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Archived: Powder & Pandemonium… Machel, Shaggy Fog Up Jamaica!

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The Caribbean is slowly becoming the mecca of vibes. This past Thursday, Machel Montano and his reggae buddy, Shaggy created quite a stir at an event dubbed, Pandemonium. According to our EBUZZ correspondent in Jamaica, Montano and Shaggy who have a musical history of their own, sent fetters into a frenzy on the island that’s known for its reggae and dancehall flavours.

Days prior to the event, both Shaggy and Machel were busy keeping fans abreast of the excitement in the build up to the all inclusive, posting several photos on Instagram, a couple of which saw them together.

Machel and Shaggy took the stage together at Pandemonium all inclusive on Thursday. - PHOTO CREDIT: Machel Montano via Instagram.

Machel and Shaggy took the stage together at Pandemonium all inclusive on Thursday. – PHOTO CREDIT: Machel Montano via Instagram.

The event was one of the highlights of the Jamaica carnival 2014 calendar of events so far, with Machel delivering with a heightened level of intensity, which saw fans and soca lovers excitedly party through the night. Jamaica has also laid claim to the powder phenomenon that goes along with Carnival, having showed that they are quite capable of adding a bit of flair to their ‘fog’ with various colours of the powder sprinkled into the night air during performances.

The Caribbean musical posse. From left- Shaggy, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts and Grenada's Mr. Killa.

The Caribbean musical posse. From left- Shaggy, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts and Grenada’s Mr. Killa. PHOTO CREDIT: Machel Montano via Instagram

Machel was joined by HD family members Patrice Roberts and Farmer Nappy at the event and as many would expect, Nappy received tremendous respect from revelers when he hit the stage to his 2014 smash single, ‘Big People Party’. EBUZZ understands that Nappy was brought onto the stage in a cloud of yellow fog, a move that willed the crowd to send even more powder into the night sky. The party would then take on a life of its own- this of course with the introduction of Jamaica’s very own, Shaggy who pleased his fans with renditions of ‘Oh Carolina’, ‘Mr. Boombastic’ and even getting his duet on with Montano. The pair dished out hit after hit, delivering to fans a feel good vibe that couldn’t be missed. Appearing comfortable alongside each other on stage, the Caribbean music makers laughed and made jokes, pleasing their audience while certainly having a great time themselves.

Mr. Killa was up to his usual tricks at Pandemonium

Mr. Killa was up to his usual tricks at Pandemonium. PHOTO CREDIT: Machel Montano via Instagram

Also a part of the event was Grenada’s newest culture ambassador, Mr. Killa. It was only last week that a new single by the Grenandian entertainer was released here in Trinidad. That one’s called, ‘Pepper Wine’.

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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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