Articles Tagged “rikki jai”
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NEW MUSIC: Rikki Jai – “Drank Alot”
The Chutney Soca King of the World, Rikki Jai, has released his latest soca single aptly titled, “Drank Alot.” Written by Rikki Jai, the new infectious single was produced by top Caribbean producer, 1st Klase. Listen to Rikki Jai’s “Drank Alot” below: Allyuh likin’ dis tune? RELATED STORIES: VIDEO: VP Records to release Soca [...]
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CONGRATS: 2013 Chutney Soca Monarch is Raymond Ramnarine! Full results inside..
Leader of the famous chutney band Dil-e-Nadan, Raymond Ramnarine, has earned the title of 2013 Lotto Plus Chutney Soca Monarch, which took place on Saturday night at Skinner Park, San Fernando. Ramnarine, who returned to the competition after 13 years, is $1 million richer thanks to his fans and the Ministry of Arts and Multiculturalism. [...]
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45 Semi-Finalist chosen for 2013 Lotto Plus Chutney Soca Monarch
Kris Veeshal Persad popularly known as KI whose “ Single Forever” made him the youngest Chutney Soca Monarch in 2012, is up against tough competition when he defends his title. Soca singer Michelle Xavier, conscious reggae turned Soca artiste Prophet Benjamin, veteran artiste Drupatee and six-time Chutney Soca winner, Rikki Jai are among 45 artistes [...]
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CONGRATS: 2012 Chutney Soca Monarch winner is KI with “Single Forever”
He has one of the biggest chutney soca songs for Carnival 2012, so it is no surprise that KI has taken the title of Chutney Soca Monarch with his popular hit ballad, “Single Forever.” The competition which took place at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain Saturday night, saw KI beat out 17 [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Rikki Jai feat. Lady Saw – “De Drinker’s Anthem” REMIX
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 [...]
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Check out 2012 Chutney Soca Monarch Finalists inside…
Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival music includes Calypso, Soca, Pan and of course, Chutney Soca. Here are the artistes who will compete at the 2012 Chutney Soca Monarch finals on February 11th at the Hasley Crawford Stadium, Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad. In alphabetical order: Adesh Samaroo Arti Butkoon Heeralal Rampartap Kenneth Supersad Ki Persad Lalchan “Hunter” Babwah Nigel [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Rikki Jai – “De Drinker’s Anthem”
Six time Chutney Soca Monarch Rikki Jai, has just released another single. Check out Rikki Jai’s De Drinker’s Anthem produced by Big Rich at the Pungalunks Factory. CLICK HERE —->Rikki Jai’s – DE DRINKERS ANTHEM Jai will be defending his Chutney crown this year in hopes of winning his seventh title!
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T&T Celebs In Trouble With The Law For 2011! Full list inside…
In the past year, several of Trinidad and Tobago’s celebrities have had their fair share of getting into trouble with the law. From simple traffic offenses to criminal charges of assault and drug possession, a number of our celebrities have appeared in court facing varying offenses. Some are currently still before the courts, while others [...]
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Soca Monarchs Machel Montano and Rikki Jai will compete in 2012′s National CALYPSO Monarch Competition
Reigning International Power (Soca) Monarch Machel Montano and defending National Chutney Monarch Rikki Jai will compete in next year’s National Calypso Monarch Competition. They made the joint announcement of their return to competition which served as the foundation for their careers at Sunday’s staging of Saute Trinbago, produced by Cloud Nine Promotions at the NCC [...]
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Ravi B States Media Knew He Would Be Charged Before He Did!
Trinidadian Chutney Soca artist Ravi B (Bissambhar) is concerned to know how the media was informed about his charges BEFORE he even knew! As previously reported HERE, Ravi is charged with inciting audience members to throw objects on stage at the end of the Chutney Soca Monarch 2011 competition when Rikki Jai was crowned champion. [...]
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United Kingdom’s First Ever 3-Day Caribbean Festival coming this August!
Soca and Chutney bands are heading to the CALO (Caribbean-London) Festival from August 19th – 21st in London, England. It is the UK’s first ever 3-day Caribbean festival. The festival is expected to attract around 12,000 visitors over the 3-day event to be held at the historical Alexandra Palace in North London. London get ready [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Rikki Jai – “White Oak and Water” (Chutney Soca)
In case you missed it, check out six time Chutney Soca Monarch winner Rikki Jai in the video for his 2011 winning song “White Oak and Water.”
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Rikki Jai “Soca Gold 2011″ entry mentioned in New York Times!
In February, Rikki Jai won the title of Chutney Soca Monarch for the sixth time on the strength of his single “White Oak and Water.” Chutney soca is the hybrid sound that incorporates traditional Indian music with soca rhythms, but the lighthearted and insidiously catchy “White Oak and Water” is more soca, less chutney, than [...]
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Review: Machel @ MSG – FAB SHOW!
From start to end, I have to give due respect to Dahved Levy and the organizers of The Return concert for Machel Montano HD at Madison Square Garden. Highlights: The magic trick with Machel in a cage, then an appearing Tiger replaces him was epic! Rikki Jai’ and [...]
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Rikki Jai dissed then missed!
When T&T Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar built her local delegation to travel to UK for Commonwealth Week, she initially asked International Chutney Soca Monarch winner Rikki Jai to accompany the delegation comprimising of Soca Monarch and Road March winner Machel Montano; the HD crew comprising Patrice Roberts, Kernel Roberts, Pravana Maharaj, and Timel Rivas; and [...]
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Bacchanal at Chutney Monarch Finals!!!
Bacchanal at Chutney Monarch Finals!!! It will always be a combustible environment when you put Indian men, egos and rum in one place. Veteran Samraj “Rikki Jai” Jaimungal dethroned 2010 winner Ravi Bissambhar (Ravi B) to take the title of CHUTNEY SOCA MONARCH 2011 and the new $2 million prize! But that’s not the juicy [...]
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