This year Carnival Nationz has decided to pay special attention to one of the greatest figures in Caribbean history, something that has never been done before. An entertainer who needs no introduction… the "KING OF CALYPSO"… will be honoured in true CNz fashion for all the awe inspiring music that he has provided to us over the years. Call him by whatever name...

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I did makeup for a CY Evolution photoshoot recently. Here is one of the images. YAY!When I have the others Ill post them. A girl gotta hustle!! Trying to build a portfolio. I wanted her freckles to show...they wanted a natural face with BRIGHT eyes...so I just used tinted moisturizer.  I think though I'm becoming the Vibrant Eyeshadow girl. Thanks Homer. Here is...

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After a While After a while you learn The subtle difference between Holding a hand and chaining a soul And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning And company doesn't always mean security. And you begin to learn That kisses aren't contracts And presents aren't promises And you begin to accept your defeats With your head up and your eyes ahead With the...

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I hear you in music... Your smile intermingled between the melodies... your eyes float in between the chords of songs imagined...not realized... a fragment of you in a suspended chord... Suspended... Lyrics come to me ..out of nowhere...from floating bits of emotion... moments remembered..or conjured from somewhere outside of cognitive memory...... ----and then it left me... hahaha ...

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Island music..MOVES me. Don't get me wrong. I'm a Soca head, a Kaiso head probably is more accurate. My taste in Island music is eclectic and runs the gamut. I'm especially appreciative of a lavway...a groove beat..and especially if the music captures the traditional elements of Kaiso but adds a contemporary twist so that it remains relevant.Rembunction does this perfectly in his "Ah...

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Ive loved Tessanne Chin for ages. While her sister hit main stream a few years back, she has remained a little underground in her following and appeal. Her voice is a powerful instrument...like Nadia Batson's... and it gives me goose bumps. When she rocks out on the reggae tracks...you know for sure that you're experiencing a MOMENT.So imagine how happy I was when...

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Today was a scary, strange day... My wake up call was a phone call from my mom saying that the little sis was in pain and alone at work and couldn't move.....I kept thinking am I dreaming this?? After that shock I called her..and the fear in her voice scared me more than the obvious pain she must have been in. She was...

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My darling Walshy Fire, the girls dem hair drier, make the people perspire...yeah jed...lol..bull pistle [inside joke] has done his new soca - ish CD SOCAL 4.Got this email this morning so I had to shareIf u havent heard Socal 4: The Socavivor heres a chance and direct link to it. Hosted by Machel Montano we get ready for Carnival season to kick...

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So...like we start. First Band Launch of the Season:Fun Generation presents  for 2010SOMEWHERE IN AFRICAGreat Kings and QueensSaturday May 1st 2010 at the Warehouse: 3500 NW 15th St Lauderhill, FL 33313andSat. July 10, 2010 Dania Beach, Florida and Junior Band Launch July 31, 2010 Venue: TBACheck for more details at their website: http://fungeneration.org. They also have a facebook group here. I will be making a huge effort...

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One of my great friends Rhonda Berment has gotten a great new gig. She is now a writer [PAID] for the Examiner as a feature writer on South Florida Caribbean Night Life.It means that she goes to the events that are popular in the Caribbean community and shares the information with the rest of the world via her write up...an insight into the...

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I was trying to edit the template on another blog of mine...and WIPED OUT THE FORMAT for this one by mistake...lolBear with me while i try to reconfigure this one to my extremely irrational standards.:)-Disclaimer- ...

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This is what Happens when you watch Love Jones over and over for days.... Remember the moments So precious and rare The thought Of you kissing me there You know my secrets You know the curve and the line One touch And I know you are mine Rain falls down on me I can hardly see For the water in my eyes Love...

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Courage is fear that has said its prayers & decided to go forward anyway: Joyce Meyer Courage is fear that has said its prayers & decided to go forward anyway: Joyce Meyer ...

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I was....TERMINATED..from my job yesterday... No warning...no probation..no reprimand...nothing.. Just called into the office and told.. Today is your last day.. after being there for 4 plus years... I packed my georgy bundle and walked out the door... Why? the following words were said: "A family member...in the industry...is qualified now to do your job... It was a hard decision....but its what we...

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Compliment what she does Send her roses just because If it's violins she loves Let them play Dedicate her favourite song And hold her closer all night long Love her today Find one hundred ways Dont forget, there could be An old lover in her memory If you need her so much more Why don't you say? Maybe she has it in her...

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soo im doing my youtube wanderings tonight.... and once again...im stalking Marvin gaye... I knew the song i was looking for.. I want you.. number one on my list of best love songs EVA written.. and i found this... He's in rehearsal...its not a montage...this is him preparing for a show.. No studio tricks...no back up singers...no auto tune.. and again.. Im blown...

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I am an island underneath the setting sun In an ocean that is churning For all I know there might be nobody nearby Still, the world, it keeps on turning And when that sun goes down It gets brighter in my heart somehow I don't know why this is But it's what I want to know Sometimes we start over And go solo...

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