Port-of-Spain, Trinidad -Talented and humble enough to know that she’s still got work to put in, Rane Blackman is making every opportunity count. The US based soca artiste is reeling off the success of a single released for Barbados’ Cropover this year- a track called, ‘Careless,’ produced by Barbados’ DJ Kai. She said she never expected the single to do as well as it did, and now she is leveraging on that unexpected boost, maintaining her standard and pushing hard into 2025.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidadian Joshua Regrello on Saturday afternoon set the Guinness World Record for the longest steelpan-playing marathon after an entertaining 31 hours on the country’s national instrument.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Recent confirmation by the Tourism, Culture and Arts Ministry in Trinidad and Tobago that an international Soca competition is on the way for next year’s carnival, has been met with optimism by Soca artiste, Terry Seales. He says it’s long overdue, and necessary for the development of creatives in Trinidad and Tobago. News of the new competition came even as the artiste prepared to unleash a brand-new single on the ‘Jam and Move’ riddim- a project produced and worked on collaboratively with fellow artistes, Chenko and Yohan Popwell, who’s best known as Dna 868 Muzik. “‘My single, Jam and Move’ brings all the elements of carnival together in one road- ready single,” says Seales. He is eager to make his presence felt again.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - To deny her music would be like denying her air to breathe. For Alicia Anderson, music is second nature. A product of three countries – Canada, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica, the woman who goes by the stage name, Miss Diva, has captured the hearts of many in her home country of Canada, but in 2025, she takes aim at a place she loves, sweet T&T.

In 2024, veteran artist Traz Di Jennik showed his versatility by releasing songs with different tones and themes. He hopes they set the foundation for an even more progressive 2025.

During one of the most devastating pandemics in mankind, Hopeton Lindo wrote songs inspired by his favorite time of the year. Feel It Christmas, a five-song EP produced by his Irie Pen Records, was released three years ago while Covid-19 threatened.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - The distinct difference between ordinary and extraordinary lies in the heart of the servant. For artistes like Skinny Fabulous and Machel Montano, the people they serve through music, rhythm and story, are most important and for that reason, the music they deliver is always pronounced. Like a breath of fresh air, the two dynamic Caribbean artistes have collaborated and delivered a single that pays homage to those who’ve gone ahead, while intentionally celebrating those who still stand firm in the ‘fete of life.’

Hodari Brown remembers listening to Christmas favorites like David Foster’s Carol Of The Bells, and dreaming of one day writing his own Yuletide song. He achieved that as Hodari Q with Under My Christmas Tree which was released in November.

A prolific songwriter since his late teens, Rasta Blacspade never tires of composing music. That tireless penmanship resulted in I Love You, his first EP which was recently released.

While the divisive national election in the United States and anti-immigrant protests throughout Europe dominated headlines, Ras Kronik still saw light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. His optimism can be heard on Agree to Disagree, the song he is currently promoting.

Located in the heart of Kingston’s so-called garrison communities, Trench Town was once the home of numerous reggae artists, the most famous being Bob Marley. It has inspired many songs, the latest being Christmas Inna Trench Town by Carlene Davis.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - One of the Caribbean region’s most unique and intriguing male artistes is stepping hard into the upcoming carnival season, delivering new music and calmly showing fans that he’s here to stay. Skinny Banton’s ‘Liquor’ is one of the latest releases that’s already causing a stir heading into 2025 and as the artiste recently explained, his music isn’t island-specific, but rather, music that shares the Caribbean aesthetic with the visitors coming into the region’s carnivals for an experience they’ll never forget.