Monday, January 31, 2011

Video from Aruba


Basic One & Jeon - Wak su Bumper

Head Nice Video


Patch, Yankeyboy & Cassi - Head Nice

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Soca Rebels 20 years! Big Congratulations!


Today, 20 years ago, Soca Rebels had the first rehearsal. In 1991 we had our first gig at Gothenburg Carnival. So 2011 we will celebrate our 20 years anniversary with releases of different kind.

More about the rebels;
Convinced that there would be a demand also in the high north, for the irresistible groove and streetwise spirit which is the hallmark of SOCA, the first true Swedish soca band was formed in 1990.

Soca Rebels has been around since then and playing Soca and Calypso and promoting the culture of Trinidad & Tobago. The band is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and comprises swedish musicians.

Not only playing soca music as a band with original songs and hits from TnT Carnival but also backing up artists from Trinidad like Crazy, the Loveable Lunatic and Shirlane Hendrickson, daughter of calypsonian AllRounder, on their live performances in Sweden.

Soca Rebels are also arranger och producer for songs on Crazy's albums and other TnT artists like the new rapso duo House of Rapsoul featuring Bro. Shortman, former member of the Network Riddum Band.

Guitarist, pannist and singer Lars Hansson formed the band together with his brother Mats Hansson who plays the keyboards and Björn Hansson who plays the bass. All three composes and arranges for the band. They have several times visited Trinidad to learn about the music and to establish contacts. Besides Lars, Mats and Björn, Soca Rebels comprises Annika Lidhammar and Yvette Palm on backing vocals, Klas Nilsson on trumpet, Kristian Gustafsson on trombone and Anders Howerdal on drums. Soca Rebels plays a mix of original material and great soca masters like Crazy, Baron, Kitchener, Shadow etc. and frequently plays on carnivals, fêtes, clubs and parties.

http://www.socarebels.com/
http://www.facebook.com/socarebels

Friday, January 28, 2011

DEFROST TODAY!


TODAY @ RIORIO!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Canaval in Japan!

This Japanese festival is called Yosakoi and is in Kochi in Japan. The Carnival band is called Canaval and the djs are the famous producers HEMO+MOOFIRE.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Jewish Soca


I never heard it before, did you? ;)



http://shank.bandcamp.com/

Book Serengeti for 2011



The reggae/dancehall trio Serengeti (Sweden) are quickly establishing themselves as a versatile and dynamic live act performing with Dj, backing band or acoustic set. Serengeti have also been hyped for their shows as a traditional sound system - one dj and two mc´s. It is now official that Serengeti can be booked as a live act (dj, backing band, acoustic set) and/or as a sound.

Serengeti have been touring throughout Europe following the massive attention that came with the release of Walk with an empress (SoundQuake). They later released their debut album Standing Steady (April, 2010) and the tune Soundboy, Serengeti´s version of Rihannas Rudeboy. Tour dates have included Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and shows at festivals such as Rototom Sunsplash, Uppsala Reggae Festival, Ruhr Reggae Summer, Splash! and more. A winter tour in South Africa has just been completed where Serengeti performed in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, and featured as opening act for Public Enemy.

Bookings for Serengeti are now being finalised for 2011. A European tour is being planned and you have the opportunity to collaborate with one of the most interesting acts out of Europe. If you have missed out on who these ladies are - check out the links below.

For bookings and info please send an email or link on Skype.

Best regards Louise Hansson

bookings@serengetimusic.com
Skype: selecta_ladylouise

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LINK UP WITH SERENGETI HERE:
www.serengetimusic.com
www.myspace.com/theserengeti
twitter.com/serengetimusic


SERENGETI feat. JOEY FEVER - Rumours and lies

Monday, January 24, 2011

Mr General playing Soca Today on 105.2FM


TODAY IS SOCA MONDAY FOR MY SOCA LOVER
SO MAKE SURE YOUR LOCKED ON WE GONNA HAVE A WICKED TIME!
PURE SOCA GOING TO BE IN YOUR SYSTEM GOING TO MAKE YOU
FEEL LIKE YOUR IN TRINIDAD CARNIVAL!
CATCH YOU TONIGHT BLESS
6PM GMT
2PM EST
1PM USA TIME
WWW.FLAMESRADIO.CO.UK
105.2FM

Sunday, January 23, 2011

More New Tunes Out Of TNT


Happy Times - Swappi [tnt]


And Iz Dat - JW & Blaze

Jadee - What Goes Around Video 2011

YES, Jadee is back with a positive song. This one is off the hook, best on the riddim!!!

