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Archived: M1, Rita Jones- Super Sexy Collab Shows Off Softer Side of A Rude Boy
He says he’s a rude boy and he has no apologies for that but former 3 Suns vocalist gone solo, M1 is about to flip the script a bit, exploring his alternatives when it comes to his image and even his sound. Vocally, the artiste, who spoke with ETCETERABUZZ.COM on Wednesday said he’s been working with his team at the Big Blood Camp to produce music with a variation of sounds and already, a second contribution ahead of Carnival 2014 has reared its head and by all previously set standards portrayed by the Sangre Grande native, this one is different.
Rita Jones has collaborated with M1 on a single called ‘Crazy Love’
The track, collaboratively executed with none other than former Roy Cape front line vocalist Rita Jones, is calm yet sexually intriguing. The name? … “Crazy Love”. M1 told us that it’s a track that’s already receiving a lot of great reviews and Rita herself was extremely happy about the final sound. This release comes on the heels of a single called, “Big People T’ing” which M1 released just about two weeks ago. That single has been on heavy rotation on the urban frequencies in Trinidad and the artiste says he’s hoping it’ll have longevity this season. Five tracks can be expected from M1 in 2014. Jokingly, he said he’ll be rolling like the industry’s big guns in the season ahead, adding that in this- his third season as a solo artiste, he hopes to gain the attention of all of Trinidad and Tobago and those who visit from parts beyond, sealing his name and his sound in their minds for years to come. Asked why he decided to make that big leap as a solid member of a 10 -year- old group to a solo act, M1, formerly called Menace, told us that there were things in the 3 Suns camp that were a bit unsettling for him and he simply felt it was time to move on. Despite that however, he assures there are no hard feelings.
M1, formerly Menace of 3 Suns is changing up his image in 2014 but he assures he’s still that rude boy the ladies love.
In 2014, his image will be rude boy/clean and M1 emphasized that while his signature dreadlocks have been chopped off, he won’t be going down the metro road, but he will be dressing to suit the part of an artiste a little more when he hits the stage. With no formal management to handle his professional dealings, the entertainer put it out there that he is in fact on the look out for someone who can represent him well. “I would like to have a manager. That has been one of the main challenges I’ve faced in the past three years. I don’t know… people seem to be scared,” he said with a hint of humor. He assured however that he’s manageable and put it out to prospective managers that “everything would be everything”…
Rolling with his Big Blood camp, M1 highlighted the efforts of team members, Chain Link productions which comprises, Specta and Bones, along with fellow artistes, Droopy, Delux and Snigga.
Christmas, just about one week away, he told us that his hometown of Sangre Grande is alive with the seasonal energy. “My mother is busy in the kitchen making pastelles, fruit cake and all of that for orders that she has and we still maintain tradition in Grande where we go from house to house so I’m looking forward to that,” he said.
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100 Days To T&T Carnival – Big Launch, Big Vibes to Hit Port of Spain, this Friday.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Greatest Show on Earth has, for years, been a tourist attraction. With 100 days to go before the two-day street parade in Port-of-Spain, the excitement is steadily building and with momentum, the National Carnival Commission is moving full speed ahead.
Carnival 2026 will be publicly launched at the Brian Lara Promenade on Friday, November 7th. The NCC, in a media release said the spectacle will begin at 9am and go through the day, transforming the city’s hub into an active thoroughfare featuring all things T&T carnival. Th event will feature traditional Carnival characters, informative workshops and exhibitions, a mini concert from reigning Panorama champions, Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra, and much more. “In bringing Carnival to the city, we’re hoping to bring people to the city to come out and show their support for the culture, for the NCC, the Special Interest Groups, the vendors and small business community, and the Regional Carnivals because we’re all part of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival,” said NCC Chairman, Peter Kanhai.
TEACHING THE YOUTH ABOUT CARNIVAL
This year, the NCC will introduce something they’re calling, “The Children’s Zone,” where school children and their parents and guardians will be able to experience a distinct youth-oriented energy to Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival. The zone will feature cultural exhibitions, displays, giveaways and more, even offering youths the opportunity to pen a ‘Love Letter to Carnival.’ “School children would be invited to write what it is they love about Trinidad and Tobago Carnival for a mural that will be displayed at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah for Carnival next year,” the press release explained.
At 4pm, a concert will engage the public with performances by Swappi, Terri Lyons, Orlando Octave, Ravi B, Drupatee, Shal Marshall, Erphaan Alves and other featured cultural acts.
Back in August, at the corporate launch of Carnival, Minister of Culture, the Arts and Community Development, Michelle Benjamin, shared her ministry’s vision for carnival.
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Bob Marley Foundation to Jamaica: “We’ll Rise Again.”
What has been described by the National Hurricane Centre as the most catastrophic hurricane of 2026 – Hurricane Melissa, has moved past Jamaica and now moves onward to Cuba and neighboring territories. In the aftermath of the brutal natural disaster, videos across social media show fallen trees, massive swells, invasive water courses through streets and byways and certainly, infrastructural wreckage. The people of Jamaica, though resilient, are in need of strength and aid to rebuild.
The Bob Marley Foundation and the Bob Marley Museum, in a social media post said despite having gone through the hurricane, “we’re still standing.” The honorary organizations that stand in memory of Jamaica’s most loved icon, Bob Marley, relayed via social media, “The winds may have shaken us, but they could never break our spirit.” Noting that the journey to rebuild will not be an overnight one, the post read, “but together, we’ll rise again- stronger, more united and full of love.”
Consistent in the Marley legacy’s tone and posture of love and unity, the expression continued, “We can’t wait to spread the message of peace and love with you once more and help in whatever way we can. Until then, hold on to hope and remember – every little thing is gonna be alright.”
The government of Jamaica has created an official digital platform for information, and for the global community’s input where relief and assistance is concerned.
Visit https://supportjamaica.gov.jm. The website lists a preliminary needs list, which includes items such as batteries, bedding foam, flashlights, lanterns, mattresses, pillowcases, pillows, mobile storage units, heavy duty garbage bags and certainly much more.
