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Skinny Fabulous Is A Monster. Come ‘Find Out.’ Artiste Says Get Ready for Non Stop Hits.
Riding a wave of success that has been both humbling and exciting, St. Vincent and The Grenadines born entertainer, Skinny Fabulous says he’s mashing gas now. Explaining that the Soca music industry leaves very little room for any artiste to slow down, Skinny, whose real name is Gamal Doyle, is set to release an album at the end of January. Before that however, he’s unleashing hard hitting soca each week for the next few weeks, kicking it off with a powerplay – a single called, ‘Find Out.’
“This song is on the same riddim as Bunji Garlin’s ‘Thousand,’” explained the artiste. His song adds the to the rhythm’s fervor, solidifying the energy with a ricochet effect that indirectly summons the masses to create sweet mayhem like only hardcore Carnival lovers can. Produced by St. Lucia’s Stratosphere Music- the team that took home the island’s 2024 Road March title alongside, Ricky T with ‘Look Something to Talk About,’ Skinny and Bunji’s tracks are an extension to that single’s success on the Wham 2 Dem Riddim. “I heard it in St. Lucia and I immediately took a liking to it,” he said, explaining that immediately thereafter, work began on his placement on the already successful riddim. ‘Find Out,’ is by no stretch of the imagination, a Carnival 2025 monster already. The reaction across the airwaves, on social media and at events, has been proof enough. “It’s a song that’s easy to like. Sometimes you have to listen to a song four times to love it. This one, you like it immediately,” he highlighted, adding, “It’s also a bit edgy in terms of the language. I don’t mind pushing the envelope and I know it will provoke opinion, whether good or bad. So far, it’s been all good,” he said.
Power Soca now the less invasive sound on the Carnival fete circuit in Trinidad and Tobago, Skinny Fabulous says ‘Find Out,’ speaks to those who are unaware of the revelry, the ones who dare to get in the centre of the big fete crowd where true fetters stay ready. “I’m speaking to the people. Throughout the islands, from Grenada to St. Vincent, St Lucia, Jamaica, Dominica, the revelers are not interested too much in the fashion show brand of partying. When they party, they party hard. Even in the uptown parties, there is real revelry. Trinidad was originally like that- shorts and sneakers and get on bad,” he said thoughtfully, reiterating that this song speaks to that energy, warning those who dare to step into that zone, that they’d surely ‘Find Out’ if they mess around and get in.
An artiste who isn’t afraid to share his success with a dedicated team, Skinny Fabulous has been collaborating with artistes, producers and other creatives in the industry for some time. His album, which he says will feature more unreleased music than his last album, shares writing credit with various writers from across the region. “I am a part of many vehicles that drive the genre that is Soca. I am not trying to be the sole engineer of what makes it global. I am just doing my part as part of a fleet of people who will eventually take the sound global,” he said.
Explaining that this album is much riskier and certainly ambitious, he revealed that fans can expect a fusion of African, Jamaican and Trinidad and Tobago beats and rhythms, which he assures will satisfy the musical palette of his fanbase, far and wide.
As he looks toward the much-anticipated T&T carnival in the year ahead, Skinny Fabulous says when it comes to music releases, he is scheduled to drop new songs each week, for the next month. “In our industry it’s unfortunate, but the goal is always to kind of maintain and it’s a task. A man like 50 Cent, made an album about two decades ago and he’s still singing that music; We can’t do that,” he rationalized.
Despite this reality, Skinny Fabulous, like many of the entertainers in Soca, gets the gratification he needs when the people respond positively to the music they dedicatedly deliver. ‘Find Out’ is just the start of what Skinny Fabulous assures will be a season to remember.
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The Bar Is Being Set. Flowers All Inclusive to Up The Game in Point Fortin, This Weekend.
It’s a brand new concept being brought to life, in Point Fortin, however its impact, according to organizers, is already proving immense. The annual Point Fortin Borough celebrations, culminates this weekend and on Sunday, an event with a bigger purpose at heart, is anticipated to draw a massive crowd to fete, for the greater good.
Naya George and Anson George spoke exclusively with Ebuzztt.com ahead of the all inclusive experience. They’re excited to see their vision come to life. Anson, a well known name on the carnival and entertainment circuit, is known for his strong involvement in the BeachHouse Carnival brand. “It’s going to be on par with BeachHouse,” he assured, asserting ‘Flowers’ as the new ‘must attend’ fete in Borough Day festivities. “There are other events happening on Sunday in Point Fortin but there’s no other event of this caliber, happening,” said Anson, explaining that a few tickets are still available for those who still want to get in.
For Naya, the effort is less about business, and more about purpose. “We are partying with a purpose. We want to let people know that this isn’t just about feting. This is the only party that’s happening in Point Fortin that’s giving back to Point Fortin,” he explained, adding that proceeds will go toward investment in the young people. “The first set of projects will be at the Point Fortin West Secondary School where the event is being held. We are going to revitalize the sports programme, playing field restoration, sporting equipment and that kind of stuff, to ensure the youths have a place to find themselves in the area of sports. Flowers is the premiere fund raiser to do these things,” said George.
Set to welcome fete lovers from 5pm on Sunday at the Point Fortin West Secondary School, Flowers will feature a cast of talented artistes, inclusive of Nadia Batson and Lyrikal. “We want to raise fund in style and with high quality at heart, hence the reason the event’s caliber is high. This is going to be a first for Point Fortin,” said Naya George.
The Point Fortin Borough experience is widely attended, with a series of cultural events leading up to the weekend of excitement that is anticipated by locals and visitors alike, each year. “Flowers has set the tone for the Borough Day evolution I think,” said Naya George. “Fusion came to an end last night,” noted Anson. He said the cultural extravaganza, which was similar to Carnival’s Flava Village, was a huge success and noted the wide variety of cultural traditions, shared between April 25th and April 30th. “If people can jump on a plane to experience Grenada carnival, we are certain they can come from West and North Trinidad to enjoy the Point Fortin Borough activities,” said Anson, making it clear that ahead of the upcoming weekend, hotel and guest house occupancy is already high.
“Borough is like a second carnival,” said Anson. He said there are fetes happening throughout the day on Friday. “When you come, you get a taste of everything you get in carnival. You get the fetes, the all inclusive, the jouvert, the street food, the culture,” he highlighted, and this year, for the very first time, fans of culture, creativity and altruism, will fete with purpose at Flowers – a distinct, top tier, premium all inclusive experience in the heart of the borough.
Tickets for the event are available online at Stacy’s House Of Hair – Point Fortin, Atherley’s By The Park – San Fernando, Terminal 4 – Long Circular Mall and online at theticketgeneral.com.
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