RED INK MAGAZINE #44 December 2022

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Like a Phoenix from the ashes, RED INK Magazine has risen. It is here to deliver incredi ble images and stories of your favorite artists, actors, singers, bands, events, models. design ers and lifestyle news from the Caribbean and beyond. RED INK Magazine will always rep resent the people and culture of the Caribbean and West Indies, but we will not hesitate to include interesting people and culture from the rest of the world.

RED INK Magazine will be one of the trend setter when it comes to delivering Caribbean entertainment and lifestyle news to the people. We will provide updates on concerts, events and music festivals. There will be introduc tions of new and upcoming artists from Reggae, Soca, Hip Hop, R&B and other genres. And let’s not forget interviews and bios of all of your favorite performers that you know, love and follow.

We hope you all love the new internet based format; the times have changed and so have we. You can now enjoy short video clips and links within the pages of our publication. Yet, know that even though the magazine is online, it is designed to be read like a traditional maga zine, turning pages and enjoying incredible, visually stunning spreads, and let’s not forget about our beautiful centerfold models that will grace the center spread of the magazine each month.

RED INK Magazine is here to stay and we aspire to be “THE” Caribbean Entertainment Magazine providing all of our readers with the stories and interviews they crave, the beautiful imagery they desire, and the design standard that we refuse to compromise.

~Michael Devine

AARON CARTER

Former Child Singing Sensation, died at 34

Aaron Carter, born Aaron Charles Carter was born December 7th, 1987. He was found dead in his bathtub on November 5th, 2022 at the age of 34. Details of his death are still unclear at this point, however it is suspected that he relapsed again based on his long history of battling drug addiction. He is survived by his siblings which include BackStreet Boys superstar Nick Carter and his twin sister Angel. He is also survived by his 1 year old son Prince and his estranged fiancé Melanie Martin. His family has been avoiding the press and has requested privacy as they mourn.

Aaron Carter caught stride in his career at the ripe young age of 9, when his self-titled album was released to incredible success, going platinum selling over a million copies. To say this was the start of a blazing career is an understatement. His very next album Aaron's Party (Come Get It) really caught fire going triple platinum and selling 3 mil lion copies in 2000. Soon after this he started appearing as a regular on Nickelodeon, and touring with his brother Nick and the BackStreet Boys. In 2000, he released another platinum album titled Oh Aaron. And in 2002 another one titled Another Earthquake!.

For the next 15 years he would only release a hand ful of singles and EP’s and one final studio album titled Blacklisted that was released posthumously, after his death. In that time Aaron was plagued by a very serious drug addiction and tried constantly to get his life back on track. He checked into rehab multiple times and participated in Reality shows including The Doctors to try and get help from his peers, however all efforts failed and his demons were never truly reigned in. His childhood stardom carried him far, and he con tinued to enter the spotlight with appearances on Reality shows and various television shows, he even began touring again in his late teens and early 20s.

His fan base was strong with nostalgia seeing as most of his fans were growing up alongside him so his tours had a degree of success. With an acting career and a storybook singing career behind him, it is a sad reality check to see how his demons eventually got the better of him. His potential was limitless and his career caught fire at such a young age. Aaron Carter will be sadly missed and the only hope this writer has is that the industry will take note of this tragedy and maybe try to help other child stars with proper guidance before it is too late. Aaron Charles Carter, you were taken far too soon, but you will never be forgotten because of the millions of lives that you touched in your prime. by Michael Devine u

Vupcoming shows in Miami, FL on December 10th + 11th 2022. It's the largest reg gaeton festival in the United States! We’re excited to bring the Toyota Latino Music Den to Vibra Urbana Miami this year! This stage will be all DJs, all day long, playing the best reggaeton mashups and Latin tech house for a party you don’t want to miss. Check out the lineUp : http://www.vibraurbanafest.com/ https://www.vibraurbanafest.com/tickets/ IG: @vibraurbana https://www.facebook.com/VibraUrbanaFest/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vibraurbana

FRANCISCA VALENZUELA Chilean Songstress Performing on Sold Out Tours

Francisca was born and raised in California, but when her family decided to move back to Chile, Francisca discovered her real pas sion for music and arts. Growing up in two countries at an early age exposed her to dif ferent cultures, influencing her outlook on life and her creative interests. Starting with classical piano and even tually moving into the world of pop, Francisca decided to build her future in music in Latin America.

