Eight years ago, roots singer Binghi Blaze started recording sessions with producer Dennis “Jah D” Fearon in Kingston, Jamaica. Their collaboration resulted in a number of hard-hitting songs with social themes, but he did not leave out the ladies.

NEW YORK, NY - Celebrated Jamaican-born, Grammy-nominated jazz virtuoso, Hon. Dr. Monty Alexander, CD, O.J., is set to usher in 2025 in spectacular fashion with a historic, career retrospective and musical storytelling concert at Lincoln Center in New York City on January 24th and 25th.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - This coming Sunday, a spectacular showcase of culture and creativity is set to be unveiled at the Carnival Starter fete- Soka In Moka. Celebrating 25 years of what has been for years, the most anticipated Carnival fete, the organizing committee says Carnival and soca lovers should be prepared to be blown away.

The music industry is rife with stories of artists being ripped off by shady managers and record companies. To prevent this, many acts form production units to oversee their careers and that of colleagues.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - The world is watching as the Caribbean’s collective superpowers unite to deliver style, music and professionalism. On December 31st, globally recognized Jamaican dancehall artiste, Adidja Palmer- best known as Vybz Kartel, wore a signature suit, tailored to the highest standard, as he mounted the stage at his highly anticipated return concert, in Jamaica. Freedom Street, the first major concert appearance by the entertainer in 13- years, was not only a pivotal moment for the artiste, but certainly the Trinidad and Tobago menswear designer who outfitted for the occasion.

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – The government has announced plans to introduce lunchtime entertainment in the park as a cultural initiative this year.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - People do things for different reasons. On the cusp of turning 28, Josiah Santana- a Tabaquite native who now resides in the San Juan, Trinidad area, has unleashed his very first Soca single. ‘Numb’ is his personal expression, penned by the artiste himself, to draw awareness to the fact that the mind needs time for rest and rejuvenation. Though no newbie to music and performance, Santana’s thrust in the heat of the Carnival 2025 season, is one he knows can change someone’s life.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad -Elevation requires separation. For Richard Valentine, the entertainer known as Chynee, or to some, Macoy - his earlier years in music have led him on a journey of development as an artiste. Years after winning the Synergy Soca Star competition, the East, Trinidad native is back in the mix, releasing new Soca music and connecting the dots as he builds a career that he knows he’ll be proud of.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad -Talented and humble enough to know that she’s still got work to put in, Rane Blackman is making every opportunity count. The US based soca artiste is reeling off the success of a single released for Barbados’ Cropover this year- a track called, ‘Careless,’ produced by Barbados’ DJ Kai. She said she never expected the single to do as well as it did, and now she is leveraging on that unexpected boost, maintaining her standard and pushing hard into 2025.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - For every Soca artiste, the reason behind the passion, their drive and persistence, is different. Rachel Purcell- the artiste known simply as Rae, is the sweetheart of Soca. She says she’s motivated by not just her love for music, but her dedication to family and growth. Several songs already released heading into the heat of Carnival 2025 in Trinidad and Tobago, the young, beautiful superstar on the rise, is maintaining her focus, grateful for every blessing she’s experienced along her journey.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - The mission is clear and the moves intentional. On Sunday, alongside Dil-E-Nadan, Stephen Marcelle hit the stage at Soka in Moka, celebrating the 25th year of the event in style. His latest release, ‘Trini Sweet,’ was shared with soca music lovers at the anticipated all- inclusive fete, but for Stephen, the ascent has only just begun and carnival 2025 will ultimately be his springboard into becoming the artiste he has always dreamed of being.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - To deny her music would be like denying her air to breathe. For Alicia Anderson, music is second nature. A product of three countries – Canada, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica, the woman who goes by the stage name, Miss Diva, has captured the hearts of many in her home country of Canada, but in 2025, she takes aim at a place she loves, sweet T&T.