It has been a long time, but Michelle “Miche” Williams of Catalyst Music is back with a new track called “Run (National Pride)”. The song is featured on Faluma Africa/Faluma Records’ compilation album for the 2010 World Cup entitled “Laduma” which was released on May 14th, 2010. Miche produced the song for Catalyst Music and it was written by herself and Tony Brown of Mad Architect Music (who also mixed and mastered the song). 
This is Miche’s debut single as a solo artist, her most famous collaboration being the melodic “Trinidad” with Jah Bami and Red Lyte. She is no stranger to the production-side of things though, and she is still the only female producer in the industry, working with some of the top Caribbean Artists such as Benjai, Dawg E. Slaughter, Michelle Sylvester, Gailann, and Maximus Dan to name a few.
Show your national pride and support for the compilation, you will not be disappointed. It is available for purchase on iTunes: h, and many other online retailers.
Look out for more releases from Miche and an upcoming riddim from Catalyst Music in the near future. Formerly Catalyst Entertainment, they are back in business under the new name Catalyst Music. For more information, email catalystentpr@yahoo.com.
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Making her official debut on a carnival stage last Wednesday evening, reggae recording artist Sophia Brown could do no wrong when she performed at the final installment of the weekly Socacize event Bacchanal Treasures staged at the Mass Camp venue.
Brown who came prepared to give a good performance was appropriately attired in her jeans shorts with black boots as she left patrons with a glimpse of her whining abilities while performing her latest chart topping hit single "Gimmie That Good Love" a production of her Music Mecka Record Label. After getting the attention of the massive crowd Brown called on stage her longtime friend and music acquaintance reggae singer Anthony Que who kept the soca hungry crowd busy with positive lyrics from his street hit "Leggo Mi Head".
In other news Sophia Brown continues to maintain a presence on local reggae charts, this time moving up the HYPE TV VTX Charts with her single "Weak To You" currently at #4 ahead of Romain Virgo with "Who Feels It Know It" at #5, Buju Banton "Optimistic Soul" at #6 and Leftside with Transformer Remix at #7.
Groovy Soca Monarch Finalists (Results)
Kerwin Dubois
Shurwayne Winchester
Patrice Roberts
Chucky
Rikki Jai
Zoelah (St. vincent)
KMC
Lil Bitts
TC (Barbados)
Nnika Francis
Ainsley king
Power Soca Monarch Finalists (Results)
Blaze and JW
Farmer Nappy
Blaxx
Tallpree (Grenada)
Shal and Screwz
Super Jigga TC
KMC and Ronnie Mcintosh
Iwer George
Daddy Chess (Dominica)
Tian Winters (Antigua)
Skinny Fabulous (St Vincent)
Mr Killa (Grenada)
Let me take you back to Fay-Ann's winning Power Soca performance which also won Road March ("Meet Super Blue")
and here she is with her winning Groovy Monarch performance ("Heavy T Bumpa")
The 2010 (Trinidad and Tobago) International Soca Monarch is on Friday 12th February 2010, at the Queen’s Park Oval, from 9:30 pm.
I don't understand how Ricky T did not make it since he is the reigning Soca Monarch of St. Lucia.
Benjai at Groovy Soca Monarch finals last yearPhoto source
He stated on his facebook fanpage:
Just to let my fans know, I'll not be participating in Soca Monarch this year. very displeased with the way things are being handled and will not put myself in a situation that has me uncomfortable!!!
Carnival in Trinidad- the splendour, the enjoyment, ‘de bacchanal and musical mayhem- it all kicks into first gear with one of the biggest fetes born and bred in T&T.
The annual Fire Fete seals the deal and sets the pace with a cast of super soca entertainers and musicians each year. In 2010 the event will transcend boundaries of the past decade, as organizers move to provide the music, venue, entertainment and security that patrons from all spectrums of society, demand and deserve.
Each year, Fire Fete has the first say on whose music will lead the way at events throughout the season. In 2010, one name that’ll be on everyone’s lips is Grenada’s former Road March king, Tallpree. With his 2010 J’ouvert hit, Wicked Jab penetrating the airwaves, DJ’s and radio personalities already agree that Tallpree will be everywhere in the season ahead.
