, I’ve come to realize the importance of team work. You really do go further when you’ve got a progressive team of people. I have to thank Chainlinxxx, also Unique Productions – a very talented youngster by the name of Allen Sylvester who’s doing the video and editing for ‘Ben.’ I am also happy to be working with Edward Salandy of E-Video and Photography. They did my photoshoot, which I’m really satisfied with.” With support coming from other entertainers in the industry like Fadda Moses and rapper, Vetta, Chynee says he is grateful for his team.
Amid a State of Emergency in Trinidad and Tobago, the entertainer has been pensive. “I’m a strong believer in prayer and praying for others. It’s worth more when you pray for other people than when you just pray for yourself, but I also believe that action works in tandem with prayer. We must be vigilant,” he said, adding that he believes something drastic had to be done for a better Trinidad and Tobago. “I hope it works in favor of all of us,” he shared.
The Macoya born entertainer whose sobriquet, Macoy entertains the idea of being ‘the real thing’ and plays on the root of his place of birth, is excited for the season ahead. A second single done collaboratively with a new female artiste by the name of Majestic, is also in the pipeline. “She’s a very talented young lady with an amazing voice,” he highlighted, eager to be a part of her entry onto the Soca scene.
As Chynee navigates the season, he says he will do as he always has – observe and learn from the artistes who’ve mastered their craft and those who’ve built great brands and mastered the art of marketing themselves. “I’m naturally a theatrical performer. I will always go the extra mile to leave a lasting impression on the crowd. When I think of Iwer George and what he brings to any stage, I get excited. The crowd loves him and that’s what I would like to experience in my career,” he said.
For now, however, Chynee – The Real Macoy is focused on building his name, igniting the hearts of Soca lovers with good music and delivering a dynamic performance style that will leave a lasting memory.
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‘Lucifer Puppet’ – New Track Brings It Straight. Minister on A Mission.
Armed with purpose and strengthened daily by his virtue, Minister – a spiritually inclined artiste, is set to unleash a track that he knows, has the power and potential to persuade change in depressed communities across Trinidad and Tobago.
Ronald Herry is a man on a mission. He has dedicated his life to serving God and doing God’s will, using his talent now, to go beyond the walls of his ministry, and reach into the hearts of men. “‘Lucifer Puppet’ is a song that is made for a time such as this,” he says. The track, penned by the artiste himself and produced by Chinx Roots, seeks to revive consciousness, awaken right thinking, particularly since Minister is of the firm belief that much of what the world is presently experiencing goes beyond the physical realm. “With the crime situation as it is, and the way that our youths are involving themselves in gangs and violence, I believe this song is relevant. For those of us who believe in the spiritual side of things, we know there are forces behind it all, and I think the song will bring heightened consciousness to what is behind these things,” said the singer.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, reacting to a spate of violent attacks among school aged children recently, has threatened expulsion for those found violating the expected code of conduct. For the artiste, Minister, and the team of creatives dedicatedly pushing positivity, efforts are consistently being made to reach troubled youth on their level. “In marketing this song and its lyrics, our creative team will utilize social media to a great extent. We’ve also placed a lot of effort into the visuals for the single, which directly speaks the language of the youths,” said Stephon Gabriel – engineer at Gabriel Creative Studios. Together with Minister, he has given great consideration to the impact music has had on society. “The video for the song will show, in the simplest way, just how much people are being used in nefarious ways. Negativity has been glamorized, particularly on social media. The song will point out the ways in which society is being used and abused, and we’re confident it will awaken a sense of consciousness,” said Minister.
‘Lucifer’s Puppet’ isn’t the artiste’s first deliverable in the creative space. “I’ve worked alongside artistes like Blackie and Chucky in the past. I’ve been around the industry, but I never pursued it heavily. I didn’t really think it was for me,” explained Herry. He however believes in the power of evangelism and the importance of using one’s gifts with purpose. “As a minister in ministry and the leader of a youth group, I am heavily involved in evangelism. I understand the importance of reaching the youths on their level. I am privy to their stories and in dealing with them I understand what they are involved in,” he said, reiterating the importance of restoring sight to the blind. “Many of these youths are just children and they are more or less spiritually blinded or lacking knowledge and understanding, so you really can’t blame them. Many of them do not have the parental guidance needed.”
Minister believes parents are the first crime stoppers in any society and urges proper guidance. “Instilling positive values in our youth is still very important. Another important aspect of parenting is ensuring that children understand rules and adhering to them because this essentially trickles down into society. What we see happening across our communities is simply a reflection of what is happening in the home,” he said. Optimistic in the power of positive music, Minister says he wants to deliver music that will stimulate the mind and spark a thought, bringing light into dark areas. He laments the popular culture that propagates negative expression, saying that while a song may seek to share one person’s story with the rest of the world, it may have an adverse effect on someone else. “If the music does not highlight solutions and encourage change, all that’s being shared is a negative narrative. If the song is speaking about the impact of a particular lifestyle, it’s important that the solutions be shared as well,” he argued, adding that while the world has glorified negativity, the truth is, those singing the negative lyrics are merely seeking a way out, unconscious of those they are leaving in the mess.
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Yung Bredda Excites Fans. ‘Greatest Bend Over’ Remix Featuring Sean Paul Coming.
Where there’s smoke there’s fire and by the looks of it, there’s smoke in Yung Bredda’s camp and we’re here for it. The artiste shared a WhatsApp convo had with dancehall’s biggest superstar, Sean Paul and in the short dialogue, fans got the message ; big things are on the horizon.
The young T&T entertainer has been consistently engaged outside of his country, delivering his music in various territories across the caribbean, since T&T’s 2025 carnival season concluded. In a recent social media moment, he openly shared his appreciation for his journey, the people who have continued to support him and expressed the fact that he is often in a state of disbelief over the fact that traveling to Trinidad now feels like a visit, more than it does coming home. His development as an artiste continues to fuel feelings of pride among those young and mature, many rooting for his success.
The latest highlight in the young entertainer’s career has come with tremendous pride for his supporters at home. “I am happy for you young man. This is a great look. The sky is the limit for you now,” wrote one supporter beneath the post, which had been saturated with fire and rocket emojis.
A connection with Sean Paul- one of the Caribbean’s more recognized International entertainers is certainly a major look for the young Sealots, Trinidad native. Sean Paul hits the road on tour again from July 6th in what is dubbed the Good Vibes Only Tour – a 15-city North American amphitheater tour, headlined by Wiz Kalifa.
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