I'm back, witha vengeance....

So, I've been gone for a while.... Been on a semi break LONG FUCKING HIATUS doing other things and just haven't had time for this... Let me update all of you as far as where I am and what I am doing up to.

In July 2011, I decided that the dance in Antigua was over, so, I packed up the entire fucking band (my life) and moved to Hollywood, FL. South Florida was never ever my favourite place but at the same time, with a job offer in hand, how could I go wrong fuck this up? The upside of it all is that I had an already established network of friends and acquaintances here and it has, for the most part, worked out perfect! One of the things I like about this place is the ability to fly under the radar and live anonymously... LOL. In addition to all of this, I have quit smoking cigarettes and feel great.

That's all I got for now, I promise to check in a bit more frequently going forward... Be Good to Yourself and Find Your Peace Today! Bless...

And 2011 is here...

What does 2011 bring? Many opportunities that we need to embrace. I have been blessed with some of the best friends that anyone could ask for. My peeps been there for me in good and bad, through thick and thin and for that I appreciate them so much.


I spent New Years Eve at an event called 'Nocturnal'. Aside from the fact that there was NO CLUB SODA at the bar, overall, I had a swell time and it was interesting to see so many people that I haven't seen in forever. Big up to Ray, Anthon, Mark and the entire NMI Crew on a job well done. Events Management is an artform that teaches through experience. As with any other event, valuable information is learned and skills perfected.


On a yearly basis, I use New Years Eve to party and at the same time reflect on the poor decisions I made the past year. Embrace the new opportunities that have presented themselves to me for the coming year. Weighing each one through its own merit and start the decision making process. I am really not into New Years Resolutions because on January 1st, when the drunk inebriation wears off, most of them are totally pointless!





I also want to congratulate my sister, Jellene Gore and her significant other, Dion Ferary on the birth of my niece, Mackenzie Diondra Jaila Ferary, she made her debut on January 3.


It's been a pretty ULTRA year thus far. I got some other great news on Friday which totally set the mood for things in store in 2011. Just can't wait to share it with each and everyone of you. May be a few more days before I can spill the beans but hold strain, I will update you soon.




Until we talk again, Be Good and if you must be naughty, be nice with it. Bless

...It's beginning to look a lot like...

...Christmas Empty pockets and maxed out credit cards!

As December is now here, the Commercialized world will now start to get ready for the biggest money waster ever, CHRISTMAS!

Christmas, which started as a Christian celebration in observence of the birth of Jesus Christ. Some smart BRILLIANT salesman somewhere convinced the world to exchange gifts and cards with all the people you love as well as those that you truly don't fancy fuckin' like! What a genius! What I would like to know, is "Where does Santa Claus fit in? Now the thing is, from a Christian standpoint, was he in the bible? How did he become the poster boy for such a celebration? Did the world loose focus? I think so! Trying my best not to come across as an absolute Scrooge, I am truly not that into Christmas, and haven't been for quite a few years, actually.

When looking at watching television at this time of year, it is clear to me that the main purpose of the exercise is to get the people of the world to spend fork out money on things they truly don't need, but rather, on things that companies, the mainstream media, and advertising agencies show in an attractive manner that makes people think "I WANT ONE!" With all that being said, where is Santa to pay the bill? Can we at least have his Credit Card number? Someone once told me that in Nigeria and other African Countries, friends give you a print out of credit card numbers so you can buy all the shit you want! Anyways, I've digressed... Moving on.


Where did this naughty and nice crap come from? Now, lets face it... Christmas is supposed to be the celebration of the birth of Baby Jesus, who later became the man who supposedly died for all our sins... Now, why would he care who was naughty or nice when it came to gift giving after he gave his own life for us? SMH, something I shall never understand...


Let me just throw in my disclaimer now, before any and all vultures jump on my ass... The views expressed here are that of my own, just that, MINE. If you don't agree, bless (I still don't care!)


All in all, I wish all of you the most joyous of Holiday Seasons as you enjoy being broke with the collection of fuckery that you have bought. I also wish all of you best of luck and success in paying that Visa bill come January 2011!


Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Bless

Living the Caribbean Life...

Let me put out my disclaimer first and foremost... Just because many of you haven't seen me in a while doesn't mean I have lost my status as 'The ORIGINAL West Indian Socialite', I have just been very uber busy. RIGHT, so with that said, we move on...

Living in the West Indies can be rewarding yet equally challenging as you start to become familiar to too many people. I take joy sometimes at keeping a straight face and walking down the street, passing familiar faces just to see if they stop me and say "Why you passing me like that?" Interesting conversation can ensue thereon as you attempt to catch up with what has been happening in each others life and so on.

Recently, I have spent alot of quality alone me time as I have a big project that I am working on and hoping to roll out within the next few months at gradual stages. This is one of the many reasons that I haven't been seen or heard from in a minute or out and about for Halloween/Independence weekend. I did hear that there were some good parties, I am still trying to figure out since when Antigua celebrates Halloween on such a large scale but oh well.

