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Archived: Grenada Holds Firm to Authenticity in Spice Mas Experience

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On an island where simplicity seems the norm, it really isn’t unusual that the people would hold firm to their authentic vibe, especially when it comes to Carnival. That authenticity hit us like a ton of bricks this morning during their J’ouvert celebrations that officially kicked off the final Spice Mas pump, which will end tomorrow. On the streets, the Jab Jab was prevalent and while we expected it, having seen young men across the island preparing since Friday, the reality of their love for that aspect of the mas, truly set in on J’ouvert morning.

The oily Jab Jab is symbolic of Grenada's Spice Mas experience.

The oily Jab Jab is symbolic of Grenada’s Spice Mas experience.

Black with oil, they scared and begged for money. Dancing, acting out dramatic scenes from the depths of their minds and even making others victim of their oily passion. It was apparent that the Jab Jab mas players were there to show off the sweetness of a real Grenada J’ouvert- something that while still a small part of Trinidad and Tobago’s J’ouvert experience coupled with mud, has been traded in to a great extent for a more reserved paint, chocolate and powder J’ouvert.

Trinidad and Tobago entertainers, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts and the HD crew left the island yesterday after their White In The Moonlight appearance. It isn’t clear whether soca star Blaxx has remained for the J’ouvert fun however- this of course after he performed at the Soca Monarch competition on Friday alongside Lyrikal. Grenada’s Tallpree – the island’s main man when it comes to the Jab Jab vibe was spotted at White in the Moonlight and there’s no doubt that he would have been part and parcel of the fun this morning, somewhere around the town.

Digicel- a major Spice Mas sponsor was touted as the band to play with, albeit with their preferred red paint over the black oil of Grenada’s Jab Jab folk. Grenada is winding down today but there’s still some action to experience. This afternoon the Pageant parade takes place and later tonight, it’s all about the Monday Night parade of the bands.

ETCETERABUZZ.COM is on the prowl in Grenada. We’ll keep you updated on everything as it unfolds.

 

 

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Trinidad Killa Shares Prophecy with Fellow Artistes.

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There’s never a dull moment in Caribbean entertainment and we’ve got proof. Trinidad Killa has shared prophecy for the future and he’s calling on his fellow artistes on the music circuit to understand their worth.

The restauranteur and entertainer took a brief moment away from his TK Smokehouse duties to hop on an Instagram Livestream. In his prophesy, the TK, whose real name is Kern Joseph, said he predicts that by 2030 there will no more Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago. “You know why? Artistes underselling (day-self). Artistes calling promoters and telling dem, put meh on yh show, put meh on yuh show, put meh on yuh show,” he expressed. The often controversial entertainer alleged that because of this, promoters are not paying artistes to appear on their shows.

He went on, “Carnival become a competition. Once a man have a Road March tune, he poppin’ up in fetes and poppin’ up on shows and performing for free,” he alleged, adding that annually, promoters in Carnival pay the same major artistes for live performances.

Trinidad Killa migrated to the United States some three years ago. He has however remained consistently vocal on the events taking place in his homeland. “Allyuh see what go on with Soca Monarch. There is no more Soca Monarch,” he said, going on to positively highlight this year’s Flava Village addition. “There is so much going on in the carnival. All I would like to say is, artistes, stop under-selling allyuh self and when allyuh learn the value of allyuh artistry, and allyuh stop sell allyuh self short, that is when the industry will start to move.”

Trinidad Killa ended his livestream with the words, “music is a mission, not a competition.”

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Christo Breaks The Glass Ceiling, Hits Toronto for Return Fete.

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A phenomenal Carnival 2026 season in Trinidad and Tobago has paved the way for South Oropuche Trinidad’s very own, Christo, increasing his talent value and making him one of the season’s sought after acts. The young entertainer’s ‘Doux Doux Darlin’ refrain has Caribbean people everywhere, singing along, and it’s likely to remain that way, well into the Summer of 2026.

Christo appeared in Toronto, Canada this past weekend, for Return Fete, Toronto. He was not alone. Fellow entertainers, Coutain, Skinny Fabulous, Full Blown and the vibes man himself, Voice, also shook the event, which was hosted at REBELToronto.

Christo (right) with Dr. Jay (centre) and Coutain (left).
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Produced annually by well known Soca DJ, Dr. Jay, the event is touted as the best fete post T&T carnival each year.

In the aftermath of this year’s Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago, Christo – a relatively new artiste to the soca spotlight, said the love he received this season was unmatched. He took to social media, writing, “To everyone who streamed the music, requested the songs on radio, shared the content, learned the lyrics, and sang every word back at the shows, I see you, and I appreciate you. The growth this Carnival was undeniable, and it happened because of YOU.”

The young artiste referred to Carnival 2026 as a defining chapter in his journey.

Christo x AdvoKit - Doux Doux Darlin (Official Music Video) | Soca 2026

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Grenada's Tallpree was on the road in T&T for Carnival 2026.

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