T&T Urban Frequency Basks In Being Most Followed Media House on Facebook

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. October 21, 2011---------On October 20th, urban frequency 94.1FM in Trinidad and Tobago captured the social media top ranking among media houses on the island, with 60,000 die hard supporters of the brand and certainly the vibe that the station has in the past 5 years, offered to the masses. 


Over the past few months, 94.1FM or Boomchampions as it's more popularly known, has been touting its social media appeal, offering a level of interactivity with supporters that has been unparalleled. Daily, visitors to the page: http://www.facebook.com/boomchampionstt receive doses of inspiration, news, entertainment coverage, in-house station updates and certainly the latest on what's happening on the local entertainment circuit via constantly updated postings to the page. The DJs and personalities of the Abercromby street, Port-of-Spain frequency, often utilise the platform to connect in one-on-one discussions with their fans- offering the most down to earth interaction possible, many will agree- between radio sound boys and their listeners.


The Boomchampions Facebook Fanpage is also directly linked to social media buzzer- Twitter, something that has proven effective for the frequency in garnering additional support. The social media platforms are used as an essential tool in taking the brand to higher heights, on a daily basis. The Facebook Fanpage boasts a number of components, among these, the Live-Stream option, the News tab where entertainment news is at the fingertips of fans and even a Job Opportunity tab where vacancies at the frequency are highlighted. Administrators for the Fanpage have noted that the core audience of Boomchampions 94.1FM rely heavily on the Facebook medium, especially when a radio may be out of reach. The Live Stream option on the page has placed the station a notch above the rest, with no other frequency on the island having ever crossed the numbers viewing the BOOM via this method, at any one point in time. 


With much in store for supporters and music lovers in general, the urban radio station which has in essence, captured the 13-24 year old market in T&T, is promising fans that the months ahead will see added momentum to boost all products under the Boomchampions umbrella. Fresh ideas and a constant will to improve and provide the best product to its listeners, is what many agree makes the frequency the real urban #1 in Trinidad and Tobago. 

THE BOOM CHAMPIONS PREPARE TO CELEBRATE 5 YEARS

Local media entity, Radio Vision Limited, some five years ago welcomed a new addition to the family. Brainchild and entertainment personality, O'brian Haynes established and nurtured what was initially, Rhythm City 94.1FM  and eventually distinguished the brand by calling it simply, The BoomChampions 94.1FM. 

Strong, marketable and competitive in programming, the urban frequency which is based at 88-90 Abercromby Street, in Port-of-Spain has proven, in its five year life span, that with hard work, set goals and great ambition, anything can happen. In this short time, the station, which is seen as one of the more tech savvy, youth oriented frequencies, has managed to capture a large percentage of the urban market in Trinidad and Tobago, with radio programming that is entertaining, informative and healthy.

Great music, coupled with presenters and dj's who add spunk, style and charisma to each hour, in the past five years has seen the BOOM become a force to be reckoned among urban frequencies on the twin island republic.

This June, the BoomChampions celebrates 5 years of bliss. In the coming days, there will be many revelations about an event that most of T&T's party lovers will rush to attend. There's so much in the making they say, and with only five years behind their backs, and already with so much accomplished, the question is- how much more can there possibly be?
Rest assured though that with CEO O'brian Haynes at the helm, that question's already answered!

Bunji Plans 'Big Time Show' for July Birthday In T&T!

An extraordinary event is in the pipeline for July 17th. Port-of-Spain Trinidad will on that night, experience a true celebration of life as local soca artiste, Ian Alvarez, better known by his stage name, Bunji Garlin, will throw the birthday bash of a lifetime. 
Coined, Bunji Garlin’s Birthday Bash, soca stars from the island of the musical genre’s birth and many from across the region, will come together with dancehall and reggae’s best to give the people of T&T a truly thrilling stage show. 

Already, local event coordinating powerhouse has been hired to ensure the masses come out and are treated to a professionally engaging event from venue to accommodation, ticketing to parking and sound quality among other specifics. 

This time around, Garlin, who has amassed a tremendous following, both regionally and internationally over the years, has decided to splurge on what has become an annual event. Instead of the regular run of the mill club event, the self-proclaimed, ‘Fireman’ is calling all party lovers and fans of his music, to indulge in a truly memorable outdoor birthday bash experience. 

