From Our Soca Family to Yours: Happy New Year and Sokah2Soca and Island Vybe Radio Soca Love!
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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January 01, 2024
As the sweet sounds of Soca and Steel Pan weave through the air and fireworks paint the night sky, we at Sokah2Soca and Island Vybe Radio raise a toast (our Ting, of course!) to you, our incredible fans!
This year has been a whirlwind of rhythm and revelry, and we couldn't have done it without your unwavering support. You've danced with us through sunny carnival days and late-night lime sessions sharing your Soca stories and deepest love for the culture, helping propel us to a staggering second place on Feedspot's ranking of the Top 15 Soca Blogs! Island Vybe Radio continues to grow because of your continued support.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! Your passion, energy, and love for all things Soca fuel our fire and make Sokah2Soca/Isand Vybe Radio the vibrant community we are. you revel in rhythm, connect with fellow Socaholics, and celebrate the music that binds us is our greatest reward.
As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the promise of a new year, we hold onto the hope that the infectious beat of Soca continues to unite us. May 2024 bring brighter skies, bigger fetes, and even more opportunities to share the infectious joy of this extraordinary music.
So, as the clock strikes midnight and resolutions fly like confetti, remember this:
The Sokah2Soca and Island Vybe Radio families are forever grateful for your support. You are the heart and soul of our Soca journey, and we can't wait to turn up the volume and dance with you in the year ahead.
Here's to a "Happy New Year" filled with good vibes, sweet Soca melodies, and memories that will make you whine.
P.S. Remember to tag us in your New Year's Eve Soca celebrations! We can't wait to see you groove into 2024!
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Hell Yea by Skinny Fabulous x Travis World | Soca 2024
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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January 01, 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!!
Hold onto your beads, Soca Nation, because Skinny Fabulous and Travis World just dropped a track that's gonna have you shaking your tail feathers all the way to Ash Wednesday! "Hell Yeah" isn't just a Soca song, it's a Power Soca symphony fueled by pure carnival fire. Today we present "Hell Yeah": Skinny Fabulous and Travis World unleash a Power Soca Monster for Carnival 2024!
Skinny, the lyrical titan of the genre, isn't just singing here, he's preaching his gospel of Soca love. Every line pulsates with the joy of a man immersed in the rhythm, his raspy Vincy power vocals perfectly capturing the raw energy of the music.
And speaking of the music, Travis World brings his production A-game, laying down a chest-thumping bassline that'll have you bouncing like a bumper car on steroids. This beat's fast, furious, and tailor-made for masquerading, leaving no room for anything but pure carnival abandon.
"Hell Yeah" isn't just a song, it's a declaration of Soca dominance. It's a rallying cry for Power Soca enthusiasts, a guaranteed floor-filler for any fete, and a testament to the unbeatable combination of Skinny Fabulous's lyrical prowess and Travis World's production mastery.
If you're looking for the soundtrack to your Carnival 2024 journey, look no further. This is the one. Whether you're jumping on the road, wining in the fete, or just basking in the Soca vibes, "Hell Yeah" is gonna make you scream the title over and over again.
Verdict: Power Soca lovers, Skinny Fabulous fans, and anyone who craves a taste of pure carnival energy... "Hell Yeah" is your jam. Hit play, crank the volume, and let the Soca spirit take over!
Don't forget to share your "Hell Yeah" love on social media! Tag @SkinnyFabulous and @TravisWorld and let them know you're feeling it! Let's make this Carnival one for the history books, fueled by the electrifying power of "Hell Yeah"!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Hell Yeah
Artist/Performed by: Skinny Fabulous
Skinny Fabulous & Travis World - Hell Yeah
Written by Skinny Fabulous
Produced by Travis World
Origin: Trinidad/Saint Vincent
Genre: Soca
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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!!
Soca music ignites with a new spark - "Carnival Day" by Voice and Patrice Roberts burst onto the scene, not just as a song, but as an anthem for all those who live and breathe the vibrant spirit of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival.
This isn't just your regular Soca track; it's a tapestry woven with the very essence of "Carnival Tabanca," the bittersweet yearning that lingers after the last sequin has glistened and the final drumbeat has faded.
