Telecruz Set To Make 'Em Sweat in C2K12!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. November 17, 2011------------- Tobago won’t be left behind, especially when they’ve got great things to offer the world. That’s the ideals of one of Tobago’s rising superstars who goes by the name, Telecruz. He’s been around, but in case you missed him, it must be told that Telecruz’s infectious melody and mesmerizing tone, has made it all the way to Sweden and back.  

These days the Crown Point native is working hard to get his foot in the door as Carnival 2012 rears its head. He only recently released a track called, “Sweat” on the Benchmark Riddim, which was produced by 4Sons entertainment out of Sweden and subsequently mixed and mastered by Madmen Productions in Trinidad. His Swedish alliance is a unique one. He’s been working with the foreign music makers for some time- having capitalised on the link, making sure that his music is placed into the European domain. In fact, Teleruz’s first single ever 

released, “Caribbean Affair” which was done alongside Swedish pop vocalist, Swedish Maria, 

made it into the European market in a pretty decent way. The track was ranked number three 

on the Caribbean Countdown in Europe. 

Telecruz’s determination to make it in the industry is one that cannot be broken. In fact, his 

new single “Sweat” was written alongside the producer to ensure that it was perfect for release. 

This method went against the norm of musical creation and Telecruz highlighted that it was 

just his way of increasing the possibility of perfection on a single that he truly enjoyed 

vocalizing. He even flew to Sweden to record the single and that in itself goes to show how 

much he believes in his first 2012 release. 

With a collaborative track alongside soca trailblazer, Buffy also carded to be released in just 

about one week’s time, Telecruz is sounding the alarm. He’s making it known that he’s coming 

hard. Also in the mix of singles for the Carnival season up ahead, is a track done alongside 

Umi Marcano called, Sail Away. His link with Umi was made last year but it was felt that the 

track would have a more significant impact if released ahead of C2K12. 

On a serious note, the entertainer revealed that each level aspired for, and acquired in the soca 

industry is appreciated by him since it has never been easy for artistes out of Tobago to make 

it. He said it’s often a harder fight and a tougher push, with Tobagonian artistes sometimes 

having to move to Trinidad in a bid to promote themselves in the market. Nevertheless, he 

said the extra push makes the accomplishment all the more rewarding when attained and with 

that in mind, Telecruz peomises to never stop pushing. The Tobago born artiste is vowing to 

join in the limelight with his brothers of soca in the season of revelry ahead.  

T&T Super Producer Makes His Presence Felt Ahead of C2K12

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. November 18, 2011------------- The producer with the swag of a stunner’s at it again. Holy House Production’s Mr. Spine has been known for creating some of 

the most amazing beats out of T&T with the young artistes of the Millionaire Family riding them hard in recent years. Now, ahead of Carnival 2012 in T&T, the man who usually sits behind the scenes and directs the sound is prepared to stand at the fore, ready to deliver some tough ‘stuff’ as he delves into the realm of being an artiste.  

A first release entitled For D Carnival is just what it says- a track for the carnival season that will penetrate the souls of true fete lovers. Together with singing sensation, Buffy, Mr. Spine 2.0 as he’s now being called, is making use of his vocal ability, coupling it with his skill behind 

the mixing board and computers to deliver nothing short of magic to the people he feels deserves to hear it, feel it and move to it. It’s just a taste of what’s to come as he assures a number of self-produced singles will hit the market as the season unfolds. Another track 

alongside IRAWMA award winning artiste, Buffy will hit the airwaves soon after the first release and according to the duo, this one will make a statement. “ It’s called, For De Lovin, and it’s about the lengths that two people would go for each other’s loving,” explained the super producer. The second single admittedly invokes emotions and Spine said the combination makes for some really good musical listening.  

