When Trinidad and Tobago radio DJs and personalities make the utterance; “local artistes aren’t releasing music as frequently as they should,” it’s not completely true. While the urban airwaves are awash with dancehall choruses and hip hop verses, numerous Trinidad and Tobago entertainers are throwing their contributions into the foray, hopeful that their music will be given the time of day. One of those artistes is K Kay. Still on the grind, never for a second thinking a negative thought about his music career, the Tobago artiste has again delivered, and his latest single is a collaborative effort with T&T hip hop artiste, Tim Star.
The new track, “Questions,” was produced by Digital Reign of Hive Studio, and K Kay says he dedicates the song to his fiancée- something rarely done. He’s excited about his future with the young woman he calls his soul mate and wants the world to know. In a music world where being a single male entertainer makes more sense, K Kay may certainly be placing himself at a disadvantage, but he says he won’t allow his career to outshine or displace his relationship. His music has been at the forefront of his life journey for quite some time and throughout the ups and downs, the woman he calls his ride or die has been at his side. For that, he’s grateful and yearns to express his appreciation in any way that he can.
In Trinidad and Tobago K Kay points out that strong relationships seem few and far apart. “Our society lacks love nowadays and it seems like we fear that expression at times. I sometimes wonder if we even understand the meaning of love anymore,” he said, adding that his hope for the youths is that they see more love being expressed by their parents and other elders in society, so that in turn, they will grasp the true meaning of showing love to others.
The new single, out in May, hears background vocals by T&T’s Jason ‘Fridge’ Seecharan, and KKay especially salutes Phillip Carter for his work on keys. The single, like most of the Tobago artiste’s work, is attached to VPAL Music, an affiliate of VP Records. This time around KKay substituted local mastering for an international touch, calling on Texas based, Big Label Mastering to do the job. He’s also been working closely with former manager to soca heavyweight Bunji Garlin, Ian Pantin, on marketing methods for his music, something he says he’s confident will work favorably.
In 2009, VPAL Soca was launched. VPAL’S general manager, Donovan Williams, recently mentioned to the Jamaica Observer that K Kay along with other T&T acts like Machel Montano, Pternsky, Tony Prescott, Shurwayne Winchester and others from across the region, would see their music distributed through VP’s network of 600 online and mobile destinations in 100 territories. It’s certainly a good look for Soca music, and for K Kay, a less popular artiste on the circuit, it’s a breakthrough to the global music scene many would never have seen coming. “I know my time will come. For that reason, I’ve never given up. I never will,” he said.
Available since April 28, 2016 on all digital services worldwide is the album PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION by United Kingdom reggae pioneers: Black Slate. These ten tracks were recorded on the Caribbean island of Antigua and chronicle the journey the group has taken since its inception in 1972. After 40 years in the music business, the deep roots reggae band returns with their first full-length album released since the album SIX PLUS ONE in 1982. Peaceful Demonstration is released on the on TCD Records the label named for Tony, Chris and Desmond, the original members of the band founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom.
Kappo, the artist that is known for his amazing performances in various tourist hotels/resorts around Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril, has recently released a catchy reggae track that is getting a lot of attention. The song is entitled “sensimillia” and it is already in heavy rotation on various radio shows in the U.S.A and Jamaica. Persons may stream “sensimillia” via MJE YouTube channel: 
A couple days ago, a seemingly frustrated Sizzla Kalonji took to Facebook to warn persons wanting to work with him to be careful of scammers. He wrote the following:
