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Lady Lava, Charly Black Unleash Major Dancehall Collab ; More To Lava Than Meets The Eye.
Lady Lava’s raunchy, hyper-sexualized lyrics do not define who she is. She wants you to understand that. In fact, much like Jamaican dancehall artiste, Spice always says, her stage persona and the hat she wears when she’s with her children, are two opposite sides of the coin.
Blessed with a son now, Lady Lava says it’s important that parents speak openly with their children about what entertainment is. Now, a major music collaboration unleashed, alongside Jamaican dancehall superstar, Charly Black, Lady Lava is moving full steam ahead in the music industry. In 2023, she wrote several songs for artistes like Trinidad Killa, Yung Bredda, Nessa Preppy and Tempa. She also released two soca tracks of her own. Already, the mill she mans has been churning out new soca singles, but she warns, these tracks will offer a taste of the Zess flavour that’s become widely popular even outside of T&T.
Chatting with Ebuzztt.com, Lady Lava explained that her relationship with Charly Black goes back many years, their individual teams having been connected and forging family-like ties over the years. “Whenever he visits Trinidad, we always link up,” she said, recalling that she performed at his 2017 birthday bash held at Next Nightclub in Trinidad. “We had always talked about collaborating and when he came to Trinidad as a part of his ‘No Excuses’ tour a couple months ago, we started the process.”
Lava and Charly linked up after his performance at Woodford Cafe back in May and the groundwork for the brand new collaboration began. Recording of the track by the very busy Jamaican entertainer would come later when the artiste made a quick stopover in Trinidad, en route to Guyana. “When he stopped over, he recorded his vocals for the track with producer, First Klase,” said Lava. “Everyone who hears this song, likes it. The beat’s a mix of dancehall, Afrobeat and Alternative. I think the time is right for this one,” she said.
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Destra Delivers Powerfully at Reflections.
“If this sharing that I’m doing touches anyone, I’m truly grateful. None of us are perfect. Some days you’ll feel good, some days you won’t, but it’s all part of the journey. Sometimes what you’re looking for is right on the horizon, and the moment you give up, you miss it. If my testimony makes anyone feel something, then my work here is done.” – DESTRA GARCIA
Trinidad and Tobago received a musical showcase of spiritual awakening yet again this past Saturday, at Destra’s ‘Reflections: Sound. Spirit. Surrender.” The event took place at Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s and proved to be a truly inspiring and uplifting musical experience.
From the onset, the show set a standard that fans of good music with powerful lyrics, would rave about for weeks. David Rudder – a cultural icon of Calypso music out of Trinidad and Tobago, welcomed the audience as he hit the stage first delivering the very fitting, ‘High Mas.’ It was a powerful blessing no doubt – something that would lead into a seamless spiritual production. He was subsequently joined on stage by Destra, something that created a full-circle moment that drew immediate emotion from the audience.
Known for her unmistakeable vocal ability, Destra took her audience on a carefully curated musical journey, opening her set with Free Again before transitioning into slowed-down, soul-stirring renditions of some of her most beloved songs, including Love Somebody and Fly and with each performance, she revealed a different layer of her artistry, offering vulnerability, reflection, and strength.
One of the night’s most touching highlights came as Garcia shared the stage with her daughter, Xaiya, for a heartfelt duet of The Prayer. Beginning at the piano, Xaiya gently set the tone before joining her mother in song, creating an intimate moment that resonated deeply with the audience.
The production, which was creatively directed by Zara Bartels and Isoke Edwards, also showcased the incredible talent of father and son pan duo Martin and De’jean Cain as well as the Maria Regina Grade School and St. Joseph’s Convent Port- of- Spain choirs, whose vibrant and polished performances brought a refreshing, youthful energy to the stage. Gospel artiste, Nisa joined Garcia for a powerful duet of Bridge Over Troubled Water. She also performed her original composition Make Me Over, adding another layer of spiritual depth to the evening.
As the show built toward its finale, Garcia delivered a commanding rendition of Ella Andall’s Bring Down the Power, followed by classic hymns including A Little More Oil in My Lamp. This climactic segment was elevated by the presence of traditional belle dancers and African drummers, creating a rich, cultural fusion that brought the audience to its feet. Beyond the performances, the overall production, brought to life through Bridgette Wilson’s choreography and Atiba Borde’s costuming, stood out for its seamless execution, immersive ambience, and thoughtful storytelling, reinforcing Reflections as more than just a concert, but a transformative experience.
Reflections certainly delivered a powerful blend of music, filled with deep messages and meaning. In what is a very spiritual season, Destra, through the delivery of ‘Reflections,’ has carved out a space for inspiration and connection within Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural landscape – something that many would agree, is a necessity more than an option.