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When Reality Strikes. Shurwayne Experiences Loss on His Birthday.

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Shurwayne Winchester celebrated another year of life on Tuesday. He started off his morning grateful, thankful for the gifts that he’s been blessed to enjoy- a happy, beautiful family, a career that has spanned decades and breath in his lungs. That feeling was however, tumultuously stomped on when news broke that Entertainment news editor at the Express Newspaper, and longtime friend, Wayne Bowman had passed away.

Wayne Bowman passed away suddenly, on Tuesday.

“This just cannot be real,” uttered the ‘Look Trouble Again’ singer. He’s been hard at work over the past few weeks, promoting his new releases, but on this day, all thought of music and its potential to earn him income, went out the door. “I sent a message to Wayne this week. I didn’t see a reply. I know sometimes he’s busy so I didn’t really make anything of it. Last night into this morning, I felt elated- happy, thankful for life. I was thinking of the calls I would get. There are certain people who would always reach out to me and in thinking about them I saw the void of those calls and those messages- the people who are no longer with us. I realized I am not going see those faces again, hear those voices again,” he said. Wayne Bowman is now one of those people Shurwayne and many others in the Arts and Culture fraternity, will no longer have the pleasure of seeing and engaging with.

Shurwayne expressed that the birthday sentiments often uttered by us all, ‘I wish you long life and health,’ is most times rattled off, almost on instinct, but when real thought is placed on the expression, reality dawns that life is fleeting. “If you really just take a second and think about it, you realize that it is so easy for life to be taken away and you understand how blessed you are to be here,” he said.

Over the years, Shurwayne Winchester has delivered countless musical anthems- songs that will withstand the test of time. Like many other entertainers, music is a testimony that their lives existed, even after they’ve exited this realm. For Shurwayne, getting older is a blessing all in itself. “There are people who are afraid of getting older and they do everything they can to fight that. They don’t even understand that that is wisdom upon wisdom and it is a blessing to grow older. It’s only when you’re sick in bed or you have the threat of losing life, that you realize how good life is.”

Crime, a scourge in this country and many other places around the world, Shurwayne highlighted that for many criminals, life means nothing to them, or so it would seem. “Men who living by the gun and gangsters and so, maybe they’re pulling in younger children to do what they want them to do and their lives are being taken away – it doesn’t mean anything to them because they have the idea that life is fickle, but they don’t understand that it is a blessing.”

Now, in the face of a friend’s passing, and the sudden departure of so many people he’s known for many years, Shurwayne Winchester has entered another year of life with even more gratitude than he’d previously expressed. “I was so happy and then I saw this news with Wayne and honestly it pulled me down- a next hard reminder from God that those of us who are still here have so much to be thankful for. We have to appreciate what we have. We have to be happy and content. We think chasing careers and all of that is what life’s about, but it’s so much more,” said the entertainer.

On Wayne’s passing, Shurwayne said, “Wayne did so much to help me. That man did so much for me, nobody will ever understand. To his family, friends and colleagues, I join you in mourning my friend. My deepest condolences to all of his loved ones left behind.”

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General Grant and Mr Renzo Unite Caribbean Rhythms on “De Shot Call (Remix)”

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The vibrant sounds of classic dancehall and contemporary reggaeton collide on “De Shot Call (Remix),” a dynamic new collaboration from Trinidad and Tobago recording artist General Grant and versatile entertainer Mr. Renzo.

.Designed to ignite dancefloors while honoring the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean, the track blends the raw, energetic spirit of early 1990s dancehall with the infectious grooves and global appeal of modern reggaeton. The result is a high-energy anthem that bridges generations, cultures, and musical styles.

Inspired by the golden era of dancehall that helped shape Caribbean music culture, “De Shot Call (Remix)” reimagines that signature sound through a contemporary lens. The production delivers nostalgic undertones while embracing the polished rhythms and vibrant energy that resonate with today’s audiences.

For General Grant, the project continues his commitment to preserving and evolving authentic Caribbean music. Widely respected for his contributions to the dancehall and reggae landscape, he brings his signature delivery and commanding presence to the remix, reinforcing the song’s connection to the genre’s roots.

