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Archived: International Eyes Peeled To T&T- Machel Monday Brings 'Em Out!

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From Diplo, Walshy and Jillionaire of Major Lazer to Boyz II Men and Nigeria’s Timaya, the world is zooming in on Trinidad & Tobago. On Monday, February 24th, soca Taipan, Machel Montano delivered a concert showcase at the Hasley Crawford Stadium in Trinidad. His Machel Monday was a world class show that brought out thousands, and among the fetters who took in the performances were several world renowned entertainers themselves. Montano and the team who devised this year’s event, ingeniously introduced the world to more local flavor than previous MM shows. Leaving out the elaborate props used in concerts over the years, Montano and his team showed off T&T’s spoken word poets, using some very talented youths as connectors between performances. It was indeed a remarkable method of keeping the audience intrigued and from beginning to end, the energy remained high.

Machel sings his 2012 hit, 'Indian Girl' with chutney soca queen, Drupatee.

Machel sings his 2012 hit, ‘Indian Girl’ with chutney soca queen, Drupatee.

On stage, Machel preached unity and love throughout the event and for those who were there to witness it first hand, it may have been an awe inspiring experience- especially when Montano introduced Destra Garcia- the lone female entertainer in the industry who many say is the female version of the soca heavyweight. Since their collaboration on the track, ‘It’s Carnival’ in 2003, Montano and Garcia had been rumored to have been at odds so the introduction of the self proclaimed Queen Of Bacchanal on Monday, was as much a surprise as it was a beautiful sight.

Farmer Nappy, performing his hit, Big People Party, took the opportunity to welcome on stage a few veterans in the business.

Farmer Nappy, performing his hit, Big People Party, took the opportunity to welcome on stage a few veterans in the business.

 

 

A number of great Caribbean acts graced the stage. From King David Rudder to pan extraordinaire, Len Boogsie Sharp, Queen Denyse Plummer, Kerwin Du Bois, Destra, Farmer Nappy, Patrice Roberts, Poser, Johnny King, M1- formerly Menace of the group 3 Suns, Skinny Fabulous out of St. Vincent, Ravi B, Drupatie and Lyrikal,the stars seemed to have aligned perfectly in the soca universe on Monday night.

Patrice Roberts stunned on show night with both her vocals and physique.

Patrice Roberts stunned on show night with both her vocals and physique.

 

 Now, days away from the final two days of the season- Carnival Monday and Tuesday, MTV Iggy has again placed focus on Trinidad and Tobago’s culture, highlighting the island in a feature called, ‘Please Explain: Soca and Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.’

Machel Monday is certainly one of the shows that makes the world interested in T&T, Soca and carnival. Much like the International Soca Monarch competition, the magnitude of the production is as such that the world can’t help but take notice.

Check out our photo gallery for a full album of photos from the event.

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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.

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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.

Rapper, Drake has released three new albums simultaneously.

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.

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Caribbean Fashion Is A Big Deal. Designer, Ecliff Elie Expands With Women In Mind.

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Caribbean fashion is top tier. In a world of copy and paste designs, Caribbean brands like the incomparable Ecliff Elie, stand in a class of their own. Earlier this month, the menswear brand made a major announcement and whether you’ve heard or not, we’re here to tell you, this is huge.

The Ecliff Elie brand will now be delivering its seamless, tailored appeal to women. The brand is known for its precision tailoring and disciplined garment construction so with that at its foundation, women can now feel the complete effect of the Ecliff Elie touch. The company steps out into this aspect of its business after what it says has been years of delivering this service privately to women. Dubbed ‘Bespoke — Tailored for Women,’ Ecliff Elie is now offering the service, at scale.

The introduction reflects a focused extension of Elie’s established approach to tailoring – one built on proportion, control, and consistency. Each garment is developed through a guided process that considers posture, movement, and presence, ensuring that the final result aligns with how the individual operates and presents herself.

From custom blazers to trousers, skirts, and dresses, customers will now be able to get their custom designed Ecliff Elie apparel, through a consultation-led process where every decision—from cut to finish—is deliberate. The company says fabric selection will be approached with the same level of discipline, with materials chosen for structure, performance, and longevity, allowing each piece to maintain its standard over time.

“This is not a new direction,” Elie states. “It is a continuation of work I have done over time, now introduced with structure and clarity.”

With more than three decades of experience, Ecliff Elie has consistently positioned presentation as a defining factor in how individuals are perceived. His work has guided clients across industries to approach style as a matter of precision and intent rather than preference.

“When the garment is correct, everything changes,” he adds. “You move differently. You carry yourself differently. That is the standard.”

As more women continue to operate at the highest levels across business, leadership, and professional environments, the demand for tailoring that reflects both authority and individuality has grown. This offering responds to that shift with a process designed to deliver consistency, clarity, and control.

Through Bespoke — Tailored for Women, Ecliff Elie continues to refine his approach while maintaining a clear focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a disciplined standard of execution.

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