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Archived: Ronnie Homer Enjoys Rolly Polly Video Success- Artistes Start Looking Him Up!
Wondering who created the much enjoyed video for Mr. Killa’s ‘Rolly Polly’ carnival anthem? Well, with over one million views since being posted to YouTube by RiddimCracker Tunes on November 2nd, the world has been viewing the work of Ronnie Homer- a Trinidadian video director and artiste who is currently in Trinidad where he’s said to be working on other videos for local entertainers. Nadia Batson is said to have employed Homer’s skills and up to yesterday, ETCETERABUZZ was reliably informed that Batson had been on set with Homer, shooting scenes for her ‘Rated R’ video. Her sister and fellow band mate, Jo Jo, whose single, ‘Shake Dat’ has been getting a lot of attention, has also approached Homer for his video expertise for her song’s visual accompaniment.
Mr. Killa’s Rolly Polly video has exceeded 1 million views on YouTube. The video was directed by La Horquetta, Trinidad native, Ronnie Homer.
Ronnie Homer’s name has been in the mix since September when his soca single, ‘Jam’ began receiving the love of radio DJ’s in Trinidad. Many were unaware that he was also the man behind the video for Mr. Killa’s smash hit, Rolly Polly, but indeed his Ahtik Studios production house, was. That video managed to breathe new life into the song which was released months ago, for Grenada’s carnival. Mr. Killa meanwhile has been enjoying the success of the single. His name has made it to major carnival fete casts and he’s even been featured on worldstarhiphop.com after a video of him at Trinidad’s Fuzion nightclub went viral.
For Ronnie Homer, the fun has only just begun and with artistes like Nadia Batson, Mr. Killa, Lyrikal and Yankee Boy endorsing his skills behind the video camera, we may very well be hearing his name a lot more in the months and years ahead.
Ronnie will be in Trinidad for the entire Carnival season and will be performing at an event dubbed, Stranded By The Pool on Carnival Thursday.
Music News
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.
Ebuzz News
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.
