Articles Tagged “soca”
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THIS WEEK: Silencer’s 2013 Soca Top Ten Countdown + Politics in Soca Monarch?
Last week I took the advantage of the opportunity presented when Superblue was announced as a Soca Monarch finalist setting up a historical showdown between himself and Machel Montano. This week I’m going to spend some time picking apart this Soca Monarch fiasco. The promoters of International Soca Monarch and Groovy Soca Monarch, the Caribbean [...]
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THIS WEEK: Silencer’s Top Ten 2013 Soca Countdown (Plus Special Holiday Mix)
My apologies to Destra Garcia and her fans for not mentioning her in my “Queens of Soca” countdown last week. She is definitely one of the Queens of Soca and has gone through many of the same struggles that her female counterparts have faced. She continues to be an ambassador for Caribbean music and deserves [...]
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GAY IN THE CARIBBEAN: What happens when a Caribbean artiste gets caught?
Dear Readers, In this weekend’s article, I wish to touch on a topic not because it is masked with sensationalism but because it is a very true phenomenon which occurs globally. Whether you are in the entertainment industry or the sporting fraternity, the fact remains that once you are in the public’s eye, you are [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Nessa Preppy – “Turn Up The Sound”
There’s a new kid on the soca block and her name is Nessa Preppy! The Trinidadian native has just released her first music video for her new single, “Turn Up The Sound.” Directed by Kern Rose, the video is fun, colorful and just ultra cool filled with cameos by Soca stars like Kes, KI, Swappi [...]
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ARTISTES: Would you like to perform on ‘Groovin In The Park’ concert stage? Deets inside…
‘Groovin In The Park’ is a fully loaded reggae and R&B concert that takes place in Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY on Sunday July 1. The star-studded lineup for this dazzling show includes reggae legends Jimmy Cliff, Beres Hammond and dancehall king Beenie Man alongside R&B icons Gladys Knight and Boyz 11 Men. But [...]
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Blue Diesel Riddim – Crop Over 2012
Ah yes Bajan massive, it’s time for the Crop Over 2012 tunes to start dropping! I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been a big fan of Soca music from Barbados, and even though they don’t seem too welcoming of us Jamaicans to their island - wait, did I say that out loud? [...]
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Iwer George Apologizes…and Withdraws Statements About Machel
Neil ‘Iwer’ George is eating humble pie…finally. In a statement released to the media this weekend, Iwer was forced to gave a heartfelt apology to the Caribbean Prestige Foundation for the Performing Arts (producers of the International Soca Monarch Competition) for comments he made regarding contest winner Machel Montano during CNMG’s live coverage of the [...]
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VIDEO: Machel Montano crying after winning double Soca Monarch titles.
A new emotional clip has surfaced of Machel Montano, triple winner of this year’s Road March, Groovy Soca and Power Soca Monarch competition. Footage taken minutes after this year’s Soca Monarch results, shows Machel letting his raw emotions of joy translate into tears as he celebrates victory with his team. Watch Machel give thanks below: [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Edwin Yearwood – “Good Time”
Bajan Soca star Edwin Yearwood has just released one of the most feel good music videos for his hit single, “Good Time.” Check out the sexy singer in the official music video for “Good Time” below:
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NEW MUSIC: Annya-Li feat. Assassin – “Again” (Karnival Konnek Riddim)
Trinidadian songstress and songwriter, Annya Li just released her post Carnival sizzling soca single “Again” featuring dancehall’s Agent Sasco, better known as Assassin. Listen to Annya Li’s “Again” below:
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Nadia Batson – “Shiver / No Pressure” (2012 Carnival)
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, [...]
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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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Nando Griffiths To Shoot Video for soca/dancehall track “Ride all Night”
Fresh off scoring his first number one song in Jamaica, Get Better, reggae/urban pop artiste Nando Griffiths (“Nando”) is gearing up for the impending launch of his debut album Yaad and Abroad. The son of legendary Jamaican champion jockey Winston “Fanna” Griffiths is looking to kick-start his riddim riding career by shooting the video for [...]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Day 4 – Eddy Grant
Since “Black Skin, Blue Eyed Boys” through “Living on the Frontline”, Eddy Grant has been recognized as a vociferous promoter, through socio-political commentary, of the culture and achievements of contemporary black people. Eddy’s meticulous method of recording is to a great degree responsible for his reputation – he has played every single instrument, sung every [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Erphaan Alves – “In Your Eyes”
Young gifted songwriter turned soca artiste, Erphaan Alves, has finally released the official music video for his hit Carnival 2012 single, “In Your Eyes.” The melodious track is featured on one of the hottest riddims of the season, Precision Production‘s Antilles Riddim. Check out Erphaan Alves in the Jeston Lett-directed video for “In Your Eyes” [...]
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Top Five 2K12 Soca Stories Thus Far…according to Metro Magazine.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Metro Magazine recently published their “top five stories so far” for 2012 and what an intriguing five they are! Check out Metro Top Five Soca stories thus far: 1: Rita Jones Roy Cape All Stars’ frontline has changed again. This time, it’s missing one member: Rita Jones. Jones was fired following the [...]
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Soca Newcomer Kimba Sorzano in “Over You”
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.” [...]
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Shurwayne teams up with Popcaan for “Nobody Badda Dan We”
Who ever said Caribbean unity was far fetched, hadn’t met Shurwayne Winchester. His determination to bridge all gaps when it comes to music is overwhelmingly refreshing and his method of doing it has garnered the appreciation of many people, spanning the Caribbean’s diverse music industry. Today, Winchester’s voice will be heard alongside that of dancehall’s [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Shadow – “Doctor Say”
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 [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Bunji Garlin – Cosmic Shift [Soca/Pop Fusion]
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?
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NEW MUSIC: Kuttit – “No Chaser” (SOCA)
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
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: K.Rich – “Nothing Less”
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 [...]
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Soca Star Cassi Denies Soca Mafia Talk but Does It Really Exist?
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 [...]
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Big Brother to Nebula868 – Brent Anthony – back on the music scene!
He’s a looker- no doubt. He’s got the full package- star material actually, and so with that understood even by the artiste himself, Trinidad and Tobago’s newest carnival addition, Brent Anthony is letting it be known that he’s in for the long haul. Anthony is the brother of local musical duo Nebula868. He said he [...]
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CONGRATS: Queen Ifrica expecting baby number 3!
Rastafarian reggae artiste Queen Ifrica is expected to give birth to her third child in April. The reggae singer known for hits like Mi Naa Rub, Below The Waist, Daddy and Keep It to Yourself, is one of the many Caribbean celebs presently pregnant. Queen Ifrica, born Ventrice Morgan, will finally get the girl she [...]
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