Fire Fete is home to Tallpree. In 1999 he first exploded onto the scene on stage at Fire with the anthem, “Old Woman Alone.” The dance, the antics, the lyrics- all this, added to his low- keyed vocals- made Tallpree a must-se, that season. The annual, Blazing Fire Fete did it for him in 1999, sending him on, to become a household name across the Caribbean.
In 2010, he’ s hitting Fire Fete hard, again. The buzz surrounding the event has only just begun but Tallpree immediately endorsed it with his signature low-key chants, in a promo that’s already been unleashed on radio stations across T&T.
Speculation is rife as to what organizers have in store. According to insiders though, the Blazing Fire Fete 2010 will be unlike the ordinary with a cast of musicians, handpicked for not just what they sing in 2010, but how quickly they can shake the masses into motion.
Tickets for the highly anticipated ‘season-starter’ go on sale this coming Friday, December 11th.
Patrons seeking further info, can log on to Facebook- keyword ‘Fire Fete 2010.’
Hey.... that's what Farmer Nappy said...ok so ease up off my back.. So for 2010 look out for many a performance from the HD Family sans Mr. HD himself. Who is the HD Family? Farmer Nappy, Patrice Roberts (apprently she is the boss now. Girl Power!!!), Zan and Ummmiiiii Marcano (well its really Umi but there is a song where he says Ummmiii Marcano and that's always how I say is name..totally unnecessary information...lol)...Machel Montana AKA Mr. HD will make appearance but for the most part they are on their own.
Congrats to all the winners at he second annual Soca Music Awards took place at the Holiday Inn London -Bloomsbury on Sunday 27th September. Click HERE to see the list of nominees. Below is a list of the 2009 Soca Music Awards winners.
Photo source
I am soooooo proud to post this press release!!!! I have seen Indra perform live backing Machel and of course her backing vocals are on some of the hottest tracks out there!!! I love her on Machel's "Unconditional."
With a voice of honey, a message for the soul, and often a guitar in hand, the
music of songbird, iNDRANi is a welcome breath of fresh air.
“While other female singers have been busy copying the latest version of the
American male’s fantasy, Indra has been digging deep into her Caribbean
roots
in order to find that which is closest to her spiritually and
musically. When all is
said and done, it’s all about the music, and iNDRANi
to my mind has
demonstrated that she has learned her trade well. In every
department she
ranks among the best there is, and I find no difficulty in
saying, that across all
entertainment disciplines, she is the best and most
naturally gifted female artist
to have arrived on the Caribbean
entertainment scene. Hopefully it won’t be too
long before the rest of the
world acknowledges that the same should be said for
everywhere." [EDDY GRANT
– Music Icon]
iNDRANi’S talent for singing and songwriting was instantly recognized by
Grammy nominated producer, JEFF GLIXMAN (StarCity Recording), who bought
her first guitar. She went on to release two albums “Ringbang 4 Kids!” a family
album, and “Most Divine,” with the Ice Records label of her music mentor, EDDY
GRANT. She is also the published author of “The Human Bean – 15 Lessons in
Self-Evaluation & Finding Your Purpose,” spicy page-turner – an autobiography,
"The Butterfly...Secrets of A Woman," and “The Search For Soul.”
The signature voice of iNDRANi can be heard on over 1,000 songs, on hits by
artists: EDDY GRANT, GABBY, R.P.B., MR. VEGAS, ALISON HINDS, MACHEL
MONTANO, EDWIN YEARWOOD, NATAHLEE, PATRICE ROBERTS,
SHURWAYNE WINCHESTER, MR. LEXX, RUPEE, MR. DALE, BIGGIE IRIE,
FARMER NAPPY, LIL RICK, and many others.
Known for her experience in the music industry, iNDRANi was one of 2 chosen
to represent the Caribbean at the United Nations “World Summit on The
Information Society,” in Geneva, as well as one of 20 artistes invited to attend
the Caribbean Music Expo/UNESCO “Artists in Development,” in Jamaica.
In addition to a thriving singing career, iNDRANi has been slated as one of the
leading vocal coaches in the region, and is also a dancer with Sankofa Multi-Arts
Productions, She has toured throughout Europe, North America, and the
Caribbean extensively, with HD [MACHEL MONTANO] and FUZION [ÀJA.]