The Chilean artist and activist joins Café Tacvba as a special guest throughout several dates across the U.S. west coast. Returned to New York for a special evening at the David Rubenstein Atrium at the prestigious Lincoln Center on November 10, 2022 and placed in the "Top 50" list of Rolling Stone's "The Best Albums of 2022 So Far". On the heels of releasing her fifth studio album and tour, Francisca Valenzuela shares a music video for one of the album’s tracks, “Detener el Tiempo”. Recorded live at the Echoplex in Los Angeles, where the Chilean songstress performed a sold out show alongside Camilo Séptimo, the video gives a taste of what fans can expect on the road. "It is a song that

describes that one perfect moment with somebody, the one you want to relive and go back to, but you know will be gone and does not last. It is the fantasy and desire of stopping time, of being able to take a moment with you."

Following a successful run of dates in the United States during the months of July and August, the Chilean songstress and activist announced her return to México City on November 13, where she will perform her new album "Vida Tan Bonita" for the first time on stage, including songs such as "Dar y Dar", "Detener el Tiempo", "Como La Flor", "Última Noche", "Salú", "Hola Impostora" and "Castillo de Cristal", among oth ers.

Before heading to Mexico, Francisca will be joining Café Tacvba's US Tour as a special guest in Salt Lake City, Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, Santa Barbaraand Anaheim. Additionally, she is scheduled to perform at the David Rubenstein Atrium in New York City's prestigious Lincoln Center on November 10th and Chile's Movistar Arena.

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Released last May, "Vida Tan Bonita" has been warmly received by both critics and audiences alike, appearing on the list of "The Best Albums of 2022 So Far" by the renowned magazine, Rolling Stone, and has now been cho sen as one of 22 Latin albums of the year by Billboard Latin.

Furthering a string of successes and recognition, her lat est single, "Dar y Dar" peaked at #1 on the mainstream Chilean radio airplay chart. The song has an infectious rhythm that flirts with psychedelia, the fusion of diverse musical styles of the 70's and 80's, with a strong influence of the Italian Rafaella Carrá along with an infectious cho rus.

"Vida Tan Bonita" is Francisca's fifth studio album, fol lowing the award-winning "La Fortaleza". Eleven songs written and composed by the artist give life to this produc tion, the second under her new label, Sony Music. "Vida Tan Bonita" was produced by multi-Grammy award-win ning Argentine producer, Sebastián Krys, and the also award-winning Colombian producer, Ali Stone.

With a career started in 2007, Francisca is one of the most active representatives of Chilean pop at an interna tional level. She has a Latin GRAMMY nomination, and collaborations with artists such as U2, Miguel Bosé, Pablo Alborán, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, and Pedro Aznar among others.

Check out her NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR "DETENER EL TIEMPO" and follow her on all social media platforms.

SIZZLA

“Da Real Thing”

Born Miguel Collins in 1976, Sizzla’s recording career began in 1994, 2022 is the 20th anniversary of ‘Bobby Digital’ Dixon’s Da Real Thing, released October 16, 2002, and the respective 25th anniversaries of Bobby Digital’s Black Woman & Child and Fatis “Xterminator” Burrell’s Praise Ye Jah.