So, what's happening this weekend, hmmm. I have a obligation, or at least so I am told, to be in St. Kitts this Friday for the Fhunn Vybes Launch at 5pm in Independence Square. You better believe that I will be on the last plane bound for Antigua as Ultra is on Friday Night at Abracadabra. An Ultra cast bringing you Ultra Vibes!

Saturday Night, hmmm...Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. I typically don't plan normal weekends, I just go with the flow.

Sometimes, I think I should go back to the hustle and bustle of bigger North American cities but why would I want to leave the beach behind? Bless

And the time draws near...

And 2010, one of the worst years for all many, draws to a close we will soon see Facebook Maccobook inundated with status updates talking about resolutions. Personally, I think New Years resolutions are a big farce joke. 


A New Year's resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day. Some examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more environmentally responsible. How long do these actually last? How many people actually follow through?




On New Year's Eve, drunken thoughts also spew even more great ideas, on things that we can change or want to change about ourselves and all of the grand things that will change with the coming of the New Year... Face It! This stuff doesn't happen overnight. Looking at a prime example, I will submit myself. If I decided that as a 'resolution' I should give up smoking, will it just happen by itself? NO. It wont. Firstly, I have to have a desire want to stop smoking and after that, I need to make an effort try, to do so. Therefore, repeating my daily statement of "I need to quit smoking" isn't necessarily going to happen until I decide it's time to try much less follow through with it.  Another thing that I have a fundamental problem with is people thinking that New Year's Eve is all about getting drunk... I will not say that I have never been drunk on NYE, but it was never my main focus, at least not that I remember. Those of you who will be at those all inclusive parties in whatever part of the world that you may be on the given occasion, DO NOT try to sink the bar! It is well stocked with cheap alcohol which is designed to send you into a plethoric state of intoxication. Voluntarily subjecting yourself to that is just border-line insane.


Generally, I am never in Antigua for New Year's Eve and I doubt this will be an exception. In recent years I have jetted off to Barbados for a change of scenery or St. Kitts as it is Carnival. I haven't made up my mind yet where I will be but one thing is constant. I will have a good time.


All in all, if the 'Angel of Inebriation' visits you with a straw, please have a designated driver. Bless

And Trace ties the knot

I have known Tracey (Trace) most of my life as she grew up around the corner from me and our parents were old friends...


We became close friends while working for the same company, Caribbean Star Airlines. I worked at the Antigua Airport while she was a Flight Attendant. She was always a high energy person who is indeed fun to be around. Not to mention the parties we used to throw ever so often at either her place or her sister, Hazel's. Truly the life of the party, there is just never a dull moment when she's around. I remember December 2006, Trace kept harassing me to accompany her to Sint Maarten for a weekend. I wasn't keen on going so I used to make excuses like, I'm broke or I have things to do this weekend.


In February 2007 as soon as I returned from Trinidad Carnival she called and asked what I was doing that weekend. I replied, Nothing. She said "Great, and don't tell me your broke cause you just got a big pay off... We are going to Sint Maarten!" I couldn't back out so I agreed.


Trace left early the morning of the trip and we agreed I would come over later that day as I have never been a morning person, nor did I intend to try to be for the sake of friendship. LOL. When I arrived in Sint Maarten, I spent about an hour speaking with old friends at the airport and I finally called Trace to find out where we were staying. I got the directions and was on my way.


On arrival at the hotel, we went out for dinner to this 'cheap and cheerful' Mexican Restaurant. While eating, Trace looked over and said, "I have someone to introduce to you." I was a bit puzzled but I didn't ask any questions. If you know her as well as I do, you would know that she generally always has something up her sleeve. We then went on to talk about what we should do for nightlife. After careful consideration and deliberation, Maho won the toss.


I called Kerwan, an ex Caribbean Star colleague to pick us up and we were off to the 'City that Never Sleeps' SXM Style. What a fantastic weekend it was.


Got sidetracked a bit lot, let me get back on topic...

I remember meeting Owen that weekend, he is a cool, calm and always collected individual. Working on a yacht, he was taken out of his normal environment of his Native Australia and transplanted, at the time, in Sint Maarten. It still baffles me to this day how the stars aligned and brought him to Antigua to meet Trace at Abracadabra! Now, they are getting married.


So it all happens on Friday, I am very excited as I know this will be the Wedding of the year. Congrats, Trace and Owen! 

The Ups and Downs of the Caribbean Music Industry...

Isn't it amazing that in such a small demographic, the industry operates like the Italian Mafia? I think so... As this archipelago of islands is small, everyone knows someone who knows someone who don't like you!

And then the back biting and bad talking starts...

Who don't like who and who sleep with who isn't necessarily something I have ever cared about, much less being desirous of discussing! In the words of my good friend, Nadia Batson, "All ah hearin' is blah blah blah blah, hey boy mind yuh business!"

That is exactly what most people need to do. For the love of music, can't we all get along?

One of the things I really like is that the demographic is so small that it makes it easy to network, someone I know can put me in contact with someone I need to talk to.

I sometimes laugh to myself when I listen to industry newbies name drop, it's truly amusing... I am well known in the Caribbean but there are times when I just sit back and listen. There are many who don't seem to realize that I was through with it before they knew what to do with it.

All in all, show business will always have challenges no matter where in the world you are. Bless
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