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At Sokah2Soca, we’re always chasing the rhythm of the Caribbean—new music, new voices, and new vibes. However, due to the influx of releases, we occasionally need to shift our focus. Today’s post brings you a trio of fresh Soca tracks, each with its own flavor, energy, and road-ready spirit.
Let’s dive in and celebrate these three new music releases for Tobago's upcoming October carnival in 2025 and Trinidad's supreme carnival event in 2026.
Ding Dong—Mas Band Thoughts
Ding Dong delivers a silky-smooth anthem for the masqueraders, the revelers, and the road warriors. Mas Band Thoughts is a love letter to “De Road,” written and produced by Haskell “DJ Spider” Greenidge, with engineering by Johann Seaton of Madmen Productions.
The only drawback of the song is its short duration. At 2 minutes and 8 seconds, the song ends just as you begin to crave more. Soca deserves a minimum of 3:00—this one leaves us wanting more. Still, the vibe is undeniable. You can hear it as Ding Dong expresses his daydreaming desires in "Mas Band Thoughts"—a short but sweet groove that captures the essence of Carnival joy.
Verse—Paradise
Verse takes us to a place where mas and bacchanal reign supreme. Paradise is up-tempo, infectious, and built for the road. Written by Triston Andrews and Jahiem 'Verrse' Thomas and produced by Badjohn Republic & Chryston Floyd, this one hits the sweet spot at 3:43 minutes—long enough to get lost in the rhythm.
Two themes collide, making the tune feel like the joyful cousin to Ding Dong’s track, but with more pace and punch. Verrse is carving out his lane, and Paradise is proof he’s ready to ride the wave.
Burton Toney—Tobago
Released just in time for Tobago’s year-end Carnival, the song "Tobago Tobago" celebrates island pride and party spirit. Andre Davis of Studio Life Entertainment produced this track, which was written by Burton Toney, and it was engineered to perfection by Precision Productions.
The groove is sweet, the vibe is rich, and the love for Tobago is prominently featured. You can feel the energy of Tobago in Burton Toney; it comes alive in the music video, which serves as a visual and sonic tribute to the island’s Carnival spirit. For more behind-the-scenes and artist insight, listen to "Tobago Tobago" as you get ready for Tobago's upcoming carnival at the end of 2025.
These three songs deserve a spot on your playlist, whether you're preparing for Carnival or simply navigating through the week. Sokah2Soca will always find ways to celebrate the artists pushing Caribbean music forward—even if it means grouping them up for one big, beautiful post.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song/Singer: Mas Band Thoughts—Ding Dong
Written by: Haskell "Dj Spider" Greenidge
Produced by: Darien Bailey x DJ Spider
Engineered (Mixed and Mastered by: Johann Seaton of Madmen Productions
Song/Singer: Paradise —Verrse
Written by: Triston Andrews & Jahiem "Verrse" Thomas
Produced by: Badjohn Republic & Chryston Floyd
Engineered (Mixed and Mastered) by: Badjohn Republic
Song/Singer: Tobago Tobago—Burton Toney
Written by: Burton Toney
Produced by: Andrew Davis of Studio Life Entertainment
Engineered (Mixed and Mastered) by: Precision Productions
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
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