This Trini Sensation not only is rising up the chart on our Cross Caribbean Countdown, he also ensures that he will give the ladies the “Sorzano Experience” wherever he goes.  Kimba Sorzano was born and raised in the town of San Juan, Trinidad & Tobago. He made his presence known to the world after taking part of Synergy TV’s Soca Star in 2006. Ever since then he has been releasing tunes such as “Maria”, “Overflow” and the popular “Over You”; which, can be viewed on TEMPO’s Cross Caribbean Countdown and Cook Up.  Kimba embodies a unique genre of Caribbean Contemporary music due to the influence of artists such as Michael Jackson, David Rudder, and Usher.

                Many have wondered, what is behind this unique name and where does it come from? His aboriginal name means “Burning Flame”. Kimba is definitely igniting a fire through his performances, and, writing music for himself and others such as Kes from Kes the Band and Machel Montano, just to name a few. Kimba has recently released a song called “Rude Gyal” on the Maserati Riddim and is hard at work in the studio to continue to build on his original craft.

                Make sure you guys support Kimba on all the social media platforms and vote for “Over You” on the countdown! If you want to know what else he has been up to make sure you tune in to the Cross Caribbean Countdown, in which Kimba Sorzano is our featured artist at Negrill Village ! Also, be sure to check out pics from the experience on our Facebook page, Kimba Sorzano got TEMPO!

TEMPO has finally reconciled their agreement with FLOW Systems, restoring the channel on the islands of Trinidad and Grenada…!

In 2010, the channel had a dispute with FLOW Systems, removing the 24/7 Pan-Caribbean channel from a great number of a households in Trinidad, and eliminating the channel’s presence in Grenada. The highly anticipated official re-launch took place on Sunday, April 1st, and now all of the amazing new shows that TEMPO has to offer, is available for all of the Trinidadian and Grenadian audiences to see. TEMPO’s will surely be #1 in a great number of households throughout these islands.

“Having expanded to the US and Latin America, it is great to be back in Trinidad on FLOW”, said Frederick A. Morton, Jr., Esq., Founder, Chairman & CEO, TEMPO Networks.  “Trinidad as a leader in brand Caribbean can now fully engage in the expansion of the region‟s culture as TEMPO FLOWS worldwide.”  Morton said.

TEMPO can be viewed on Channel 17 on FLOW in Trinidad, and Channel 98 in Grenada. “17 is d scene and 98 is Great!” . . . . Feel d Vibe!

TEMPO FLOW Relaunch Promo

                Bajan Carbbean Soca Queen Alison Hinds is known for encouraging women to take a stance in her music. This “Independent and yuh strong gal” has taken her goal of Women Empowerment even further. In light of Women’s History, she launched “The Alison Hinds Wonderland Foundation” on March 10^th, International Women’s Day in THE “Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives” seminar Barbados. Though the foundation is based out of the Caribbean, Alison Hinds hope to reach out and build a strong foundation of women, young women and girls.  The focal points and ideas of this foundation are:

Personal and Leadership Development for Girls and Women

Entrepreneurship for Girls and Women

 Education and Career Development for Girls and Women

Health and Wellness Issues; Financial Literacy for Girls and Women

 Eradication of Domestic Violence

 Family Strengthening

                The mission statement of the foundation is “to serve as a catalyst for transformational human development and community change by supporting programs and services that improve the quality of life for girls, women, and families worldwide.” This effort hopes to expand with collaborations through programs, media outlets and more.  The TEMPO family congratulates Miss Hinds on her service and will to have a haven for women everywhere to build themselves holistically. We are truly feelin’ d vibe!

            This group of gentlemen are no strangers of the TEMPO Family!. . .and they happen to surprise us time after time, year after year! Hailing from the town of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, this group consisted of three brothers and their best friend – better yet known as “Three Baldheads and a Dread”, have been on our radar as they have been evolving as a group and developing the presence of the new Caribbean music genre, Island Pop.

            Kes really amped it up last year with their hit tune, and International Groovy Soca Monarch winner, “Wotless”. The tuned mashed up every road it played on, and even dominated Six Flags last year, when Kes the Band headlined TEMPO Turns 6! In the past year, Kes has also had the opportunity of performing as the opening acts for Maroon 5, Rihanna and Musiq Soul Child. Kes has also had the opportunity to tour with reggae’s singing songstress, Tessanne Chin. 2011 was definitely that start of a high point in the bands careers, and has given them greater exposure.

