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Archived: New Year Resolution In Mind, Soca Track in Hand, Vetta's Set for 2014

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Wondering what some of the New Year resolutions of our Caribbean artistes might be? For some, it may simply be to take their careers up another notch, while to others like Hip-Hop crooner, Vetta, the idea of giving of himself in a more tangible way, to a cause, is more worthwhile. Vetta’s a young artiste out of Trinidad who’s been working hard at his craft and in 2014, he’s chosen to take a ride on the Soca train. In a recent media release issued on behalf of the entertainer, we found out that he plans on becoming more involved in Trinidad and Tobago’s anti bullying campaign.

In 2013, Machel Montano stood side by side 11-year-old, Jeromy Rodriguez- the current title holder of the Junior Soca Monarch title, to draw more awareness to the situation. Fay-Ann Lyons, months prior, had expressed strong sentiments against the act just the same. Now, with a strong desire to push things along even more, Vetta is assuring that he’ll be part and parcel of T&T’s anti bullying campaign and that’s definitely a great resolution.

Relative to his music, the Chaguanas native who’s been involved in music professionally since 2000, said he’s getting ready to unleash a brand new Soca track for the carnival season that’s upcoming.“I took a couple years off from the music, but I started back recording this year,” he said, explaining that earlier this year he released a track called, ‘Represent’- a hip hop track that used a sample from Biggie Smalls. That track, he said, was produced by DLL and recorded at Highway Records in Trinidad. The new single however, was done by local producers Star Blu Entertainment and Millbeatz Entertainment and according to Vetta, the music will speak for itself. “I just plan on putting out as much music as I can,” he told us, explaining that he’s been working a lot with some of the country’s younger producers.

Separately, the New Year looks to be one filled with great opportunities for the ambitious artiste as plans are already in place for him to travel to North America and Europe where foreign producers have indicated their strong desire to meet with him to discuss partnerships. Ready to rumble, we’re keeping our eyes on Vetta as he moves to make big strides in 2014. Hats off to him!

 

 

 

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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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