To commemorate these anniversaries, VP Records has relaunched The Bobby Digital Story on its YouTube channel. Sizzla’s Rise To The Occasion concert from Reggae Month 2022, can also be viewed on VP Records’ YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/jiHh2TzvMfU

For most fans of the artist, these three albums rep resent major peaks in his prolific career, resulting in core catalog tracks including “Just One Of Those Days (Dry Cry),” “Solid As A Rock,” “Thank U Mama,” “Guide Over Us,” “Give Them The Ride,” ”Praise Ye Jah,” and “Dem A Wonder.” As Firehouse Crew bassist Donald Dennis (Danny Bassie) summed it up in the documentary, The Bobby Digital Story, “When Praise Ye Jah came out, that was the begin ning of Sizzla. When Black Woman & Child came out, that put him in a different air, a notch up. What really dun me, the whole thing now, Da Real Thing cover it off [and] show the whole world he is the greatest.”

In the same documentary, Bobby Digital (who passed away in May 2020) recalled, “Me and Sizzla have a chemistry … In anything you’re doing you have to have guidance. When the music go out, when people criticize, it’s going to fall back on me. We have to make sure anything we’re doing, it have to be right … I can remember when Sizzla came and did the last two songs for Da Real Thing, I say ‘a it this … a IT THIS!’ And when I put out that album, it was a turning point.”

Sizzla explained the mentorship of Bobby Digital in his early career: “Bobby Digital is a next gold in the music. We love and respect Bobby Digital. Wi father that. The way you respect your school … stu dios are like universities, so you respect the teachers and those who lay the foundation for you.”

Now with a catalog of more than 60 albums and approaching 1,000 recorded songs, Sizzla’s career began through a series of 7-inch vinyl singles on Xterminator, leading to RAS Records’ 1995 CD Burning Up. Over the next two years, momentum built around a body of work, primarily recorded for Xterminator, but also including notable singles, such as “Holding Firm” for Star Trail, and the piv otal recording for Bobby Digital, “Black Woman & Child,” released in 1996. Between 1995 and 1997, Sizzla toured the world extensively with Luciano, Mikey General, and the Firehouse Crew band led by Dean Fraser, as part of Fatis Burrell’s

initiative to push his emerging label with the momentum gained from Luciano’s deal with Island Jamaica.

In all, 16 Sizzla albums were released between 1997 and 2002, including Black Woman & Child, Royal Son Of Ethiopia, Bobo Ashanti, Rastafari Teach I Everything, and Ghetto Revolution on Greensleeves Records; and Good Ways, Freedom Cry, Words Of Truth, Taking Over, and Da Real Thing through VP Records. Xterminator released Praise Ye Jah and Kalonji independently. It was the artist’s heyday as a major force in reggae.

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CANDY KAY

Breaking the mould with her latest track “Feel That Love”

Candy Kay (real name Candice Corbie) is an eclectic singer-songwriter and instrumental ist who embraces multiple genres of music as evidenced in her latest single ‘Feel That Love’ which is best described as a Caribbean Pop fusion which blends elements of Pop, Soca, Reggaeton and Afrobeat influences.

The diligent wife and mother of two shared on her inspiration for creating this song stating, “The song is about feeling and sharing love with a deep appreciation for your significant other.

Relationships rarely last long in this day and age and it’s just a reminder to persons (who are fortu nate to be in a great relationship) to hold on to them, don’t take them for granted and cherish them.

The world, as it is right now, needs more love and it’s just encouragement to show that these long-last ing relationships can and do still exist, if you’re willing to put in the work.”

She added, “I see the struggles others are having in their relationships and based on my personal experience and marriage of 14 years, I wanted to give hope that long lasting relationships still do exist.”

Feel That Love was written and recorded by Candy Kay at her home studio and produced by east Trinidad-based sound engineer, DJ and multigenre producer CLAUDD (Christopher Dias)

The song’s accompanying music video was direct ed, edited and produced by an upcoming duo of tal ented T&T visual creatives, Abigail Corbie and Alasdair Bell. It features an attractive tropical ambiance and truly captures the song’s warmth and message as it features Candy’s own husband and daughters and the undying love within their family unit.

