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Archived: Destra Takes Her Heat to Germany, Talks About A Second Kid.
Destra performs at Carnival Glow in Germany tonight.
This weekend, Destra performs at Carnival Glow in Germany. Barbados’s Red Bull 3Style Champ, DJ Puffy is also a part of the lineup. Destra is however the sole Soca star booked to perform at the event. “It’s 10:36 here so I’m going to get a two hours because I have to hit the stage at 3am,” she told us as we wrapped up the interview. The seven hour difference has got to weigh heavily on her and this she explained to us, is usually one of the main challenges she faces when she returns to her life in T&T. “Last two weeks in Spain, it was really, really hard. With Xaiya, I try my best to be there as well during the week so for me, the challenge I really face is being tired because when I get home, instead of resting I have to get right into mommy mode and preparation. I do leave her with my mom and sister who pick up the slack with school but I do have to prepare for her so that means I have to wash and iron and go through her bag and make sure all the things that she needs are available to her. Brian is great but it’s just as hectic for him as it is for me because he’s on tour with me as well,” she said.
This trip to Germany isn’t Destra’s first. She visited back in 2007 when T&T’s Soca Warriors made it to the World Cup stage. She admits that Soca has taken on a life of its own, ten years later. “When I came here 10 years ago, nobody knew anything about Soca. When I came here with the Soca Warriors, nobody even knew the name ‘soca’. Coming back here now, I feel like we’ve made some progress because this carnival is being put on by Germans- Germans who have visited Trinidad, Germans that are friends with German DJs that play Soca and I think it’s grown because I’m looking at the audiences and I’m seeing people from London and from France and different parts of Europe that are of Caribbean heritage with their flags and they are making the affiliation with Soca music. I was observing them and I’m seeing them move to all the artistes music. They’re moving to all the songs,” she said excitedly. She said soca music is a force, admitting that there’s power in it’s sound.
“Soca music. It may not be this generation. It may not even be the next generation but our music is a powerful music and I will never give up on it. Our music makes people enjoy themselves and it’s a music that is non violent and I hear people saying that everywhere I go.”
– Destra Garcia
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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.
