Patrice Roberts performs at PREStigeX2GOLD
Patrice Roberts of TEAM HD performs at Presentation College’s (San Fernando) PREStige – The Double Gold Edition.
The evening also featured Kes The Band, David Rudder, Machel Montano and Farmer Nappy.
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Machel Montano – Mr. Fete
Machel Montano Mr. Fete
dir: Peter C. Lewis
cam: Declan Leeloo & Gabriel Ti. Nagee
Cowin Dori Thorpe Leroy “Gotti” Thomas
edit: Cowin Dori. Thorpe
©Dori Productions
Kimba Sorzano – Over You
Kimba Sorzano – Over You (Official Music Video)
Directed By Kern Rose
KernRoseFilms
Stylist: Keisha Als
Chutney in yuh Soca
Chutney in yuh SocaAn arts documentary examining the phenomenon of “chutney soca“, a musical hybrid from Trinidad & Tobago which blends the traditions of the islands’ two biggest ethnic groups – Indian and African. As much political as musical, “chutney soca” seems to offer a way for the two cultures, often perceived as being mutally antagonistic, to come together in a new exciting fusion of sounds.
Directed by Karen Martinez
21 mins
made for the Arts Council of Great Britain & Channel 4 TV (UK)
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Coca Cola Rhythm 2012
Coca Cola Rhythm 2012
COCA-COLA LAUNCHES THE 2012 COCA-COLA RHYTHM Coca-Cola has released the second official Coca-Cola Rhythm in time for Carnival 2012. The rhythm features an all star line up on a groovy soca beat developed by Kernal Roberts. Coca-Cola has always been a refreshing delight to people all across the globe since 1886. The 2012 Coca-Cola Rhythm builds on the optimistic refreshment platform which embodies Coke’s Open Happiness mantra. This new rhythm features an amazing group of artistes including: Benjai, Lil Bitts, Umi Marcano, Screws and Devon Matthews. Their talent brought to life the Rhythm objective – to share happiness, build excitement and really enjoy Carnival as Trinbangonians do with Soca Music. According to Franchise Brand Manager, Mr. Roberto Lapeira, “Coca-Cola is pleased to have to opportunity to share its second Carnival Rhythm with Trinidad and Tobago. We are always trying to find innovative ways to really connect with the public and with the success of the last rhythm, we knew we had to bring something even more amazing this year. Kernal Roberts took the challenge and brought a fantastic, new groovy soca sound that includes our trademark Coca-Cola five tones and makes you want to dance in the street this Carnival.” The Carnival 2012 Coca-Cola Rhythm Music will be available for download at www.coca-cola.com.tt
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SOCA POP DUNG
to be read as SOCA gone POP… SOCA POP DOWN… or SOCA as POP is DUNG! i wasnt sure what ti title this one as… off we go…
was prompted to write this after a status update on facebook led me to answer that SOCA has always been POPular to us and the Caribbean Diaspora at large… i immediately went to the best resource known to mankind… wikipedia… and searched for POP music… guess what i found… ok i’ll share it… We’ve been singing POP all these years…
The terms popular music and pop music are often used interchangeably, even though the former is a description of any form of music which is popular (and can include any genre), whilst the latter is a specific genre of music which has qualities which would make it appealing to a large audience.[1] Pop music, as a genre, is very eclectic, often borrowing elements from other styles throughout its course such as urban, dance, rock, Latin and country,[1] yet there are core elements which define it. Such include generally short-to-medium length songs, written in a basic format which is often the verse-chorus structure, which generally make usage of repeated choruses, have a melodic sound, and have catchy hooks.[1] So-called “pure pop” music, such as power pop, features all these elements, and for instrumentation uses electric guitars, drums and a bass;[1] in the case of such music, the main goal is usually that of being pleasurable to listen to, rather than having much artistic depth.[1] Pop music is generally thought of as a genre which is commercially recorded and desires to appeal to a mass audience.[1]
looking at this through my myopic view… its spot on… now what folk really want to say isnt about the musical structure but how it sounds… it sounds different… different to what we were accustomed to… it is no longer the Pla-Ka-Tikki Pla-Ka-Tikki of decades ago… decades ago when DISCO was in and a seven minute song was normal and somewhat POPular…
i’m no researcher or scientist so i just rant off the top of my head… most of the complainers of the new sound are the same folk who would readily jump to a Rihanna instead of give Denise Belfon the benefit of the doubt, when she performs her decade old routine, at one of the first fetes of the season… why… coz RiRi does mix it up… i think the people dem frighten of what could happen if SOCA becomes POPular to more than a Caribbean Diaspora…
