Shurwayne Winchester Among Invited Caribbean Celebs To Toast To Overproof Success

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. October 22, 2011--------Some very big names in Caribbean entertainment will knock glasses this Sunday in Jamaica. The lone Trinidad and Tobago artiste among the specially invited guests is none other than Shurwayne Winchester, who also happens to be the only T&T featured on the dancehall riddim- The Overproof riddim.

The occasion for Sunday’s event is the official launch party for the JA Productions produced riddim on which artistes like Mavado, Beenie Man, Wayne Marshall, Bounty Killer and T&T’s soca rude boy, Shurwayne Winchester have contributed seamless hits. In T&T, Winchester’s single on the Overproof riddim, Wine On It, has been on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Many were shocked upon realising that Tobago-born Winchester was so effortlessly able to jump on the riddim, creating a frenzy of excitement among fans- especially those of the feminine persuasion.

The event, which is being held at Carlos Café in New Kingston, Jamaica will also be the launching pad for a brand new video that features Mavado and fellow artiste, Navino. The gathering on Sunday, which will feature the music of a slate of artistes including Shurwayne, reiterates statements made by JA Productions’ producer, Justus Arison in early August when Wine On It was released. Back then he’d joyously noted that Shurwayne would be the artiste out of T&T to truly bridge the gap between Jamaica and the soca loving island, and thus far, the airplay being enjoyed in T&T for both the Jamaican artistes and Shurwayne, is proof that Arison’s prediction was certainly on point. Shurwayne, commenting on receiving the invitation explained that while he would have loved to be there on Sunday, he would have to miss out on the fun this time around as a result of pre-scheduled engagements. He however assured that he is, and will continue to be in constant contact with the team in Jamaica.

For more on Shurwayne Winchester, visit his website at www.shurwaynewinchester.com, or follow him on Twitter @Shurwayne. Check out the team on Facebook as well- keyword Shurwayne Winchester & YOU. 

BRAND NEW VIDEO. SHURWAYNE WINCHESTER AND KEIDA..."GOOD VIBRATIONS"

T&T's Squeezy Rankin Reveals Where The Vibe Starts

Squeezy Rankin

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. July 20, 2011------------- T&T’s Squeezy Rankin has been churning out the hits in recent months. His hardcore style leaves little to the imagination, but he admits to keeping that side of his musical repertoire for performances suitable to such. For radio, he turns to local production house, PengCo Music. “PengCo Music is partially responsible for my success,” he said, - this as he gets ready to once again release something mammoth across the airwaves.  

Currently, Squeezy’s working on PengCo Music’s Blueberry riddim and while he admits the track is not yet completed, he assures that fans of his music had better be ready for what’s about to come their way.  The Arima native has been working with PengCo Music for the past two years and says the relationship has been a great one. “ The vibes always on point,” he assured, adding that if the vibe weren’t there, there’d simply be no hits.  

In the past, Squeezy Rankin’s working relationship with PengCo Music has lent to the release of tracks like Nah Play We Tune, Part of De Struggle and Confessions on the Android riddim, 

which was released earlier this year- songs that were all executively produced by PengCo Music. He says since hooking up with the local production house, the style of his music has changed somewhat, explaining that he has since been able to deliver what he refers to as a 

The Soon To Be Released: Blueberry Riddim

more subtle sound for the benefit of radio audiences.  

The Blueberry riddim is carded for release in the weeks ahead, and according to insiders at PengCo, it will be an incredible fusion of beats, perfectly suited to the holiday vibe on the 

island. Squeezy Rankin meanwhile, is never one to disappoint so fans of the artiste can rest assured that his single on the Blueberry riddim, will be just what the doctor ordered to take the ‘Trini summer’ to the heights of enjoyment.  

T&T Brings Forth New Fruit. Son Of Radio Exec Sings Girls' Anthem

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. May 25, 2011 - The cadre of local entertainers is growing daily. Out of a thirst to create and be heard, two young men are honing their craft, even amid the hype of their brand new dancehall/ R&B release, “Girls.”

Twenty-Four year old Shane ‘Lawless’ Howell is the son of local radio station boss, O’Brian Haynes. He says his passion for dancehall music cannot be tamed. Joining forces with Chanz Christian Davis recently, the pair made good of their talents, expressing their appreciation for the opposite sex by craftily syncing melodic tones with rough dancehall embellishments- a production owed to the studio they first interacted at, Backyard Studios.

Explaining that the song came about as a result of a keen ear, the pair noted that it was Hip Hop’s new superstar, Drake whose music caught their attention one day while returning from an event. “We were driving home from an event and I heard Drake’s “I Get Lonely Too,” playing in the car. I told Chanz to replay the track and I started coming up with concepts for the beat,” said Howell.

The next day, Lawless said he called his musical partner to hear the beat he’d created in addition to the first verse and the chorus he’d put together. “After I heard Chanz put his voice on the track, I knew the collaboration would be a good one,” laughed Howell.

Already, the song’s been released on Trinidad’s Synergy TV and works well for the young crowd. It’s beat is powerful and the lyrics are sexy and catchy, something that’s expected to work well when the track hits the local airwaves. “A video is being made to accompany the song,” said Lawless. He praised Ballaholics and GFX Studios for their support in getting it done. In the meantime however, the pair are calling on everyone to gear up for some of the biggest releases to come out of T&T. “ We’re preparing to make this thing happen man. We want it really bad and we’re coming to take it!” said Lawless.
“Girls” is the first collaborative effort between the pair, but according to both rising stars, it won’t be the last.  

