Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Island Vybe Radio rocks it live on the air!
Just when you thought that all the new music releases had happened and that you would have to wait until summer for more, we have the release of a new album from music producer GusBus. The name of the album is "My Heart Riddim" and features some names that you may not be familiar with unless you are a die-hard fan or from the region dominated by these artists: Derek Tavernier, Stroka, Dennis De Messis and I-Bari.
There is a new trend happening in the Soca music industry where the name of the producer is included with the name of the artist as the 'singer/artist' for the songs. This means that each music release lists both the artist and producer, separated by an "x," indicating their collaboration. Just keep in mind that the music production is the work of the producer, and the vocals are the initials for the music release.
The "My Hear Riddim" is a Groove Soca music album. It is time that we show some interest not only in the singers from smaller markets but also in good Soca music. Please listen to the songs on this album and share your thoughts, positive or negative, here on Sokah2Soca or on the artists YouTube pages. Now, even though I am a fan of Trinidad Groove Soca, we simply cannot be insular and avoid music from other territories. Trinidad had an unusually good year for Groove Soca. Let's start paying attention to new Soca from 'Up-de-Islands' and add some gems to our playlist.
Remember, the next generation of artists depends on us, the consumers! If we seek and share songs that we like, then the name of the artist will become familiar, and their music will be sought. It will not hurt, but it will only help if we buy the song for a dollar rather than beg, search, or just cut it from YouTube. If you would like a quality version of the song, please consider purchasing it to support the artist.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Album Title: My Heart
Artist/Performed by: Derek Tavernier x GusBus
Album: My Heart Riddim
Music Production: Simon "GusBus" Lettsome Jr
Guitar by: Kyle Peters (Trinidad)
Origin: Dominica
Genre: Soca
The album delivers four songs from a diverse cadre of singers and includes the following:
- My Heart—Derek Tavernier x GusBus
- Let You Go—Stroka x GusBus
- Do It All Again—Dennis De Mennis x GusBus
- Feel Like Fete—I-Bari x GusBus
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