Holy House Production has lent its expertise in musical production to many artistes in recent 

years. Having secured a distribution deal with Universal Records’ InGrooves, for tracks on the 

Flex Riddim earlier this year, Mr. Spine 2.0 has been hard at work. He’s worked with a number 

of entertainers from across the Caribbean, among them Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, 

Konshens, Rayvon, Pamputee, Meritol Family, Orlando Octave and the other talented artistes 

who make up the Millionaire Family, among others. Now, his new mission to infiltrate vocally 

with self-produced singles not only sends a strong warning but also a tremendous message to 

other youths looking on. “I feel that we’re all capable of charting the course we want in this 

life. Music is my passion but why should I be bound to one aspect of it? I feel I have what it 

takes to give more of me and I want other young people to understand that there’s always 

something more for them out there. They just have to go after it!” he said. 

Mr. Spine 2.0 is ready for C2K12 and he’s bringing a strong catalogue with him. With 

determination to make it all a success, Mr. Spine 2.0- youthful and determined in every sense, 

is looking forward to an interesting season ahead. 

Corporate T&T Teams Up With Local Production House on Kush Riddim.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. July 6, 2011------------- For the first time in the Caribbean, artistes, all singing on one riddim, will team up with a number of product brands on a musical tour.

PengCo Music’s Kush riddim will be released in the weeks ahead and already there’s a penetrating buzz signaling that some very big names in the local reggae fraternity will be a part of the journey. For these artistes a relationship with PengCo music means a full-fledged marketing campaign, complete with music promotion via online social media sites and blog networks in partnership with well-known corporate brands that have committed to stand behind the venture. The production house, which gave the world the Android riddim earlier this year, has worked hard on the Kush, and is guaranteeing that local artistes will have a superb platform on which to dish out their lyrics.

Among the featured artistes carded to release tracks on the Kush riddim are Isasha, Multi-Symptom, Marlon Asher and Orlando Octave. Together with a few other big names and some relatively unknown yet tremendously talented young entertainers, the Kush riddim, according to directors at PengCo Music, will offer quite a few musical anthems going into the second half of the year when it is released around July 28^th.

Recent weeks of sleepless nights have afforded a high level of satisfaction now that the riddim has been completed. PengCo Music has proven to be a frontrunner on Trinidad and Tobago’s production circuit and for that reason many anticipate the tracks that this new riddim will encourage. In March this year, PengCo Music’s Android riddim heard artistes like Buffy, Screws, Squeezy Rankin and King David among others, deliver a barrage of hits that music lovers just couldn’t get enough of. Much the same, the guarantee of a hard-hitting, vibes-induced Kush riddim, will undoubtedly leave tongues talking

Buffy's Ready for IRAWMA and...

Elated by the thought of her nomination in the category of Best New Artiste for the International Reggae and World Music Awards this year, Soca artiste, Buffy told the Guardian that her joy has been amplified by news that she is pregnant. The 24 year old Anything singer, in an exclusive interview, revealed that she recently found out that she is five weeks pregnant with her second child. Buffy, whose real name is Chrystal Bellille explained that the news of her nomination, which she received only two weeks ago, was like icing on the cake. “ I was very excited when I got the call from someone named Alexander from the awards committee, about two weeks ago,” she said. She explained that the official told her that the committee had been making every effort to contact her for the past two months but contact was only established when they got her number from Holy House Production's, Mr Spine. “I believe this will boost my career. After a kind of slow Carnival this past season, this news is just what I need to take my career to another level,” she said. Buffy believes the nomination will kick off her career once again adding that the award’s international status offers a lot for budding entertainers such as herself. Besides being nominated, Buffy is carded to present an award to one of the category’s winners on May 28. “I’ve also been asked to walk the red carpet and sing on the Sunday night,” she affirmed. The mother of a three-year-old daughter, the “expecting” entertainer told the Guardian that she believes the hosting of the IRAWMA here in T&T should be welcomed. “We watch these award shows on TV all the time and we sometimes say, ‘boy I wish I could be there,’ now many of us will be there, live,” she said with a chuckle. With a lot of work being done behind the scenes, news of her conception is not about to slow this entertainer down. “I have bookings for Boston and London for the carnivals there,” she highlighted, adding that with the support of her management team, which includes clothing sponsor, Eastern Avenue, she’s not about to falter. On awards night, fans of the artiste can expect the emergence of a true fashionista, according to Buffy herself. She told the Guardian that she is incredibly excited to walk the red carpet dressed like a star, after all an occasion like this does not occur everyday.