IRON, RIDDIM.... VIBES!!! Shurwayne Drops, " Nobody Badda Dan We"!!!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. December 8th, 2011--------His ability to make it sound loud, distinct and fit for the road is unbelievable. One music lover on social networking site, Facebook wrote, "But like Shurwayne went away and come back 'awa'... how he music kickin brass so??? #besstune."  

It was her immediate comment after Winchester's brand new single, Shorty/ Nobody Badda Dan We, dropped on radio stations on Thursday morning. 

Shurwayne's creativity is proving to be stronger than many may have believed in years gone by. Ahead of 2012, he's pushing hard to not just deliver music for the road march or the other competitions. In fact, he's not even talking competition... he's talking entertainment, fun, enjoyment and delivering only the best!

The new track was written by the artiste himself and produced at Platta Studios in Barbados. He said it's his release in the prelude to his power releases and for now, fans and music lovers can sit pretty, knowing that he's given them some of the biggest soca anthems for 2012 so far and there will be others. 

In the meantime, his team is working on the completion of two videos for Wining Addiction and Work It. Following the Christmas season, Shurwayne Winchester is guaranteed to be a force to be reckoned and what's amazing is that his momentum hasn't even peaked just yet....

To find out where you can see Shurwayne Winchester LIVE, check out: www.shurwaynewinchester.com

In the meantime, check out the brand new single, " Shorty/ Nobody Badda Dan We" right here:

Shurwayne Winchester Shuts Down Millennium Highway- Set To Release 5th C2K12 Single

Soca artiste, Shurwayne Winchester

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. December 2, 2011--------Dyamic. Versatile. Energetic. 

Those were the words that best described Shurwayne Winchester’s most recent performances. 
On the heels of cable network, Flow’s Christmas party on Saturday, November 26th, Shurwayne 
rolled solo at Woodford Café where he dished out much more than many would’ve expected. Excited for Christmas and the subsequent carnival season ahead, Shurwayne says he’s pulling out the stops and going hard into both seasons as he has nothing to lose.  

“I’m an entertainer,” said the notably relaxed soca superstar last week Saturday night. He had 

been explaining why his repertoire consists of such varying musical items, to an audience that simply wanted more. The event, which took place at the Hyatt Hotel was merely one of a number of Christmas functions Shurwayne and his band of three years, Y.O.U. have been contracted to perform at. He’s a favourite when it comes to events of this nature and that undoubtedly stems from his ability to vocally enforce any genre of music- from hip-hop to dancehall, reggae and of course calypso and soca. His first ever soca parang single, “When 

Christmas Come Around” was a hit at both Flow’s Christmas Party and Woodford Café last week, however it was at Hyatt where he utilized the comical appeal of television personality, Philo, that fans of the artiste truly got a true taste of what he can bring, when he truly decides to go hard.  

On both nights, audience members shouted flatteries, screamed with joy and called for more, 

and that in itself was all that was needed for more to be delivered by the former double Road 

March champ. From Work It to Wine On It, Jiggle It Reloaded and Wining Addict- his music 

ahead of Carnival 2012 continues to be enjoyed by fans and soca lovers. Shurwayne says he 

plans on releasing a power single next but hasn’t dished on whether that would be before or 

after the Christmas season. Most recently, he was in St. Lucia shooting the video for Work It where 

he reportedly shut down the entire Millennium Highway for three hours to shoot the scenes. 

It’s just what happens when he’s bent on getting things right. In 2012, Shurwayne is promising 

plenty vibes, plenty fun and a lot of great music for revelers to enjoy. 

BRAND NEW SHURWAYNE WINCHESTER- WINING ADDICT!!!!

T&T Get's It's Very Own Wen'D- Down To Earth & Culture Driven

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. October 27, 2011-------------T&T’s getting its very own 

‘Wen’D’- a fearless, energetic talk show host who promises to take local culture and arts to its pinnacle of success. Starting on November 5, Wendy Lewis will take over Saturday nights with her brand new one-on-one programme she’s dubbed, “Down To Earth With Wen’D.” Set to air on CNC3 in Trinidad and Tobago, the premise of the half hour long show is centred on straight talk in real life situations with icons and persons of prominence in local society. “ This won’t 

be the regular run of the mill culture show, I assure,” said Wen’D, expressing her determination to make the first 13 episodes, which will run into Carnival Saturday- a riveting, eye opening television experience.  