is it that they fear losing their stars and idols for Carnival… the single most important thing for many a Trini.. so some say…
so until next time take no offence when i say islandPOOP… i only refer to the real mess choonz in that manner… not everything from any one studio/producer/artiste falls into that category… hopefully… allyuh enjoy the music and stop trying to create divisions when at this point in time UNiTY is what is needed… its an industry allyuh trying to build… i may assist from time to time… coz i see opportunity within it for what i like to do…
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COSMIC SHIFT
Cosmic Riddim - J-Rod Records
i am impatiently waiting for it to appear in my inbox so i could make my lil riddiMIX…
on that note i am pleased to see one of the minds behind the Cosmic Riddim get a lil write up in the papers… go Jarrod… no not the Subway dude… this is the man behind JRod Records… yeah the 2nd Chances, Life Lessons and the BarCode Riddims… i glad he say it and that it in print… i eh no producer so my rants are usually limited to the 50 folk who subscribe to this blog… thanks to you all… here is what J-Rod had to say…
“If you look on the Internet right now, you will see soca listed under world music. That has to change. We need to see soca standing on its own.” Touching on the current rift in the local industry with some artistes complaining of unfair airplay, Faria says “there is no real proof” that a “soca mafia” exists. “It’s such a saturated market that it really just boils down to the work you put in and the relationships you build,” he reasoned. And in an industry where an artiste can be “in today and out tomorrow,” the QRC graduate believes that it’s also necessary for aspiring soca stars to take advantage of all avenues available in this technological era. “When you look at it, all the big acts have a Facebook and Twitter page. New artistes need to put in the ground-work and market themselves,” he advised. “It’s a very competitive industry and I don’t think anybody can deny that.”
Jarrod’s taking soca to the world One beat at a time
Published: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Cherisse Moe
some say that it is Cosmic Shift… like you eh listen to Garlin intro… i do say islandPOOP at times… only coz i doh like the genre separation… music is music… strength and powers to you and all associated bredren…
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SOCA Monarch SemiFinalists 2012
With over 400 submissions, the Soca Monarch judging panel have declared that the names listed below are to move on the Semi final round of the International Soca Monarch competition.
The Semi finals will be held at the Arima Velodrome on Sunday January 29th 2012…. same day as PREStige
Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Semi-finalists:
- Anthony Hendrickson (All Rounder)
- Darryl Henry (Farmer Nappy)
- Destra Garcia
- Dexter Stweart (Blaxx)
- Dwayne Arthur (Skhi)
- Erphan Alves
- Gamal Doyle (Skinny Fabulous)
- Jardine Legere (Jadel)
- Jason Williams & Ancil Isaac (JW & Blaze)
- Kenneth Richards (K Rich)
- Kerwin Du Bois
- Khori Francis (Ziggy Rankin)
- Kimba Sorzano (Kimba)
- Kris Persad (KI)
- Laurence Gonzales (Mr. Renzo)
- Lima Calbio
- Machel Montano
- Nadia Batson
- Patrice Roberts
- Roderick Gordon (Chucky)
- Rodney Le Blanc (Benjai)
- Shivonne Churche (Lil Bitts)
- Shurwayne Winchester
- Shal Marshall
- Terri Lyons
- Terrin Callender (Super Jigga TC)
- Winston Henry (Explainer)
Digicel International Power Soca Monarch Semi-finalists:
- Adrian Hackshaw (Third Bass)
- Denise Belfon
- Destra Garcia
- Devon Samuel (Prophet Benjamin)
- Dexter Stewart (Blaxx)
- Erphan Alves
- Gary Cordner
- Jason Williams & Ancil Isaac (JW & Blaze)
- Joel Feveck (Zan)
- Kerwin Du Bois
- Laurence Jack (Coyaba / St. Vincent & the Grenadines)
- Marvin Davis (Swappi)
- Megan Waldron
- Michelle Xavier (Michelle X)
- Nadia Batson
- Neil ‘Iwer’ George
- Olatunji Yearwood
- Patrice Roberts
- Prestan Andries (Prestan)
- Problem Child & Talpree
- Shurwayne Winchester
- Shal Marshall
- Tony Prescott (Tony P)
- Victor St. Louis (Pelf)
- Wesley Hoyte (C’Donia)
- Winston Bailey (Shadow)
the way things shaping up @intlsocamonarch is the new Dimanche Gras... artistes singing 2 choon fuh d night... POWER and Groovy #Trinidad
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Take a tour of Carnival through song with Ricardo Drue
RICARDO DRUE
Ricardo Drue promises to make 2012 a memorable year for all his fans, and a stellar year in his career with his songs J.A.M (Jump and Mashup), Throw Me Out featuring Edwin Yearwood, and Shawty featuring Bunji Garlin.
