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Archived: Fay-Ann, Bunji Get The Thumbs Up At QRC All Inclusive- Carnival Is Here!
Patrons who attended last weekend’s QRC All Inclusive event held at the school were treated to a smorgasbord of tasty delights and not to mention, an earful of good music, courtesy the Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin and the Vi Queen as she’s now called, Fay-Ann Lyons. ETCETERABUZZ photographer, Jamilah Stewart of Zoom Photography was on the inside and based on what she relayed, the vibe was enjoyable and Bunji and Fay-Ann were a hit!
This patron couldn’t contain his enjoyment at QRC All Inclusive on Saturday.
ALL PHOTOS BY: Zoom Photography.
From creole cuisine like curry Crab and Dumplings, fish and soup to tandoori chicken, Thai food, Chinese Cuisine and even Italian food, fetters feasted while partying. They also enjoyed the music provided by a number of artistes, among them Kerwin Du Bois, Mr. Killa, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons and Dil-E-Nadan. In the end however, despite some showers, the mature audience at QRC seemed to have been blown away by Bunji’s ‘Truck On De Road’, jumping around in unison as the Soul Train Award winning entertainer delivered the hit single.
Kerwin Du Bois, a man who is proving a force in the Soca biz, was also at QRC All Inclusive.
T&T’s carnival is officially in full swing. The artistes are delivering on stages across the country. At Fire Fete on Saturday night, Destra Garcia provided patrons with quite a bit of eye candy as she strutted her protruding derriere, which was skimpily clad in black shorts, much to the enjoyment of the men in the crowd. Her image was just the beginning of what was offered by her Bakanal crew. Destra’s voice was perfect pitch and with red hair to match her fiery vibe, the Queen of Bakanal scored major points with the delivery of her hits, past and present. Later, Blaxx and Roy Cape showed off their experience and Mr. Killa, dubbed the Rolly Polly man, hit the stage with the band, causing quite a stir with his dancing moves and his overall show. Yes, Carnival is here!
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This weekend the vibe of the streets will be felt at an event dubbed, Soca For Life hosted by the Prison’s Sports Club Committee. On February 7th, the Red Light District being held at the O2 Park in Chaguaramas is definitely an event to attend and enjoy. ETCETERABUZZ.COM will make every effort to bring you the details of the carnival thrills and wherever possible, we invite you to share your experiences with us in the comments section below.
Now, LET’S MAKE A CARNIVAL!
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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.
