Kern Rose Beefs Up His Resume- Fashion Designer & Artiste Now Added!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. December 9, 2011---- Kern Rose is no new face. He’s been around and he understands the ins and outs of the entertainment world. Now, he’s making some very big statements ahead of Carnival 2012 in Trinidad and Tobago and anyone who believes he doesn’t have the gumption to make it all happen, better think again.  

As one of T&T’s leading video directors, the young creator says he’s about to cause a tumultuous stir in the weeks ahead as he launches a number of things, one of which is 

something called Fashion Marshon. 


The name may sound a bit strange but one opportunity to see inside the mind of Kern Rose would ultimately lead to a greater understanding of his vision. The young entrepreneur is going full speed ahead, launching his very own clothing line which he’ll call Fashion Marshon- the second part of the name being a new sobriquet he’ll give himself as the season ultimately unfolds. “ I’m currently in the process of developing the line with popular young urban designer, Fashion Dandy and it’ll be all about 

the entertainers and other industry peeps,” said Rose. He said the aim was to make local entertainers stand out and be seen for that which they are- unique, stylish and a cut above the rest. Rose also plans on launching his website to the world on December 15th- something he assures will be a one of a kind platform for many in the Caribbean diaspora. “Nothing like this has ever been done,” said Rose, refusing to let the cat entirely out of the bag for now. He assured that it would be something that many would be intrigued by and urged entertainment practitioners and others who enjoy Caribbean entertainment, to keep their ears and eyes peeled to news of the industry as the date draws closer.  

On a third leg, Kern Rose is putting his voice to work. Get this… in 2012, Kern Rose will officially be an artiste. Not only is the young professional changing his name, but he’s planning something called the Marshon Take Over which will essentially start with his first ever soca release ahead of C2K12. “ The track is called, Wifey Less and it was produced by London Future,” explained Rose. He noted that Future was well known for creating mega hits for Trini male-duo Nebula 868, among their tracks, Amped Up and Words Can’t Explain. What’s even more impressive is the fact that Rose has rested the mastering of his track in the highly capable hands of Precision Production- a team best known for their work with artistes such as Machel Montano, Destra Garcia and even Kees. 

The year ahead promises to see great things out of Kern Rose’s camp. He’s highly motivated and willing to take the necessary risks to make everything become reality. He has the mind of a winner and the heart of a champion so when he says, “I’m doing it!,” you had better believe that it will be done.  

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:

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.  

No Pressure Billed to Be Nadia Batson's BIG Groovy Single

Frontline vocalists of SASS Megan Waldrond and Queen SASS, Nadia Batson

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. November 17, 2011-----------Nadia Batson's not about to miss a beat as the season of revelry in Trinidad and Tobago unfolds. The heightened level of intensity is owed to her strong yearning to give only the best of herself and her band SASS, in C2K12 and beyond. 


On the heels of the band's launch last Wednesday, November 9 at Anchorage, Batson on Thursday, November 17 released a single she had been perfecting for weeks. No Pressure was produced by Martian Music and mastered by GBM Productions out of NYC. " This one is for the ladies- We don't want no pressure!", said Batson who wrote the track herself.  Its groove is melodically enticing, soothing on the ear and uncompromising on the waistline's all round agenda. Every woman will love No Pressure, according to Team SASS!


Online, the Buzz has been wild for Nadia Batson. In 2011, she told the media that she was doing everything for the people of Trinidad and Tobago. She'd performed twice at the International Soca Monarch Competition with fellow artistes, Tallpree of Grenada and Patrice Roberts of the HD Family, and even then, a very humble, low-key Batson, told reporters that it wasn't about winning- it was about doing the best that she could. 


2012 is proving to however be a different dynamic. In the season ahead, Nadia will prove herself further- being the first bandleader of an all-female soca band out of Trinidad and Tobago. She's on a natural high and her music is proof enough. No Pressure has been released to radio stations across the length and breadth of T&T and overseas. She's hoping that with the help of her loyal supporters, this track- 'her pet track'- will be as huge as recent releases. This is Batson's fourth release for the season. It follows her hits, Whey Yuh Want with Lyrikal, Hard Pong with Raymond Ramnarine and Shiver on the Antilles riddim. 

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. 

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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BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM SHURWAYNE WINCHESTER: " WORK IT"

Arima Borough Day To Be "WETA" In 2011

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. July 15, 2011---------- There's a buzz around the borough of Arima and environs. Not only is the ground talking about their traditional Borough Day celebrations but once again, with higher expectations, the ground is chatting about, and busily planning for an event carded for August 6 at the Arima Velodrome. 


