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Destress, Laugh. Pelf Says He’s Here to Save You on Medical Bills.
When you’re born with a gift, it’s often very hard to keep it tucked away. When that gift comes out of your mouth each time you open it, you really cannot hide it. For Victor St. Louis, his ability to entertain has come naturally. Known as Pelf in the world of Caribbean entertainment, his popularity has withstood the test of time, and even as he circles back on the local entertainment circuit in Trinidad and Tobago, he’s easily checking boxes, ticking off the impact he’s having on people from all walks of life, in the simplest way possible.
Already being referred to in comedy circles as the fastest growing Caribbean comedic influencer online, Pelf has managed to, in a very short space of time, infiltrate the online space, capturing the attention of social media users, on several popular platforms. From TikTok to Instagram and Facebook, his comic relief is short, punchy and engaging. From spontaneous interactions with friends on the street, to planned skits, he has delivered short form content that leaves a lasting impression. “I’m back on the comedy scene and I’m here to save people money,” he said with a laugh. Pelf believes laughter is medicine and understands its value, especially amid the intensity of everyday life, around the world, these days. “People walk up to me all the time and they tell me don’t stop, I’m funny. When I’m on the plane, the air hostesses see me and immediately start laughing when they recognize me. It’s a good feeling to be able to bring joy to people’s heart,” he said. Adding that he knows that making others laugh, is a gift that everyone can benefit from.
It’s not his first Rodeo. Pelf has been a part of the comedy landscape in T&T for many years. His ability to switch character, playing several different people, has seen him host major events and stand toe to toe with comedy greats like Learie Joseph and others on major stages. “Returning to the forefront of comedy now is even more impactful than before because back then we didn’t have social media as a tool to promote ourselves. Now, people from all over the world can see what we do, anytime. We can make people laugh anytime, and that’s important for mental health, depression and other health issues,” he said.
@victorstlouis6 ♬ original sound – Victor st Louis
Set to host a comedy show in Trinidad and Tobago soon, the comedian who is also known on the Soca circuit for his artistry, said he is certain that while a DJ may refuse to play his music, a joke shared is something that could never be ignored. “A man could hide your song, but with laughter you and a man will be enemies, but you crack a joke and he will walk away and laugh. You can’t stop laughter at all.”
A firm believer in hard work, Pelf holds his own in various ways professionally, even acting in Bazodee – a movie that featured Trinidad and Tobago’s famed soca star, Machel Montano. Humour has however been a constant part of his life journey and with that tool to his advantage time and time again, he uses it to connect with people from all walks of life. “Tough times are tough times, but you have to laugh to relieve the stress, even if you have to return to the problems of the day. Laughter is the medicine we all need,” he reiterated.
Grateful for his gift and ready as ever to bring joy to the hearts of strangers and friends alike, Pelf is stockpiling those jokes and skits on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, sharing lighthearted Caribbean humour, with the world. “The key to surviving in these mentally draining times, is laughter first, prayer and faith in God. We have to work hard but we must enjoy life and instead of complaining about things we can’t control, we should thank God for what we have.”
On TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, comic relief is just a scroll over to @VictorStLouis. It’s the medicine Pelf says will save many, a trip to the doctor in the long run.
@victorstlouis6 ♬ original sound – Victor st Louis
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Seven Songs. One Big Artiste. Grenada’s Spice Mas Better Be Ready for Skinny Banton.
Spice Mas, like every other carnival, is seasonal, but for Carriacou, Grenada artiste, Skinny Banton, music isn’t. He has unleashed seven songs in 2026, and like clockwork he’s locked in and ready to deliver his energy, good vibes and storytelling strengths to audiences celebrating another memorable Spice Mas experience this year.
