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Archived: Ziggy Rankin Loses Faith…But Expresses Joy At Recent Moves By His Old Carenage Community

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As Trinidad and Tobago nationals prepare to hear what lies in wait for them in the 2013-2014 national budget, an artiste says he has lost all hope that things could get better, relative to the crime situation. Ziggy Rankin’s world was shattered last week when he received news that a close family friend from the Carenage area, where he grew up, was gunned down. “I have given up hope. Just last week they killed Ranger. He was like a father to me. He used to make sure that everything was ok with my family when he lived abroad,” said a very despondent sounding Rankin. The artiste recently released a song collaboratively with a young, budding entertainer by the name of Jaron Nurse. The single is called, ‘Slow Yuh Roll’ and is just one part of an anti violence movement that Ziggy and a group of other concerned persons, have commissioned.

Ziggy Rankin teamed up with young Jaron and Mr. King, seen in the photo above, for the new single, 'Slow Yuh Roll'

Ziggy Rankin teamed up with young Jaron and Mr. King, seen in the photo above, for the new single, ‘Slow Yuh Roll’

Discussing his current spirit as a national of the country, Ziggy said he is saddened by the state of affairs in Trinidad and Tobago. He admits that the government cannot be held responsible for it all, telling ETCETERABUZZ that parents and the community in general, are key to fostering that change he yearns to see in T&T. Happy about recent efforts within his old Carenage community to thrash out their differences via the sport of football, Rankin said he feels more outdoor activities are needed within communities to build camaraderie. With an adolescent daughter to care for, Ziggy says the things happening around him, really worries him and he no longer feels like he can talk to the young men and women in society. “I can’t stand up and talk to a youth man again… the youth man might lick meh down,” he said.

Jaron, a young man who Rankin said he’s known from birth, was aided by both Ziggy and Mr. King on this new project. In a post on social media network Facebook last Wednesday, Ziggy said the song had been distributed to all radio stations and had not been given an ear. In his post he said, “As an artiste representing my country for the last 16 years, sometimes I’m baffled by the radio stations and the directions they choose in my own country… And always talk about helping and uplifting and motivating our country. I hardly make long comments but it escapes me… I recently released a song with a young man named Jaron, Mr. King and myself inspired by what is going on in our paradise and all the stations are yet to give it a hearing.”

This morning, “Slow Yuh Roll” was played on urban frequency, Boomchampions 94.1FM and coincidentally, last week the utterance of a very popular DJ on that frequency, relative to his decision to refrain from playing songs with violent lyrics and sentiments took us by surprise. We’ll have more on that particular DJ and his stance in another feature here on ETCETERABUZZ.COM.

 

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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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