Trinidad and Tobago's leading urban frequency, Boomchampions 94.1FM has revealed plans to host the second edition of their "WET" fete, this year calling is "WETA"- an acronym for Water Is Everything Again. Last year, thousands gathered at Mario's car park in Arima, anxious to get a glimpse of their favourite radio personalities and local stars- among them Marlon Asher and the High Grade Family, Denise Belfon, The Millionaire Family, Squeezy Rankin, Lawless, Terri Lyons and many others. This year, the cast of entertainers billed to perform at the newly acquired venue, is familiar but added to that will be two of Jamaica's leading female acts, Lady Saw and Pampute. 


Organisers of the Trini "summer" event are saying this one's going to be huge, with 200,000 gallons of water being brought into the Arima stadium to ensure the theme is constant throughout the night! Tickets for WETA went on sale from July 15 at the cost of $100 for a limited time. Persons wishing to get the earlybird tickets were being encouraged to contact 223- BOOM for details. 


Visit the Boomchampions Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/boomchampionstt for further info on their programming and much more. 

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 

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.  

Boomchampions 94.1FM Pulls 630 Viewers on One Shift

P.O.S Trinidad. May 6, 2011-------- A record breaking 630 viewers tuned in at once to the Live Stream video and audio page of BoomChampionstt.com in Trinidad on Wednesday night for the frequency's highly rated, Chronicles of A Playa talk programme. 

The numbers proved exceptionally high as compared to that of competing frequencies that have been utilising the audio and video feed.

Hosts of the night time programme, Polo, Chris Masters and DJ Titus, were joined by Mr. Smooth on Wednesday night, prompting listeners to keep their ears and eyes peeled to the internet for what would be said by the newcomer.

As luck would have it Smooth impressed many, leaving callers begging for his return to the show the next night.

Chronicles of a Playa has topped the 10pm-12am time slot for quite some time.

It's sexual tone lends to an adult audience's keen sense of pleasure and combines knowledge with sexual prowess. 

Soca artiste, Denise Belfon is a mainstay to the show and can be heard offering her expertise on various subjects of a sexual nature, from time to time. 

Machel Montano Tweets About the #3 to Katy Perry!

Trinidad and Tobago Soca Star Machel Montano has offered a bit of clarification, if you would, to international R&B/Pop singer Katy Perry who asked what was the significance of the number 3 on May 4th...

Check out what Machel tweeted to her...

Soca Star, Machel Montano Tweets Katy Perry on the significance of the #3. 

"Shurwayne Winchester's The Man to Make The World Look " Says John Arnold.

P.O.S Trinidad. May 2, 2011--------Musical entertainer Shurwayne Winchester is being raved as one of the persons who will take Soca music to the heights of international fame. The assertion was made on Friday (April 29) by event coordinator in the division of tourism and transportation in Tobago, John Arnold.

Winchester and his band Y.O.U. thrilled audiences on Easter Sunday at the beachfront, Store Bay and again at Signal Hill where an event dubbed Jazz on the Hill was held before a massive gathering of locals and foreigners alike. The Jazz themed showcase featured acts like Oscar B, Sugar Daddy and the Signal Hill Alumni Choir among others, but it was Winchester and Y.O.U. who would leave a lasting impression on Arnold and many others in the crowd. " I have seen Shurwayne perform a million times, but never like this," said Arnold. He explained that Shurwayne was able to prove to many in the crowd that he cannot be labeled, 'just a Soca artiste.' " He's a singer, performer and a real entertainer. He was able to show his versatility as an artiste, and his wide vocal range," said Arnold.
Arnold believes that for T&T's culture and more so, Soca music to gain international recognition, the artistes carrying the torch must not only be able to perform 'wine and jam' tunes, as he called it, " They must have a voice at the end of the day," he said. Vowing to stand in the corner of the Tobago-born artiste, John Arnold said he had high hopes for Shurwayne Winchester who at this year's International Groovy Soca Monarch Competition, chose to draw focus to the bittersweet realities that lie within the twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago when he performed his single, Paradisin.

In the past few weeks, Winchester has been receiving quite a bit of positive recognition. In Jamaica, journalists called him masterful, skillful and commanding following his performance at Bacchanal Fridays in the lead up to the island's Carnival celebration. Online, his connection with fans is sincere and noted by many as the mark of an artiste who exercises true humility even while soaring high. 


Take a look at the video for Shurwayne Winchester's Manic, from his catalogue of hits in 2011.