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At the end of this past weekend, Ricardo Drue- the Jumpy Soca Monarch titleholder of Antigua, felt invigorated. He had touched several events, chief among them the very well attended, Tribe Ice at the Jean Pierre Complex in Port-of-Spain and of course, Soca In Moka in North, Trinidad. Drue’s hard work has been paying off. Behind the scenes, when the crowds disperse, he reflects and with that reflection of his humble beginnings, he has a great sense of pride and appreciation for where he stands today. Moving with his RoyRead More

Trinidad and Tobago-based production houses Simply Natural Family (SNF) and Bar16 Music conjure power soca vibes on the JuJu Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on January 15, 2016, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. The high-energy, power soca compilation boasts four tracks and includes Skinny Banton featuring Mr. Killa with “We Pumping,” Remixah with “Ricochet” and Marlon D Manager with “Jumbie,” along with the “Juju Riddim (Instrumental).” SNF was established over five years ago and is fronted by producer Robert “SN” Baptiste, who has been craftingRead More

AdvoKit Production ups the ante for the 2016 Trinidad Carnival season with its new hit compilation Road Trip Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on January 15, 2016, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. AdvoKit Productions ended 2015 on a high note with its massively successful Kan Kan Riddim being one of the top releases in soca music, and looks forward to delivering these new anthems for the soca massive globally. The smooth and groovy Road Trip Riddim spawns four tracks and is helmed by soca starRead More

TORONTO, ON, Canada: Having made its international debut on August 8th, 2015 in Trinidad, Joslynne Sealey – Famous Arias has fulfilled her fans’ requests for a definitive CD of her operatic vocal work. Throughout her circa 25-year-career of singing professionally, she is most proud of her collaborations with Trinidad & Tobago’s national instrument; the steelpan. Proudly featured on her CD are six collaborations between Sealey and Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra. They invited her to be a featured performer at their biennial gala Christmas concerts, “Classical Jewels” (1979, 1981 andRead More

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

Written by Mark ‘Ataklan’ Jiminez Produced by Shallon ‘Dred Wizard’ Bailey Executive Producer Mark ‘Ataklan’ Jiminez for TAJ Records Mastered by Nicholas Hoyte Ataklan’s 1st official Carnival 2K16 release ‘Wine Thief’ takes us back to the basics in this year’s Soca Renaissance. The Midnight Robber is at it again with this mischievous and infectious track. ‘Wine Thief’ refreshes the distinctly Trinbagonian essence of high energy partying with a vibrant and iconic sound.Read 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

Jus Now – the alliance of two music fanatics previously separated by 4,500 miles – was brought together by a shared love of bass, rum and parties. The bi-product of their connection is a brand new EP Cyah Help It via Feel Up Records (the label co-owned by Jillionaire of Major Lazer). Jus Now is the musical bond between UK-based drum and bass producer Sam Interface and Trinidadian producer and percussionist Keshav (aka LAZABeam), who met in Bristol in 2010. Together, they offer an exhilarating fusion of vibrant island beatsRead More

Salome Pacific Releases Single and Video, “Beautiful and Strong” San Francisco, CA – Salome Pacific is making her U.S. premiere with the release of her single, and music video, “Beautiful and Strong.” The visually stunning music video displays the celebrating of her recent independence, deep appreciation of life, and perseverance. “Beautiful & Strong” is a gorgeous pictorial representation of what we can expect from the sophisticated artist. “Beautiful and Strong” is available on iTunes, along with the video now streaming onYouTube. Shot in the picturesque woods and along the coastRead More

International Soca Songstress Zoelah Sizzling Summer Hit Bound Single “Touch Ya” by Billboard Producer Ricky Blaze Brooklyn, NY (MPR Consulting) – Deemed as one of the most talented and versatile producer in the business, billboard charting Ricky Blaze is renowned for blending and fusing various genres. There is no uncharted music territory as Ricky Blaze various productions in reggae, dancehall, pop, R&B, soca and even dance music have charted worldwide. As memorial day kicked off the unofficial summer season, Ricky’s latest production “Touch Ya” featuring the vocals of international socaRead More