Behind the title is a tribute that reaches beyond the release year. 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 within the record. The number became a permanent connection to the man whose guidance helped shape his musical identity.
“When you see Buttercup 26, I want that number to always carry a piece of Hubert ‘Breeze’ Fevrier with it,” he explains. “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 within a family deeply connected to Saint Lucian music and culture. His father founded and led Rebel Rockers, giving him an early foundation in music, storytelling and artistic standards. Breeze also encouraged his son to develop his own sound, a lesson Mr. Platinum carries into the reggae melodies and messages that speak most directly to him. The consciousness and identity in the music of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh further informed that connection during his formative years.
“My father taught me to find my own sound, find my own lane, and be the absolute best I can be while doing it,” says Mr. Platinum. “So for me, continuing his legacy means taking what was given to me, making it my own, and passing it forward.”
That continuity is also reflected in the “TI KWA” video, which brings Breeze’s music to new audiences and depicts a symbolic passing of the torch to Mr. Platinum. Its creation connects three generations: Breeze at the center, his son helping bring the visual to life, and his grandson Yondre of Louis Lane Creative contributing to its production. “Buttercup 26” carries that family connection into Mr. Platinum’s own musical chapter. |
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