For Trini Jacobs, a former lead vocalist of Roy Cape All Stars where she performed alongside Olatunji and Blaxx, 2010 is already a success. “I’ve been preparing for carnival since June last year, and have been working really hard to make certain things materialise in a manner pleasing to me. It’s coming along. I’ve accomplished so much more than last year, be it that I’m a solo act now.” Although she misses the band, life really has not changed, says the daughter of calypso legends Carl and Carol Jacobs. “To me, no band is just less company, as I’ve been just as busy and productive. It’s probably just a little lonelier.”

Already enjoying the success of her first release for 2010, Tension, she is looking forward to the releases of Wine Back and How Yuh like Meh, before the season is over. The talented artist is hoping to achieve what she calls ‘medium to high rotation’ on the radio stations, and to have fun with her performances while developing greater respect from her musical peers.