With sponsors that include Courts, designers- Heather Jones, Claudia Pegus, Dexter Jennings 

and Andrew Weekes, Sasha Cosmetics, Creation Designs, the NLCB, American Airlines, 

Statement Limos and CNC3, the show is being promoted with the highest of confidence. 

“Interviews with artistes, carnival stakeholders, radio personalities and certainly after carnival- 

politicians, entrepreneurs and religious figures will take shape based on issues of current appeal 

but with a very laid back, comfortable effect. We’re making this an off- set, real view of 

society’s prominent figures with somewhat of an international flair, something that has never 

quite been done to the standard at which we’re aiming,” said Lewis.  

Each episode will be filmed by 2 Tones Productions at locations frequented by her guests – whether it be at their homes, gyms, offices or even at the corner hot spot where the vibe is right. Whichever way, Wen’D promises she’ll be there to get the news, views and even the sudden outbursts of those 

who’re often considered to be role models in Trinidad and Tobago.  

With a launch date set for November 4, 
plans for a hit series are well underway. It’s title, 

“Down To Earth With Wen’D” epitomises the realistic approach the show’s 
producers are guaranteeing. Following the 13 episodes being filmed during the Christmas and upcoming Carnival 2012 seasons, 
Lewis assured that planning has already begun for guests outside of these culturally festive periods. “ No one will be left out. We’re touching everyone of prominence with an eye towards getting the ‘real’ feelings, emotions and characters of these people. Too often we see persons of prominence on television or on stages and we’re left bewildered by their larger than life personas. It’s time we got down to the nitty gritty. It’s time we made these people tangible- relatable,” she emphasised.

The show will air on Saturdays at 8pm with a repeat each Tuesday at 5pm on CNC3. 

According to Lewis, the concept was considered upon recognising that there was a lack of 

televised local content in a well- packaged, internationally produced format. “ Our icons are 

dying and we’re being left without an account of their history. We need to fix that and it starts 

with Down To Earth With Wen’D,” said Lewis. 

ABOUT WENDY LEWIS:   

Wendy Lewis is the CEO of Khalabash Entertainment & Promotions- an artiste and event 

management company based in San Fernando, Trinidad. She is also the former CEO of the 

Trinidad and Tobago Entertainment Company. Wendy’s career in artiste management in 

Trinidad and Tobago spans 22 years, having worked with a number of accomplished 

entertainers, among them General Grant, Inna Visionz soca band which included lead vocalist 

Kerwin Du Bois, Terri Lyons in 2008, and she now manages Heaven ‘Snakey’ Charles- an 

artiste she attests to being one of the most underrated entertainers of this time. A passion for 

culture and the arts in T&T presents Wendy as a person with an insatiable thirst to expose and 

promote everything beautiful that lies in T&T. As such, her new calling allows for yet another 

opportune moment where she will more than likely impress while garnering success for self 

and the industry that she so loves. 

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. 

Shurwayne To Return to T&T With Two Singles From Barbados!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. October 6, 2011--------- Soca heavyweight Shurwayne Winchester, on Tuesday promised that when he returns from his Barbados trip this week, he'll have with him, two brand new tracks that'll form part of his C2K12 collection of chart toppers. 

The " Harder" singer/songwriter left for Barbados on Wednesday, amid much talk of plans to unleash some "stuff" many wouldn't believe would be coming out of his camp. Shurwayne's been hard at work, tweaking not just his music but also the look of the all male band. 

Fans can look out for some incredible changes in the season ahead and together with the sexy music he's been unleashing and the others that are yet to be put out there, SW is looking very good these days. He's however urging fans and supporters to get in tune with his social networking clique at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shurwayne-Winchester-YOU/144999562220549. 

