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 – Trinidadian Joshua Regrello on Saturday afternoon set the Guinness World Record for the longest steelpan-playing marathon after an entertaining 31 hours on the country’s national instrument.

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.

In 2024, veteran artist Traz Di Jennik showed his versatility by releasing songs with different tones and themes. He hopes they set the foundation for an even more progressive 2025.

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.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - The distinct difference between ordinary and extraordinary lies in the heart of the servant. For artistes like Skinny Fabulous and Machel Montano, the people they serve through music, rhythm and story, are most important and for that reason, the music they deliver is always pronounced. Like a breath of fresh air, the two dynamic Caribbean artistes have collaborated and delivered a single that pays homage to those who’ve gone ahead, while intentionally celebrating those who still stand firm in the ‘fete of life.’

Hodari Brown remembers listening to Christmas favorites like David Foster’s Carol Of The Bells, and dreaming of one day writing his own Yuletide song. He achieved that as Hodari Q with Under My Christmas Tree which was released in November.

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

While the divisive national election in the United States and anti-immigrant protests throughout Europe dominated headlines, Ras Kronik still saw light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. His optimism can be heard on Agree to Disagree, the song he is currently promoting.

Located in the heart of Kingston’s so-called garrison communities, Trench Town was once the home of numerous reggae artists, the most famous being Bob Marley. It has inspired many songs, the latest being Christmas Inna Trench Town by Carlene Davis.