Jadee - What Goes Around

Video with Benji from Triple Kay

I missed this video from Triple Kay. Produced by Slaughter Arts Media
Video by Jutsu / Whyte Collar Productions.

Benji (Triple Kay) - Jumpin Up

New Website; JMusicProductions.com


A message from Scrappy:

Hey my people what's good? Just giving you a mad update for the start of the year.

Empress Nerisa has a new single out "I'm In Love" which is blowing up the reggae circuit again

Lutenants have released their first 2011 track called "Badda Dan" and it's a mad crazy twist

Scrappy has released his 10 2011 tracks for the first half of the year. More soon to come!!!

Junez has produced a crazy remix for London's RnB artist Lea-Anna and is now working with one of the Caribbeans TOP TOP artists. shhhhh Just watch the surprise

Just log on to

www.scrappyonline.net

www.jmusicproductions.com

You can download Scrappy's tracks here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?9k7v8fy61biw7

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Brandnew Soca Mixtape by Inflammable Sound


New Mixtape by Inflammable Sound - JAMBOLASSIE 2K11
Download here.


MORE MIXTAPES:
www.myspace.com/inflammablesound

Tracklist:
INFLAMMABLE SOUND
01.JW & BLAZE - TOGETHER
02.PATRICE ROBERTS - WAVE IT AWAY
03.SHAL MARSHALL & SCREWS - ALL OUT
04.OMARI FERRARI & FRIENDS - IN DE FETTE (XTENDED MIX)
05.ALPHA - ANYTHING
06.BUSY SIGNAL - GET OUTTA MY WAY
07.FAY ANN LYONS - CONSIDER IT DONE
08.BUNJI GARLIN - ME ALONE
09.PROBLEM CHILD - DELINQUENTS
10.FIREBALL - PELE PELE PA
11.FIREBALL - WOW WOW WOW
12.3 SUNS - HOLD MEH
13.PRECIOUS - COME FOR THE WINE
14.ALISON HINDS - MAKELELE
15.MACHEL MONTANO - JAMBOLASSIE
16.SHAGGY & QQ - STUCKY TEACHER
17.VOICEMAIL - GONE A LEAD
18.TOK - ALL MI KNOW
19.RDX - GIRL TURN AROUND
20.DELLY RANX - PUSH IT
21.BUSY SIGNAL - DO DI SUMMIN
22.MISTA VYBE - DING DING
23.BUSY SIGNAL & TREVOR OFF KEY - BRUM PUM
24.BUSY SIGNAL - BEND OVA
25.BUNJI GARLIN - ZOOM ZOOM
26.BUNJI GARLIN & PROBLEM CHILD - PARTY CYAN DUN
27.SKINNY FABULOUS - FEEL LIKE
28.RAGGA - FETTING AGAIN
29.ALISON HINDS - BADDEST WINE
30.LIL RICK & MACHEL MONTANO - GO DUNG (REMIX)
31.LIL RICK - FUCK OFF
32.BEENIE MAN - SWAGGA DANCE PON DE ROAD
33.MERITAL - WINE TO DA ONE
34.KMC - TWO TINGS
35.FLIPO & KMC - ROLL GYAL
36.KMC - GET AWAY
37.SLAMMER CUTTER - PASS ME THE FIRE
38.SILVAH - BURN DEM DEH
39.ZIGGY RANKING - GYAL IN FRONT MEH
40.ZIGGY RANKING - MANGO TREE
41.CHUCKY - MY BAD THING
42.LEA ANNA - KISSES (JUNEZ SOCA REMIX)
43.GYPTIAN & ALISON HINDS - NAH LET GO (SOCA REMIX)
44.GYPTIAN - HOLD YOU (SOCA REFIX)
45.MOHOMBI - BUMPY RIDE
46.GAPPY RANKS - WEST INDIAN GIRL
47.PROPHET BENJAMIN - FIELD AH WEED

Shalli - Show My Love (Official Music Video)


Shalli - Show My Love

28/1 COCONUT WATER - DEFROST



DONT MISS!

Some New Songs from Montano and Shal Marshall!

Jump:

Doh Drag D Flag - Shal Marshall


Illegal - Machel Montano

Groovy:

Bend Over - Machel Montano

Thursday, January 20, 2011

New video from Shelly G!

Yes, Shelly G is back! This time together with Hitman, another of my favourite artists!


Shelly G & De Hitman - Iron

and here is my other favourite tune by Shelly G, Work it! Soca Monarch winner 2009 in Guyana!