Jovan James and Mevon Soodeen's lyrics are potent and relatable. They capture the palpable ache of waiting an entire year to once again "parade and dance on 'The Stage.'" But within this ache lies a burning hope, a promise that soon enough, the rhythm will return, and bodies will pulsate in unison on the streets, transformed into temples of pure jubilation.
And then, the music hits. XplicitMevon's production explodes into a fiesta of sound, tailor-made for feting and unleashing your inner reveler. Kyle Peters' live guitar strings dance like feathered plumes, and the entire track, mixed and mastered by Precision Productions, pulsates with an energy that's impossible to resist.
Voice and Patrice, two Soca titans, lend their voices to this masterpiece. Their vocals flow seamlessly, embodying the dual nature of Carnival Tabanca - the sorrow of the past merged with the unbridled excitement of what's to come.
With each beat, "Carnival Day" ignites a fire in your soul. It urges you to break free, to join the vibrant kaleidoscope of bodies swaying and pulsating on the road. It's a reminder that the spirit of Carnival never truly dies; it simply hibernates, waiting for the perfect moment to erupt once more.
So, crank up the volume, let the infectious rhythm wash over you, and prepare to jump, to sway, to celebrate. "Carnival Day" isn't just a song; it's a promise, a vibrant invitation to immerse yourself in the joyous pandemonium that is Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival.
If you're looking for the perfect soundtrack to ignite your carnival spirit, look no further. "Carnival Day" by Voice x Patrice Roberts is the melody that will transport you to the sun-drenched streets, the pulsing music, and the unbridled joy that defines this cultural phenomenon. So, don't wait - put on your feathers, grab your friends, and let the rhythm take you away. The stage is set, and Carnival Day awaits.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Title: Carnival Day
Artistes/Performed by: Voice x Patrice Roberts
Produced by: XplicitMevon
Written by: Jovan James & Mevon Soodeen
Background Vocals by: Jovan James, Aaron St. Louis & Patrice Roberts
Recorded by: XplicitMevon
Guitars by: Kyle Peters
Mixed & Mastered by: Precision Productions
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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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!!
This isn't just a song; it's a battle cry. Penned by the talented Kitwana Israel and Nailah Blackman herself, "Best Self" is a manifesto for carnival expression. Every beat, every note, pulsates with the undeniable truth: on the stage, on the road, in every shake and shimmy, you bring your absolute best. Indeed, Kitwana Israel and Nailah Blackman write about bringing your absolute best on stage and in the studio; Nailah and Lyrikal put meaning to the lyrics with their vocal talents.
And the music? Oh, the music! Produced by the dream team of Anson Pro, Jake Krumm, and Keshav, "Best Self" inspires others and is pure Power Soca gold. A driving bassline thumps like a thousand hearts in sync, pushing you forward and urging you to unleash your inner rhythm demon. This is music that doesn't sit still; it grabs you by the soul and throws you into the joyous frenzy of the carnival spirit.
Sure, you might not walk away with that one single hook that gets stuck in your head for days (though, who knows? It might hit you later!). But what you will walk away with is an unshakeable confidence, a fire in your belly, and the unstoppable urge to paint the streets with your best, most vibrant self.
I may not have that catchy hook etched in my mind just yet, but I have something far more valuable: the electrifying anticipation for the moment my body surrenders to the pulse of "Best Self" in the heart of the carnival madness. This song is a promise, a guarantee that 2024 will be a carnival etched in legend. Why? Simply because the vibe is fueled by the collective energy of giving our best selves to the rhythm.
So, Trinidad and Tobago, get ready. Raise your flag, put on your brightest smile, and prepare to unleash your best. "Best Self" is here, and it's time to paint the town (and the carnival) red, yellow, green, and every electrifying color in between. Let's go!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Best Self
Artists/Performed by: Nailah Blackman x Lyrikal
Music Produced by: Anson Pro, Jake Krumm, and Keshav
Written by: Kitwana Israel, Nailah Blackman.
Recorded by: Anson Pro
Mixed By: Mixed By Dre
Mastered By: Precision Productions
Backgrounds: Nailah Blackman, Lyrikal, Anson Pro
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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