Joining him is Mr. Renzo, a singer, songwriter, and entertainer whose career spans more than two decades. Recognized for his ability to blend Caribbean, Latin, pop, and urban influences, Mr Renzo adds a fresh and modern dimension to the track, helping to create a sound that transcends borders and appeals to a broad international audience.

Together, the two artists showcase how Caribbean music continues to evolve while remaining grounded in its traditions. “De Shot Call (Remix)” serves as a celebration of that journey, highlighting the seamless transition from dancehall’s formative years to Reggaeton’s current global prominence.

The single was executive produced by Lawrence Adams – Mr. Renzo, who also co-wrote the track alongside Curtis Grant – General Grant. Recording and editing duties were handled by Stephon Gabriel, while engineer Ovy Thouni delivered the song’s polished mix and master.

With its infectious rhythm, energetic performances, and cross-generational appeal, “De Shot Call (Remix)” is positioned to become a favourite among fans of Caribbean music and lovers of dancefloor-ready hits alike.

Whether you’re a longtime dancehall enthusiast or a fan of today’s reggaeton movement, this collaboration offers the perfect soundtrack to turn up the volume and celebrate the enduring influence of Caribbean music.

“De Shot Call (Remix)” is now available for audiences ready to experience the fusion of old-school dancehall energy and modern reggaeton flavor.

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T&T Visual Artist AndyVenture Readies for First Solo Exhibition at the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago.

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The Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago will host the inaugural solo exhibition of Trinidad-based visual artist and musician AndyVenture, known professionally as VENCHA. OVER YA HEAD opens on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and runs through July 4, 2026. Admission is free and the public is invited to experience a body of work that deliberately resists easy interpretation — placing the viewer in direct contact with ideas that exceed ordinary perception.

OVER YA HEAD is a multidisciplinary exhibition spanning painting and visual narrative. The works explore perception, ascension, limitation and expanded states of human experience, presenting images that challenge fixed ways of seeing reality and imagine possibilities beyond ordinary existence.

Drawing from Einstein’s theory of relativity and mathematical concepts of higher-dimensional space, AndyVenture treats the exhibition as an invitation to encounter ideas that operate at the outer limits of human comprehension. The title itself is both provocation and promise – the work is not designed to be immediately understood, but to be genuinely felt.

Central to the exhibition is an evolving visual mythology: recurring figures known as Ahomi and Dem appear across paintings as anchors of a larger conceptual world that AndyVenture has been steadily constructing across his practice.“I want the audience to encounter something that sits outside of familiar understanding. There isn’t an expectation of immediate understanding. The experience is about confronting something that operates beyond what is easily grasped,” said Ventura.

A Little About The Artist.

AndyVenture (VENCHA), born Andre Allong, is a Trinidad-based visual artist and musician whose practice spans painting, music and multimedia expression. His work draws on graffiti art, hip hop and rapso lyricism, comic book art, science fiction and contemporary culture to create vibrant, conceptually layered works that move between the personal and the cosmic.

Visually, his work reflects the influence of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby, whose expansive sense of scale and form shaped how AndyVenture approaches composition and impact, alongside local luminaries Leroy Clarke and Carlisle Chang, whose practices carry a strong sense of vision and cultural identity. He further developed his artistic foundation through the Visual Arts Certificate Programme at The University of the West Indies.

Conceptually, the work is rooted in a rejection of cycles of conflict and suffering that are routinely accepted as fixed features of human existence. In their place, AndyVenture imagines the possibility of an evolved human consciousness – one oriented towards perception, potential and transformation. One of the conceptual anchors running through his practice is the interplay between the words axis and access – a linguistic shift that reframes mathematical structure as a metaphor for perception itself and how different ways of seeing might open entirely different experiences of reality.

“I’m interested in the possibility that human perception and behaviour can evolve beyond those patterns. The work comes from a rejection of the cycles of conflict and suffering that are often accepted as part of human existence.” AndyVenture (VENCHA)

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