Duane O’Connor is the Trinidad and Tobago’s 2012 Calypso Monarch. O’Connor was crowned winner at the end of the Dimanche Gras show, in the wee hours of this morning, beating 11 other calypsonians at the Queen’s Park Savannah, in Port of Spain. O’Connor, who is also the Young Kings winner, sang his 2012 two songs [...]
In case you missed it, Machel Montano HD released his newest single Drink (Remix) featuring his rap buddy Lil Jon and superstar pop group, LMFAO. Have a listen to Machel, Lil Jon and LMFAO in “Drink” below: Love it or leave it? Leave a comment.
Soca diva Nadia Batson shows her sexy side in the official music video medley for her 2012 Carnival hit songs “Shiver” and “No Pressure.” Nadia embraces her full figured beauty and bares her sexiness in the intro for Shiver but manages to get even in No Pressure with the help of her SASS team member, [...]
The ultimate Chutney Soca King of the world, Rikki Jai, enlisted the assistance of original dancehall queen, Lady Saw, for his dancehall-chutney-soca remix of his Carnival 2012 hit – “De Drinker’s Anthem.” NEW MUSIC: Rikki Jai – “De Drinker’s Anthem” Check out De Drinker’s Anthem REMIX with Rikki Jai featuring Lady Saw below: Love it [...]
Veteran Soca singer/songwriter and HD Family member, Farmer Nappy, just got some excellent news today.. His second solo studio album You Make Me … Surrender which releases on February 21st, just got a 4 out of 5 star nod by Beverly Bryan of MTViggy! Here’s an excerpt of the review: “While staying true to the [...]
With all systems in place to give away a brand new vehicle courtesy Toyota Trinidad Limited, organizers of this year’s Army Fete experience are expecting an outpouring of patrons from all walks of life this coming Friday night. Safety, a word that consistently pops up in any conversation about the fete, is being beefed up [...]
In one of the most historic collaborations between Soca and Hip Hop, Kes the Band has teamed up with the big dog himself, Snoop Dogg for the official “Stress Away Remix.” Kes was quoted on his Facebook fanpage saying, “Let’s take soca music to the world by working together. This isn’t about us… it’s about [...]
Port-of-Spain Mayor Louis Lee Sing is warning Carnival revelers and spectators that they could be fined as much as $1,000 or jailed for up to three months if found consuming drinks in glass bottles during the celebrations. Lee Sing made the statement at the Council Chamber of the Port of Spain City Hall yesterday. He [...]
If you’ve heard the Maserati Riddim, then you should know the hit song Rude Gyal by Kimba Sorzano. Sorzano’s success and appeal has surely skyrocketed for the 2012 Carnival season and has a lot to be proud of. Check out this behind the scenes video of the Soca newcomer with his next single, “Over You.” [...]
It is one thing to trod and widen a well-worn path, but quite another to pull away from the crowd and produce music that reconnects the musical ear to long forgotten sounds. In their latest releases, Precision Productions unearth the soul of our music and breathe fresh new life into it with the use of [...]
In their latest release, Precision Productions unearth the soul of our music and breathe fresh new life into it with the use of all live instruments. This latest Benjai song is a groovy elemental tunes that masterfully straddle the strength of the past and the vibrancy of our present culture. Benjai’s “The People’s Champion,” done [...]
In case you missed it, here are some sizzling photos of Soca Queen Destra Garcia who flaunted a new hair do and banging body this Saturday at Bishop’s 16th Annual All-Inclusive Fete at O2 Park, Chaguaramas in Trinidad. Garcia entertained the crowd of thousands in her fab florescent green top and dazzling purple sequined hot [...]
The 2012 Groovy Soca Monarch competition is gearing up for a dynamic competition with some of the hottest performers. Veteran artiste and one of this year’s semifinalist, Farmer Nappy, has just released the official music video for this season’s hit, “You Make Me.” Check out Farmer Nappy‘s “You Make Me” below: Written by: Peter “Wildfire” [...]
