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Archived: Machel's Got The Magnetic Pull. Soca Star's Return To Army Fete Sends Fans Wild

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Machel Montano who is going by the sobriquet, Monk Monty these days, is returning to Army Fete in 2015, after 10 years.

Machel Montano is making his comeback to what many consider to be Trinidad and Tobago’s most anticipated carnival fete, Army Fete- this after 10 years. A media release issued yesterday, noted that the ‘Pop A Bottle’ singer will close the show on February 6th at the Queen’s Park Savannah. Now, with bated breath, many await word on whether Machel and Bunji- the other soca headliner billed for the big fete, will show solidarity on stage when their paths cross on show night.

Organisers of the event say since news broke of Montano’s inclusion to the cast, ticket outlets have been flooded. Online, on social network, Facebook, the fans have been excitedly commenting on the news, most, if not all saying they would be getting their tickets immediately.

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Army Fete has always featured a number of major entertainers in the soca game and no matter who’s headlined the show, the crowds have always shown maximum support.

Now, with Montano’s name atop the list of soca heavyweights, the capacity crowd is likely to increase, no doubt. Radio personality, Mr. Smooth, discussing Montano’s return to the ‘grassroots’ fete, with ETCETERABUZZ.COM, said it’s a good move for Montano, since the grassroots fetes see the people who usually attend Soca Monarch and other major competitions for the season, come out in their numbers.

Radio personality Mr. Smooth thinks Machel's return is a good move for the artiste himself.

Radio personality Mr. Smooth thinks Machel’s return is a good move for the artiste himself.

“The downtown fetes are more powerful than the uptown fetes in terms of people backing you as an artiste,” said the young hype man. He said he expects ticket sales to go through the roof with this announcement, and told EBUZZ that he personally always attends Army Fete, to catch all the big soca stars in their true glory, on one big stage. “This year, we’ll really see all the big stars,” laughed Smooth, showing his personal excitement for the event next month.

The event will feature a number of major music makers, among them Bunji and Fay Ann with their band Asylum, Roy Cape with Blaxx and Ricardo Drue, Lyrikal, Olatunji, Barbados’ Fadda Fox, St. Vincent’s Skinny Fabulous and even Iwer George.

For more on Army Fete 2015, keep checking in with ETCETERABUZZ.COM…

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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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