Currently, she spearheads Island Moon Magic, a project studio and its affiliate music-publishing company, and is preparing to star in an upcoming
dramatic production. Upon completion of Music Publishing training with The Berklee School Of Music, she secured a film placement, and released a
track, entitled, “It’s You,” with top producer, CHRIS ALLMAN. “To The Other Side”, the first single from album #3, is due for release in September of
2009, as iNDRANi prepares for the next step in her evolution, bringing forth music for the soul-from the heart.
iNDRANi on FaceBook
"Canivaaaal/I love you / and ah know that yuh love me tooo"
Shyt wish I was deyah...and my boy sing Allooo AKA Kijaw...Houston have nuff Dominicans you will get mad respect for that...
And Kyle so long he drop the Dwag....it's Mr. Slaughter aight...nice flyer doh...yuh always do it nice and classy.One.
The 2nd Annual UK soca Music Awards will be taking place on Sunday September 27th at the Holiday Inn London-bloomsbury. Set to perform are Soca Johnny, Scrappy, Miss Desire and more. The show will be hosted by Martin Jay of Choice FM. For more info go to Socanews.com or Socamusicawards.co.uk.
voting is still open (I checked on socanews.com) so you can still vote for your favorite artists. Here are the nominees:
BEST INTERNATIONAL MALE ARTIST
Machel Montano (Trinidad & Tobago)
Benjai (Trinidad & Tobago)
Iwer George (Trinidad & Tobago)
KMC (Trinidad & Tobago)
Edwin Yearwood (Barbados)
Ricky T (St. Lucia)
Brother B (Grenada)
Skinny Fabulous (St. Vincent & The Grenadines)
Problem Child (St. Vincent & The Grenadines)
Peter Ram (Barbados)
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEMALE ARTIST
Fay Ann Lyons (Trinidad & Tobago)
TC (Barbados)
Tizzy (Antigua & Barbuda)
Destra (Trinidad & Tobago)
Zoelah (St. Vincent & The Grenadines)
Qpid (St. Lucia)
BEST INTERNATIONAL SOCA COLLABORATION
Patrice Roberts & Machel Montano ("Tempa Wine')
Shurwayne Winchester feat. Serani ("All I Need")
Benjai feat Scarface ("Tanty Say")
Fay Ann Lyons & Beenie Man ("Wine Faster")
BEST INTERNATIONAL SOCA PRODUCER
De Red Boyz (Barbados)
Penn & Ace -Studio 758 (St Lucia)
KC Philips-Precision Productions (Trinidad & Tobago)
Shawn Noel-Ma$tamind Productions (Trinidad & Tobago)
Mark Cyrus-Masterroom (St. Vincent & The Grenadines)
Peter Coppin-Monstapiece (Barbados)
BEST SOCA TRACK
"I In Dat" (Mickey)
"Meet Super Blue" -Fay-Ann Lyons
"Hold You Down" -Zan
"Dtunk Again"-Benjai
"Tusty"-Blaxx
"2 Days"-Kerwin DuBois
"Little Wine"-Brother B
"Rum & Roti"-Patch & Ma$tamind
BEST SOCA MUSIC VIDEO
"Love De Carnival/Push Back"-Tarah Holdipp
"Bacchanal"-Destra
"Nah Missing Me"-Krosfyah
"Wine Up On Me"-Zoelah
"Hot/Push Bumpa"- Patrice Roberts& Machel Montano
BEST INTERNATIONAL BAND/GROUP
Krosfyah (Barbados)
Burning Flames (Antigua & Barbuda)
Kes The Band (Trinidad & Tobago)
El-A-Kru (Antigua)
BEST ALBUM
AWOL-Monstapiece (Barbados)
Best of The Best 09 (Trinidad)
Hottt-Destra Garcia (Trinidad & Tobago)
The HD Family-HD Family (Trinidad & Tobago)
On In 5-Kes The Band (Trinidad & Tobago)
LOCAL CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
Best Uk Calypsonian
Best UK Male Soca Artist
Best UK Female Soca Artist
Best UK Soca Track
Best UK Soca Club DJ
Best UK Male Soca Radio DJ
Best UK Female Soca Radio DJ
Best UK Soca Radio Station
Best UK Soca Producer
VOTERS ALSO HAVE THE OPTION OF LISTING
Favorite Mas Band
Favorite Steel Band
Favorite Event
MANDATORY FOR VOTING
Please provide:
First Name ]
Last Name and
Email address:
Click HERE to start voting!