For Skinny Banton, whose real name is Shirlan George, Grenada’s Jab culture is fuel to his fire. In the past, songs like ‘Soak It Good’ and ‘Wrong Again,’ brought him tremendous acclaim across the region and internationally. This season, The Jambalasse project is anticipated to be one of the artiste’s most powerful contributions, signaling his intentionality to promote his country’s authentic culture, wherever he goes. “With this project we’re trying to keep the history, while celebrating the present by revamping a song that was done by Moss International 35 years ago,” he said. That song was called ‘Jambalasse Rule,’ released in 1991. “We revamped the riddim because it was one of the first songs considered to be an original Jab Jab song from Grenada, at that time,” he explained.
Proud of his personal efforts to keep the awareness on Grenada’s cultural traditions, Skinny Banton advocates for the continued celebration of these traditions and understands his role as an artiste. “No matter what we face as artistes in this space, we stay true to our mission. I have several songs that the people will enjoy in Spice Mas and beyond. One of my personal favourites is ‘Pain,’ a song I would like to share with my fans in Trinidad and Tobago when Carnival 2027 comes around,” he said.
Strengthening Others
Other tracks released by Skinny include, ‘When Yuh Eating,’ ‘Right Up,’ ‘Black Fuh Juvay,’ ‘Can’t Stop Us,’ ‘Carnival Traffic’ featuring Jamaican artiste, I Octane, ‘My Behaviour,’ featuring Tonic X and ‘Water Line Burst,’ collaboratively done with Nicki Akull. “The collaborations done with Tonic X and Nicki Akull mean a lot to me. They are upcoming artistes who I share good vibes with. When I was younger and had hopes of connecting and collaborating with bigger artistes, it was not easy,” he recalled, adding that it often felt daunting. He says because he understands the feeling, he is happy to be able to help these up-and-coming entertainers. “This was just my way of giving them strength and encouragement. I feel like nobody takes you seriously when you don’t have a foot in the door – they refuse to embrace you because you are not known. I want them to keep pushing after this,” he added.
Dedicated and refocused, Skinny Banton is pushing full speed ahead. “I’m doing music videos for most of the songs. I already have a video for ‘Black Fuh Juvay,’ which has been uploaded to YouTube and all other streaming platforms, and the video for ‘My Behaviour’ with Tonic X is also out,” he said. Grateful to Jamaican artiste, IOctane for the strength given to him on their collaboration on the single, ‘Carnival Traffic,’ Skinny said this particular song is one that he loves, and he hopes the people will, as well.
For the past three years, the artiste had been approached by upcoming entertainer, Nicki Akull for the single they eventually brought forward this year. “Waterline Buss – Nicki Akull’s persistence and determination really brought this song into existence,” he said, happy to have eventually come around to making it happen. Even with such a vast number of singles released, Skinny Banton says he is ready to work with artistes across the Diaspora. “I’m still creating, still working and I’m looking forward to establishing more ground in the Soca community and around the world.”
Social Media, Music and Trends.
Certainly attuned to the necessary promotional adjustments that many artistes have been forced to adopt, Skinny Banton says he hopes that despite the rise in social media content distribution, true talent and good music is not sacrificed. “I feel like content creation online should not take away from artistes creating and delivering great music, because without the content, the music should still stand on its own, and with the content, the people still need the music,” he shared. “I also feel like a lot of trends are created from making yourself an online spectacle and not the music being able to sustain itself, so you may get attention for what you post as content, but the music you’re posting the content for sometimes does not have enough substance to sustain itself for longevity,” he rationalized.
Thoughtful, conscious and truly talented, Skinny Banton is a necessary part of the Caribbean’s creative landscape. His storytelling ability, coupled with his appreciation for the art and vocal capacity, makes him an artiste everyone should tap in to. “I want to encourage the young artistes to stay focused and keep pushing and never be discouraged by the many things that’s said on social media. They must work hard to establish their business to suit them, because every artiste will do things differently, when it comes to the business; Never be discouraged by the naysayers,” he advised. He thanked his fans for their love and support over the years. “People who’ve been supporting from day one and continue to support, as well as the new supporters I’ve gotten along the way – thank you. To the DJs and radio personalities, I appreciate you. One hand doesn’t clap. Thank you for keeping my songs on rotation and I hope you all continue to support me.”
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