Multifaceted and musically-gifted are two words which describe Candy Kay, an artiste with decades of music industry experiences which included her work as a solo performer, being a fixture on the annual Parang circuit as a member of Voces Jovenes and performances at major festi vals such as the St. Lucia Jazz festival, Tobago Jazz festival and T&T’s 50th independence cele brations in London.

The driven and all-embracing Candy Kay aspires for ‘Feel That Love’ to gain international airplay and streaming and even to be incorporated into film or television. However, her overall goal remains the same, that is, for listeners to be able to relate to the song’s positive vibe and for it to remind them of the

beauty of a mutually satisfying relationship.

As she eagerly gears up for further collabora tions and to release a new Soca track for the upcoming 2023 T&T Carnival season, she remains thankful to her fans and supporters and promises to continue to be true to herself while honouring her vision of impacting lives through music.

‘Feel That Love’ is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Learn more about Candy Kay and her music by visiting her website: www.candykaymusic.com/ OR by following her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok & YouTube using the handle @candykaymusic

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Photography by Frank Rivers

JOHN ANISTON

Star & Emmy Winner of ‘Days of Our Lives,’ died at 89

John Anthony Aniston was born as Yannis Anastassakis on July 24th, 1933 on the island of Crete in Greece. His family moved him to America and anglicized their family names when he was two years old. His daughter, famous acting star and model, Jennifer Aniston, announced his death on Instagram stating that he died on November 11th, 2022. No cause of death was given, however it is believed that he died of natural causes.

John went to school at Penn State and earned a degree in theater arts, and later went on to serve his country in the United States Navy leaving with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Thank you for your service sir. He caught the acting bug in 1962 with his first role as Officer #1 in a show called 87th Precinct.

He then found his love of work ing on Soap Operas when he got his first role on the long running show Days of Our Lives in 1970 as the character named Eric Richards. In 1975 he left Days and went to the soap opera Love of Life as Eddie Aleata, he played this role for 3 years.

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He played a role alongside Mary Stuart in the show Search for Tomorrow from 1980 until 1984 as the character Martin Tourneur. But in 1985 he truly hit his act ing stride taking on the role that he would ultimately play for over 30 years continuously until his death. In 1985 he returned to Days of Our Lives and took on the role of Victor Kiriakis a role that he truly embodied in mind and spirit. This leading role in one of the biggest soap operas of the last century earned him a nomination for a daytime Emmy and also a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award that he earned this year in June.

Although John Aniston is best known for his penultimate role of Victor Kiriakis, he also appeared in various other films and acclaimed television shows over the years. He was in Airwolf, Gilmore Girls, The West Wing, Mission Impossible (the series in 1969), Star Trek Voyager, My Big Fat Greek Life and Mad Men and dozens of others. He was also in several TV movies including Now You See It, Now You Don't, Night Sins, Sands of Oblivion, The Gold and the Beautiful and Return to Zero. But everyone knows that all of the other roles he played, paled in comparison to the role that he completely embodied for 3,782 episodes. He was truly born to play the stoic Victor Kiriakis. The world and especially soap opera fans will miss him dearly, but when you play a character for over 30 years and accumulate fans across multiple generations, you can rest assured that you will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace, John Aniston. by Michael Devine u

VAISHALI VIG

A A S S H H I I O O N N C C O O R R N N E E R R

Vaishali apprecia tion of skilled artisans and their detailed work started when she was very young. As an army family, they traveled all throughout India. In particular, Kashmir, a niche region in the Himalayas, have always felt like home for her. With each annual visit, she was amazed by its beauty and style. There, var ious fabrics like the Kashmiri cashmere or pashmina, as well as wool are a well known source of warmth and comfort, and it was during this period that Vaishali began to notice the exquisite detailing and embroi dery work that goes into each highly prized product.

