OMG Digital Magazine OMG Issue 286 7th December 2017 | Page 18

OMG Digital Magazine | 286 | Thursday 7 December 2017 • PAGE 18
KEEPS THE PASSION GOING
Jumaane “Juby” Cox has big aspirations for his entertainment
career. The songwriter and entertainer started his musical journey
at a tender age while he attended primary school.
Juby has always been addicted to entertaining others. Whether
it be, storytelling, performing, telling jokes or amateur dance
moves, Juby sought the opportunity to showcase his talent.  The
animated individual always maximized opportunities to engage
happiness from those around him.
As Juby grew older, his eagerness to entertain quickly followed
suit. During his secondary School career at Queen’s Royal College,
Juby continued writing music and performing them for his peers.
This led him to participate in many in school as well as national
competitions.
Notably, Juby’s passion for music and culture owes a lot of credit
to his father, Denis “Lasana” Cox who is very influential in the
cultural space in Trinidad and Tobago. Lasana’s support and
encouragement bolstered Juby’s appreciation for culture. 
To date, Juby has been a finalist in Junior Soca monarch, NJAC
finalist as well as many other corporate competitions. Apart from
participating in competitions, Juby was privileged to perform at
several major stage shows within the region.
He surrounds himself with veterans within the cultural industry,
much of who he says are very influential in molding his lifestyle.
He often quotes “Culture is the arts and other manifestations
of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively”. He
views Calypsonians and older soca artistes as wise locals whose
perceptions are very credible. He has much respect for these
cultural legends.
Juby’s own music career reflects vintage, lavway, and storytelling.
He appeals to real-life scenarios when writing music and
interacting with peers on a daily basis.  Through his ever-changing
musical offerings Juby works on his mission of ushering Soca and
Calypso music into the realms of mainstream international music.