Shelly G - Work it

Bonus GT video:

Adrian Dutchin - Guyanese Party

Nnika Francis & Lava Man Live in TO

From Dr. Jay's Best Fete Forever.


Nnika Francis & Lava Man Live in TO

King Konris to participate in International Soca Monarch Competition

From SKNVibes.com

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – KONRIS MAYNARD continues to prove he is an unstoppable force as the king learnt last night (Jan.11) that he would be competing in the International Soca Monarch Competition scheduled for Trinidad.


According to Chairman of the National Carnival Clement O’Garro, it is customary for organisers from Trinidad’s International Soca Monarch Show to be invited to various countries Soca Monarch Competitions.


“We were unable to invite them to the Sugar Mas Soca Monarch Show held on December 18; therefore, what we did was sent them two videos - one of King Konris’ performances, who won the show, and the other of the First Runner-up, X-man out of Nevis,” he added.


O’Garro said in response to the videos, the organisers said they were satisfied with what they saw of King Konris and he was qualified to go through to the Semi-Finals, which takes place on March 4, and he would not have to go through the elimination stage.

Read the rest here, at SKNVibes.com

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

New Farmer Nappy - Tote Yuh


Farmer Nappy - Tote Yuh

Selectress Mika inviting yuh...

Selectress Mika inviting yuh to di biggest Reggae Bashment in Oldenburg City!



Mash up di Place

3 years Mash up di place - 3 years Sunny Friday pon di stage

di big n bad Birthday special!

- 3 years anniversary -

Sunny Friday - hosted by Mika Raguaa (Halle/S)
lgs. Squal Unit (Celle)

LIVE PERFORMANCES: CORNADOOR (Bielefeld)
and
JAHLVA SOUNDS (Valencia, Spain)

more info: www.sunnyfridaysound.com

New Soca from Tobo Ranx, free download!


Tobo Ranx have a brand new tune out for 2011.

"TOBO RANX - OVAPROOVIN"
Download here.


He doing good dubplats too at wicked prices, contact him here;
http://www.myspace.com/toboranx

Entertainment Macco: Naki interview

From Entertainment Macco.


As we get ready for 2011 Trinidad Carnival season, We at Entertainment Macco have been checking out all the new music releases and we came across a really interesting number by Nzunaki "Naki" Tuitt, is a Toronto-based talented recording artiste, and songwriter. Although she has been involved in the Entertainment Industry for some time, she remains relatively new to the Soca scene. For C2K11, Naki is featured on Ma$tamind Production's "D Tin-Pan Riddim" and she has many wondering who the sassy talent is. Entertainment Macco had the opportunity to catch up with Naki for the 2nd time and boy did we grill her....

Entertainment Macco: Describe Naki; who are you?
Naki: “I am an artiste; a writer, singer and performer. I am a spiritual being, a loving person and a warrior. I am a social worker. I am a daughter, a sister and a great friend.”

Entertainment Macco: As a female, what is a major obstacle for you have to overcome to be in the entertainment industry?
Naki: “I have to maintain a level head and ignore the unwanted advances of men when I am in music mode. Big Annoyance and huge obstacle in more ways than one!!! When I on music I wanna be on music and nothing else, leave d sh*t talk and ego for when we done record and pushing out tunes. It doesn't always work that way. People start toting feelings mixing it with the business of music and next ting yunno, song hold up.”

Entertainment Macco: Now I have been following you for a while, so I know you were into Calypso music, why the change to Soca?
Naki: “I haven't really changed or switched to Soca. I am just giving Kaiso a slight rest. It’s where I started and where I got my stage experience. I love that art form so I will never fully divorce it. But I am just investing more energy into Soca right now. It’s like my love affair.”

Entertainment Macco: Are you singing strictly Soca now, if yes, why did you make that decision?
Naki: “Well, I certainly will be focusing on Soca the most, but I am not limited to that genre. Look just 2 weeks ago I recorded a sweet reggae. Music is music, but I need to beat this iron while it’s hot, so Soca is top priority for this year and the next few.”

Read the rest here: http://entertainmentmacco.blogspot.com/

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Farmer Nappy - Flirt Video


Farmer Nappy - Flirt

New from Skinny Banton


Skinny Banton - We Ready
Download here.

New Busy Signal - Touch De Road

New 2011 Carnival Release, Big Blood Riddim.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Bigtruck Entertainment Report n Review for 2010

Bigtruck Entertainment Report n Review for 2010, with Dj Tates top 10 for 2010.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

New Olatunji: DESIGNATED DRIVER [2011 Trinidad Carnival Soca]

What do you think? A message from Skinny Banton (GND)

Morning fans, i am leaving it up to you all to judge.
What do you think or saying about my song (MASH UP THE PHONE) and (PATCH - DAMN PHONE)?
/Skinny Banton






What do you think?

