It’s the final month of the year! As we close out 2003 there are a lot of achievements to be proud of. We are catching the eye of the entertainment industry, and making much anticipated inroads. But sometimes recognition can bring its own share of challenges. Let me make it clear. A major industry publication has recognized where we intend to go with this magazine, your magazine. And since Caribbean music now represents more industry revenue, everybody wants to “mine fi dem plate”. As a result we have been “requested” to stop using the name of that publication as part of the name of our publication – again, your magazine. So as of our January 2004 issue, we will be known as Caribbean Vibrations or CV, still representing Caribbean and Urban Entertainment. So when you see us, just know that it is still us and we are preparing to bring it even harder in 2004!

The entertainment industry has seen much change this year. We saw Diddy run the city and become the first Hip Hop artist to donate $1 million to New York City’s school children. That showed the masses what we always knew could be achieved when we all unite for a cause. What will our kids look forward to when other artists start to repay their biggest fans with lasting monuments like that one? Sean Paul became the first Caribbean artist to grace the cover of a major US publication! Show your colors SP! Caribbean and Urban music dominated Billboard’s album charts for countless weeks this summer. We’ve lost people that we didn’t expect to lose so soon like Barry White, Gregory Hines, Celia Cruz, The Honorable James E. Davis, Fred “Rerun” Berry, and John Ritter, to name a few. Those losses remind us to make every day count, and with everything we do—make an impact!

Parties, fetes, shows, and black tie dinners are all being planned for your enjoyment. Check out the new links on our website for news on exciting events taking place throughout the Tri-state area.

I‘d like to wish everyone that’s part of the Caribbean and Urban equation a happy and healthy holiday season. Even with all the hustle and bustle always take time to appreciate what’s going on around you. See New York City’s sights all lit up. And help brighten someone else’s day by being a gift not just giving one!

Till Next Time-

Teron Foster