Before starting Livalya, Vaishali designed throws for a home furnishing company. It was through this experience that she found the fine wool scarves which became the first product line Livalya sold. In 2016, she went back to Kashmir to learn more and experience for herself the processes involved. Through Livalya, Vaishali is able to highlight talented artisans from all over the world while creat ing contemporary and timeless designs.

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RED INK Magazine had the pleasure of interview ing Vaishali. This is what she told us.

REDINK: Who or what influenced you to get into the fashion industry?

VV: During my childhood I traveled a lot with my fami ly and was introduced to various fabrics from different parts of India. I was introduced to the fashion industry as my mom had a ready-made garment production house. Being introduced to it at a young age helped me gain a knack and appreciation for it. It was never my intention to go into the fashion industry though.

When I moved to New York City I took up a job as a merchandiser at an embroidery house. Through this job I worked with various couture designers and fashion labels. This lasted for about a decade. My interest in traditional fabrics and weaves, and the desire to incorporate them in the contemporary fashion world lead me to start my own company, Livalya. I wish to ensure that these traditional arts related to fabrics aren’t lost over time.

REDINK: Tell us some pros and cons you have encoun tered in the industry.

VV: One of the pros of this industry is that it touches everyone in some way or the other. It does not limit to people who consider themselves fashionable. This indus try caters to each and every human being. A con I have found in this industry is that as mass pro duction of clothing has become a culture, there has been a drop in quality of production and a lot of synthetic fab rics have been used to maintain low prices.

REDINK: What can you tell us about fashion from when you started to where you are now?

VV: When I started fashion was just about quality, origi nality and expression. Fast forward to today besides the above, fashion has moved into a space that is environ mentally conscious where designers are now reusing and repurposing materials and garments. This indeed is the way to go.

REDINK: If you could dress a celebrity, who would it be and why?

VV: If I could dress any celebrity, I would love to dress Zendaya. I love her style and the way she carries herself. I feel like Livalya’s Collection would suit her very well. Additionally seeing Zendaya wear traditional fabrics in western styles will help show younger generations how traditional fabrics can be worn in new ways. Besides, it will help various artisans across the world

REDINK: Do you have a favorite collection you’re most proud of?

VV: Yes, actually I'm very proud of my 2022 Spring Collection. Specifically because of the way in which I combined the traditional embroideries and western sil houettes. Not only that but I had to overcome various obstacles in the production of that line so knowing that it is complete is another reason I am so proud of it.

REDINK: What are you working on now?

VV: Right now I am focusing on highlighting the state of Rajasthan in India. It is where the design of my fabrics were inspired. As my company grows I am working on inspiring people to want to learn more about India's vast culture and incorporating more key elements into today's couture fashion through my designer collection.

REDINK: Tell us something about you we may not know.

VV: So... before getting into fashion I actually wanted to be a doctor and studied pre-med.

REDINK: What can we expect next from you?

VV: Coming up next for me is my Spring 2023 collection which also includes a menswear line. In addition to that, my team and I are working on increasing Livalya’s visi bility and becoming a widely known brand that supports culture and quality.

This concludes our interview with Vaishali. Support this talanted & exceptional Designer. Check out her social media websites. https://www.livalya.com/home IG: @livalya https://www.facebook.com/Livalya

West

Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus, simply put, is an icon and legend of Hip Hop. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has released hit after hit, and is an ever-constant presence in pop culture. Snoop has stayed extremely relevant and, now more than ever, has built a significant multi-cultural and cross-genera tional following.

In 1994 he wrote "Gin & Juice:” it was about good feelings and real experiences; it just naturally became a global anthem. Snoop has always wanted to create his own spirits brand, so it was only fitting that he cre ated the world’s best tasting gin. In his quest for flava, he remixed seven botanicals, and infused natural fruit flavors, thus creating his masterpiece.

