Toni Newton (Antoinette Hinkson)

I am a retired Broadcaster, currently working out of my home studio in Barbados. I am a creative. I am a poet , song-writer, and deejay. I produce music and other recorded materials for various types of projects, such as e-books, jingles, and songs at my studio, Mo' Lava. My studio work is multi faceted and I perform many roles including writer, producer, graphic designer for releases and promotions, event producer/promoter, deejay, percussionist and more.

I’ve worked in radio for 13 years at the national broadcasting company on the island. During that time I won the Barbados Music Award for Radio Personality of the Year in 2006 & 2007, and was honoured to receive the BMAs Award for Media Excellence in 2016.

As a deejay and Radio “personality”, I’ve hosted a few events, and done voice overs for the station’s imaging campaigns, for television, private promoters and ad agencies mostly locally. I can now expand into Audiobooks, Documentaries, E-Learning & Explainer Videos, Messaging Systems...at this stage I'm seeing endless possibilities. I am a positive personality; confident in my versatility and technical experience, and my ability to bring the right voice for your message.

My experience as a host and deejay ranges from Corporate to Private and Club to Stage Show, while my playlist which spans several genres is put together based on the event. I really believe in keeping the audience inspired and happy, so I’m very focused on their needs, and will discuss the set list beforehand to include any special requests by the client. My reputation is for class presentation, whether it’s a party or a quiet event, maintaining the groove with seamless mixes and the right selections for the atmosphere.

Retirement for me, and then COVID pandemic has caused us all to slow down, take a break, and reflect. Out of this, I have just completed the artwork on a soon-to-be-released Audio E-Book "Bus Man & Other Poems" by Barbadian Poet "iFarrell", and I am finally working on my first poetic compilation titled The Truth.

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The Perfect One - A Poem

The quiet sounds of lovemaking, the warm scent of coconut oil candles and salty air, and spirits moving as one...

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Stand Firm - A Poem

These are dread times we're experiencing. This pandemic war we rage against each other.

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Mirror Mirror - A Poem

This poem speaks from the perspective of a person, finding the beauty in the soul and skin passed on to them through generations. My dad always said that it takes a humble and an open mind to accept and love oneself. I'm offering this poem as an inspiration.

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Life's Matters - A Poem

A focus on the confusion we've created as humanity. Life's Matters highlights our arrogance, our need to possess, and our lack of faith in ourselves, to state that my, your, each life matters. Today we reap rewards of choices made and changes we gradually embrace.

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FETWAB the Kitty - A Poem

Going through lockdown with our animals. Dog Sabbie, and Kitten Fetwab are inspiring. They're cruising through like..."looka ma! No hands!" So let's take example. Screw the pressures. Focus on feeding, belly rubs, and whatever you need to be happy. Ya just got to know what happy feels like.

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The Truth is I - A Poem

This piece is is based on the premise that in order to understand one's self, one's motivations, likes, fears...one must first acknowledge and own one's past. One's Ancestry can never be undone or denied. For me, this has been my strength, and so I share.

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  Stand Firm - A Poem

  4 days ago

  These are dread times we're experiencing. This pandemic war we rage against each other.

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  FETWAB the Kitty - A Poem

  4 days ago

  Going through lockdown with our animals. Dog Sabbie, and Kitten Fetwab are inspiring. They're cruising through like..."looka ma! No hands!" So let's take example. Screw the pressures. Focus on feeding, belly rubs, and whatever you need to be happy. Ya just got to know what happy feels like.

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  A Girl's Story - A Poem

  3 days ago

  This one is dedicated to Nenette, Rhona, Agnes, Justina, and their men, who continue to forge forward through their children's children. Thank you for your footsteps.

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  Mirror Mirror - A Poem

  5 days ago

  This poem speaks from the perspective of a person, finding the beauty in the soul and skin passed on to them through generations. My dad always said that it takes a humble and an open mind to accept and love oneself. I'm offering this poem as an inspiration.

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  Life's Matters - A Poem

  5 weeks ago

  A focus on the confusion we've created as humanity. Life's Matters highlights our arrogance, our need to possess, and our lack of faith in ourselves, to state that my, your, each life matters. Today we reap rewards of choices made and changes we gradually embrace.

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  The Word Reverb - A Poem

  7 days ago

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  The Truth is I - A Poem

  5 weeks ago

  This piece is is based on the premise that in order to understand one's self, one's motivations, likes, fears...one must first acknowledge and own one's past. One's Ancestry can never be undone or denied. For me, this has been my strength, and so I share.

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  The Perfect One - A Poem

  5 weeks ago

  The quiet sounds of lovemaking, the warm scent of coconut oil candles and salty air, and spirits moving as one...