The For You Project ft. Preedy, Ricardo Drue & Jaiga | Soca 2024
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January 05, 2024
Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Islandvbye Radio rocks it live on the air!!
Get ready to bust a sweat and move your feet, Soca family! We're here to tell you about "The For You Project," a scorchingly hot Soca album that's dropping the temperature this Carnival season. This musical masterpiece brings together Trinidad and Antiguan talent in a way that'll have you saying, "Whey, where are you from?" before you know it. Yes, the time is right for "The For You Project." Soca Carnival Bliss Delivered Right to Your Ears
Featuring Socastars like Preedy, the legendary (and dearly missed) Ricardo Drue, and radio personality Jaiga, this album is packed with tracks that are as diverse as they are delicious. Each song has a unique flavor, but they all share one common ingredient: pure, unadulterated carnival vibes. We're talking about revelry on tap, party anthems galore, and enough energy to keep you jumping long after the last riddim fades.
But hey, it's not just about the lyrics. The music on "The For You Project" is straight fire. Smiddy Smith of StarBlue Entertainment has cooked up an uptempo Groove Soca production that's smooth like rum and hot like pepper sauce. The pace is just right: not too fast to break a sweat, but not slow enough to let your feet gather dust. It's the perfect soundtrack for whining down your waistline and shaking your worries away.
Speaking of production, this album is polished enough to shine brighter than a carnival queen's costume. The music and vocals seamlessly blend together, creating a sonic experience that's as satisfying as a fresh bake from Mom's kitchen. We especially love how the production complements each artist's unique style, giving each track its own distinct personality. Finally, the mixing and mastering of the songs was done by Islands (The Audio Lab).
Alright, here's the deal: every song on "The For You Project" gets a Sokah2Sokah thumbs up! This album is a Carnival must-have. It's a tribute to the late Ricardo Drue, a celebration of Trinidadian and Antiguan Soca, and a party invitation you can't refuse. Plus, with every hit you pay for and download, you're supporting independent artists and keeping the Soca spirit alive.
So, what are you waiting for? Buy "The For You Project" right now and let the carnival vibes take over! Trust us, your ears (and your feet) will thank you.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Album Title: The For You Project
Performed by: Preedy, Ricardo Drue & Jaiga
Preedy - Greedy (Mine)
Ricardo Drue - Wake Up
Jaiga - Just Ah Whine
Produced by: Smiddy Smith (StarBlu Entertainment)
Mix and Mastered by: islands (The Audio Lab)
Executive Producer: StarBlu Entertainment
Origin: Trinidad/Antigua
Genre: Soca
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Mashup Day by Iwer George x Problem Child x Sekon Sta | Soca 2024
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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January 02, 2024
Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Islandvbye Radio rocks it live on the air!!
Mashup Day is a Power Soca anthem that celebrates the spirit of carnival and the joy of music. The song features three popular Soca artists in the Caribbean: Iwer George (T'dad), Sekon Sta (T'dad), and Problem Child out of Saint Vincent. The trio delivers a catchy and energetic performance that will make you want to jump, wave, and whine.
The theme of this song is pure revelry and bacchanal. The lyrics encourage revelers to mashup and have fun because every day can be "Mashup Day.". Catchy and clever lyrical content to encourage people to fete and have fun: "What Day is Today? Mashup Day!".
The song's production is top-notch, with a pulsating rhythm, a chest-thumping bassline, and rhythms that have flavor and excitement. "Mashup Day" was produced by DJ Ky, Rebel Muzik, Added Ranking, and DJ Avalanche. They all understand what carnival road revelers are looking for when masquerading on the road on Carnival Monday and Tuesday.
Mashup Day is a song that showcases the diversity and richness of Soca music and Caribbean culture. It is a song that will make you feel proud to be a part of the carnival family. It is a song that will make you mash up the place!
We believe that this is the Power Soca song that will be etched in the minds of revelers at the street parades. We also feel that the hook line, "What day is today? Mashup Day!" will be easy to recall but feel like lines that should have been sung by Super Blue. This is one to watch for the Road March Competition in 2024.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Mashup Day
Performed by: Iwer George, Sekon Sta, Problem Child
Written by: Shertz James, Nesta Boxill, Neil George
Back vocals by: Imani Patterson
Produced by: DJ Ky, Rebel Muzik, Added Ranking, and DJ Avalanche
Mixed and Mastered by: Parry Jack
Origin: SVG/Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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Terri Lyons Repeats as Caribbean Calypso Queen | Montserrat Carnival 2023
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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January 01, 2024
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Terri Lyons, daughter of Soca Royalty Super Blue and sister of Fay-Ann Lyons Alvarez, has once again emerged victorious as the Queen of Queens Caribbean Calypso Monarch at Montserrat’s Regional Female Calypso competition held on December 30, 2023.
