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!
Today, we begin with the young individual who made a significant impact in the Calypso arena. Young Xhaiden Darius is a diminutive powerhouse of an artist. He may be young, but his confidence soars on stage. Music producer Kenny Phillips of KMP Music Lab stated that if Xhaiden performs with/competes against the seniors, he will do better than most. After all, Calypsonian/lecturer Chalkdusk considered this lot of Calypsonians that competed for the Calypso monarch, to put it kindly, a bad lot!
As the National Junior Calypso Monarch, Xhaiden took the stage at Carnival Lagniappe, strutting and leaving a legacy that 'the future of Calypso is bright!' Not since a young Machel Montano took the stage decades ago have we seen such a talent. We are blessed, in Trinidad and Tobago, to continually discover and showcase talented people. Xhaiden ascends to the top and will remain a formidable presence for years to come.
For this post, we feature two performances by Xhaiden. One Calypso and the other Chutney, yes Chutney, and with that one can understand that he is culturally grounded and will dominate with such diversity in his musical arsenal. Experiencing Xhaiden's talent alongside those at the Savannah in Port of Spain and an international audience was a pleasure.
We wish much success and the development of his talent and rise to fame and fortune as a future Calypso, Soca, and Chutney Soca giant! His unique blend of genres not only honors tradition but also expands the boundaries of contemporary music. As he continues to innovate and inspire, there’s no doubt that Xhaiden will leave a lasting impact on the Caribbean music scene and beyond.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: Carnival Lagniappe 2025
Artist/Performer: Xhaiden Darius
Achievement: National Junior Calypso Monarch
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca/Chutney Soca
Video Courtesy WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM
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