Additionally, with Twitter a part of his world as much as his music these days, Shurwayne says everyone can roll with him at http://twitter.com/#!/Shurwayne

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T&T's Shurwayne Winchester's Making Mas In Jamaica!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. September 19, 2011-------Shurwayne Winchester left for Jamaica last week Thursday and already two tracks have been recorded. On Monday morning, the soca artiste who has already delivered three big songs ahead of the C2K12 season, sent word that he would be performing in Jamaica on www.televisionjamaica.com, which is a live feed of TV Jamaica from 7:30am. Guess which track he said he'd be performing? .... Yup, you got it... WINE ON IT!!!

Following the TV Jamaica interview, he's carded to take the music over to Hype TV so fans can look out for that at 7pm JA time. 

Winchester said he's not about to stop anytime soon... so keep the energy up guys- the season will be a momentum filled one!!! 

For more on Shurwayne Winchester- join his Facebook Fanpage here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shurwayne-Winchester-YOU/144999562220549?ref=ts

You can also follow him on Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/search/shurwayne

Get the latest at his website- www.shurwaynewinchester.com 

BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM SHURWAYNE WINCHESTER: " WORK IT"

Fans Call for More S.W. Music, Even in S.O.E.

Even amid the ongoing State of Emergency in T&T, music lovers are holding firm to the beats of their favourite entertainers, especially those who are preparing for an emerging C2K12 season in T&T. Daily, one Caribbean entertainer is motivated by his online group of supporters to keep the music pumping

On Tuesday, August 30, Shenae Enn sent the message seen up top, to Winchester. Little did she know   how much of boost  her two lines of motivational words would be for the artiste who, even having won numerous titles over the years, keeps his ear to the ground and prays for the acceptance of the masses in the prelude to carnival each year. 

Already, Winchester has delivered two slamming hot tracks. "Wine on It" on the Overproof riddim proved to be a creeper that has certainly proven itself in recent weeks, while "Harder" on King Bubba's Rich Boy riddim is first class, according to real music lovers. 

Ahead of C2K12, Tobago born Winchester is calmer than in recent years. His presence in the industry over the years has taught him quite a lot and as he prepares for yet another season of revelry in T&T, Shurwayne's getting set to deliver his unique blend of music to those who will truly understand what he stands for- that being the preservation of T&T's culture and the development of the soca genre. 

As for the S.O.E. currently being experienced on the island, Winchester's passing his time in the studio.  He's promising to release another single in the weeks ahead and there's no doubt in the minds of those who know him best that he will deliver! All he asks is for his supporters to keep doing what they're doing...requesting the music wherever they can, so that he can perform for them in the heat of the C2K12 season!

Sauté Trinbago 2011 Set To Impress With Large Scale Cultural Gala!

Saute Trinidad 2010.
PHOTO COURTESY: Triniscene.com

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. August 13, 2011------------- Organizers of one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most anticipated cultural engagements prior to Carnival each year are saying that this year they’re going above and beyond to ensure the masses enjoy every moment of the affair. 

Sauté Trinbago 2011 takes place at the Queen’s Park Savannah on Sunday, September 25- one day after the Republic Day holiday on the island.  

Culturally, the event has proven its worth since its inception in 2009 and stakeholders have taken notice. Culinary practitioners are now viewing the engagement as the ultimate opportunity to market themselves, their companies and brands. Event organizers, promoters and even socialites who’re interested in throwing their own soirees understand that at Sauté Trinbago, the opportunity is always rife, to see, taste and experience first hand, the talent, skill and professionalism of all chefs and culinary geniuses on display.  

Sauté Trinbago 2010
PHOTO COURTESY: Triniscene.com

In previous years, the event demonstrated how closely intertwined entertainment and culinary 

art are. Music, dance and other special showcases of Trinidad and Tobago’s multi-ethnic 

society add to the flavour enjoyed by the crowds who attend each year. In 2011, Cloud 9- the 

organizing entity responsible for this grand food and entertainment gala, promises that patrons 

will not be disappointed.  In fact, they’re guaranteeing that this year will mark the event’s 

biggest showing ever.  

With planning underway, a lot is being done behind the scenes in preparation for September 

25 including the hiring of one of T&T’s biggest soca artistes. Whether patrons choose to guess 

who that star will be is up to them at this time, but one thing’s for sure according to Sauté 

organizers, and that’s the fact that Sauté Trinbago 2011 will be a must attend calendar event 

for all who understand the power of presence. 