Dwain "Dwaingerous" Antrobus, the Producer Of "Whining Season", "Assume De Position" and "Feel Nas" brings you his latest project!
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!
Facebook Event
MySpace Event
myspace.com/dwaingerous
Any music Machel Montano puts out, I'm all over it! I love his music, groovy,uptempo, ragga--whatever form he delivers the soca. His last album Flame On/Wining Season (US) was AWESOME (as was Book Of Angels before) and I expect nothing less than, from this one, or two rather. lol.
Take a listen to his newest track "Block to Block" featuring Umi Marcarno, by clicking HERE!
No doubt Machel Montano is impacted by Michael Jackson's death. He started his career as a young child like MJ is a leader his his genre like the King himself. Here is an official statement from our King of Soca concerning MJ's passing.
Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009
From Machel Montano:
Condolences to the King's family, friends and fans as we all mourn together! Michael Jackson will be missed but never forgotten. Even in death he was able to unite people of all creeds and colors and make them happy; he is the greatest entertainer thatever lived.
It is also very important to note that he chose to use his influence for the greater good of mankind in the messages he delivered through songs like "We Are The World," "Heal The World," "Man In The Mirror," "Black Or White," "I Believe I Can Fly," and so many more.
MJ was more than a man - he was a "moment in time," and like Bob Marley, this moment will never end. Long live the King!
The Honorees for the seventh International Soca Awards have been released
Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez 2009 International Groovy and Power Soca Monarch!The soca music art form can be accredited for producing queens and princesses that have constantly knocked down the barriers that were threatening to be a male dominating industry. These ladies have honed in on their talents and demolished any doubts proving that women are a driving force that does not stand behind the lines as back-up, but command respect on the forefront of every stage. Each lady has had rich careers in the Soca field and bring the fire each time to any performance.
The Soca Awards Organization, Inc. (SAO) honors the women of the Soca music industry for the seventh annual International Soca Awards (ISA). The impact of women in Soca music, whether it is the pioneer Calypso Rose winning the Calypso Road March of 1977 to present day 2009 Road March Champion Fay-Ann Lyons, is without a doubt a remarkable one. SAO would like to present the following women with deserving honors which by no means limits the talents to the title, but celebrates their many accomplishments by acknowledging them for the world to see.
Calypso Rose ----- SAO President's Award, the Colin Jackman's Award
Denyse Plummer ----- SAO Lifetime/ Achievement Award
Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez ----- SAO Hall of Fame Award
Singing Francine ----- SAO Legend Award
Singing Sandra ----- SAO Trustees Award
Ella Andell ----- SAO Trustees Award
Allison Henercy ----- SAO Technical Award
socaawards.com
Soca's Royal Couple Ian "Bunji Garlin" Alvarez and his beautiful and talented wife Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez are touring with their Asylum family right now. If they are in a city/island near youcheck em out.Trust me dey will mash up de session!!!!
10 June-Saturday-Antigua
27 June-Saturday-Washington, DC
02 July-Thursday-St. Vincent
03 July-Friday-St. John
04 July-Saturday-Houston
11 July-Saturday-New Jersey
12 July-Sunday-Barbados
17 July-Friday-St. Lucia
25 July-Saturday-Grenada
26 July-Sunday-Barbados
31 July-Friday-Tobago
This year's edition of the International Soca Awards is dedicated to the ladies in the industry. 2009 marks year 7 and the theme of Lucky Seven seems rather fitting as the ceremony has been a success over the years, gaining increasing recognition and prestige. Seven draws reference to the diatonic scale in music which is made up of seven pitches- again bringing the focus back to the music.
