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SASSY Releases Soca Chutney Female Anthem “Getting Even” Sassy (formally known as Sassy Ramoutar) has released her first single for the 2016 Carnival season entitled “Getting Even”. Already having major accomplishments to her credit, such as being the first foreign born and youngest ever semi-finalist in Chutney Soca Monarch history as well as a spokesperson for multi-billion dollar brand Fruita Fruit Juice, 2015 has truly been a breakout year for the young singer/songwriter. She was recently named Soca Chutney Female Artist of the Year at the 12thAnnual International Soca &Read More

The year 2015 has been a breakout year for Ricardo Drue. After placing second runner up at the International Soca Monarch Competition in Trinidad & Tobago this February, he defended his Power Soca Monarch Crown at the Antigua & Barbuda Soca Monarch competition in July. Not willing to lose momentum from his international hit Vagabond, Ricardo Drue has cranked out two more monster hits for 2015 and Soca lovers are saying YES! His first big release of 2015, Professional already has over 200,000 views on YouTube and is continuing toRead More

Terry Seales is back. The original ‘winer boi’ of soca rotates into the spotlight with a hit making chuntey soca collaboration with Soca Elvis entitled “Island Girl”. The former New Creation crooner is at his vocal best on the mid-tempo Maha Production-track that’s already a red hot favourite among fans of the genre. “Really and truly I haven’t gone anywhere I’ve always been in and around music if not actively creating. But it feels good to be able to put out music again and to see the overwhelming response it’sRead More

Washington DC’s own Konshens (pronounced: conscience) has taken this DMV by storm. The once child prodigy attended The Institute for the Gifted and Talented at the tender age of 4. As a young child, he began writing poetry and continued to play music wherever there was an audience, all while developing his unique contribution to hip hop. Now as an adult, when he is not giving back to his community as a “teaching Artist-in-Residence” at 3 different schools in Washington, DC, Konshens & His State of Mind (his own 7Read More

Apartment 19 music is set to release a unique project poised to dominate the holiday season. The ten year old imprint, responsible for a number of hit singles from dancehall duo RDX, has created its first ever Juggling riddim project; inspired by, and designed for the ladies and the men who love them. The Gyalla Park riddim, features an all-star lineup of artistes who rule the proverbial ‘Gyal Segment’; Spice, RDX, Razor B, QQ, Liquid, Mr. Vegas, Kalado, Macka Diamond and Raytid. The decision to produce this concept as aRead More

Produced by Klase Gonzales of 1st Klase Productions Mixed by Neel ‘Fadda’ Dwala Mastered by Sterlin Sounds, London ‘Way Up’ performed by Ian ‘Bunji Garlin’ Alvarez ‘Tings Is Nice’ performed by Terrin ‘Jaiga’ Callender ‘Party Tun Up’ performed by Devon ‘Lyrikal’ MartinRead More

There’s a new guy on the scene and he’s prepared to go to any lengths to prove his strength. In Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean where soca music is prevalent and carnivals a natural part of the “islandlife” landscape, he knows there’s enough room for him and others like him, so he’s coming hard and he’s pushing with maximum force. There’ll be no stopping De Postman. Like an express delivery he’s arrived. “Fetaholic” is his second hit single released to the Trinidad and Tobago slate of DJs and radioRead More

Meet our Soca Olympians ‘SocaLympians’. As competition to reach the first Soca Olympic Games in Trinidad and Tobago heats up, as we take a look at some of the athletes who have booked their place. Olatunji – As the reigning Groovy Soca Monarch champion, Ola is looking forward to capturing the double with the help of his Soca Gold Medal team members this season. After testing positive for performance enhancement drugs which brought too much vibes, he is in the clear again and has vowed to show his consistency yearRead More

When looking at Inner Circle and their 40 year plus history in the reggae field there is much more than what meets the eye. This Jamaican bred, Grammy award winning quintet, is one of the world’s most respected reggae groups with a long string of successes stretching back to the mid-70’s. Inner Circle blends a special style of pop-oriented Jamaican beats and energy that have made them the leading stars of their movement. Their spirit through the power of reggae within live performances has allowed the band to transcend theRead More

THE FIRST CRUISE OF ITS KIND WELCOME TO JAMROCK REGGAE CRUISE ANNOUNCES FINAL 2015 STAR-STUDDED LINE UP Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Maxi Priest, Mykal Rose with Sly & Robbie, Protoje & Popcaan Will Join Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Julian “Juju Royal” Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Elephant Man, Barrington Levy, Third World, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Busy Signal, Morgan Heritage, Tanya Stephens, Cham, T.O.K & Christopher Ellis Pre-Sale Finished, Tickets Now On Sale To Public Norwegian Cruise Line’s 5-Night Musical Voyage from Miami to Jamaica Will Set Sail Twice NextRead More