The Shurwayne Winchester You Knew For C2K11 is Now Harder Ahead of C2K12!!!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. August 11, 2011--- “Pace and more pace.”  

That’s the sentiment being echoed across the board by soca artistes these days as they jump from one carnival scene to another. A few Trini soca stars have already begun gearing up for C2K12 in T&T however, among them, former road march, groovy and power monarch champ, Shurwayne Winchester. On the heels of a carnival teaser he released last week, called 

Wine On It, Winchester today released Harder- a track that rides the Rich Boy riddim.  

Bajan producer, King Bubba said working with Shurwayne was a dream come true, as he’d been trying to get the Tobago born entertainer to record with him for quite some time. The opportunity however came about a month ago when Shurwayne heard Lil Rick’s Wuk Up on the riddim and immediately took a liking to it. Shurwayne admits to seeking out the producer 

who’d done the riddim and flying to Barbados to record a session.  

Harder is only the third track recorded on the riddim and Shurwayne’s the first artiste out of T&T to have reached out to King Bubba to get on it. It’s also Shurwayne’s first hard- hitting soca realease ahead of C2K12 but according to him, it’s only a taste of what’s to come.  There’s no doubt in his mind and in the minds of his team members that C2K12 will be his moment to truly impress, shine and show off just what he’s capable of doing.  

The track starts off with the question, “ What she want?” …. It then speaks of women in their 

carnival glory, in their feting glory as Shurwayne sings, “ Wine yuh buttom then drop, on de 

ground- she like de ting harder, gyirl want to jook harder…” 

It’s like nothing the masses have heard from the soca sensation before and already, he’s 

proving that nothing will stand in the way of his C2K12 vibe- a vibe that he promises to 

spread through his music in the weeks and months ahead.  

For more on Shurwayne Winchester, check out www.shurwaynewinchester.com, follow him 

on twitter @shurwayne or check him out on Facebook – keyword, Shurwayne Winchester and 

Shurwayne Winchester & YOU


LISTEN TO THE BRAND NEW TRACK: 

Jamaican Producer Says Shurwayne Winchester Just May be the Artiste To Bridge JA/ Trini Gap

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. August 2, 2011------------- Shurwayne Winchester’s name has been bouncing from one Caribbean island to the next, in the past few weeks. The T&T Soca hit- maker’s been getting quite a bit of attention from his Caribbean counterparts lately. In fact Shurwayne’s been working alongside some of Jamaica’s finest artistes and producers, having flown to JA in early June where he collaborated on some very hot singles. His initiative has gotten the attention of many in Jamaica, with one producer saying that Winchester’s effort just could be what’s needed to bridge the gap between dancehall and soca music.  

Today, August 2nd, the first of two tracks out of Jamaica was released. Producer, Justus Arison of JA Productions said it was great working with Shurwayne- something that happened quite by coincidence. “A friend of mine knows Shurwayne and said he was on the island. He brought him to the studio and he heard the riddim and immediately liked it. He started to vibe to it and before we knew it, we had the track,” said Arison.  The song, “ Wine On It,” is probably the raunchiest the world has ever heard Shurwayne Winchester- a signal that he just might be changing course. The track rides JA Productions’ Over Proof riddim and according to Arison, it’s all dancehall. In fact, it’s so much a dancehall riddim that artistes like Mavado, Beenie Man, Wayne Marshall, Daniel Bedingfield and Maka Diamond, among other Jamaican artistes, are on it. According to Arison however, Shurwayne’s track is wicked. “ He was great on the track, even though it’s dancehall,” he said. Arison also said he’s excited to work with the Trini artiste again, soon.  

Think that’s it? Well, Shurwayne didn’t just stop at a track while in Jamaica. As insane as it may 

sound, the “Paradisin” singer stayed in Jamaica and shot a video for the steamy single. That 

video should be ready pretty soon as a rough edit of it’s being worked on at the moment. The 

track has however been releasesd, hitting Apple iTunes first for purchase and then trickling 

down to radio stations and other channels of media.  In Jamaica, Shurwayne also teamed up with one of reggae’s sons- Anthony B. They’ve collaborated on a single, which was produced by LCF Productions in Jamaica and is being mixed and readied for release in the days ahead. 