Leave you opinion here!





Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Sunny Friday wt Selectress Mika podcast



HAPPY NEW YEAR SELECTION
97 % 2k11 Soca Tunes!
Download here.

(228 MB, 320 kbps, 99:35 min)

Tracklist comming soon.

More podcast here @ Sunny Friday Sound Homepage. sunnyfridaysound.com/podcast.html

Catch her live on ASYLUMRADIO.NL at Saturdays.

Tony Tempo Podcast for 2011


New Podcast from Tony Temp;
woow, this has pace from the beginning...And more NEW music for 2011 Trinidad & Tobago's carnival.

Tony Tempo - Bacchanal Radio 1-5-2010
Download here.


Tony Tempo podcast page @ podomatic

Mr Ruffy - Gonna Have Some Fun

Mr Ruffy out of Saint Maarten for 2011. www.myspace.com/mrruffy

Mr Ruffy - Gonna Have Some Fun

Soca Mafia



What is Soca Mafia?

From Soca Mafia.

So i get this email from dj in england (real soca mafia) so ya know me i google Soca Mafia

so i find
soca mafia dj's / BakahnalRadio London
soca mafia group st lucia
soca mafia dj T&T
HotOnes Band 2009 CD called Soca Mafia
(we album for 2009 Soca Mafia - Crushing Everything)

then the meaning of soca mafia

Soca Mafia is what determines what is going to be a hit in Trinidad and Tobago, the land of soca. For the past decade the Soca Mafia has been in existence due to Chinese Laundry and other affiliates.

Shurwayne Winchester ,Machel Montano and Iwer George until Iwer decided to open up a competing radio station.

Chinese Laundry partly owns or has some interest in Club Zen through longtime business partner Johnny Soong. The two combined promote some of the biggest events in Carnival. Chinese Laundry also partly owns, if not owns one of the most popular radio stations (96.1 WEFM) in Trinidad as well as one of the best production studios.

Bunji Garlin is in bad with the soca mafia which is why he has to work ten times harder. Since Laundry has interests in Club Zen, he will put Machel Montano to peform on a night competing with other acts or shows fully knowing Machel will pull the bigger crowd.

Look at how low Shurwayne fell after his manager, Laundry's uncle died.


We have heard counterparts in Barbados,St lucia and Antigua talk similar talk, but they always end such statements with "but it not as bad as in Trinidad..."

The soca mafia has gotten worse in the island. It has become very blatant. All you have to do is look at the past three Road March winners which have been landslides by over 300 plays.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Mix from Playah Syndicate: Soca Lovers 2k11


Playah Syndicate - Carnival 2k11 is right around the corner. Feeling The Hype? Well Playah Syndicate cooked up a hyperactive soca mix just for you......" Soca Lovers 2k11 1st Edition".

Playah Syndicate - Soca Lovers 2k11
Download here.

...and now some swedish reggae

My dear friend Jeepstarr releases another top notch video. Check www.kapelletmusic.se for more info. Bless.


Jeepstarr (Kapellet) - Lurendrejeri

Bonus:

Jeepstarr (Kapellet) - Bida Din Tid

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Private Ryan Presents The Soca 2011 Sampler


Dj Private Ryan have this small section of 20 mins mix of 2011 music. He will put out a full mix later when all tracks has come..

Private Ryan Presents The Soca 2011 Sampler (20 mins).mp3
Download here.

New Soca for Trinidad Carnival 2011

Dont forget to check some mp3 download blogs for the latest soca:

http://jam2vibes.com/
http://dja1musicmania.blogspot.com/
http://caribbeanmusicluva.blogspot.com/

Do you know any more, leave a comment in d feedbackbox on the right.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Soca 2011 Trinidad Carnival Mixtape by Catch a Fire

SOCA 2k11 MIX WINING ELEVEN VOL.1
Download mp3 here.


