Sean Paul’s Manager “Blown Away” by Trini Talent at RVRB Workshop

Steve “Urchin” Wilson, Sean Paul’s manager, is calling for greater investment in Trinidad and Tobago’s music industry after joining top professionals for two days of development, mentorship, and standout performances

L-R: Josanne Lord, Melissa Jimenez, Dana Shayegen, Steve ‘Urchin’ Wilson, Natushka Latchman, Maarten Manmohan, Renee Solomon.

Jamaican talent manager, Steve “Urchin” Wilson, manager of dancehall icon Sean Paul, was “blown away” by the scores of talented Trinbagonian artistes, producers and performers assembled at the recent RVRB Artiste Development Workshop and RVRBX Talent Showcase. The two-day workshop featured a dynamic agenda, including sessions on music industry trends, business fundamentals, branding, songwriting, social media marketing, EPK building, live performance, production, and networking and was held at the Samaan Estate in St Clair and at The Dalai Llama in One Woodbrook Place in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

“We had an amazing time exploring and experiencing all the talented individuals who came forward and represented their brands and their sounds. Honestly, I wouldn’t have come here if I didn’t love it and want to help the industry move forward. More investment is needed in this sector and I think we have enough examples as proof that it can be lucrative and propel our national brands and cultural products and identities forward to the markets of the world.”

L-R: Dana Shayegen, Tano (Michael Montano) and Steve ‘Urchin’ Wilson.

Wilson joined experienced and popular music industry experts, Dana Shayegan (Monk Music) and Michael “Tano” Montano (producer for Kes, Coutain) in facilitating the workshop and showcase event. Global Trinidad and Tobago, Music Division GM, Melissa Jimenez thanked all the panelist, participants, her “Music TT Team” and members of the media who attended and reported on what she described as “a very successful session, which was pivotal to the ongoing success of the local music and entertainment industry”.

“We managed to achieve this on a very meager budget and with a general election coming right before and all the complexities that brings to the table," she said. "We must thank our generous sponsors and partners, the industry professionals who gave us their time, energy and valuable insights and perspectives and applaud the local music community for answering the call and attending in their numbers, for speaking up and not being afraid to ask questions and engage the panelists."

Jimenez added: "It was a very informative and eye-opening session all around and we look forward to working with key stakeholders to continue the growth and development of the music industry and the cultural and creative sector of Trinidad and Tobago.”