This year, I ventured away from my family and followed my spirit to Spirit Mas. Many of my people wanted to wait a year and see how year one of Spirit would play out or are satisfied where they are. I was ready to leave my tribe behind and the familiar bliss of the past…
Backpack Babes – Fulfilling Frontline Fantasies
Introducing “Backpack Babes”, a Carnival backpack service founded by Epiphany Foster, who serves as Creative Director, and Farrah Ahamad who is the Chief of Operations. Now in their sophomore year, Backpack Babes endeavors to provide a frontline backpack 3D photography experience. They are located within the Carnival Glam Hub space at the Trinidad Hilton hotel on…
Tribe Carnival- Rainforest – Carnival 2024
I’m typing this and wondering how on earth twenty years went by so fast! Somehow we are approaching twenty years of Tribe on the road in Trinidad for Carnival. It feels like just yesterday they were debuting after leaving Poison, but here we are. Carnival 2024 band launch season is in full swing and the…
Machel Montano Birthday Roast at Kings Theatre
Tomorrow night, Machel Montano is coming to yet another renown Brooklyn stage to make history. On Thanksgiving Eve, the eve of his actual birthday, Machel will be on the hot seat of Lilly Singh, Russell Peters, Affion Crockett, Big Norm and others, then he will have his own turn to roast them all individually. Caribbean…
Nicki Minaj – Likkle Miss Fine Nine Remix
By now you should have heard or at least heard about the Re-remix to Jamaincan Dancehall artist Skeng’s Likkle Miss song which was originally remixed with Nicki Minaj and on my birthday no less. Last week Nicki who as we know is a born Trinidadian, released a second remix – ‘Fine Nine Remix’ which featured…
SOCAVIVOR 2022 – MIAMI CARNIVAL – LIGHT IT UP
It’s that time again…Miami Carnival is in full swing and with that comes the ever enduring events of SOCAVIVOR! The longest running group of events for the Miami Carnival starts today with Lyrical Live in Concert and continues throughout the weekend with events that provide something for everyone. Check out their Captain – ‘Mr. Wow’…
RESONATE CARNIVAL – A COSMIC EXPERIENCE
On September 10, Resonate Carnival launched their new band and presentation of ‘A Cosmic Experience’. The band is a shared vision between some long standing entertainment industry professionals behind the success of the Residence, Silhouettes Lounge and Fantasy Carnival, along with the well known designer Sandra Hordatt as Creative Director. They are looking to bring…
Featured Section: Freaks Mas ‘Waiting on the Stage’ – Paparazzi Carnival Trinidad 2023
BAND: PAPARAZZI CARNIVALPRESENTATION: BREAKAWAY BEATSSECTION LEADER: FREAKS MAS SECTION: WAITING ON THE STAGECOSTUME DESIGN: ALEJANDRO GOMEZMUA: FACES OF BELLA ROUGE – SPONSORED BY CARNIVAL GLAM HUBPHOTOGRAPHER: JEFFREY CHARLES PRODUCTIONS The well known Freaks Mas band, that originated in Brooklyn, New York in 2002 has since grown to a be an internationally known name. Known for…
Carnival Glam Hub – Puts the GLAM in your Carnival
I have played mas many times, in numerous countries in a span of over 30+ years. Only twice have I ever ventured into the world of professional makeup services. Both times were in Trinidad, almost 10 years apart and both times I was very pleased with the results, but still couldn’t be convinced that I…
Machel Montano Live at Barclay’s Center Brooklyn
This Labor Day Monday the King of Soca – Machel Montano comes to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to celebrate forty years of music. Jay Upscale, Live Nation and Barclays Center are giving you a legend in a legendary show. Barclays Center will transform into the SOCA KINGDOM! WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM Tickets on Sale now!…
Vivid Brunch 2022 – Powered by Blackstar X Nexus
We are officially two days away from VIVID – The brunch experience that will stretch your imagination. Picture yourself in a vibrant setting with great music, delicious food, and beautiful fun people. This is the most anticipated Brunch for 4th of July weekend. NEXUS x BLACKSTAR PRESENTS Vivid NYC Sunday July 3rd805 East 92nd StreetBrooklyn, NY 3PM-9PM Music…
YUMA VIBE PRESENTS AWAKENED TREASURE – TRINIDAD CARNIVAL 2023
I have missed Trinidad Carnival Band Launch season as much as some people missed “outside” during our Covid induced lockdown period. Other Carnivals returned, fetes and festivals happened, but nothing was able to fill the void for me of no Trinidad band launches. My past two summers felt so empty without what has been such…
Carnival Fete-ish 