Toni “Hurricane” Hinkson’s journey to become one of Barbados’ leading female disc jockeys began just eight years ago. In the early days, she played as an announcer on HOTT 95.3 FM but her real entry into the world of live deejay performance came when she was discovered by Peter Coppin of Monstapiece. For several years she was the sole female deejay of the popular sound system and soon became known for her totally hyped, high energy performances.

In 2001, she formed the first female sound system in Barbados- Third Dimension Sound sending shock waves throughout the island. With their attractive and dynamic stage presence, Third Dimension Sounds began to grace the stage with the who’s who of Caribbean entertainment at Lady Marmalade and Wet Fete in St. Lucia and the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica.

As Hurricane’s popularity increased so did her weekly performances and juggling between her full time job as an accounts supervisor with a leading insurance company and her desire to remain current at the top of her game soon began to take its toll. Driven by her love of music, Hurricane boldly resigned from her job in December, 2004 and started work as an announcer on 98.1FM The One the following month.

Within a few weeks, Hurricane landed the early morning shift locking listeners onto her “ Jumpstart” programme with her sexy voice and smooth mixes. She produced “Pon de Circuit” a daily entertainment news programme featuring the latest news in the entertainment industry which has secured her numerous dub plates and interviews with the likes of Fat Jo, Junior Kelly, Morgan Heritage, T.O.K, Chuck Fenda, Assassin and Freddie McGregor. Well aware of her ability to influence her listeners, Hurricane has built a reputation for incorporating her chart topping selections with information about current and sensitive issues such as HIV/AIDS, music piracy and road safety. It therefore came as no surprise when the Barbados Hilton chose her to host their Sunday Back to the Beach limes at the Hilton Beach catering to sporting activities for the entire family.

Presently the sole female deejay member of Top Gunners – the Caribbean DJ Fraternity and sole female ambassador for Passoa this Hurricane is clearly not on a path of destruction but rather seems determined to leave a path of positive vibes.