You know how I know the power of Soca???
When I see and hear people trying to sing Peter Ram's "Woman By My Side." Dem dere doh know wha de rasss dey singing you kno...hear dem:

Picture you down by Deems /and there's no girls limeng/no girls dat de cavecaves and cublablopt/no girls down spring garden/no girls winening Lord....

I swear I get a kix from people trying to sing certain lines of that song....If you doh know where Tim's is or what is Cohobblopot or when is Spring Garden it might not make sense. No matter, everyone chimes in on the chorous and redeem themselves, in a sense I guess.

And all together they sing (man and woman alike eh...lol)

Ah need a woman by my side/DOWN DE ROAD/One who will make me realize/DOWN DE ROAD/ That I should never lose my pride/DOWN DE ROAD/Dem gyal so pretty/ keep me satisfied!

So who is this man Peter Ram that have man and woman alike chipping inside the club in New York, or happy hour in Dominica or by de road next to a fish stand in anyone of our beautiful Caribbean island? Well first read what he has to say about the music he sings called Soca:





1. What is your definition of Soca music?
A tool for uniting the Caribbean people , a celebration of us as a people .


2. Most people associate Soca with Trinidad, much like Reggae to Jamaica; is Trinidad the authority on Soca?
They are the makers of Soca, so yes they are.


3. Some say Soca is just for Carnival, what say you?
Soca is for any period , it is the heartbeat of the people .


4. How has being a Soca artist enriched your life?
I have been able to meet a wide cross-section of people . I have also won awards . Being involved in Soca has allowed me to become a household name .


5. Where have you not been for Carnival that you would like to visit in the next five years?
Japan , Africa and Australia jumping with the Kangaroos ...lolol


6. What does Soca need to get international recognition that regional genres like Reggae and Reggaeton do?
A pathway needs to be created for this to be achieved . Key music industry executives need to be behind this transition . Collaborations also need to be done with artistes from various genres ...Jay Z perhaps!

and then find out more about Peter Ram and see what he answers to our 20 Questions .....click HERE!

Dwain "Dwaingerous" Antrobus, the Producer Of "Whining Season", "Assume De Position" and "Feel Nas" brings you his latest project!

Straight From Bim - Vol 3 - Wine Fuh Ya Life

This Thursday (07/30), Dwaingerous and his partners in "wine" will bein Cave Shepherd
(Broad Street,Bridgetown, Barbados). They will perform for you, sign autographs and
make you Wine Fuh Ya Life. This is your opportunity to get your Wine Fuh Ya Life Album
on special at up close and personal with Dwaingerous, Machel Montano, Lil Rick, Peter
Ram And more.Here are Dwain "Dwaingerous" Antrobus, Tarah Holdipp, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts and Timmy at last years signing event for the album Straight From BIM-Vol. 2-Feel Nas.

Photos by Jaryd Niles Morris
Jaryd'sFlickr Page

And walk with money so you can get you a copy aight! $34.50 for one and buy two get
$5.00 off second CD!

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In a collaborative effort to market Bajan artists in the region and the international market, some of Barbados' leading entertainers-Edwin Yearwood, Khiomal, Adrian Dutchin, Lil' Rick, Peter Ram, Biggie Irie and Mr. Dale came together to form Barbados 246.



It is a musical production with aim to "showcase thepast and present repertoire of the artistes as well as the diverse talents of the islands leading entertainers," according to the official press release.

Barbados 246 cast can only be seen at selected events during the Crop Over season. There are also plans for a Barbados 246 soca compilation CD featuring songs released for the Crop Over season from the main acts. It will be available at all events where they perform at local record stores and online at CD Baby, GotRhythm.com and trinidadtunes.com


See all Barbados 246 Crop Over events below!

06/19/2009
(Return of theBurn)
Official Launch event in association withBrewster's Road

06/27/2009
(BackInTime)
Plantation andBarbados 246 present "Boogie Nights"@ Plantation Theatere

07/05/2009
Soca Splash-UltimateBeach party @Carlisle Bay Centere

07/18/2009
Fete @ Plantation Theatre

07/24/2009
Brewster's Road Fete @ Tim's On The Highway

07/25/2009
Plantation andBarbados 246 present "Boogie Nights" @ Plantation Theatre

07/30/2009
Glow (AllWhiteParty) @ PartyStand

08/01/2009
Ten To Ten @ Calrisle Car Park

For more information on Barbados 246 log on to Pyramid Entertainment's website.

Pyramid Entertainment's first industry party took place at the Aqua Restaurant, Hastings, Christ Church where the who's who of the Barbadian entertainment fraternity came out in their numbers to support the company's achievements and celebrate the launch of Philip 7's hotly anticipated anad much acclaimed first album. Here are some pics from the event below. Enjoy!

Masala album cover

David Kirton

Amongst the attendees were musical stalwarts Arturo Tappin, Nicholas Brancker and Andrew Denny who rubbed shoulders with some of the islands' emerging talents such as Buggy, Ayanna John, Dwayne Husbands, (2008 winner of the Digicel Rising Stars) and Ria Borman who recently dazzled the audience at the Barbados Music Awards (BMA).

Arturo Tappin with Sophia and Paul Marshall

L-R: Statement, Wilfred Abraham, Ruel Ward, Claire Marshall, Shirley & Santia Bradshaw, Selina Philips and Tony Hoyos

The party was also used to showcase the latest additions to the growing catalogue of music videos produced by the Pyramid Music Group. Guyanese sensation Timeka Marshall's latest single "All Night" received thunderous applause as did Peter Ram's video for the single "Tight". The company also premiered the two recent videos from Philip 7 - alternative track "Space and Time" and reggae single "Looking For".

The evening climaxed with a twenty five minute performance by Philip 7 and his band Masala. log on to www.pyramidartists.com for more about Pyramid and their roster of artists!

Macia Weekes is a Jamaican born scriptwriter who wrote and co-directed Hush. A movie that targets issues many young persons face. It is the story of Mikisha who lives in a one parent home (and we know who that usually is) she is three months away from taking her CXC's, she has a very strong faith but is suddenly faced with a decision that will test that faith. Exxtra Exxtra scoop. Peter Ram is in the movie, we spoke recently here on his visit to Dominica and he was not only excited about his role but the impact it will have on engaging discussion on topics such as peer pressure, abortion, parenting, faith, sex and condom use. The movie has been shown in several schools in Barbados and Jamaica will be released hopefully in other islands throughout the region.!!!

Go to www.numusiczone.com to check out Triple Kay Band’s new album Colors. I went to their band launch on October 4^th and man o man was I impressed! Fete run from 11pm to 6:30 in de morning. MFR (Music For Real) Band was off the chain-extremely entertaining. Peter Ram definitely took care of the ladies. Dwayne Stephenson got maaaadddd love. Imagine when he started singing August Town he left the stage and the crowd sang de chuune, allu. I missed Caribbean Vibes but they are a great reggae band. Klockerz Crew had a mini reunion Dice, Skinny, Clint, Benji did their thing. It was pure niceness. So all these Dominican artists have music on this site so go there and check ‘em out!!!!