For 2012 Ricardo is stepping out and strutting his talent by entering in this years Power Monarch with his song J.A.M and in the Groovy Monarch with his song Throw Me Out.
This sweet, dimpled, humble, 26-year-old son of the Caribbean has dabbled in music since a juvenile. His mission is to take Soca music to another level. Ricardo delivers his mission with fusing reggae, soca, hip-hop creating euphonic sounds and lyrics for all to relate and enjoy. Ricardo’s collections include Rub Up On It featuring Claudette Peters, Nah Leaving featuring Patrice Roberts, No Boring Gyal (Body Move Riddim), Addicting (Tin Pan Riddim), Like Glue (Panty Droppa Riddim) and many many more.
For 2012 Ricardo is stepping out and strutting his talent by entering in this years Power Monarch with his song J.A.M and in the Groovy Monarch with his song Throw Me Out.
J.A.M written by Kerwin Du Bois and produced by Shawn “Mr. Roots” Mitchell. J.A.M is the true essence of Carnival, J.A.M is a masqueraders anthem “I come out to jump and mash up…..he can’t stop me and she can’t stop me ah jaaaamiinnnnn”. If you ever played mas especially in Trinidad you know it’s a time to wine, jump up and carry on to show people you and your band is the baddest on the road. J.A.M promises to be your Duracell for carnival, it’s destined to mash up Soca Monarch and the road.
Think back to the last fete you went. Sweet music playing, yuh head nice, and yuh wining, the music so sweet yuh eyes close and yuh enjoying yourself. By the time, you open your eyes the lights are on, and the Dj’s asking everyone to leave the fete because the party is over, but you refuse to leave until you’re finally thrown out, if you ever experienced this then you can relate to Throw Me Out. Throw Me Out was written by Ricardo Drue and produced by Shawn “Mr. Roots” Mitchell. Ricardo shows us his versatility with his crafty lyrics. Oh, let’s not forget how sweet and heavenly he and Edwin Yearwood sound together. Everyone who’s ever been in a sweet fete, or experienced a sweet wine can relate to this song and enjoy it to the fullest. Throw me out is sure to make its mark in the Groovy Monarch Competition.
Shawdy featuring Bunji Garlin is a tune for the young at heart. This tune has a ragga soca vibe sweet enough to entice your waist and set the mood for after the club. Shawdy is a very tantalizing song, encompassing the essence of the Caribbean with chutney, reggae, and soca fused together. Lyricist Bunji Garlin gives this track the edge it deserves. The music video shot in Antigua and Trinidad gives a sweet island vibe to soothe your inner urge.
Hope you enjoyed our small tour. Remember for this carnival whether you’re on the road ready to J.A.M, or in a fete waiting for security to Throw you out, or if you’re out limin with your Shawdy remember to give thanks to Ricardo Drue. Ricardo Drue a true cynosure in the soca industry and making his stamp for 2012. Don’t forget to wish Drue luck in the Groovy Monarch and Power Monarch.
Written By Chandy
1/14/2012
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