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Archived: New Year, New Music, Big Things To Come From Blaxx!

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What better way to celebrate your birthday than to release a brand new single? Well, at least that’s how soca artiste Blaxx chooses to start his celebration today. Blaxx celebrates with all of T&T and his fans overseas as he marks another year of life today and with that he’s releasing another 2014 contribution. The new release is called ‘Fete Away’ and was produced by production wiz, Kernal Roberts- yes, the man who delivered several Road March titles to Soca taipan, Machel Montano. In a chat with EBUZZ yesterday, Blaxx said this one is one of his masterpieces and in a bid to lift the standard of Soca music’s lyrical content, he has kept it clean…that is, no wine up, jam up or other suggestive lyrics.

'Fete Up' was produced by Kernal Roberts, the producer who made Machel's 'Pump Yuh Flag' and others successes.

Fete Up’ was produced by Kernal Roberts, the producer who made Machel’s ‘Pump Yuh Flag’ and others successes.

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Blaxx celebrates his birthday today!

Now, while the focus should be on him, considering that it’s his birthday and all, the ever humble and down to earth entertainer couldn’t refrain from telling us how elated he is to see just how well Soca music is doing at this present time. “What Bunji does as an ambassador for soca music and Trinidad and Tobago, is wonderful. I am really proud of that brother,” he said, adding that just the same, he is always happy to see the hard work of artistes like Machel, Destra and others who continue to fly the country’s flag high. Blaxx, in a reiterated statement to us said his aim is to get to that standard and with the help of his band, Roy Cape All Stars who he has coined, ‘The best band in the world,’ Blaxx says nothing will hold him back.

Noting that all artistes must support each other, Blaxx said the big picture is getting Trinidad and Tobago the recognition it deserves. He said with the spotlight on T&T, the sky would be the limit. “I will be the next one they’ll be calling,” he said with a hint of humour; but he is serious. Blaxx plans on executing above par in 2014 and with returning band member, Ricardo Dru along with female vocalist, Danella Timmons at the forefront of Roy Cape with him, he says fans can expect spectacular shows from the band in the season ahead. “I’ve done a lot of collaborations for 2014 and there are still a few that we’re working on. I’ve been in studio with producers like Kernal, Maximus Dan, Peter Coppin and King Bubba out of Barbados and I still have to do some stuff with Neil Bernard and Julio,” he explained.

With a lot of surprises to come, the entertainer who has thrilled audiences time and time again, assures soca music lovers that all of this is just the beginning of greater things to come. Intent on being part and parcel of the mission to take Soca global, Blaxx, on his birthday delivers a single he hopes will demonstrate just how serious he is.

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Machel Set to Unleash New Studio Album, Releases Video for ‘Her Mudda’ With Pumpa.

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Trinidadian superstar Machel Montano has dropped the sizzling video for “Her Mudda”with the Virgin Islands’ Pumpa ahead of Trinidad & Tobago’s annual Carnival. The single appears on Montano’s upcoming studio album, One Degree Hotter, which is set for for release later this month via his record label, Monk Music.

“With its striking visuals directed by D. Padmore and ColorMeStadic, pulsating rhythms produced by Stadic & Jonny Blaze, and vibrant performances throughout, “Her Mudda” is a testament to the infectious spirit of soca music and the power of dance,” a media release issued by the team, highlights.

Pumpa and Machel have collaborated on “Yuh Mudda.”


“Her Mudda” along with Machel’s recently released singles – “Fling It Up” ft. Davido, “Pepper Vine” ft. Lady Lava and Drupatee, “PARDY”, “The Truth”, “Bumpa”, and “Fallen Fetters” with Skinny Fabulous  – will all be featured on One Degree Hotter.

The album’s title is a play on words, not only referencing his hot streak of hit records, but also a nod to his recent completion of a Master’s degree in Carnival Studies at the University of Trinidad & Tobago. 

“After two years earning my Master’s degree in Carnival Studies, immersing myself in my culture, and studying where we’ve come from, I’m more inspired than ever about where we can go next. I couldn’t wait to get back in the studio and work on my next album, fueled by everything I’ve learned. ‘One Degree Hotter’ is a double entendre—it marks my Master’s degree, but also my mission to turn up the heat on my music and take it to the corners of the globe,”  Machel said.

“Songs like ‘Fling It Up’ ft. Davido and ‘Pepper Vine’ with Lady Lava and Drupatee reflect that vision—pushing Soca forward by connecting it with the global sounds of Africa and India. To me, this album represents a step forward in the evolution of my sound and mission,”  he adds.

One Degree Hotter follows Machel’s 2021 star-studded album The Wedding Album, which featured Afro B, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Teddy Riley, Vybz Kartel and many more.

The announcement follows Machel’s appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk, a major milestone for the Soca genre as Machel made history becoming the first soca artist to perform on the platform. The video has garnered over 1 million views in the short time since its release. NPR spoke on the significance of Machel’s performance saying, “Montano’s performance is the first to bring soca, the high energy dance music of the Caribbean, to the Tiny Desk. The genre was born in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 1970s when calypso artist Lord Shorty (who later chose the name Ras Shorty I) added traditional Indian percussion instruments and rhythms to calypso music — itself a fusion that incorporates elements of African, Venezuelan, French and American music.” 

In preparation for the 2025 Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, Machel Montano will defend his Calypso Monarch crown. Fans have already deemed the musical maestro’s single “PARDY” one of the top contenders for the coveted Road March race, which if he wins, Montano will be tied with the legendary Lord Kitchener for the most all time at 11 titles.

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Jamaica’s Beenie Man Berates T&T’s Delicacy of Choice on Major Podcast. Artiste Now Facing Backlash.

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One ‘Drink Champs’ appearance has landed internationally acclaimed dancehall artiste, Beenie Man, in hot water. The ‘Gyal Dem Sugar’ singer appeared on the popular US platform recently, after returning to the US after many years, having been previously barred from entry.

”I love Trinidad. I love Trinidad but dog don’t eat doubles. I don’t eat anything that dog don’t eat,” he told hosts Nore and DJ EFN. The duo had asked the entertainer whether he ate the Trinidad and Tobago delicacy. He went on to say that while the popular street food is nice, and he’s had it a couple times, even outlining the ‘triples’ version, he said he would not eat it because if it’s thrown to the dogs, they refuse to eat it.

Today, in a swift denouncement of an artiste that has been on many stages in T&T for decades, the people of Trinidad and Tobago have demanded an apology. On popular radio station, Vibe CT 105FM, hosts Ken Simmons and George Gonzales debated the matter, George calling for DJs to desist from playing the artiste’s music until a proper apology is received. Many callers echoed his sentiments.

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