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Archived: Soca Artistes All Impress At Soca In Moka! 

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Endless food, endless drinks and soca artistes defending Power soca like never before. Soca In Moka, held on Sunday evening at Trinity College in Moka was definitely a success for yet another year, with hundreds filling the venue from as early as 5pm. It was at this fete that Fay-Ann Lyons once again made it clear that she defends the artform, but it was also there that artistes like Jaiga, Third Bass, Sekon Star, Voice, Shal and GBM Nutron and others, proved their worth.

The Soca In Moka committee, lived up to their name again this year.

The Soca In Moka committee, lived up to their name again this year.

A smorgasbord of food and Caribbean delicacies presented itself, leaving many impressed as usual. From Chinese, Creole and Indian dishes to Ribs, crab and dumplings and more, food was certainly in abundance on Sunday night. Entertainment too, was first class at Soca In Moka this year! Raymond Ramnarine and the Dil E Nadan team were spot on with their renditions of popular cover tracks, priming things up perfectly for the big bands and stage performers that would come.

The Asylum Vikings had a blast at Soca In Moka on Sunday night.

The Asylum Vikings had a blast at Soca In Moka on Sunday night.

The Asylum Vikings, led by Bunji Garlin and wife, Fay Ann Lyons later came to the fore, initializing an atmosphere of carnival excitement and enjoyment as many had been anticipating. Lyons- Alvarez’s powerful demeanor saw her strut on stage in commandeer mode, belting out her hit single, “Raze” followed by familiar renditions and of course newer hits like, “Block De Road” and later, after a stern warning to those who’ve been saying Power Soca is dying, her power track, “Hands In The Air.” Her husband too, donning an all black get up, somewhat mirroring RUNDMC, delivered awsomely, between it all, smiling with fetters and showing fans a good time.

The event wasn’t without some of Carnival 2016’s unexpected blockbuster artistes. St. Lucia’s Teddyson John enjoyed his stint on stage, even delivering the remix of his track “Allez” with Garlin. Even Third Bass who’s been commanding the circuit for weeks with his hit, Bum Bum, penetrated Soca In Moka in a way only he could. Walking with his own “bush” (guava tree branches), Bass belted out the track to fetters who lapped it up, singing along and enjoying every bit of his stage show. Also delivering well was Jaiga, who’s Shaft Vibes written track, “Anyway” has been growing in popularity and Shal Marshal with Brooklyn based producer and singer, GBM Nutron. Together, they brought a sweet feting flavour, that people truly seemed to enjoy.

Teddison John joined Bunji Garlin on stage.

Teddyson John joined Bunji Garlin on stage.

The final band to hit the stage at Soca In Moka was Roy Cape which featured heavyweights, Blaxx and Ricardo Drue. Drue, who’s been making big waves on the soca circuit with his hits, “Professional” and “BET” impressed big time with a level of confidence and personality that couldn’t be ignored. Youth on his side, the reigning Antigua Jumpy monarch, worked the stage with endless charisma, much to the enjoyment of the crowd. Later, fans would enjoy performances by Farmer Nappy and Alison Hinds, Benjai, Voice- who certainly had a great show and Asten Isaac who’s track, “Gallery” has been widely played since the season reared its head.

Alsion Hinds and Benjai backstage at Soca In Moka

Alison Hinds and Benjai backstage at Soca In Moka

Backstage, several artistes were spotted chilling out and enjoying each other’s company. Miami native, Giselle ‘The Wassi One’ Le Blanche, Lyrikal, Screws, Barber boy Dev, Yankey Boy, Ace of 3Suns, DJ Stephen and even, Patrice Roberts made Moka a fete they simply had to attend, performance or not. Olatunji Yearwood, the reigning Groovy Soca Monarch king was the final performer, taking the stage closer to the 11pm hour. He too was enjoyed, as brief as his time on stage was.

Now, with Carnival just weeks away, the feting season has been pushed into 1st gear. Check out our event calendar, for all the info on where you should be next!

 

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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.

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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.

Rapper, Drake has released three new albums simultaneously.

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.

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Caribbean Fashion Is A Big Deal. Designer, Ecliff Elie Expands With Women In Mind.

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Caribbean fashion is top tier. In a world of copy and paste designs, Caribbean brands like the incomparable Ecliff Elie, stand in a class of their own. Earlier this month, the menswear brand made a major announcement and whether you’ve heard or not, we’re here to tell you, this is huge.

The Ecliff Elie brand will now be delivering its seamless, tailored appeal to women. The brand is known for its precision tailoring and disciplined garment construction so with that at its foundation, women can now feel the complete effect of the Ecliff Elie touch. The company steps out into this aspect of its business after what it says has been years of delivering this service privately to women. Dubbed ‘Bespoke — Tailored for Women,’ Ecliff Elie is now offering the service, at scale.

The introduction reflects a focused extension of Elie’s established approach to tailoring – one built on proportion, control, and consistency. Each garment is developed through a guided process that considers posture, movement, and presence, ensuring that the final result aligns with how the individual operates and presents herself.

From custom blazers to trousers, skirts, and dresses, customers will now be able to get their custom designed Ecliff Elie apparel, through a consultation-led process where every decision—from cut to finish—is deliberate. The company says fabric selection will be approached with the same level of discipline, with materials chosen for structure, performance, and longevity, allowing each piece to maintain its standard over time.

“This is not a new direction,” Elie states. “It is a continuation of work I have done over time, now introduced with structure and clarity.”

With more than three decades of experience, Ecliff Elie has consistently positioned presentation as a defining factor in how individuals are perceived. His work has guided clients across industries to approach style as a matter of precision and intent rather than preference.

“When the garment is correct, everything changes,” he adds. “You move differently. You carry yourself differently. That is the standard.”

As more women continue to operate at the highest levels across business, leadership, and professional environments, the demand for tailoring that reflects both authority and individuality has grown. This offering responds to that shift with a process designed to deliver consistency, clarity, and control.

Through Bespoke — Tailored for Women, Ecliff Elie continues to refine his approach while maintaining a clear focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a disciplined standard of execution.

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