There are so many women in Soca now doing their thing: Alison Hinds, Destra Garcia, Claudette Peters, Harella Georges, FayAnn Lyons-Alvarez, Denise Belfon, Patrice Roberts, Zoelah, Ms.Alysha, Calypso Rose, Tizzy just to name a few. Can't wait to see which artists are honored at the show. And some might beg to differ but I think that luck does play a part in the success of an artist. I mean look at Patrice I think she is very lucky to have a link with Machel, she has the talent yes, but having him in her corner just catapulted her career. Same with Alison Hinds. As luck would have it she got to sing with a local group as a teenager and the rest is history. Obviously hard work, dedication, good producers, stage presence all combine to impact their success. Take a look at my three favorite female Soca artists Destra,Denise, and Alison (in no particular order-some would say in order of bumpa though.lol) performing "Obsessive Winers" at International Soca Monarch 2009.
Currently, several islands are bidding for the iSA 2009 ceremony. Anyone looking for updates can log on to socaawards.com. SAO (Soca Awards Organization) launched their new website on June 15th 2009. So far there isn't much, but voting is scheduled to start June 22nd. So log on and vote for your favotites!
Internationally acclaimed soca king Machel Montano continues his quest of channeling Caribbean music worldwide when he hits the stage at the prestigious New York City landmark venue, Radio City Music Hall. Billed as MACHEL MONTANO LIVE IN CONCERT - RAW & UNCUT, the highly-anticipated event will feature special guests from the HD family, including Patrice Roberts, Farmer Nappy, Zan, Umi Marcano and the HD Band, and takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2009.
This stop at Radio City is a follow-up to his critically acclaimed Machel Montano & Friends concerts at Madison Square Garden in 2008 and 2007. Montano's new production of RAW & UNCUT at Radio City will again break new ground for soca music and the culture of Trinidad &Tobago, as he takes full aim at capturing an even broader section of the North American market.
In addition to his own unparalleled live stage performances and featured appearances from members of the HD family, Montano will once again include a stellar cast of music superstars to participate in the show, among them is Red Hot Flames featuring Oungku from Antigua.
Radio City Music Hall boasts the largest indoor theatre in the world and has played host to everyone from Michael Jackson to the MTV Music Awards. It is the ultimate destination for the best and brightest in the entertainment business, and the thousands of Machel Montano massive trekking to the show will now become part of its rich history.
Montano's lifelong work embodies his commitment as a Trinidadian artist, as he continues to tirelessly to promote Trinidad & Tobago's Carnival, and the culture and people of the entire Caribbean. With a stellar cast and live band concert in the famed venue, RAW & UNCUT is already guaranteed to go down in history. Tickets are now available at all Ticketmaster locations.
Although Rihanna up and down every magazine and website that covers entertainment, the other bajan Diva Shontelle is doing big tings eh. She's opening for Beyonce the baddest girl in da biz right now. Here is a video of her performing "Roll" at O2 Stadium London May25th2009
Now this is a song that she wrote. It's crazy to me how she can write the song and sing the song but just cannot match Alison Hinds when it comes to being the song. Check her out in action:
And no...it's not cause Machel dere, eh. Look at how she work de stage with this chune!!!! Cyan test Alison!
Bridgetown, Barbados (May 30, 2009) - Alison Hinds Performance at the Jerk Festival, West Palm Beach Florida
On May 25, 2009, Alison Hinds was contracted to perform for the Jerk festival in West Palm, Florida. Alison and her band arrived in West Palm and stayed at the Marriot expecting to perform at 7pm on May 25th. She was at the Marriot Beach Hotel in her room waiting for the promoter to fulfill their contractual agreement.
The promoter, Damian Tatter, was supposed to come to the hotel with her balance of the $$$ due and transportation to the event. The promoter never showed up with the $$$ and after several calls by her manger to him he said that he could not come because of his onsite obligations and it did not make sense for her to perform since many people were leaving.
She was aware that many of her fans had come out to see her perform at the Jerk Festival despite weather conditions. When push came to shove, the show’s promoters never came up with the balance due and said that they could not pay her because of the bad weather conditions. To make matters worse, the promoters chose the cowardly way out and have attacked Alison Hinds’ credibility by saying that she was not there.
“I am deeply saddened that I did not have the opportunity to perform for my fans especially to those who stood out in the rain and waited for me. People need to know that I will not be taken advantage in such a way. I will keep everyone posted as to what becomes of this situation. "
Hellooooo. This is soca royalty.... allu messing wid de wrong singer....
