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Archived: Possible Machel/ Iwer Collab? Only If The Soca Monarch Purse Goes to $5 Million!

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Machel Montano and Iwer George’s relationship has been perceived as shaky, over the years.

No hard feelings toward anybody who has criticised him over the years. That’s The Boss Neil Iwer George’s stance when it comes to that. Revealing that he will be coming again with his concert, Iwer Wednesday in 2014, the radio station boss and veteran soca artiste said the show is in its early stages, having only been sown last year. In an interview on an urban frequency in Trinidad on Wednesday, George answered quite a few topical questions. He said his relationship with industry heavyweight, Machel Montano is not as bad as people perceive, and indicated that there has been a history from way back when, involving calypso veterans, the Mighty Sparrow, Lord Kitchener and Melody relative to their tumultuous relationship. “History has a way that it repeats itself and if you look at Captain Carnival and my relationship,” he said, referring to that of he and Montano, “it sort of resembles that,” he continued.

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Iwer George is ready for Carnival 2014 in Trinidad.

George, somewhat of a controversial entertainer when it comes to his lyrical contributions, said if Montano was his enemy, the situation would have become volatile a long time ago. “It is what it is,” he said, recalling that he and Montano shared the stage during Trinidad and Tobago’s independence and he even revealed that recently, he sent Machel a text message, congratulating him on his new track for C2K14, Happiest Man Alive. “I sent him a text two weeks ago. I said boy, ah just see yuh tune mash up a party in Toronto dey. But ah call de name of the tune wrong and he actually correct meh and he tell meh – Happiest Man Alive.”

Iwer said he sent a subsequent text to Machel asking him when they would be doing a collaboration. He said Machel responded telling him they would work that out when Iwer released the big hit. Whether that will be in the very near future, remains unknown, however according to a jovial George, if the Soca Monarch prize monies were to be increased to $5 million, they would do it. 

Iwer George has a massive catalogue of Carnival anthems. Ahead of 2014, the artiste who is known to create a stir at major fetes like Fire Fete, Army and others, has already unleashed four singles- ‘Mama Oye,’ ‘Burning Up’ with Denise Belfon, ‘Bad For Your Music’ and ‘Trini Suge Knight.’ He said the people could expect more. 

Meanwhile, the International Soca Monarch will be launched this coming Thursday. ETCETERABUZZ has learnt that there will be a major announcement relative to the management of the show, at the ceremony.

 

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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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