Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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Today is the day the youth take to the stage at Queens Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, to showcase their talent. It is the premiere steelpan band competition that features the future talent of the country. The National Junior Panorama competition features three sections: primary schools, secondary schools, and under 21.
The Queen's Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain will host the finals on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Pan Trinbago and Trinidad and Tobago Panorama Season websites have additional details about the event, the acts that are playing, and the order of appearance. The order of appearance can also be sourced from "When Steel Talks" at the following link: National Junior Panorama Competition 2024.
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One of the latest Soca songs to hit the airwaves is “Play Forever” by Marge Blackman and Mical Teja, two talented artists from Trinidad and Tobago. The song is part of Marge Blackman’s debut album “Day & Night”, which was released in October 2023 featuring thirteen songs. The album is available on all major platforms including Apple Music
Mical Teja is a versatile producer, singer, and songwriter who has collaborated with many Soca stars and has one of the hottest releases for Carnival 2024 titled, "DNA".
“Play Forever” is a song that celebrates the joy of living in the moment and sharing it with someone special. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, expressing the desire to play, dance, and love forever with the person who makes them happy. The interaction is more like a conversation between two people seeking something:
Marge B:
Mhm, Aha
You want to play forever
Mhm, Aha
That dey go raise my pressure
Teja:
Mhm, Aha
I want to play forever
Ooo, Aha
Ah doh mean to make yuh suffer
Unrequited love can be painful, leaving one person sick with a case of the blues, aka “tabanka”! But alas, in this Jamoo love conversation, Marge stands firm and will not tolerate her lover wanting to have it all. Sometimes experiencing the pain of loving and losing someone can become a liberating experience.
Musically: The music is upbeat and lively, with a catchy hook and a groovy bassline. The song also features some Jamoo influences, pioneered by the Blackman family. The song has a festive vibe that can make anyone feel good and want to join the party.
“Play Forever” is a song that captures the essence of Jamoo Soca music: a celebration of life, love, and happiness. It is a song that can inspire anyone to live in the present and enjoy every moment with the people they care about. It is a song that can make anyone want to play forever.
We recommend this song not simply because it is a feel-good song but because the back-and-forth between the singers feels so real. It feels like two people trying to sort out their feelings for each other in this crazy world we live in. Well done...
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Play Forever
Artists/Performed by: Marge Blackman & Mical Teja
Produced by: Jamoo 13thsound & Jamoo Studios
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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Hold onto your hats, Soca fam, because Bunji Garlin, the undisputed Ragga Soca champion and current Road March Champion, has dropped a fiery new track guaranteed to melt even the frostiest of hearts. "Daiz You" isn't just a song; it's a declaration, a playful middle finger to anyone who dares turn their nose up at the infectious rhythm and uninhibited joy of Soca. Yes, you can say it out loud, Bunji destroys all Soca music haters with this one titled, "Daiz You".
This ain't your average Soca tune. Sure, the Brooklyn Decent production lays down a groove as smooth as silk, with that signature Soca bounce that just begs you to move. Kasey Phillips and Rob Domos engineer the vibe to pure fire, and Precision Productions polishes it to a diamond shine. But it's Bunji's lyrical mastery that truly sets this track ablaze:
How you say you don't like Soca when women bend over?
You don't like Soca, daiz you
You don't like it, daiz you
Daiz you, Daiz you, Daiz you
He spits his words like molten lava, a rap flow so cool it should come with its own warning label. He addresses the haters head-on, those who claim Soca isn't "real music," those with stiff joints and closed minds. But listen closely, because Bunji throws shade with the precision of a seasoned sniper, his message is clear: Your dislike means nothing. Yes, Daiz You!
He paints a picture of Soca's magic, the way it frees your soul, gets your body bouncing and connects you to a community pulsating with life. He speaks of "whining" not as a silly dance move, but as a deep immersion in the rhythm, a release of all inhibitions. And for those who can't "flow with the vibe," Bunji offers a knowing chuckle and a shrug: Their loss.
