Water, Waistline, Confidence and Curves: “Tun Up” Is a Caribbean Masterclass
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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November 08, 2025
This post first appeared on Sokah2Soca, where Caribbean music meets wit, rhythm, and real talk. Island Vybe Radio spins the tunes—we decode the culture.
If your heart is not strong, don't watch this video visualizer! You have been warned. We’re rewinding to remind you: Carnival 2026 didn’t start with a whisper—it’s been Tun Up since 2025! Who better to spearhead the initiative than the undisputed Queen of Soca, Patrice Roberts?
This visualizer for “Tun Up” (Pineapple Riddim) is pure adrenaline—high-energy, high-confidence, and high-heat. Patrice is not merely dancing—she is commanding every beat, every curve, and every droplet of water cascading down her ultra-seductive bodysuit. The tease? Intentional. The control? Flawless. The vibe? 100% Carnival.
“Turn up your body!” isn’t just a lyric—it’s a call to action. This serves as a reminder of our culture, rhythm, and women. And Patrice? She’s not teasing—she’s teaching. This is how we move. This is how we celebrate.
So if you thought the heat just started, oh hell no. This is a continuation, a buildup, a warning shot for what’s coming. Carnival 2025 was the teaser, and planning for Carnival 2026 is currently underway; this post serves as your official reminder. Darn, Patrice... keep doing your sexy thing; we will showcase all of it!
You’re welcome. Now go tune up... Ahem, Tun Up!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Tun Up
Artist/Performed by: Patrice Roberts
Composers/Writers: Jason “Shaft” Bishop
Pineapple Riddim
Executive Producer: 47 Productions
Mastered by Keron “Scratch Master” Hector
Vocal Production / Vocal Recording: David “MillBeatz” Millien
Mixed by Keron “Scratch Master” Hector and Arnold “Blackstar” Noel
Recorded at: 47 Studios
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
Directed By: Lord Edit
Filmed By: Antonio Archee
Produced By: Geron Kingston
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The Queen of Bacchanal is back for 2026, and she’s not holding back. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Johann Seaton of Madmen/MadLypso Productions, with lyrics by Kern Rose (MadLypso) and Destra herself, this track marks a soulful re-entry into the Soca scene.
Free Again is a journey—from feeling lost and pretending to smile to stepping into light and liberation. Destra’s vocals glide over a smooth groove, declaring her freedom from the shadows.
She’s breathing again. She’s in control. Soca World, take note—Destra is free and fierce. So watch out, Soca World, the Queen of Bacchanal is back!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Free Again
Artist/Performed by: Destra Garcia
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Johann Seaton
Written By Kern Rose & Destra Garcia
Label: MadLypso
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
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Peedy & Patrice Step Into Bacchanal Mode: A Carnival Collab with Mixed Results
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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November 08, 2025
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A surprise duet that blends Peedy’s fresh energy with Patrice’s carnival royalty. ProNine Mind Entertainment produced this track, Millbeatz recorded it, and Precision Productions engineered it—this one’s built on solid Soca craftsmanship.
The video is a vibrant tribute to Trinidadian carnival culture: mas, movement, and moments of pure joy. It’s all about leaving stress behind and liming with your crew.
While the vibe is sweet and the flow smooth, the hook doesn’t quite stick. It's a good tune, but it's not a front-runner in the Soca race.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Bacchanal Mode
Artists/Performed by: Preedy x Patrice Roberts
Produced by Nine Mind Entertainment
Recorded by Millbeatz Entertainment
Engineered (Mixed & Mastered) by: Precision Productions
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
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Parang with Passion: Blackie’s “Martina” Brings Latin Heat to the Holidays
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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November 08, 2025
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It’s Parang time in Trinidad and Tobago, and you know what that means—pastelle in one hand, rhythm in the other! But today, we’re not just liming with tradition—we’re turning up the tempo with a Soca Parang that’s as spicy as a pepper sauce-stuffed pastelle.
Introducing “Martina”—a brand-new 2025 Christmas release from the ever-enchanting Irving “Blackie” Blackman. This one’s got that Latin flair, that sweet Soca swing, and a storyline that’ll make you blush like you just got caught under the mistletoe.
Martina isn’t just a name—it’s a vibe. She’s the woman who dances her way into the heart of the DJ, and the lyrics are penned by Blackie and Lewis Rowan. It’s a tale of rhythm, romance, and revelry, wrapped in a melody that makes you want to grab a partner and take a wine by the speaker box. But there is more... Martina is looking not just for a good dance partner; she is looking for a little pleasure!
And let’s talk music: the soundtrack isn’t your average looped beat. This is live, living, breathing music—courtesy of the legendary Leston Paul. With trumpet, trombone, sax, and keys all in the mix, the arrangement is pure Christmas magic with a Soca soul. Leston not only arranged the track but also laid down the keyboard lines himself. That’s parang prestige right there.
So whether you’re stringing lights or stringing up a cuatro, let “Martina” be your soundtrack this season. Soca Parang is here, and Blackie’s got the gift. But Martina still wants more... will Blackie be able to deliver the goods? You tell us what you think.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Martina
Artist/Performed by: Irvin Blackman aka Blackie
Written by: Irving Blackman & Lewis Rowan
Background Vocals by: Sherisse Collymore
Trumpet—Ricky Clarke
Trombone—L. Stanton
Sax—T. Daniel
Keyboards by: Leston Paul
Arrangements by: Leston Paul
Engineered by: Leston Paul ?? & Franklyn Grant ??
Mastered by: Madmen Productions
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca Parang ?
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