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Ramajay Mas, Skinny Fabulous and Problem Child Win Big In Miami.

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All eyes are now on Trinidad and Tobago carnival 2023- this as Miami Carnival has ended and the results of major competitions have been tabulated.

The Miami Broward Host committee have eagerly shared news that Ramajay Mas International has secured the Band of the Year title with their presentation, “Wings of Desire.” The Carnival Road March title, which goes to the artist(s) whose song is played the most at judging points, went to St. Vincent and The Grenadines’ Problem Child and Skinny Fabulous. The track, “Danger,” has proven to be a forerunner ahead of the 2023 carnival season. Problem Child also took the second place title for his ‘wildness’ anthem, “ Nasty Up.”

Ebuzztt took in the sights, sounds and ultimate vibe of Miami Carnival 2022 and suffice to say, the energy was as potent as previous years, with proud Caribbean natives who live in North America, all eager to show off their love of culture and the freedom Caribbean culture promotes.

On Carnival Sunday some 22 mas bands paraded the route, among them Wassi Ones, Gen X, Savage Mas, Fusion Mas, Euphoria Mas and of course, Ramajay International. In the end, Ramajay scored the necessary points to take home the Band of the Year title!

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Facebook, IG, Twitter, X Doing Harm to Kids Says Australia’s PM. Legislation to Ban Access, Coming.

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Australia is stepping up its game to protect kids from the dangers of social media, with the government unveiling new legislation aimed at restricting social media use for children under 16. Describing the move as “world-leading,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized the impact of social media use, on young users.

“Social media is doing harm to our kids, and I’m putting an end to it,” Albanese said in a press conference on Thursday.

The Australian Prime Minister is ready to protect children against the harms of social media.

The proposed law, which will be introduced to Parliament in its final two weeks of session starting November 18th, would see social media platforms like X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook given 12 months to adjust and block access for children younger than 16. Albanese said he had spoken to thousands of parents, grandparents, and relatives, who share his concern about keeping the nation’s children safe online.

This major announcement comes as governments worldwide continue to grapple with the issue of regulating kids’ access to social media and smartphones. The new Australian legislation would make social media companies accountable for enforcing the age restriction, with hefty penalties for non-compliance—but it would not penalize parents or underage users themselves. “The responsibility will fall on the platforms to prove they’re taking reasonable steps to keep kids off their sites,” Albanese said. “Parents and kids won’t be held responsible.”

The proposed law would allow for exceptions, such as for educational purposes, but Albanese made it clear that no child under 16 would be allowed to use social media, even with parental consent.

Earlier this year, the Australian government began testing age-restriction technologies, and the eSafety Commissioner will use the results to help guide social media platforms in how to comply with the new rules.

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Music Quality Matters. RKG Gets Grammy Nomination Consideration for a Third Time.

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He’s hardly ever among the artistes on the Carnival circuit to get the attention of mass audiences, but he is certainly, for a third time, being considered for a Grammy nomination. The 67th Grammy Awards takes place on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The nominations for the awards will however be announced this coming Friday, November 8th. Trinidad and Tobago radio personality and artiste, RKG is among the artistes being considered for Grammy nomination for his album, Fully Digital. Once again, for this music lover, consideration by the Grammy nomination committee is a career highlight.

In previous years, RKG has been considered by the GRAMMYs and while his name has not made it to the final nomination list just yet, he says he is happy that his music’s quality has gotten him this far. “Your music must be of a particular standard to pass the submission process. There are certified voters – producers, songwriters and others, who will listen to the music’s standard and quality,” he shared, adding that he is of the firm belief that his third-time consideration is based on his music’s quality. “The first time I was given consideration was with the album, Caribbean Born. The second time around I was considered alongside Kes The Band in the category of Global Music Performance and now, the third time around, I’m being considered in the category of Best Reggae Album.

RKG’s latest album, ‘Fully Digital’ boasts 14 tracks. He told Ebuzztt that he spent two days alongside producer, NyceNation, steadily working to deliver on the project. Now, reflecting on the journey to this point, he stands proud and happy, recalling that those two days of dedication in an area considered a crime hotspot, was a necessary part of the end product. On his style and delivery, RKG tells us that his aim has never been to sound like every other artiste, or to be boxed in to any one genre of music. “Me setting myself apart equates to me sometimes sacrificing my career. That may be a strong statement to make, but what I mean is God has given me a talent that I can be musically versatile with, something that not many people are capable of doing. I try to separate myself musically, because I think being unique is what’s needed,” he said.

Admittedly influenced heavily by the likes of dancehall artistes, Spragga Benz, Bounty Killer, General Degree and T&T’s Bunji Garlin, RKG says now he has found his own style and is comfortable delivering songs that blend genres and offer a difference to global music lovers. “My greatest desire when it comes to my music is to hear my songs in movies, on Netflix and other major platforms. God is the boss and God is in charge of time. Music is something that can live on and I want to create music that lives on through the people, through generations. I want to give the people music that can talk to them, heal them, strengthen them; I want my music to transcend beyond the norm of any festival, any party,” he said, adding that good music connects to the soul of the listener.

The globe at the fingertips of musicians and creators, RKG is unfazed by those who question his music at home in the Caribbean. He however encourages everyone to take a listen to ‘Fully Digital’ with the understanding that his target audience is a global one and his sound, is as unique as the people of varied nationalities, races and ethnicities worldwide. “This album’s music is timeless; the songs are not dated and these songs can be played for years to come,” he shared, telling us that during the voting process he received a very encouraging email from one of the panel’s voters who credited him with what they said was a a very good body of work in ‘Fully Digital.’

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