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!

So much Soca, but not enough Chutney Soca! Well, let's do something different today. For this post, we won't be following the Soca or Chutney Soca route. What then? How about we post a traditional Chutney song? Let's do that and see what kind of response we get from our readers! Trinidad and Tobago boasts a multicultural society and abundant talent. In light of this, we venture south of the Caroni River and present a track named "Japti," featuring the vocals of Hemlatha Dindial. Rishi Gayadeen, known for his talent and reputation, arranged, mixed, and produced the song. We believe the energy of this track will ignite your soul. Don't behave confused; just get up and dance your arse off. 

 

Now, for those who enjoy Soca and Chutney, we present a traditional chutney song. Although most Soca fans are unfamiliar with it, its rhythm and joy will make them love it. The vibe you hear comes from the astute hands of Raj Singh, whose talent on the dholak and dhantal shines throughout this song. You can compare his part in this song to the "engine room" for steelbands.

 

Hemlatha Dindial's voice reverberates throughout the land, summoning the masses to groove to the exceptional production work by Rishi Gayadeen. If you don't know Trinidad and Tobago's culture, don't think this is eastern music. Hell no, it's from the southernmost Caribbean island. Yes, it is sweet music from the shores of Trinidad and Tobago. 

 

So there you have it, a traditional chutney song brought to you by Sokah2Soca in collaboration with Island Vybe Philly Radio. We are here to bring you all the music of our homeland. So jump aboard and vibe with us. Press play, turn up the volume, and let the music of Hemlatha Dindial take you deep South into the Caribbean, into the vibe of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

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!

While we applaud the value of Lord Blakie's Calypso, we would like to take this opportunity to remind people that each of us can and should use independent thought and not fall prey to 'false prophets' preaching a way forward when they are breaking the rules. Instead of making excuses for them, we should confront their bigotry when it is evident and unmistakable.

 

It was indeed a pleasure listening to this old-school style of Calypso and the singing style of one of our finest Calypsonians. At Sokah2Soca, we celebrate this classic calypso infused with a catchy melody, witty lyrical content, and music that you can dance to, unlike many of the calypsos sung today. Let me conclude with the following: many calypsos made fun of the small islanders and especially the Grenadians, but without the Grenadians, Trinidad Calypso would not be what it is today. We are thankful to the country and people of Grenada for their development of Trinidad's Calypso culture.

 

Early '60s calypso from Carlton Joseph, a.k.a. Lord Blakie. The Warlord wanted to send migrants back to Grenada, including "The Mighty Sparrow!"

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!

We really needed to get to this place; we owe you some sweet Soca music, and today we deliver on our promise. Kerwin Du Bois, a talented vibe master, has released his new song, "You Owe Me." This music release has the potential to become a carnival hit—a surefire banger! Kerwin and Azaryah co-wrote the song, while Jonny Blaze & Stadic, two talented Soca music producers, produced it.

 

Kerwin brings his signature touch to this music production. The music has a vibe, and Kerwin's signature singing style delivers the right feel and the message needed for this upcoming Carnival celebration. "Hey baby, you owe me a wine (whine)!" is a common refrain in many party venues across Trinidad and Tobago. Both Kerwin and Azaryah possess a deep understanding of what resonates with Trinidadians' approach to carnivals and festivities. The lyrics reflect our identity as a people, adding their unique touch to the carnival experiences we have each year.

 

What can go wrong with this music release? Nothing can go wrong unless the radio stations blindly play the songs they like on any given day. The voice of the people should determine which songs rise to the top. We believe that this song has all the markers to become a banger for Carnival 2025. The vibe is right, the rhythm digs into your cultural soul, and we expect that everyone will be whining to "You Owe Me."

 

We, at Sokah2Soca, celebrate this new music release with this production team. Well done, Kerwin, and we invite you to tune in to Island Vybe Philly Radio to hear this song and all the new music releases. So what are you waiting on? Press play, turn up the volume, and tell your 'besty,' "You owe me" (ah, Carnival wine)!