            Unfortunately, Kes was unable to defend the throne as Groovy Monarch champs, but they were heard all over the airwaves, on d road, and put on a hell of a performance! Kes put out a number of hits that catered to ever genre that they have dabbled in that would take off during the Carnival season, including “Stress Away”, “Island Love” ft. Jenna De Leon, “Precision Wine”, and “On The Road” ft. Michelle X.

Kes the Band will be making their first U.S appearance following Trinidad Carnival, on March 9th in the heart of New York of Times Square at the Best Buy Theater, at an event that is highly anticipated, called Kes All In, brought to you by Shorblu Events. This event will also feature soca veteran, Mr. Trini to d Bone, David Rudder and “the People’s Champion”, Benjai.

Keep up with Kes and the Band, and their latest videos on TEMPO! Subscribe to the vibe on Cablevision – Channel 1105!  Check out the Kes Show at Best Buy Theater, March 9th: Kes The Band at Best Buy Theater – Shorblu

Finally! Most of our TEMPO Fans should be back from the festivites of the Carnival season, and should be fully re-cooperated, relaxed and back on to their regular schedule!. . .but don’t think for a minute that the Carnival vibes are over and done with til next year. Nope!…its only the beginning, vibes cyaan done just so. Trinidad sets the mold for the amped up activities that will follow and set high precedences for the Carnivals to take place throughout the entire region.

This year artist came out hard and heavy! Hundreds of songs were produced for this year’s Carnival season alone! Over 400 songs hit the air waves from artist in TRINIDAD! Talk about over time and playing no games! The Trini scene is unbelievable on the ground in the land. The performances at the International Soca Monarch show really set the tone for some extremely stiff competition but Machel Montano came out on top – three times in a row! Which seemed to be no surprise to the masses.

Hundreds of fetes to attend, stage shows and small limes, for all types of crews with all kinds of vibes. Anything you were looking for, you could find in the heart of Trinidad – the land of oil and music. Anything that tickled your fancy. Whether you were looking to lime with the upscale, sexy crowd at LIME at the Hyatt, Brian Lara, Diamond Vale, and Beach House or if you wanted to be down to the ground at Soca Monarch and Insomnia, there was a fete for everyone! Lets not even talk about on the road!

Carnival is WE TIME! Nothing but VIBES ALL AROUND! Enough said. . . . You must feel the vibe and get your own Carnival experience! For now. . . Subscribe to the Vibe , Cablevision Channel 1105!

We had to give much love to our favorite Brit girl from across the pond, Estelle, who has released her third studio album  today. The album features her hit singles “Fall in Love” with rapper Nas, “Break my Heart” with Maybach rapper Rick Ross and the popular song “Thank You”. This album seems to be worth the wait, coming four years after her second album entitled “Shine”. She broke out into the scene with her first album called “The 18^th Day” back in 2004. It was in 2008 that she made herself known by teaming up with rapper Kanye West to the tune “American Boy” that resulted in a Grammy win for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and a MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award. Estelle has also been featured with Sean Paul in the sensual tune “Come Over”, which featured a fusion of the island, reggae, R&B vibe. She has also been associated with artists such as Busta Rhymes, Robin Thicke and David Guetta just to name a few.

 Though this British darling was born and raised in London, England, her roots dig deep into the African country of Senegal (hence her birth name Estelle Fanta Swaray), her other half is embedded in the Spice Isle of Grenada. Her background just shows the many sides of her musical artistry that ranges from singing her rendition to the  old reggae classic “No Substitute Love”  to even rapping as she did just four months ago for the cypher of the BET  Hip Hop Awards. To kickoff the release of her third album, she is performing in Irving Plaza in New York City and will follow with other tour appearances in Delaware and Philadelphia.

Be sure to go and purchase “All of Me” out in stores today and support her through Twitter (@EstelleDarlings), Facebook, YouTube and her official Website. Keep it locked to TEMPO, feelin’ de vibe of everything Caribbean.