A weekend-long schedule of activity is being planned for not just the stars who’ll grace the event, but also the people who, according to the artiste himself, “ has been my driving force and inspiration for many years.” 

Among the lineup of stars set to be a part of the celebration is Jamaican sensation Busy Signal who this year collaborated with Fay Ann Lyons Alavarez on her hit soca single, Start Wining. The crowned princess of Soca and wife of the birthday boy has also come up with what many will agree is the best conclusion to the weekend- a Sunday night simmer at The Living Room Nightclub in Arima.

T&T's Millionaire Family Re-Emerges With The ZIP Project

By the end of this week, everyone will be humming, whistling and even skipping to a new beat.

T&T’s Carnival 2010 experience brought to the fore, the entourage of Millionaires who rolled onto the scene chanting to the beat of HolyHouse Productions’ 747 rhythm. Led by the young but well known, John-Michael Alibocus of Millionaire Family Entertainment and Holy House Productions, Mr. Spine- Orlando Octave, Kerry John, Musique and Nessa penetrated the airwaves with their collective offering for the season. On the heels of their dynamic debut as the Millionaire Family, the team of young, passionate superstars are at it again, this time though, with a couple of additional vocalists!

HolyHouse Productions at their side, the six soulful vocalists joined by new Millionaire Family member, Ras Pilot is set to release his track on Mr. Spine’s latest offering to the industry, The ZIP rhythm. Additionally, soloist, Terry Lyons lends her vocal thrust to the rhythm, in a track that Spine assures, the masses will truly enjoy.

Calling this one a crossover sound between reggae and R&B, Spine says the ZIP rhythm and the lyrics that accompany, will engage the young audience like nothing else has in recent times, as it tells a story, and hops from one artiste to another. 

“It’s like the R Kelly/ Mr. Biggs scenario,” explained Spine, adding that a video for the story is currently in the making. Two of the tracks on the rhythm are Octave’s, “Hustle” and Makamillion’s, “Daddy Please,” with the other tracks all said to be exactly what’s yearned for by today’s music lovers. 

Mr. Spine, the prominent young producer of Holy House productions says Operation “Zip” was designed by his outfit to symbolise the closure of one thing and the beginning of another. 
He says, “ It’s basically about moving from one chapter to the next while stepping completely out of the box and leaving what is known as the norm, behind. I think the ZIP project will be refreshing to listeners and viewers of the video that follows, as it’ll showcase the versatility of the artistes. It’ll also show the world the enhanced vision of our local musicians.
The team is hard at work and with HolyHouse Productions throwing out the rhythms, there’s no doubt that the Millionaire Family is heading to the top as one synchronised body of talented vocal enforcers.

ABOUT THE MILLIONAIRE FAMILY

The Millionaire Family, based is Trinidad and Tobago is a group of six young, talented men and women. They consider themselves the new sound of soca and in 2010, managed to capture audiences at events across the country, with their raspy vocal style, rhythmic intonations of soca and reggae, and captivating appearances. The group is led by John- Michael Alibocus of Millionaire Family Entertainment and Holy House Productions CEO, Mr. Spine, and plans on successfully capturing other markets across the Caribbean and Internationally with their flavourful style.successfully capturing other markets across the Caribbean and Internationally with their flavourful style. For more new out of T&T and the Caribbean, check out: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119436004739750&v=wall

SHURWAYNE GUARANTEES- NO TWO SHOWS WILL BE THE SAME!!!!

He says his performances will only get better because he takes the good critique with the bad. Fire Fete was the medium for his unit’s first major showcase after just one year together and already, the buzz has begun- ‘ Shurwayne Winchester & YOU is the band to resurrect the sweetness of the season.’

