Last weekend’s Miami Carnival sounded the alarm for the release of brand-new soca anthems as all eyes look toward Carnival 2025.

Zig Boi Music producer Mr Spine is as ready as he’s ever been, jumping back into artiste mode with the release of the Radio Active rhythm.

“There’s never been a better time,” he says, explaining that he’s about to lead the new generation of artistes from the front, showing them the necessary methods of executing to deliver a wholesome music and performance product.

A music producer, sound engineer, DJ, and business owner, Mr Spine is by no means new to the music business. In fact, he was instrumental over the past decade and more for the music delivered by many artistes, including Orlando Octave, Kerry John, Grenada’s Mr Killa, and others.

Across the region, respect has been earned, having worked with artistes like Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, Konshens, among others.

As Carnival 2025 looms, Mr Spine has pulled together a few artistes as he unleashes the
Radio Active rhythm.

“My single on the rhythm is called BBL, and it’s dedicated to the ladies who love themselves no matter face, size, or figure. It’s a song that’s designed for fun and we’re about to have a lot of fun with this one,” he said.

BBL was written by Mr Spine but co-produced by Tal and Sucre.

The other artistes on the rhythm are Yankey Boy and Cedonia, who’ve collaborated on their track; Leonce; Kerry John; and Rayzor.

“I believe rhythms are good for two reasons,” said Spine. “I see the value in rhythms for the collaborative marketing of a project — something that lessens the financial strain on artistes, especially new artistes. Separately, as a producer, rhythms help you to quickly build your catalogue,” he said.

Over the past 15 years Mr Spine chose to remain in the background, serving artistes with both his production and songwriting skills.

“I’m currently working on my music label and it will be a multi-dimensional, multi-service approach to artiste development in T&T and the Caribbean. I felt there was only one way to truly show young, [up-and-coming] artistes how the music industry should be approached — from blueprint to completion on a project,” he explained.

His vocality on the importance of empowering young Caribbean artistes is nothing new. He has championed the importance of artiste development for up-and-coming entertainers, for many years, via various platforms. Now, with an unbeatable spirit of action and promise, Mr Spine is standing up front, ready to lead his troops into the new age of Carnival stage show and sound.

“We must endorse the youths in the music industry; they are the future,” he emphasised.