While most eighteen year olds are on the road to pursuing a higher education, Aaron Fresh is balancing both school and a music career. Born in Chicago, Illinois, this young gentleman has had the best of both worlds growing up in the US and the town of Port of Spain, Trinidad. After graduating in Trinidad, he came back up to California to live with his mother and brothers. While practicing for a High School talent show with a friend, he sparked the interest of producer Reo Mitchell. This turned into the opportunity of a lifetime when he was introduced to CEO of NCredible Entertainment and Hollywood star Nick Cannon. Aaron was signed on right away and is under NCredible Enterianment and (Island) Def Jam.

His musical career began with his first album released in 2010 entitled FRESH N UP with singles “Spending all my Time’’ followed by “Dirty Girl” featuring Cory Gunz, which can be viewed on TEMPO . He has also been featured as a guest artist on Snobby Gyrl’s “Jingle Bells” and fellow Trini Star Machel Montano’s “Bend Ova” Remix, which made its big debut during Trinidad Carnival 2011. His music is an example of someone that embraces his American urban and Caribbean roots with musical influences such al Al Green and Sizzla.  He’s even provided input by co-writing some of his very own songs. Not only is he a music artist but is a triple threat with additional titles. Those titles of TV Host and Actor he shares with his mentor Nick Cannon hosting the TeenNick series entitled “The Nightlife”. 

Many of you are wondering what is in store for this promising star. He’s currently working on his upcoming album and has a video out on YouTube for the soca infused hit “Hot Summer”, which is a favorite for Trinidad Carnival 2012! According to this Twitter page he’s bringing in his 19^th birthday in the motherland that gave him his love for Caribbean music-Trinidad of course! He also adds that “For all the people that can’t make it… I’ll make sure to film it ” . . . Sounds like this is going to be an unforgettable birthday extravaganza!

In the meantime, make sure you check out his Artist Page on TEMPO and his Twitter page @AaronFresh1 to show your devotion to #TeamFresh. Visit his website and check him out on both Facebook and his YouTube page!.. .and keep it locked to TEMPO, you never know where we’ll end up.

Check out the feature on Caribbean360.com and get to know Mr. TEMPO, Mr. Frederick Morton, and how we’re gearing up to take the last lap of our USVI giveaway!

Find out what you can win if you enter to win at http://www.gottempo.com! You and a guest can be lucky winners of a luxury trip, the paradise US territory islands . . . a home away from home!

TEMPO is giving you the chance of a lifetime to experience the enchanting paradise island territories of the United States, the US Virgin Islands. Our neighboring gem, which is just a hop and skip off the US coastlines, and a slight runaway from the realities of your every day living.

We’ve partnered with the New Jersey Star-Ledger to bring you a series of luxury prize trips to breathtaking scenic destinations in the Caribbean region. This is our ways of Thanking you for supporting TEMPO for another year, and helping us acheive another year of great success. We definitely have to share it with you!

Be sure to tune in to TEMPO (Cablevision Channel 1105!) and log on to GOTTEMPO.com for more information, and to see how you can Win A TEMPO Trip to the USVI!

If you weren’t tuned in October 27th 2011, you missed an ultimate Project Runway Finale extravaganza. The My Lifetime hit, Project Runway, brought in a viewing audience of 2.99 million nationally for its 9th season this year. Known for their unique pool of designers to its on-show competitive drama, Project Runway’s season granted former Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe 2008, Anya Ayoung Chee, with the opportunity to showcase her eye for fashion and ability to design. The talented Anya Ayoung Chee took this season of Project Runway by storm with her welcoming personality and her beautiful Caribbean-influenced designs. Catching much criticism for her short-term sewing skills (a trade she picked up in the last 4 months prior to the show) to her “inability to design a jacket” (that of which fellow cast mates/competitors spoke frequently of), Anya was still able to walk away with the likes of fashion-forward fans and head judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, and Nina Garcia.

Making her way to the finals, Anya was given the opportunity to showcase her designs in this year’s NY Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2011, where she competed against 3 other contestants for $100,000 and the title of Project Runway Winner. Upon waiting for the Project Runway Season 9 Finale to make its debut, Anya made her way back home to Trinidad, and promoted plans of using her “Fan Favorite” earnings to setup a microfinance loan to assist young creative people in the Caribbean to start up their own businesses. “It’s an unsupported region of commerce, so I’m excited to start that right away,” speaks Anya.

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