A tight performance filled with energy, momentum, adrenaline and moments of theatrical intrigue took revelers on a high that many have complained, has been lost in recent carnival experiences. His unit- the musicians whose one year journey has already proven positive, are relishing the joy of being able to collaboratively inject good sounding music, into the season. Their cohesion, not just as musicians, but also as friends, showed on stage at Fire Fete, and coupled with their leader’s appreciation for the fulfillment of a dream, Shurwayne Winchester & YOU will prove to be a spectacle of energy, vibe and action, within carnival 2010. Last Saturday night at St. John’s Hall, two tracks caused the most positive commotion- Lonely Road and Behind the Truck, proving that what’s heard on the airwaves and what’s essentially experienced at carnival fetes, could never be the same. Flag crews felt the music, felt the energy and with no hesitation, they unleashed the joy felt from the music generated by the band.

Their 2010 hits, Murdah, Jammers, Lonely Road, Behind De Truck, Gyal Wine Up – along with those countless others that the world has lapped up from season to season, has given this soca sensation enough to ride the wave of carnival, into the sunset. Now, he looks to the rest of the season, knowing and understanding that with each show, revellers will expect more… for this reason he guarantees, “ No two shows will ever be the same!”

Now, Shurwayne Winchester and YOU gear up for WASA Fete, Army Fete, Brass- The Rebirth and the many other fetes that truly make T&T’s carnival, The Greatest Show On Earth. To know what’s going on in their world, log on to www.shurwaynewinchester.com.

Luni Spark & Electrify Hit T&T By Storm

The regional integration that’s made possible through the Greatest Show on Earth, has begun.

Lunni Spark & Electrify, the sensational Grenadian duo who in 2007 and 2008 took home Grenada’s Soca Monarch title, spent both Thursday and Friday in Trinidad and Tobago,  releasing new music and starting the buzz for 2010. 

The pair has teamed up with Mr. Spine’s HolyHouse Production and The Millionaire Family who’ve already produced a number of hits ahead of the season. Together, they've unleashed four tracks for the masses. “ Ah Wining,” "Wine It,” “Eruption,” and “ Doh Call It,” debuted in T&T, in a pre-carnival buzz that’s already taking over the Christmas season. The Grenadian boys’ stint in Trinidad saw them stop by most media houses, including Synergy TV and many of the popular radio stations.

Self proclaimed,‘ Energy Kings of Soca,’ Luni Sparks & Electrify have started their 2010 soca campaign strong, riding high on the wave of success at the 2009 International Soca Awards. Although the event in itself was cancelled, Caribbean received their merit for the hard work put in, in 2009. In a release, the awards committee presented the pair with awards in the categories of, Best Soca Collaboration Up-Tempo and Best Soca Duo. 

Their stay in T&T, though brief – was meant to keep the momentum high heading into the New Year. In the weeks ahead, there’s no doubt that the youthfully vibrant pair will be back to stomp their names all over Carnival island. 

ABOUT LUNI SPARK & ELECTRIFY:

Grenadian brothers Kelson and Kellon Ogist have been a part of the soca fraternity for the past 6 years- first as individual solo acts, before combining their talents in 2005. In 2007, they caught the attention of the Caribbean with a track called, “ High.”

Known for other soca singles like, “Come Back,” “Home Sweet” and “Miss The Mas,” the brothers are keeping atop their game and have set their sights on attaining the most out of the Caribbean's music industry.

Shurwayne Gives Them Murdah!

It’s started…

The world has been awaiting a musical awakening and this coming Carnival 2010, the world will be fulfilled, satisfied, and everyone will crave more.

In the prelude, the masses are being equipped with a teaser, in the form of ‘Murdah,’ a Shurwayne Winchester track that has already taken Barbados by storm. In this, the release of the upbeat, sexually enticing, winer friendly rhythm, Winchester offers the vocals while Bajan Producer, Dwain ‘Dwaingerous’ Antrobus offers the beats that enforce and allows for a great final product.

The track has been produced with Barbados’ crop over festival in mind, as Winchester and the band Y.O.U. remain on course to becoming the next big Caribbean and by extension, world phenomenon, in 2010. The SW and Y.O.U. link fits just right and many who’ve seen their act, just can’t seem to get enough of the band whose humble demeanor does no justice to the greatness that’s executed time and time again. Pushing forward, the three- time Road March king of Trinidad and Tobago refuses to slow down as he gives you ‘Murdah’- a taste of what’s to come, in only a tiny bite.