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Archived: Machel Heats Up Umbrellas- Mr. Killa Launches New Band

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Island life calls for a cold beverage of choice from time to time. Such was the case on Sunday afternoon when T&T’s soca taipan, Machel Montano appeared with a crew of lovely ladies and his high roller crew at Grenada’s Umbrellas Restaurant and Bar along the coastline in Grand Anse. The artiste and his dance troop along with super producer, Kernal Roberts were in town for the island’s Spice Mas experience, having performed at the White In The Moonlight event on Sunday morning.

Montano and his band performed at White In The Moonlight on Sunday morning. He was spotted egging on producer, Kernal Roberts who wore a special Grenada t-shirt, backstage.

Montano and his band performed at White In The Moonlight on Sunday morning. He was spotted egging on producer, Kernal Roberts who wore a special Grenada t-shirt, backstage.

Montano has been hastily making stops across the world in recent months, having performed in Tortola before touching down in Grenada on Saturday. Last year he had told the crowd at White in the Moonlight that he had spent many vacations, as a youth, in the countryside of the tropical destination. On Sunday, having stopped in for a meal and drinks, Machel exuded a free spiritedness that looked good on him. Wearing board shorts and a t-shirt, the reigning Soca Monarch and Road March champ of Trinidad stood and smiled with fans, those visiting and from Grenada, for quick photos.

Montano and his dancer, cuddle up and move to the riddim of the Tunapuna Vibrations Rhythm Section.

Montano and his dancer, cuddle up and move to the riddim of the Tunapuna Vibrations Rhythm Section.

He soon settled in for lunch with his crew toward the rear end of the small restaurant but before you knew it, Montano was on his feet again. This time though, he had been answering to the subliminal call of the Tunapuna Vibrations Rhythm Section – a contingent of iron men and drummers who’d made their way to Spice Mas courtesy IMG Entertainment and Flavor De Mas. Together with his dancers, Machel threw out any inhibition that may have existed and provided onlookers with some live dance entertainment, at one point holding one of his dance members closely and showing that he’s no joker when it comes to the dance floor.

Grenadian artiste, Mr. Killa talks about his new band with ETCETERABUZZ's, Aba Luke.

Grenadian artiste, Mr. Killa talks about his new band with ETCETERABUZZ’s, Aba Luke.

Grenada’s Mr. Killa was also spotted at the beach hot spot. He’d arrived on his motorcycle and greeted Montano and his team earlier but as the excitement unfolded stage side, the ‘Pepper Wine’ singer sat and took it all in with a smile.

Mr. Killa had told ETCETERABUZZ.COM earlier in the day that he had launched his very own band at White In The Moonlight, a feat he felt very proud of and one that he had sacrificed his season, to deliver on. Asked the name of the band, he said, “for now it’s just Mr. Killa and his band. I’m still gathering the ideas for names.”

The beach restaurant was filled to capacity on Sunday, this as visitors from across the world had made the trip to Grenada for what is proving to be another epic Caribbean carnival experience in 2014.

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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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