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Sean Paul is Taking on the Festival Circuit. Get Ready for Scorcha.
Multi award winning dancehall superstar, Sean Paul continues to dominate the music scene in 2023, releasing hit after hit and performing at some of the most prestigious festivals around the world.
Already this year, the dancehall artiste has already dropped a number of singles, including “No Me Controles” with Venezuelan star Danny Ocean and Super producer Rvssian as well as “Gyal Generals,” with fellow dancehall chart topper, Charly Black. Added to this, Sean recently scored a massive Billboard chart hit with Colombian megastar, Karol G on their single “Karmika.” Needless to say, Sean Paul ended 2022 with high-profile performances at the annual Macy’s Day parade and the FIFA World Cup.
Sean Paul’s continued domination of the globe, kicked off with his Scorcha Tour, which saw him at some of the biggest festivals alongside some of the world’s most renowned artists, performing on stage after stage to his countless fans. Recently he performed at Miami Jazz in the Garden, alongside Erykah Badu & Keyshia Cole, something the artiste himself says he felt was an incredible success.
With his focus now set on thrilling his fans at festivals, Sean Paul is set to perform at rapper, J-Cole’s Dreamville festival in North Carolina, Snoop Dogg’s Lovers and Friends festival in Las Vegas and the Marley Brothers festival, taking place on April 19th at the legendary Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado.
Having established himself as one of the most successful and globally renowned artists in the music industry, Sean Paul continues to remain humble and committed to helping young, up annd coming artistes in the industry. His efforts to give back to the industry have been evident through his collaborations with new entertainers and his Dutty Rock label which has been instrumental in promoting the young acts, exposing them to a wider audience. Through his support for young talent, Sean Paul has proven to be not only a great artiste but also a remarkable mentor and a champion of rising stars in the music industry.
For more information about attending Sean Paul’s electrifying Scorcha Tour, please visit his official website, allseanpaul.com.
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Patrice Roberts Pulls 10K Plus Crowd At Flava Village in Port-of-Spain.
The national Carnival Commission says more than 10,000 patrons came out to Flava Village at the Queen’s Park Savannah on Thursday night to see female Soca artiste, Patrice Roberts.
An event dubbed, ‘Always Us,’ held as a free showcase for Carnival lovers, delivered a number of truly entertaining soca stars, among them, Shal Marshall, Shurwayne Winchester, Nadia Batson, Farmer Nappy and Mical Teja. The NCC, in a media statement said, “an estimated 8,000 people filled the popular Carnival venue, with an additional 2,000patrons enjoying the show from viewing screens along The Drag, creating an electric Carnival atmosphere despite heavy rainfall earlier in the day.”
With her usual high energy performances, Patrice held the attention of fans throughout the night.The concert was described by the artiste as a heartfelt “thank you” to her fans and
supporters. NCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Keiba Jacob-Mottley, said the organisation welcomed the opportunity to partner with Roberts. “We commend Patrice for her decision to give back in this meaningful way and applaud her commitment to ensuring that high-quality local entertainment remains accessible to everyone during the Carnival season, Mottley said, adding, “Our collaboration reinforces the NCC’s focus on creating memorable Carnival experiences that celebrate our artistes while removing financial barriers for the public,” she added.
The NCC CEO noted that the Flava Food Village, one of two signature Carnival villages at the
Savannah, alongside the John Cupid Carnival Village, is offered as a vibrant, inclusive space
where patrons can enjoy food, culture, and nightly performances free of charge. She added
that other NCC events, such as “Welcome to the Gayelle” represent the continuing work at
delivering a successful Carnival 2026.
David Baptiste, President of the Carnival Entrepreneurs Association, described the night as a milestone for vendors at the Savannah. “Last night was truly beautiful and something I have never seen before – an event of this magnitude in terms of crowd size, and people supporting the vendors. Many vendors sold out last night. We need more of this, and I am looking forward to the next event. Events like these boost business for our vendors at the Savannah and make them truly feel like they are a part of the Carnival festival,” Baptiste said.
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Squeezy Rankin’s Pivot. Artiste Goes Hard into Calypso to Change Mindsets.
From dancehall music with rough lyrical content to social commentary that aims at changing mindsets, East Trinidad native, Squeezy Rankin says he has found his true calling in Calypso music. The entertainer is on the road to the preliminary round of the Calypso Monarch Competition later this month, with a single called ‘Rat Race’ – this, one year after ‘Justice’ influenced younger audiences to take a stronger look at the Calypso genre, something that he hopes he can continue to do as his journey in music continues.
In a recent radio interview, the reigning Young King, whose real name is Anthony La Fleur, said prior to 2025, he had not done music professionally in 13 years. Jumping back into the spotlight, he said, was a bit intimidating, but the exposure last year has prepared him for 2026 and the artiste is expected to confidently claim his space in the Calypso Monarch competition this year.
As real as it gets, Squeezy Rankin- a man on the ground, has always fought for his place in the music industry locally. Now, as Calypso music embraces him even more, he says he believes he’s found his place. “I plan on releasing two songs during the year because I want to change the narrative that Calypso music is old people music,” he said, adding that his hope is that urban radio stations see the value in sharing topics of social commentary, such as ‘Justice’ and ‘Rat Race’- songs deep in meaning and valuable beyond measure, in the greater scheme of things.
Determined to change mindsets one song at a time, Squeezy Rankin says his strong suit is certainly social commentary and he will not, at any time, delve into political commentary. “I was advised by someone who is deep in politics to stay out of it and I literally listened. You know sometimes we hear people, but we aren’t listening. I thought about what he said, and it made sense. I literally listened, even though they say I don’t listen,” he said with a laugh.
‘Rat Race’ was written by Squeezy and Angelo Pantin with production by Q-Ban Production.
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