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Archived: SXSW Festival The Iron Man and MORE Are Coming. T&T To Showcase In 2015

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Bunji and his wife, Fay Ann showed off some of what T&T has to offer, when they made their way to the event last year.

Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons broke through the SXSW Music Festival last year, leaving an awesome memory for those foreigners who had no idea what soca music was, or where Trinidad and Tobago was for that matter. News today though that seven other Trinidad and Tobago representatives will make up part of a contingent that will fly T&T’s flag at the festival in 2015.

Shurwayne Winchester will form part of the T&T showcase at SXSW in 2015.

Shurwayne Winchester will form part of the T&T showcase at SXSW in 2015.

According to sources, a stage is being prepared for the likes of Shurwayne Winchester, The Mighty Sparrow, Dennis Morgan, Trinidad James, parang band, Los Alumnos De San Juan and The Codrington Pan Family, to showcase what abounds in the land of never-ending happiness.

The SXSW music festival has been described by officials of the Artiste Managers Music Business Conference as the largest and most influential music festival in the world. They explained that the opportunity to have a stage at the festival came as a direct result of South by Southwest’s booking programmer who participated inA AMMBCON’S Conference for the past two years. The booking programmer, Todd Puckhaber said he was impressed by the talent he saw at AMMBCON 2013 and 2014 and invited the conference organisers to coordinate some of the artistes to showcase at SXSW.

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Puckhaber has already committed to attend AMMBCON 2015 and share his wisdom in special one-on-one sessions and panel discussions. Organisers say artistes who participate in AMMBCON this year may have a chance to be invited to showcase themselves at SXSW in 2016.

For more information about AMMBCON visit www.ammbcon.com or email info@askpromotionstt.com.

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T&T’s Full Blown, Taps Into Dancehall on New Release, ‘No Stress.’

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Caribbean entertainment doesn’t sleep. Proof of that comes in the release of brand new music, this time courtesy the superstar duo of Full Blown – brothers, Kevon and Kory Hart. Their new track, “No Stress” has been released complete with a new music video and it’s a big look for the duo.

No Stress is a vibrant, feel-good anthem that continues the duo’s evolution from soca favourites into one of the Caribbean’s most versatile and globally resonant musical acts.

Known for their strong songwriting skills, undeniable chemistry and sonic fearlessness, brothers Kevon and Kory have steadily built a reputation for creating music that transcends borders, generations and genres. Over the years, Full Blown has become synonymous with high-energy Caribbean songwriting, penning and producing hits that have dominated Carnival seasons, regional charts and party playlists across the diaspora.

Now, with No Stress, the duo taps into dancehall nostalgia while pushing Caribbean fusion music into fresh territory. The track reimagines the iconic Shabba Ranks classic Ting A Ling, blending vintage dancehall energy with Full Blown’s contemporary Caribbean flavour. 

The release follows the brothers’ success with the track, The Greatest Bend Over (Take It Easy) alongside Yung Bredda, a crossover hit that amassed more than 40 million streams worldwide and was described by Billboard Magazine as “culture-quaking.”

“People know us for soca hits and high-energy music, but this record really reflects who we are creatively,” said Kevon. “We grew up influenced by so many sounds across the Caribbean. We are a happy, joyful, fun-loving people. We just want good vibes. No stress.” 

No Stress is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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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.

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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.

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