Ebuzz News
Look Trouble Again. Shurwayne Signals The Rebellion.
Soca artistes remain resolute in their effort to feed the masses who live for the genre, with the vibe that Soca brings annually. While for some, the music remains a seasonal thought, to countless others, soca music, as infectious as it is, cannot be a once per year thing. For one of Soca’s bosses, a power soca release was a no brainer for 2022.
On Boxing Day, Shurwayne Winchester released a track called, “Look Trouble Again.” He gave it the acronym, ‘LTA’ and proceeded to push it hard across all major radio stations in Trinidad and Tobago and even across the Caribbean. Shurwayne said his only goal had been to “help the people.”
Trinidad and Tobago, the home of the carnival festival the world anticipates annually, has been, like many other territories, under serious restrictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic. These restrictions have all but totally crippled the entertainment industry and even with Carnival 2022’s true status still up in the air, Shurwayne’s telling soca and carnival lovers that the rebellion cannot be stifled.
“This track was set for release on three separate occasions and each time, it was held back,” he explained, saying that the song is a rebellious statement that expresses, in its truest way, the essence of Trinidad and Tobago’s people. The multiple title holder says the song had been sitting there since T&T’s initial lockdown, waiting for the perfect time for release. Together with US Virgin Islands based music producer, Kevre ‘Maestro’ Hendricks, the idea for the single, he explained, was bred from a desire to help the people who’d been stuck in a rut, yearning to de-stress, amid a pandemic the likes of which, no one, the world over had ever experienced.
“Music has always been a tool to help people de-stress. Human beings were not meant to be stuck indoors and inactive as much as we’ve been during this time. Looking on as the world came to a grinding stop, I felt that we had to be ready for that moment the opportunity presented itself, to give people that tool that could ultimately help them when they needed it most,” said Shurwayne.
Now, a song that Shurwayne says, took him into the soul of veteran entertainer, Leroy Calliste- the Black Stalin, has been unleashed. “The spirit of his delivery flows throughout this particular release. There’s a freedom in who we are as a people and like Stalin did time and time again with his music, I saw the assignment here, and I know the people will feel it when they hear it.” What’s amazing is that much like the music delivered by the Black Stalin- a true icon that Shurwayne says he celebrates and is grateful for, this new song is built from the ground up with live instruments. “The brass, the horn line scream freedom. When you listen to it, you actually feel like, ‘oh yes! The gates are now open!’” he said.
Trinidad and Tobago’s borders now open and beach lovers granted limited access following a lifted State of Emergency, Shurwayne is optimistic. He however maintains that even as an entertainer, he must be a responsible citizen. ‘Look Trouble Again’ is respectfully rebellious, since the track’s lyrics do not defy present day measures aimed at keeping the population safe.
‘Look Trouble Again’ is available on all popular streaming platforms, including Apple Music, for purchase and download.
Caribbean Buzz
Kerlz Goes Independent Ahead of T&T’s C2K26.
Trinidad and Tobago female soca artiste, Kerlz is going solo. The entertainer has announced her departure from the A Team Band, via media release. A 13-year-journey with the band’s front-line has been dubbed, ‘an amazing run’ by the entertainer who says she is grateful for the experience and the foundation built over the years.
Having recently unleashed a new single called, ‘Medicine’ on D’ Guitarman Riddim alongside fellow soca artistes, Ding Dong and Salty, Kerlz, whose real name is Kerlene Joseph, says she is excited to enter this new chapter. “I extend my deepest and most sincere thanks to the A Team Band for the incredible opportunity and the platform they provided me over the past 13 years,” she said, adding, “The journey has been formative and I will always cherish the music we created and the stages we shared together. I wish the entire A Team family nothing but the very best in all their future endeavours.”
Memories made and cherished, the singer now has her heart set on maximizing the potential of her recent release, which is already gaining ground as the 2026 season comes into focus. With a powerful voice and a dynamic stage presence, Kerlz says she is ready to captivate audiences as a solo performer.
Ebuzz News
Nothing Like A Kairi People Fete; Fetters Ready to ‘Runaway’ Tomorrow.
The stage is set for what is expected to be another phenomenal Kairi People fete on Wednesday – this as organisers put the final touches on the Pigeon Point venue in scenic Tobago. Kairi People has never failed. Time and time again, organisers of the one of a kind fete experience, make it their duty to truly please their feting family.
Tobago Carnival’s list of premium fetes and Carnival events, includes Kairi People’s Runaway. Fresh off the Miami Carnival run, artistes are always eager to use the event’s stage as a springboard into T&T’s Greatest Show on Earth. Staple to the Kairi People stage, prominent band, D All Starz with frontline artistes, College Boy Jesse, Viking Ding Dong and Mical Teja, will deliver a range of hits, and added to this year’s cast are, Anika Berry and Grenada’s Blaka Dan.
The seaside venue offers patrons a breathtaking backdrop to a memory that will last a lifetime. This year’s Kairi People Runaway, powered by AMPLIA, is anticipated to be even bigger and better, following last year’s experience. It was there that artistes like Farmer Nappy, Ding Dong and Wadicks delivered more vibes than the people could have hoped for. The Kairi People team known for its organization and delivering a high standard across the board, offered patrons a packaged option inclusive of return flights between Trinidad and Tobago. Travel tickets now sold out, those who may not need travel tickets, are still assured of event ticket availability via committee members.
New songs dropped, Blaka Dan, Ding Dong, Anika Berry and College Boy Jesse are amped up and ready to bring big vibes to Kairi People’s Runaway, tomorrow.
