I could tell this night was going to be one for the ages when, as I entered Latin Quarters, I saw one of the security guards carrying out a patron who seemingly drank her P.C.D. (Post Carnival Depression) away; and this was just after 6pm! As I walked down the stairs onto the general area, [...]
Caribbean Soca superstars Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons will perform for the first time in New York City for 2013, on Sunday March 24th. Presented by New York City’s cultural innovators and nightlife aficionados, Shorblu Events and Back to Basic Entertainment, the award-winning powerhouses will administer a much needed dosage of potent Soca at the [...]
This upcoming weekend, some of the T&T’s biggest soca acts will converge at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain for one of the most anticipated events in Carnival each year – Fire Fete! Fire Fete 2013 will see the rejuvenation of an event that has stood the test of time as event organizers prepare to [...]
It is no surprise that new Soca music is being released on almost a daily basis. With a plethora of new artistes and the veterans all vying for those “Hits” for the 2013 Carnival season, Soca lovers are basking in wave after wave of new releases. The masses are enjoying the job of determining the [...]
It’s no secret that we at JAYBLESSED.com are fans of the now 10 year old soca prodigy, Devyn. She has been singing professional since the age of 8 and has consistently been delivering hits every year and performing on some of the world’s biggest soca stages. EXCLUSIVE-OFFICIAL VIDEO: Young Devyn feat. Lyrikal – “DE ISLANDS” [...]
Well who would’ve thought! Nadia Batson, Raymond Ramnarine and the Dil-E-Nadan crew are dishing out something that’s guaranteed to send party lovers wild ahead of Carnival 2012. This, even as T&T’s soca sweetheart is putting the final touches on preparations for the launch of her all-female soca band on November 9th. A promo for the [...]
Soca diva Nadia Batson has done it again and this time with a sexy, groovy sultry soca duet with ragga-soca artiste Lyrikal in “Whey Yuh Want.” Check out the single and download below: Nadia Batson and Lyrikal – Whey Yuh Want *NEW SOCA* by Jayblessed.com
You can test the integrity and character of an artiste by pushing him or her to extreme levels of insanity. Saturday night, Bunji Garlin’s Big Celebrity birthday party at Club VIP was pure insanity! Upon reaching the venue, Club VIP (our first time) the JayBlessed.com team was astounded that a “celebrity birthday party” would be [...]
The Presidential Swaggerific Badderafarian aka Bunji Garlin has landed in New York City today, in preparation for his big celebrity birthday bash on July 23rd, 2011 at Club VIP, Brooklyn. This is Bunji’s second post carnival performance in New York. ( Click HERE for previous show). He has taken time away from his busy touring [...]
Every time I hear the word ramajay I automatically hear Soca music. Whether it’s a Machel Montano or Lyrikal tune or the original G.B., Mr. Gregory Ballantyne singing about pan men ramajay-ing; it is always a good and exciting feeling. I recently attended the VIP/Press launch for the New York-based Ramajay Mas Band preview and [...]
My 6 year old daughter absolutely loves this song and so do I! The 9 year old Devyn is referred to as the youngest heir to the Soca throne! Congratulations to little Devyn on making great strides for Carnival 2011 and also to her parents who are surely keeping her grounded in her culture. Check [...]