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.