Legendary Calypsonian/Soca artiste and Tobago native, The Mighty Shadow, has released another hit for this 2012 Carnival season. Check out Shadow’s “Doctor Say” below: ABOUT: Winston Bailey (born October 4, 1941), sobriquet The Mighty Shadow or Shadow, is a calypsonian from Trinidad and Tobago. Bailey was born in Belmont, Trinidad, but grew up in Les [...]
The 27 year old Calypso dynamo, in the form of petite Karene Asche, is gearing up to defend her National Calypso Monarch title. Last year, Asche made history when she not only became the youngest calypsonian to win the Calypso crown but the only to ever win the historic $2 million first prize in the [...]
The madderific, swaggerific iSpandiard aka Bunji Garlin shows his versatility on a brand new Soca/Pop Fusion single just released. Listen and download Bunji Garlin‘s “Cosmic Shift” below: Bunji Garlin – Cosmic Shift (BRAND NEW) [Soca Pop Fusion] by Jayblessed.com Love it or leave it?
Soca artiste Kuttit is telling his bartender pour de drinks, just leave out the chaser. Check out Kuttit‘s new single, “No Chaser” below: Kuttit-no-chaser by Jayblessed.com Kuttit – No Chaser Written by Stephan “Kuttit” Abraham Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Precision Productions
MX PRIME, the artiste formerly known as Maximus Dan, has released a heavy Soca hit for Carnival 2012. Definitely one to bring the heat to the streets for C2K12. Listen and download MX PRIME‘s – “Burn Out” below: MX Prime – Burn Out (SOCA) by Jayblessed.com
Eager to give the people of East Trinidad and environs an unforgettable taste of true carnival enjoyment, organizers of this year’s annual WASA Fete are promising that nothing will be spared in achieving their ultimate goal. The aim is to generate a buzz and essentially a level of patron support that is unparalleled to recent [...]
Admist the recent controversial talk that soca singer Zan, is now allegedly a FORMER member of Machel Montano’s hit group, the HD Family, he is still releasing good music. Reasons reaching my desk are still sketchy, however, the talk is that Zan was basically fired by the “Boss” from the HD family for not pulling [...]
On Saturday January 14th Chutney Soca superstar Ravi Bissambhar will kick off Carnival 2K12 with the musical extravaganza titled ‘Ravi B Saturday’ at the brand new Maracas Nightclub in La Romaine. For this event Ravi will share the stage with T&T’s finest performers and Holland-based Chutney sensation Ashni who makes her return local soil after [...]
Just today I realized that this hot song “Nothing Less” by soca newcomer K.Rich, was actually produced by Brooklyn’s very own heavyweight, GBM Productions. Well, today K. Rich released his official video for the infectious Carnival 2012 hit song “Nothing Less” and we are excited for this artiste. Check out K.Rich’s offical “Nothing Less” video [...]
T&T Soca artiste, Cassiano ‘Cassi’ Sylvester is enjoying a hell of a ride in Carnival 2012. In fact, his music, contrary to reports in a recent newspaper article, is enjoying tremendous airplay and for that he is grateful. “I’m really excited about this season. The music is standing up well next to other great tracks [...]
Fire fete, the fete many agree truly kick starts carnival in Trinidad and Tobago, is happening at the Queen’s Park Savannah this coming Saturday, January 14th. The event is billed as a celebration of 25 years hosting Fire Fete – a staple event in the island’s carnival. Promoter, Cliff Harris of Tropix Entertainment says the [...]
This one is for the true Carnival lovers; those that cannot get enough of the heat, pace, and unrelenting energy that captures the hearts, minds, and bumpers of Trinbagonians worldwide when the Soca season hits The Red Bull Riddim, Produced and Mixed by Precision Productions, and Mastered by Sterlin Sound in New York, is the [...]