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Today we are taking you back to 2022 to present two excellent songs that you may have missed, ignored or just forgotten because of the Pandemic. We think you will be pleasantly surprised. 

 
Trinidad Carnival 2022 was cancelled due to the continued fear of the covid-19 virus spreading. Trinidad & Tobago's Prime Minister announced the cancellation on January 20, 2022. He said that the decision was made after careful consideration of the public health situation in Trinidad and Tobago. Although Carnival was canceled, Trinidadians and Tobagonians still found ways to celebrate. There were small, private events held throughout the country, and many people took to the streets to dance and celebrate. with some excellent music not regionally or internationally recognized. Today, we look back... so holla back to the artists, shower praises where warranted. 
 
Although they celebrated, many good songs were lost in the absence of a carnival season. Following a quick listen to a few songs from 2022, I decided the Miss Carnival Riddim (two songs) deserves a second look. Now that people are really paying attention to Soca music again, and with carnivals in full swing excellent music will rock any festival, anytime! 
 
So here we are and just in case you haven't heard about the "Carnival Riddim" or the songs associated with the riddim here is you opportunity to 'catch up'. Check out these two songs and let us know what you think. 
 
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Album Title: Miss Carnival Riddim
Song #1: Miss Carnival 
Artist/Performed by: Jahllano x Don Iko
Written By: Jahllano & Erikkson George
Background Vocals: Keone Osbourne
Mixed By: Don Iko
Mastered By: Precision Productions
 
Song #2: Riding for Me 
Artist/Performed by: Hey Choppi x Don Iko
Written By: Sean Padmore, Klase Gonzales & Erikkson George
Background Vocals: 1st Klase & Hey Choppi 
Mixed By: Don Iko & Kasey Phillips 
Mastered By: Precision Productions
 
Genre: Soca
 
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
♫Please press the music player button below to listen now (small triangle in the Music player/TV Frame).

Today we present the Top Ten Soca chart for the period May 18th - May 24, 2023. We previously listed the chart as "Top Ten Radio Plays" but decided to be specific with our post to reflect "Soca Plays". Those who previously ignored the posts now have their "Soca Chart" to keep track of their favorite artists and songs. 

 
For those new to this chart, here is a little reminder from previous chart posts:
Here is a little housekeeping regarding COTT and the current playlist. COTT is a non-profit organization that represents composers, authors, and publishers of musical works in Trinidad and Tobago. The organization collects and distributes royalties to its members for the public performance and broadcast of their works, including on radio stations. 
 
The COTT Radio Play chart is based on data provided by a sample of Trinidad and Tobago radio stations that report their weekly airplay to COTT. The chart reflects the total number of plays each song received during the week. A weighted average of the data is then used to adjust for the differences in the number of radio stations and audiences among them.
 
COTT:
"Our chart is informed by data obtained from VERICAST - the software used by COTT to capture this and other types of musical data".
 
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Image: Top Ten Soca Songs
Period: May 11th - May 117th, 2023
Monitored and posted by: COTT (Copyright Organization of Trinidad & Tobago)
Genre: Soca Songs/Music
 
This week's TOP 3 are:
Mood - Kes & Shaggy
Engine Room - Olatunji
Come Home - Nailah Blackman x Skinny Fabulous
 
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
♫Please press the music player button below to listen now (small triangle in the Music player/TV Frame).

The Tamron Hall Show is a popular and critically acclaimed talk show that features a mix of celebrity interviews, human-interest stories, and topical discussions. Hall has said that she wants the show to be a "safe space" for people to share their stories and to be heard. The show has been praised for its diversity and its focus on women's issues.

 
Then came Shaggy and Kes! Tamron Hall was excited as the rest of us to see and hear two of the Caribbean's finest male artists. She was taken by the fact that both men were so damn "handsome"! Hey kudos to our Caribbean culture and our good-looking people. 
 
Tamron Hall Show:
We're feeling GOOD with Shaggy and Kes in the studio! Don't miss their performance of their song, "Mood." ☀️
 
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Mood 
Artist/Performed by: Shaggy feat. Kes
Show: Tamron Hall Show
Genre: Soca
 
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
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Tamron Hall Show

Why ask this question when Soca artists are all over the world performing at shows and getting paid? Here is the thing: I am now part of a growing movement out of Philadelphia called Islandvbybe Radio. I have had the opportunity to listen to many of the DJs as they ply their trade, their musical wizardry, and the music they love hearing. Initially, I was taken aback by the amount of dancehall music played on the station, but that did not really bother me because I am all for Caribbean culture. However, after listening to the Soca music played, I realized that with the amount of new songs released every year and now throughout the year, the Soca on Islandvybe is not keeping up with the amount of new music released.

 
Why is that important to me? Well, look, each DJ knows their audience and plays the music that audience knows and loves. There is nothing wrong with all the soca from years past. We need to continue playing those songs; it creates a huge database of music to play, leading to only good things for the artists. However, my gripe about the lack of new music released almost daily is just this: Do you know how Soca artists make money from the music they release? It is not like long ago when people purchased a 45 rpm or 33 rpm record or even CDs. Those were actual sales and could be counted per sale of each item. Today, it is all digital, and the artists literally give away their music in the hope that DJs and radio stations will popularize the music, ensuring that, if the song or songs are good enough, along with the popularity of the artist, they will be hired and paid to do shows! Did you get that?
 
Well, if you don't play the new songs, it just won't happen, and here is the kicker: the music producers get paid up front! So you need to play the new music to help the artists. You help them, and they help you! Most of the DJs playing the music don't pay a royalty to use the music! So what the hell, play the damn music! The artists have invested heavily to make that song happen, and if they are not Machel, Patrice, Problen Child, V'ghn, Teddyson, Voice, Kes, or some other popular artists, they will lose money on the production! Don't get mad; just try to keep that in mind when you go on air or play songs at a party. Your choices help make or break Soca artists. Keep in mind that Shaggy and other Jamaican artists are transitioning to Soca. So lighten the dancehall load, increase the Soca, and play more of the new music, OK?
 

Yes, some Soca artists are doing just fine, but those are the very popular ones you see on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok every day. Some of the female artists know how to portray themselves to attract men by the way they dress or dress little. But ask yourselves this: what about the others? There are so many talented artists out there with good music. Give them a chance to recoup their production costs and eat a little food too, please!

Soca artists make money in a variety of ways, including:

 

    • Live performances: This is the most common way for Soca artists to make money. They can perform at festivals, concerts, and other events.
    • Streaming: Soca artists can earn money from streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. The amount of money they earn depends on the number of streams their songs receive.
    • Digital downloads: Soca artists can also sell their songs digitally through platforms like iTunes and Amazon.
    • Merchandise: Soca artists can sell merchandise like t-shirts, hats, and other items to their fans.
    • Sponsorships: Soca artists can also sign sponsorship deals with companies like alcohol brands and clothing brands.       
    • Publishing: Soca artists can earn money from publishing royalties. This is when a company uses their song in a commercial or other media.

In addition to these traditional methods, soca artists are also starting to make money through new digital platforms like NFTs. NFTs are unique digital assets that can be used to represent things like music, art, and videos. Soca artists can sell NFTs of their songs or music videos to fans.

The amount of money that Soca artists make varies depending on their popularity and success. The most successful Soca artists can earn millions of dollars per year. However, even less successful Soca artists can still make a good living from their music.

 
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