"Daiz You" is more than just a track; it's a celebration of Soca's unapologetic spirit. It's a reminder that joy, rhythm, and community are powerful forces that transcend negativity. Bunji, the true Ragga Soca king, lays down his claim with the swagger of a champion, reminding us all why Soca reigns supreme.
So crank up the volume, grab your friends, and let "Daiz You" wash over you. If you can't feel the fire in your soul, the urge to move your body, then maybe, it's you, not Soca, that needs a little adjusting. But for the rest of us, Bunji's got the soundtrack to our lives, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Ready to ignite your Soca flame? "Daiz You" is waiting. Get ready to whine, jump, and sing along, because Bunji Garlin has just shown us why he's the king.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Daiz You
Album Title: Dial Riddim
Artist/Performed by: Bunji Garlin
Written by: Bunji Garlin
Produced by: Brooklyn Decent
Engineered by: Kasey Phillips, Rob Domos
Mixed by: Precision Productions
Mastered by: Precision Productions
Design & Animation by: Kirky @cleverideasstudio
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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Today, as we usher in another Carnival season, Sokah2Soca takes time to remember the music of the great one, The Mighty Shadow. This song, "Naked Riddim," is a song that delivers the unique sound and vibe of The Shadow. So when you feel a Riddim in your soul, take some time to remember this unique talent—the great one, "The Mighty Shadow!"
Our Story:
The sun hung low, a molten sphere bleeding orange and amethyst into the Port-of-Spain afternoon. In the shadows beneath a poinciana tree, old Cyril tapped his foot to a rhythm only he could hear. A calypso melody, vibrant and alive, danced in his head, the voice of the Mighty Shadow pulsing through his weathered veins.
"So let's dance; we got to make it merry; let's dance; we gotta have a nice time!" The phantom chorus vibrated, and Cyril's foot tapped faster, a lone metronome marking time against the city's hum.
In his youth, Cyril had ridden the wave of Shadow's fame, a giddy surfer on a sea of calypso beats. He remembered the first time he'd heard "Bassman." The ground throbbed to the sound of "The Mighty Shadow's" vibe and was possessed by a bassline that burrowed into your bones and set your soul loose. Shadow, the self-proclaimed Bass Man from Hell, had conjured a rhythm that resonated with the underbelly of Port-of-Spain, its struggles and joys woven into every syncopated note.
Cyril closed his eyes, and the years peeled away. He was young again, crammed into a sweltering tent at Queen's Park Savannah, swaying with a thousand bodies to Shadow's storytelling. Each song is a vibrant tapestry of Trinidadian life, painted with wit, social commentary, and a raw, pulsating humanity. "Poverty is Hell," "Scratch Meh Back," "What's Wrong With Me," each anthem resonating with the truth Cyril held close to his heart.
"Gosh, people, don't you miss the late and great one?" Cyril mumbled, opening his eyes to the bustling street. Cars honked impatiently, a stark contrast to the rhythmic flow of Shadow's melodies.
But something stirred in the air. A young woman, headphones clamped over her ears, bopped along to an unseen beat. Her steps, light and syncopated, mirrored the ghost pulse of a bassline. Cyril watched, a spark of hope igniting in his eyes.
Maybe, just maybe, Shadow's spirit wasn't lost. Maybe his spirit lay dormant, waiting to be awakened by a new generation, ready to dance to the melody of their own struggles and triumphs.
Cyril smiled, his foot tapping back into life. It wouldn't be the same, never quite. But as long as the rhythms lingered, as long as the stories resonated, the Mighty Shadow would dance on, forever a shadow cast across the soul of Port-of-Spain.
And just maybe, on this Carnival eve, a new bassline would find its voice, carrying on the echoes of the past, ready to paint the future with its own vibrant beat.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Naked Riddim
Artists/Performed by: The Mighty Shadow
Written by: The Mighty Shadow
Origin: Tobago, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: CalypSoca
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