There is a new artist in the room.

It doesn’t sleep. It doesn’t tour. It doesn’t argue with producers. It doesn’t ask for advances or royalties. It studies. It scrapes. It learns. And then it creates.

Artificial Intelligence has officially entered the music industry, not as a background tool, but as a front-facing act. From AI-generated Drake vocals circulating on TikTok to fully synthetic “artists” amassing streams without ever stepping into a booth, the global music landscape is shifting in real time. What once felt like sci-fi now sits comfortably on curated playlists.

The question is no longer if AI will shape music. The question is how.

Supporters call it a revolution. They argue AI democratizes creativity, giving independent artists access to orchestration, mixing, mastering, even songwriting assistance that once required major-label budgets. For bedroom producers in Nassau or Freeport, that kind of access could mean global reach without gatekeepers.

Critics call it replacement. They point to vocal cloning, ghostwritten algorithms, and synthetic performers who never age, misstep, or negotiate contracts. Labels are quietly experimenting. Platforms are adjusting royalty structures. The economics of music are being rewritten line by line of code.

And somewhere in between sits the artist - human, flawed, emotional.

For Bahamian musicians already fighting for international spins and visibility, AI presents both possibility and pressure. Could it help refine sound and expand production quality? Or could it flood streaming platforms with hyper-optimized music that buries authentic Bahamian voices under algorithmic noise?

Yung Miami’s new single “Tea Time” is her latest release a bold, direct response record that feels less like a vibe and more like a statement. From a male perspective, this song feels like when you think an argument is over and then she says, “Actually.” That’s the energy. It’s controlled, it’s sharp, and it’s very intentional.

What’s funny is she’s not yelling. She’s not emotional. She sounds composed which somehow makes it worse (or better, depending on which side you’re on). It’s that calm tone that says, “I already won this.”

The record isn’t heavy on complex lyricism. It’s direct. It’s confident. It’s “I heard what y’all said, now here’s my response.” And as a listener, you can tell this wasn’t random it feels calculated.

Euphoria: Season 3

Season 3 will be set years after high school where we catch up with the main characters leading very different lives but still balances the strains of loss, love, sex and addiction as young adults. The chaos will hit HBO & HBO Max on April 12.

Project Hail Mary

An astronaut on a mission  to another solar system to find the solution to a cataclysmic event on his home planet must use his ingenuity and the help of an extraterrestrial ally to find the answers he needs. This adaption of the Andy Weir novel blasts off in theaters  March 20th.

The Boys: Season 5

The final season of the irreverent superhero series sees Billy Butcher and his crew going to the most extreme lengths to once and for all take down Homelander and the Vought corporate super-power agenda. The super-powered end starts on Amazon Prime video on April 8th. 

The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan's ambitious fantasy action take on Homer's classic ancient Greek epic poem promises to be a film going experience like no other that will put other adaptations of the story to shame. The mythic journey sails into theaters on July 17th.

ONE PIECE: Season 2

The second season sees Straw Hat Pirates continue their  individual goals while meet more allies and making more enemies on their quest to retrieve the hidden treasure of the One Piece. The legendary pirate adventure continues on Netflix on March 10th. 

Freeport gets a lot of hate for “having nothing to do,” but honestly? That narrative is tired. If you know where to look, the city is quietly serving experiences that feel straight out of a European summer and my recent night at Flying Fish was proof.

Hosted by Tim and Rebecca Tibbitts with special guests Charles and Amelie Sparr of Sparr Wines in Alsace, France, the evening was giving luxury, energy, and elite tastebuds only. It started with gougères warm, fluffy French cheese puffs that were crispy on the outside and soft, cheesy clouds on the inside. Dangerous, because I could’ve easily eaten that entire tray.

Then came the wahoo crudo—fresh, citrusy, and melt-in-your-mouth, paired with a crisp Pinot Blanc bursting with green apple and delicate floral notes. Next up, lobster medallions bathed in nutty brown butter with roasted cauliflower, paired with a Riesling that was slightly sweet, honey-kissed, and honestly unforgettable.

The roasted Cornish hen followed, tender and deeply savory, resting on earthy mushrooms and sweet pearl onions. Paired with a silky Pinot Gris layered with ripe pear and warm spice, it was comforting, rich, and effortlessly elegant.

But the duck breast finale? That was the mic drop. Juicy, flavorful, and paired with a velvety Pinot Noir full of dark cherry and berry notes, it was easily the star of the night.

Freeport isn’t boring, you’re just not outside. And trust, experiences like this are worth every sip.

On Saturday night, Oklahoma didn’t just celebrate a player, they made a permanent statement. At halftime against Texas A&M, the university retired Buddy Hield’s No. 24 jersey, meaning no future Oklahoma player will ever wear that number again. It now hangs in the rafters of the Lloyd Noble Center as a symbol of his legacy.

Hield earned that honor with one of the most dominant seasons in college basketball history. In 2016, Hield averaged 25 points per game, shot 45.7% from three, and led the Sooners to the Final Four. His 46-point triple-overtime performance at Kansas and 37-point Elite Eight showing against Oregon remain etched in NCAA lore.

Surrounded by family, former coaches, and teammates, Hield thanked fans as his banner was lifted an emotional full-circle moment.

From the Bahamas to the Big 12, and now a 10-year NBA career currently with the Atlanta Hawks, Buddy Hield’s number isn’t just retired. It’s remembered.

Between the Crown

For a moment, it felt like The Bahamas was becoming crypto’s official address. Big money arrived. Headlines followed. Jobs were created. Then the curtain dropped. When FTX collapsed, it didn’t just embarrass a company, it bruised a national experiment. Quietly, the energy shifted from future-forward to cautious pause.

That pause makes sense. When a billion-dollar exchange plants its flag here and then implodes, trust takes a hit. But according to Nelson Recardo Strachan, founder of CryptoNoobz, the mistake wasn’t believing in crypto,  it was believing in hype over literacy.

“Crypto was never meant to be a lottery ticket,” Strachan explains. “It’s a financial tool. If Bahamians approach it like banking; slow, practical, long-term, it becomes empowering instead of dangerous.”

And that’s the shift we need.

Not the overnight millionaire narrative. Not the meme coins. Not the Wild West fantasy. The real conversation is about utility: saving against inflation, moving money faster and cheaper than banks, earning interest through staking, understanding tokenization, and learning what digital ownership actually means.

Because money is already evolving. We’ve moved from cash to cards to tap-to-pay. The next chapter, digital assets and decentralized finance, isn’t waiting for us to feel comfortable. The question is whether we’ll educate ourselves enough to participate wisely.

Bahamians are skeptical and rightfully so. Merchant fees push cash culture. Banking feels slow. Trust is fragile. But skepticism without education becomes stagnation.

The opportunity now isn’t to chase the next boom. It’s to build understanding. If crypto returns to everyday Bahamian life  and it likely will — the difference this time must be knowledge over noise.