This juicy gin, with its laidback California style, is like no other gin in the world. It’s gluten free, low calorie with no sugar, and will leave you wanting more. Easy to mix, easy to drink, hard to forget. INDOGGO™ Gin is the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural ingredients including strawberry, no sugar with a slightly sweet and fruity finish. Bottle Size: 750ml

Healthy Eating

AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER

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Hello again RED INK foodies! In this issue we hope you enjoy our wonderful recipe selection for this month. We are always happy to share with our readers a fun recipe for you to try. Enjoy!

Instructions:

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F

Step 2

Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Sauté the minced garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent but not browned, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Set the garlic and olive oil aside.

Step 5

Place the chicken breasts in the casserole dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 7

Mix the brown sugar into the sautéed garlic.

Step 8

Spread the garlic/brown sugar mixture evenly over the chick en breasts.

Step 9

Bake until the chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees F internally, about 15-30 minutes.

Step 10 Serve Enjoy!

*Disclaimer: I am not a physician or medical professional. If you have any medical issues or concerns, please always consult your doctor before com mitting to a challenge. The challenges are intended for introducing small lifestyle changes in a fun and easy format

RECIPE:

Brown Sugar Chicken • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 3 teaspoons olive oil • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless • salt, to taste • pepper, to taste • 4 tablespoons brown sugar

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In December, the thoughts and feelings accumulated throughout the year will surface, which is why Aries may experience severe headaches or migraines. Let your thoughts flow, try yoga or massage and relax. After a year-long hustle and bustle, you will take refuge in your home with your better half.

In December, Taurus will be carried away by the Christmas mood, and they will put all worries behind them. You will meet your old friends you have not seen for ages, and you will enjoy many wild parties together, where you will relax your brain, but your body will get exhausted easily, so be careful and consider whether it is worth it.

December will be a month of love and passion for Gemini. Since you have mastered the preparations for Christmas, you can take a moment with your partner just for yourself. You will be engulfed by the desire for a warm hug that will fill you with love, and nothing else will matter at that moment.

December awakens a lot of emotions in Cancer. During this period, you will be very sensitive, some times maybe even oversensitive. However, this is not a bad thing; try to get the most out of it. Cancers will be emotionally unstable in the last month of the year. You will need to spend time with family and friends much more, and you will be more caring.

In December, Leo will fully enjoy the Christmas spirit. You can put all your work behind you, as you have no rest left and you can focus on Christmas shopping and preparing for the holidays. After a long time, you will see your family, so pay attention to them and listen to them, they will be grateful for that.

December will be a month of well-being for Virgo. Finally, you'll have time for some peaceful, creative activity, such as painting or playing a musical instrument, where you can express yourself and relax. In December, you will be uneasy about strangers' presence at family celebrations, leading to quarrels with the other relatives.

In December, Libra will be hearty and hospitable. You will enjoy the fact that you can make someone happy, so you will thrive on shopping for Christmas presents and preparing for the holi days. Since the beginning of the month, you will be absorbed by the Christmas atmosphere.

At the beginning of December, Scorpios will not rest for even a moment as their indomitable energy will fuel them all the time. In this month, you should let go of everything that bothers you and just spend a nice time with your family.

In December, Sagittarians will be super active and restless. You will not be in a mood for family meetups, and you will feel a need to go to the mountains and give a vent to your energy. You should avoid stress this month because you will be prone to headaches and a stiff upper back.

Capricorns will be absorbed by a Christmas mood at the beginning of this month. You will want to meet up with your whole family and your friends. You will feel happy and fulfilled when surrounded by people and want to give a lot to others.

Aquarians will enjoy peace and joy in December. Bigger family meetups will be more or less a duty to you, but you will really enjoy a time with your closest ones, and you will think back to some shared moments from the past.

In December, Pisces will be in good health, which will be a result of your good mood. Use it and keep your head clear and sort out your priorities. In this time period, you will prefer to spend your time alone because you will tend to take on negative energies and problems of oth ers. Try to keep your distance and focus on yourself.