Richard Valentine, formerly known as Chynee, Synergy TV SocaStar Winner of 2009, has made a re-entry into T&T’s music scene. He dons a new sobriquet that not only pays homage to his place of residence, Macoya Gardens; but also plays on a well-known idiom that assures audiences of his genuine passion and love of entertainment. Introducing
Macoy! An artiste who can always be trusted to deliver quality productions and performances.

As a Semi-finalist of the 2020 International Soca Monarch Competition with his Soca offering Flipside aka Allyuh too Wicked, he has proven to be able to compete against the best in the industry. Also responsible for the ever-infectious North Coast Road, a patriotic parody of the global hit OldTown Road, featuring accomplished pannist Derron Ellies; audiences have been impatiently waiting for more. Follow his journey on social-media platforms @realmacoyan for updates on this soaring star. Watch OUT!!! “The Real” Macoy, is passing through.

Andre “Shabaka” McEachnie performed with the McEachnie’s family music band, “Black Experience”/ “Roots and Branches”. He was a member of Clive Telemaque’s “Audio Stars”, “The Mausica Teachers Choir” and “The University of the West Indies Chorale”. Andre has also been a former educator at all levels of the education system, eventually retiring as a Curriculum Officer for Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) and Drama – Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago. Over the years, he has worked with and supported several young people as students including, Hiliare Murray, Khadija Glasgow-Speers, Nigel Lewis, Marvin Lewis, Patrice Roberts, Damien Preston and others. Two of his major achievements include being a cast member of Kitchener Revue Calypso Tent for one season and his Nomination as Best New Male Soca Artiste, Sunshine Awards New York, 1997. He has written different genres of music over the years, but is now praising the Lord through his very meaningful compositions. He continues to be a Community Worker and Cultural researcher /author.

Lord You are the One is a Gospel Reggae release by Andre ‘Shabaka’ McEachnie. Written and performed by: Andre ‘Shabaka’ McEachnie Produced by: Marlon Mathis Morrison Mixed and Mastered by: Neil Subero