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Archived: Machel May Not Make It To Soul Train Awards in the U.S

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Machel Montano is coming to T&T soon- this according to the soca star himself who assured fans that he will be coming home for the upcoming Major Lazer ‘Free The Universe’ Tour on September 23rd at the O2 Park in Chaguaramas. The artiste who recently got the nod by the Soul Train Music Awards committee, along with Bunji Garlin, to be among five names nominated in the category of Best International Performance, spoke on Trinidad and Tobago urban frequency, Boomchampions 94.1FM this afternoon. He said while he is really happy to be among those nominated for the award, he may not be able to walk the red carpet at the Soul Train Music Awards as hoped.

Collis Duranty is featured on the See Lots Riddim.

Collis Duranty is featured on the See Lots Riddim.

Machel, having continued his efforts to push his music across the globe, said he has commitments in Paris, France on November 8th- the day on which the award show is carded to be recorded. “I just recently signed that deal with Universal, France for the Mr. Fete single and I’ve started getting shows in Paris, and now they’re ready to make the album so I’m trying to figure out how to do the French album and the Carnival album at the same time, but something will work out, you know. When opportunity knocks you can’t sleep- you just have to work,” said the Trini soca star.

Tobago gospel and reggae singer, Positive.

Tobago gospel and reggae singer, Positive.

Montano had called in to the radio station to speak about the recent release of the See Lots riddim, which features fellow Trinbagonian artistes, Collis Duranty, Prophet Benjamin and Positive. He said he had the idea for the project to include other artistes from the very beginning, adding that the LIV concert in which he played an instrumental role in delivering to the people of T&T following Carnival 2013, was the forum that possibly got things started for the entire project. Jamaica’s Morgan Heritage and the other local acts had been a part of the show and Montano said that it was at that time, it occurred to him that those artistes would make for a great positive combination on the project. He pointed out that there were a number of road fatalities, including one that left Sea Lots, Trinidad residents in a state of shock and despair- one that left two young children dead. “Everyone was coming with some really positive messages and I reached out to Positive, to Collis and to Prophet and they came back with songs written in less than two weeks,” he noted. Machel said the timing was right and this has delivered a successful outcome.

PROPHET BENJAMIN

Prophet Benjamin

Separately, the ‘Fog” singer said his team is deep in recording right now in a bid to make 2014, “a year you’ve never seen before.”

He thanked everyone who’s been instrumental in the outcome of the See Lots riddim, among them Vishal Singh, 868 Music, Fire house Crew, Dean Frasier, Collis Duranty, Prophet Benjamin and Positive as well as the Morgan Heritage family.

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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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