She won the competition with a total of 820 points, beating out fellow Trinidadian Tiny (Kerine Williams), who scored 802 points, and Chrystal Cummins-Beckles (Barbados), who scored 801 points.
This is not the first time Terri Lyons has won the competition. She was also crowned the Queen of Queens Regional Female Calypso in 2022. In addition to these accolades, and for those playing catch-up, she was the Calypso Queen of Trinidad and Tobago in 2020.
We, at Sokah2Soca, fell in love with Terri's talent when she sang "Smile" with Ataklan. She is this blogger's favorite female artist in the Caribbean region. She is a boss at Calypso and delivers excellent Soca renditions.
We congratulate Miss Terri Lyons as a repeat Caribbean Calypso Queen. Terri’s victory is a testament to her exceptional talent and hard work. Congratulations to her on this remarkable achievement!
The Top Three Results:
- Terri Lyons - Trinidad & Tobago - 820 points
- Tiny (Kerine Williams) - Trinidad & Tobago - 802 points
- Chrystal Cummins-Beckles - Barbados - 801 points
Here are the contestants/country/songs and the order of appearance for Round 1&2 of the competition:
- Shena - SVG - Come Guide Me & No More
- Ge'Eve - ANU - Tallawah & Tone It Down
- Valene - Grenada - Something Ent Right & Woman of Power
- Menell - St. Lucia - Shame & Last Days
- Terri Lyons - T&T - House Cleaning & Calypso
- Daughter of the Soil - MN - Back on Track & Dignity for All
- Queen Roxxy - AXA - One Song & You're A Winner
- Maggie - MNI - Tell Us Who We Are & All A We
- Christal Cummins-Beckles - BDS - De Rescie & Check De Scene
- Ebony Express - SXM - Vengence Is For God & Strength of a Woman
- Tiny - T&T - Fruits Ain't Ripe Yet & To You, With Love
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MC Basil Chambers announces the top 3 women in the competition which took place on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Montserrat. Keep watching after the results are announced, Terri Lyons performs.
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Devotion Is Here! Destra Garcia Drops a New Soca Anthem to Fuel Your Carnival Fire. So move over, Mr. Fete, because the Queen of Bacchanal is taking the crown – and the dance floor – with her brand new Soca anthem, "Devotion!" Released just in time to ignite your Carnival spirit, Destra Garcia brings fire and finesse in equal measure with this infectious track.
From the opening beat, your body knows what to do. The music, expertly crafted by a dream team of producers – Kernal Roberts, Azikiweh Keller, Alexander Gooding, Anthony Chow Lin On, and Brian Morris – pulsates with a driving Soca rhythm that makes you want to jump, whine, and lose yourself in the pure joy of movement.
But "Devotion" is more than just a dancefloor banger. The lyrics, penned by Kernal Roberts, Azikiweh Keller, and Anthony Chow Lin On, are a declaration of love for the very essence of Carnival. It's not just about the rum and revelry; it's about the community, the camaraderie, the shared abandon that binds us together under the Caribbean sun.
"We go jump up and up and up and whine up and up and up... it's devotion," Destra sings, her voice soaring atop the vibrant melody. And we believe her. Every note, every rhythm, every lyric resonates with the passionate fervor that fuels Carnival.
Destra, already crowned the "Queen of Bacchanal," brings her royal swagger to this track. Her vocals are clean and effortless, gliding over the Soca beat with the grace of a seasoned veteran. She owns this song, and it shows.
"Devotion" is more than just a song; it's a movement. It's a call to arms to embrace the spirit of Carnival with open arms and boundless energy. It's a reminder that amid the frenzy, there's a deep and unwavering dedication to the joy, the unity, and the pure ecstasy that makes Carnival the greatest party on earth.
So, crank up the volume, grab your friends, and prepare to sweat it out. "Devotion" is here to fuel your Carnival fire, and Destra Garcia is leading the charge. We recommend getting on board – this one's a surefire contender for Road March honors! Now, let's "jump up and up and up, and whine up and up and up" because it's devotion!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Devotion
Performed by: Destra
Written by: Kernal Roberts Destra Garcia, Azikiweh Keller, and Anthony Chow Lin On
Produced by: Kernal Roberts, Azikiweh Keller, Alexander Gooding, Anthony Chow Lin On, Brian Morris
Vocals and Background Vocals by Destra Garcia
Recorded at Next Level Productions
Vocals Recorded by: Rishi Mahato at Maha Productions
Mixed and Mastered by: Rishi Mahato at Maha Productions
Dolby Atmos Mix by: Maha Productions
Mix Consultants: Brian Morris and Kernal Roberts
Live Guitars by: Kyle Peters
Artwork by: Ready Set Print LLC
Executive Producer: Destra Garcia
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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