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Archived: THE PUMP IS ON! The Best Fetes To Jam Hard At This Weekend ARE…
We’re on the home stretch guys and the feting momentum has been kicked up a notch. This weekend is jam packed with a variety of fetes for every fetter. Ebuzztt is up for this weekend’s pump. Now, In case you’re a bit hesitant to get the tickets you need for this weekend, we’re here to help!
Let’s go!
THE SAFEST FETE!
Army Fete the real ‘big flag’ fete.
On Friday night, all roads lead to the incomparable Army Fete. A staple in the Carnival spectrum for years, Army Fete has stood the test of time as one of the only remaining fetes for big bands, flag crews and of course, shorts and sneakers. Dubbed the safest fete in Carnival, the Queen’s Park Savannah will be flattened when the biggest Soca bands – Machel Montano and his band, The Asylum band and Roy Cape All Stars, take the venue by storm. This fete pulls nice mix of people and the ground represents!
THE ULTIMATE COOLER!
A fete that delivers nothing less than endless vibes and jam – JAMNation cooler, has become the ultimate cooler fete to attend each and every Carnival. The water. The Rising-Sun. The Vibes. No stushness. Just euphoria and revelry!!! Many people have been counting down the days to this fete and it’s just around the corner. Last year, Voice’s performance at the fete was the talk of the town. Whose performance will beat that, this year? You’ve got to be there to find out!
A DIFFERENT ALL INCLUSIVE!
Bunji and Fay Ann have brought their superstar soca styles to “Different”.
Kairi People events have set a standard of guaranteed vibes and value for money for years. Unlike the impression of typical all inclusives, which screams boredom or social gathering, Kairi People’s ‘Different’, says it all! It really is DIFFERENT!! This weekend, one of their premier all-inclusive events – DIFFERENT celebrates 15 years of pure revelry, consistency with food, drinks, over a dozen artistes and djs to entertain for just $450. This is where the Road March is determined they say…and to think it’d just be one week away from Fantastic Friday.
So you see, this weekend offers you one traditional grass root fete, a jammin’ cooler fete and an all-inclusive fete for your money. Now the choice is yours. But you must take note- as we understand it, Jam Naked is already pretty much SOLD OUT, so good luck there.
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Vybz Kartel To Headline Reggae Sumfest This Year, Alongside Mavado. New Album, ‘God & Time’ Set for June Release.
One of the most influential artists in dancehall history, Vybz Kartel, marks a defining new chapter with his forthcoming album God & Time, slated for release June 5th, 2026.
In recent weeks, dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel has been receiving some backlash online after sharing videos of himself wearing a bonnet while dancing in his underwear and a robe. The noise increased after he shared it a second time, almost taunting his detractors and making it clear that he is rich and does not care for the unsolicited comments of naysayers. Fast forward days later and like magic, the artiste’s pre-album release publicity stunt ushers in the release of his forthcoming album God & Time, set for a June 5th release. Kartel ain’t no fool.
The upcoming album is symbolic for the artiste who spent 13 years behind bars in Jamaica and was only released in 2024. It is being touted as his most personal and sonically expansive body of work since his release. The album will span genres and features an all star lineup of artistes including, Puerto Rican superstar Farruko, Jamaica’s Skillibeng, and Shenseea, with more artistes to be included.
In a media release, it is highlighted that throughout God & Time, Vybz Kartel moves seamlessly between personal reflections, hard-hitting dancehall anthems, sensual records for the ladies, genre-bending crossover records, and rare moments of vulnerability. It adds that it is inspired by the Jamaican expression “God & Time”—rooted in faith, patience, and destiny—and reflects the artiste’s survival, rebirth, and creative freedom.
The title track evokes the same introspective tone as Kartel’s most streamed post-release hit “God Is The Greatest,” which has surpassed 30 million video views year-to-date.
Produced by longtime collaborator TJ Records alongside Kartel, the album reunites the creative team behind Viking (Vybz Is King) (2015) and King of the Dancehall (2016), which included the RIAA Gold-certified hit “Fever.” God & Time will be released via TJ Records / Vybz Kartel Muzik and distributed by Zojak World Wide.
In support of the new album, Vybz Kartel will headline Reggae Sumfest on July 18th, alongside Mavado, reuniting two dancehall icons whose rivalry defined the genre throughout the 2000s in a landmark moment for Jamaican music and culture.
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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.
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.
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.