Mr. Platinum honours St Lucian music icon father on reggae release 'Buttercup 26'

NEW YORK, United States. Reggae artist Mr. Platinum has released "Buttercup 26", featuring Shanead Sims and Brawvo X, as a single and album on September 26.

The project honours the influence of his father, St Lucian cultural music icon Hubert "Breeze" Fevrier, according to publicist Flair Lindsey of Acclaim PR.

Ms Lindsey told Caribbean Life the record is already getting airplay, including from DJ Supa Neil on KTSU 90.9 FM The Vibe in Houston and a premiere by Coco Filipina on "The Culture" on Hot 97.9 FM in the Carolinas.

A father's footprint

Ms Lindsey said Breeze's birthday is June 26, making June 26, 2026 a meaningful "06-26-26" for father and son. As his father's health declined, Mr. Platinum sought a lasting way to preserve his presence in the record.

"When you see Buttercup 26, I want that number to always carry a piece of Hubert 'Breeze' Fevrier with it," Mr. Platinum said. "Yes, the record arrived in 2026, but 26 is bigger than the year. It's his day. It's his footprint. It's part of the legacy."

Born Thomas Fevrier, Mr. Platinum grew up in a family deeply connected to St Lucian music. His father founded and led Rebel Rockers and encouraged him to develop his own sound.

"My father taught me to find my own sound, find my own lane, and be the absolute best I can be while doing it," he said.

Three generations

Ms Lindsey said the "TI KWA" video connects three generations: Breeze at the centre, his son helping bring it to life, and his grandson Yondre of Louis Lane Creative contributing to its production.

The new record keeps some verses of the original "Buttercup" but evolved as Breeze's health declined. Brawvo X, Mr. Platinum's cousin and son of former St Lucian Cultural Queen Phyllis Roma Wilson, shares his St Lucian roots, while Shanead Sims joined him in Houston.

"Love for the music. Love for the people. Love for where I come from. Love for the journey," Mr. Platinum said. "It's love alone."