Look Out Soca World- Here Comes the Fruit of Life- Jahmoun!!!

The Fruit of Life- Jahmoun's hitting the Soca world with something specially designed for the ladies of the Caribbean island, in C2K11. Shocker or not, the radio mic man’s ready to bring his hype to the soca game and etch his own mark in the industry. 

With the success of his hip-hop release earlier this year alongside Tim Starr of Spot Rushaz, Jahmoun Mendoza realized the time had come for him to do just what had been on his mind, for years. "I always wanted to do this, but I had to wait for the right time. I didn't want people to say "there goes another radio dj jumping into the thing just like that because he knows he will get airplay." Jahmoun discovered his writing ability following the collaboration with Tim Starr. "After the release of 'Turn It Up', this past August, I began humming this melody in my head and decided to put pen to paper. The lyrics just came and when I was done, I took it to MadMan Johann who called up Zan to help me with it a bit, and the rest is history," he said.

The track entitled 'Flashing Lights', is collaboratively written by Zan Feveck and Jahmoun however, the Boomchampions 94.1FM personality gives the best of himself, singing for the ladies of T&T, the Caribbean and the world. Produced by Johann of MadMan Productions, Jahmoun says the song is just a taste of what he knows he can bring for the season and beyond. "It's nice when you discover you have talents that were sleeping all the time. I have to use what I've got and I have to share it with the world," he said.

'Flashing Lights' will be released on Wednesday, December 8 in Trinidad and Tobago. 

Holyhouse Unleashes the Honeybottle.

Holy  House Production is coming to cause it in 2011.

You’ve heard the name, and by now you’ve lapped up every melodic note of their contagious musical vibe, much of which has been recorded by the Millionaire Family. As Carnival 2K11 approaches however, producer extraordinaire, Mr. Spine says the time has come to open an avenue for a new group of youngsters.

With a brand new riddim and a brand new vibe, Mr. Spine on October 22^nd, released the first of seven crossover Soca tracks, all of which are from new rising stars under the Holy House Production banner. “My mission is to create an avenue for as much youths as possible with proper guidance and good music,” said Spine.

In 2010, Spine unleashed several hits onto the scene, and with the taste of success still strong, he continues.

This time around, Smooth, Nessa, Nikky, Izac King, Royal, Ejo and Lunni Spark & Electrify- will start the 2011 season on the Honeybottle Riddim. “Their voices are all sweet, fresh and just what the industry needs,” said Spine. “ Their melody is sweet to the ear, like honey is sweet to the taste buds,” he added.

Spine has always been a strong advocate for local music. Having lent his vocals this past summer to a track called “Girls Time,” alongside Fadda Moses, the super producer who wears countless other hats in the entertainment world, knows what it means to be an artiste- the rigors of the job and the critique that often comes along with it.

“ I think growth is always good. New is always good the new is always unexpected so you never know what’s coming,” highlighted Spine and with a lot in the pipeline, this young entrepreneur’s got his eyes set on the stars.

Some major releases from a few international superstars in collaboration with local Holy House artistes are in the cards for the year ahead. Spine says he believes there’s strength in numbers and with that mantra a constant reminder of his initial goal- he says, “ If youths out there think they have what it takes, we’re opening our doors to them- email Holy House Production at holyhouseproduction@gmail.com.”

For now though, the buzz is strong when it comes to seven new tracks on the Honeybottle riddim. From Smooth’s “ Rude Wine,” to Nessa’s “ As Sexy as I Am,” Ejo’s “ Turn It Around,” Izac King’s “On Yuh” and Nikky’s “Rollin”- it’s safe to say, Carnival 2K11 is surely starting off on quite a sexy note- wouldn’t you say?

Find all music produced by Holy House Production at www.Trinidadtunes.com.

SHURWAYNE WINCHESTER RELEASES POST ELECTION BLESSINGS.....PARADISIN!

He’s been extremely quiet following the hectic Carnival 2010 season in Trinidad and Tobago. Despite him being on the down low in T&T however, Shurwayne Winchester, the island’s crowned Groovy Soca Monarch champion, has been hard at work.

Making the journey from one island to another, Winchester and Y.O.U, have in the past three months ensured that the music they stole the season with in February was embraced by Caribbean people near and far, as the months tarried forward.

Now, just as the election fever in T&T has ended and even as many remain concerned about what lies in wait, the Tobago-born soca star is unleashing another perfect anthem in honour of his island and the people within.

"Paradisin," a track written by Winchester, is symbolic of what remains constant in Trinidad and Tobago. The people and the land and what the elements of each mean for the island’s continued strength within the Caribbean and even on a global scale, is well documented and added to chords and notes that reflect Shurwayne’s true capabilities, the world will sing praises to this genuine effort.

According to Shurwayne, the song, which was written some three years ago, depicts the beauty of T&T’s people and the island in itself, highlighting the traits of the men and women who make the island what it is. It also reminds the island’s people of what they have been blessed with- a culture, food, land and human nature that’s adored by millions around the world. With big plans in the pipeline for the next few months, even amid rehearsals, shows and new recordings, Shuwayne’s once again guaranteeing music lovers that the best is yet to come but even before the best is unleashed, Paradisin and the others that will follow are mere reminders of the very high standard he subscribes to.

Log on to  www.shurwaynewinchester.com to keep abreast of all that’s taking place with Shurwayne and YOU.

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.