Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. May 24th, 2017———— A weekend reminder that rest and relaxation does exist. Soca heartthrob, Ricardo Drue spent last weekend on the beautiful island of St. Lucia where he bore witness to the marriage of two of his very close friends. It was a good reality check for the âStamp Yuh Nameâ singer whose been jetting across the region and internationally for months. With several projects high on his priority list, Ricardo shows no sign of slowing down and he admits, quality time with family is most
Read More Antigua will be represented in a big way come Carnival 2017 in Trinidad and Tobago- this as thereâs confirmation today that one of the Soca music industryâs beautiful and talented female entertainers will join the ranks of the Roy Cape band ahead of Carnival 2017. Together with the bandâs already accomplished entertainers, Blaxx and Ricardo Drue who, as it happens, was born in Antigua, female heartthrob, Tizzy will excite fans of soca music when she lends her amazing vocals to the Roy Cape set in 2017. The Roy Cape
Read More Posted On July 21, 2016By altonIn News
Caribbean entertainer Ricardo Drue has certainly stamped his name and the ID brand in the minds of the youth of Antigua. His recently concluded ID childrenâs event hosted at the Merryland Amusement Park on the island, has left a mark in the minds of many, proving that Drue is indeed one to watch when it comes to the business of soca and carnival. The âProfessionalâ is carving his space in the industry. He says heâs bent on ensuring that even as his name solidifies, his business acumen allows him
Read More Posted On June 23, 2016By altonIn News
VP RECORDS DELIVERS THE SUMMER SOUNDTRACK FOR REGGAE AND SOCA MASSES WITH THEIR LONG-STANDING ANNUAL SERIES Soca Gold 2016 (Out This Fri. June 24) & Reggae Gold 2016 (Out July 22) For over two decades, the popular VP Records’ series consistently delivers the year’s more influential hits and showcases musical trends in reggae and dancehall. Available July 22, Reggae Gold 2016 maintains its heralded reputation and also features a bonus DJ mix disc by Chromatic Sound, “the taste of Jamaican youth” (The Fader). Jamaican music comes in many forms and facets and continues to push boundaries. Reggae Gold 2016 showcases the island’s diverse range – from dancehall and roots reggae to
Read More Posted On June 15, 2016By altonIn News
WIZ Records wins with its new soca banger âTBB (Throw Back Bumpa)â by OTIS, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on June 17, 2016, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. Hit producer Shawn âMr. Rootsâ Mitchell, who heads the Brooklyn, New York-based imprint WIZ Records, crafts the spicy, groovy soca hit for Spicemas, Grenadaâs annual carnival celebration, which is currently underway. âTBB (Throw Back Bumpa)â – which is essentially how you wine to soca music, finds Grenadian sensation OTIS instructing a gyal how to dance to his tune.
Read More Ricardo Drue one of the fastest rising stars in soca, has captured his second straight Soca monarch crown in Antigua. Ricardo Drue became a household name off the success of his breakaway hit âVagabondâ which earned him the 2nd runner up spot in Trinidadâs International Soca Monarch. However before his international fame, Ricardo had captured the 2014 Soca Monarch title in Antigua. The reigning Monarch went into the Antigua Recreation grounds on Saturday 1st August 2015 to defend his title, and did so in spectacular fashion. Commanding the crowd and
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