2k11 SOCA MIX WINING ELEVEN VOL.1
MIX BY CATCH A FIRE!!!
76 Minutes / 52 Tunes Of 2011
No Separete
Size : 140MB
Bit Rate : 246Kbps
Sample Rate : 48KHz

1. MACHEL MONTANO HD - COMING AGAIN
2. BENJAI - TRINI
3. PATRICE ROBERTS - MAS & WINING
4. SHAL MARSHALL - WHOLE DAY (FLAG SHIP RIDDIM)
5. SUPER JIGGA TC - SPEAKER BOX (FLAG SHIP RIDDIM)
6. KEES & KERWIN DU BOIS - AH TING
7. KERWIN DU BOIS - HEAVEN IN YOU
8. SW STORM & RAVI B - BY D BAR (DJ RUSSEL INTRO MIX)
9. RAVI B - LIQUOL (CYAR COME)
10.RAVI B - GYUL DOH BOTHER ME
11. RIKKI JAI - TEXT YOU (DJ RUSSEL INTRO MIX)
12. CHUCKY- WANT A DOUGLA (DANCING DOUGLA RIDDIM)
13. BUFFY - LONG TIME MEH WAITING (DANCING DOUGLA RIDDIM)
14. MR.MAGIC - THE WAY YOU WINE (DANCING DOUGLA RIDDIM)
15. LIL BITTS - GO DOWN LOW (DANCING DOUGLA RIDDIM)
16. LIL RICK FT. MACHEL MONTANO HD - GO DUNG (REMIX)
17. SWAPPI - ANY DAY
18. BUSY SIGNAL FT. TREVER OFF KEY - BRUM PUM
19. BUSY SIGNAL - GAL BOUNCE (RUSSEL SPEAK NO AMERICANO REFIX)
20. LIL BITTS - SWEETNESS (CORLEONE AMERICANO REFIX)
21. LIL BITTS - SWEETNESS (DJ DEE REFIX)
22. BENJAI - WINE TO THE SIDE (HONEY RIDDIM)
23. MACHEL MONTANO HD - SPIN CLASS (HONEY RIDDIM)
24. SWAPPI - GOOSY BUMPS (DJ RUSSEL REMIX)
25. DEUCE MAN & SWAPPI - WINE YOUR WAIST (SWAHILI RIDDIM)
26. DENISE BELFON - DANCE & DINGOLAY (SWAHILI RIDDIM)
27. BLAXX - TANTI WOI (SWAHILI RIDDIM)
28. HUNTER & TALLPREE - TANTY MAN (REMIX)
29. DESTRA & SWAPPI - MIDDLE AH D ROAD
30. DESTRA - CALL MEH
31. ALISON HINDS - MAKELELE (MAKELELE RIDDIM)
32. IWER D BOSS - COME TO MEH
33. SUPER JIGGA TC FT. NADIA BATSON - DO IT
34. KMC - BURNING CALORIES
35. BUNJI GARLIN - HOLD A BURN
36. NADIA BATSON & TALLPREE - LIGHTERS
37. BLAXX - TROUBLE
38. SHAL MARSHALL & SCREWS - ALL OUT (COCA COLA RIDDIM)
39. PATRICE ROBERTS - WAVE IT AWAY (COCA COLA RIDDIM)
40. JW & BLAZE - TOGETHER (COCA COLA RIDDIM)
41. BUHWAMODER - BEND RIGHT OVER
42. UMI MARCANO - HEY YA
43. UMI MARCANO - HEY YA (ENFORCAS REGGAETON REMIX)
44. UMI MARCANO FT. HOLLYWOOD SACHY - FAST & SLOW
(STAND PIPE RIDDIM)
45. SUPER JIGGA TC FT. NEBULA 868 - CONFIDENCE
46. ZAN - BIG & SOBOLICIOUS
47. GYPTIAN FT. ALISON HINDS - NAH LET GO (SOCA REMIX)
48. LEA ANNA - KISSES (ISLAND SOCA REMIX)
49. DESTRA - COOL IT DOWN
50. UMI MARCANO - ON D ROAD WITH U
51. FAMER NAPPY - FLIRT
52. SHAL MARSHALL & SWAPPI - 3D WINE

Small Axe Band in St Kitts jouvert 2010

From the last carnival of 2010-2011, St Kitts Carnival, dec 13th to januari the 3rd.



From www.stkittsneviscarnival.com:

The celebration of carnival in St.Kitts is unique in many ways. It's the only one in the Caribbean that blends the spirit of Christmas with the colorful display of the nation's culture and African heritage.

For the past thirty-seven (37) years thousands of nationals and visitors alike, have been flocking to the 68 square mile paradise, to party and soak up al the fun and engage in the frolic association with carnival.

Organizers of the annual event have also found in convenient and economically strategic, to infuse the carnival activities, as an integral part of the island's tourism product. This has apparently been successful, given the huge influx of cruise passengers and other tourist seen on the island in December.

Bouyon Muffin Returns


Skinny Banton - Bouyon Muffin Returns