Jamaica wasn’t the only place where hits were made though. In Barbados, in early July, 

Shurwayne met up with Lil Rick and they too, collaborated- making good of a connection through Platta Studios where King Buba’s the man with the riddims.  That collaboration marked the start of the 2012 soca journey for Shurwayne. From that point forward soca hits will be coming left, right and centre according to the artiste and following a series of top-rated performances across the Caribbean, Berlin, St. John and even at the Global Fusion Festival in Philadelphia- no one should doubt that Shurwayne Winchester is about to turn it up in 2012.  

For more on Shurwayne Winchester, check out his website at www.shurwaynewinchester.com.  

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

Shurwayne Winchester- Lone T&T Soca Act To Perform At Global Fusion Festival Tomorrow

Photo: " Teeography"

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. July 15, 2011------------- The fifth annual Global Fusion Festival is preparing for a monster performance from Trinidad and Tobago’s very own soca headlining act, Shurwayne Winchester. The festival, which dominates the entertainment circuit in Philadelphia for an entire week, kicked off on July 11 and will end on Sunday, July 17.  

Winchester, T&T’s lone musical representative at the Global Fusion festival this year, will take 

the stage on Saturday, July 16 along with Canadian R&B singer, Malanie Fiona and other 

international musicians, many of whom may have never experienced the soca genre live, and will, for the fist time at this phenomenal event.  

Other acts at the festival include British Grammy award winner, Estelle and U.S born Grammy nominee, Anthony David. Commenting on the opportunity, Shurwayne said, “Our mission is first enjoyment as we are doing something we love and then stamping positively who we are as a band, and where we’re from. It's great to be shoulder to shoulder with some of the greatest acts, on a stage of this nature and we’ll proudly represent our culture as we spread soca music to a global audience.” 

Shurwayne recently left his mark in Germany when he performed at the Soca Twins’ birthday 

bash in Berlin. He also erupted before audiences in St. John and Jamaica, leaving thousands with 

a lasting impression of why he has been crowned the International Groovy and Power Soca 

Monarch on numerous occasions. Supporters of Shurwayne’s music can eagerly anticipate his 

vocals on a track to which a video was recently shot outside of T&T. The name of that soon to 

be released single is “Wine On It”- a sentiment that will undoubtedly cast the “Paradisin” singer 

in a different light, one that certainly goes against tradition. Beyond that, Winchester has 

recorded a track on a new riddim out of Jamaica which also features artistes like Beenie Man, 

Gyptian and Wayne Marshall.  

For more on Shurwayne Winchester, visit www.shurwaynewinchester.com.

What Could Bunji Garlin Be Up To?

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. June 27, 2011----- T&T soca artiste, Bunji Garlin has posted an interesting message on his twitter page. 

Following his performance at the Basia Beat Breast Cancer concert last evening, the artiste rose early on Monday morning only to reveal that his time of change had arrived.

What this is all about- is left to be seen and known but one thing he made very clear was his intention to reveal all at Woodford Cafe, Movie Town on Tuesday night!!!

In recent months, Bunji, who for Carnival 2011, gave his audiences much to enjoy, changed his appearance, cutting off the long rasta hairstyle he'd donned for many years.
                                                                                    Now, what's to come is but a mystery... however,

                                                                                    ET-CET-ERA Buzz is on top of it!!! 

                                                                                    Stay tuned for more... 

Shurwayne Says Farewell- Flies off to Germany!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. June 8, 2011- Soca artiste, Shurwayne Winchester boarded his flight to Germany this morning from the Piarco International Airport in Trinidad.  

Winchester is carded to perform at Club 2BE in Berlin on Friday as DJ duo, Soca Twins celebrate their birthday!

The trip has been highly publicised in recent weeks with Winchester revealing his continued desire to take soca music much further than destinations currently exposed to. 

His trip this morning comes on the heels of word that he has released another single- this one with the "summer" in mind, alongside 23-year-old Jamaican beauty, Keida. The song, Good Vibration, is expected to receive great reviews and according to reports, Jamaican artistes, Bounty Killa and Wayne Wonder have already given their nods of approval. 

For more on Shurwayne Winchester, check out his website at:www.shurwaynewinchester.com