I Doh Wah Yuh No More by Devika Ram | Chutney Soca 2025
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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August 27, 2024
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!!
This one is for Chutney Soca music lovers across the Caribbean, North America, and yes, even across the pond! Today we feature new music from the very talented Devika Ram. The song's title is "I doh wah yuh, no more. While falling in love and initiating a relationship can be exhilarating, it can also turn toxic, cause pain, and fall short of expectations. However, in the end, ending a relationship may prove to be a hidden blessing.
The renowned Pungalunks Factory produced, mixed, and mastered this song, with Big Rich taking the lead. Big Rich crafted this song in a profound and laid-back style, aiming to convey the message with genuine emotion. Despite the vocals' "I am hurting inside" vibe, Big Rich is incredibly serious and desires your departure from her life.
Chutney Soca fans, particularly many ladies, will appreciate this song, as it serves as a powerful message to an abusive lover who has taken the relationship for granted. After you listen to the song, please share your thoughts on social media and in this post.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: I Doh Wah Yuh “No More”
Artiste/Performed by: Devika Ram
Written By: Kelvin Kissoon & Big Rich
Vocal Editing by: Adesh Sahadeo
Music by: Wizzy
Harmonies by: Tanya Rawlinson
Produced, Mixed and Mastered By: Big Rich in the Pungalunks Factory
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Chutney Soca
Video Details:
Video By: Masala Entertainment
Video Shoot Location: Soong's Great Wall Restaurant
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; it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share them and rob the artists of needed income! I, nor this blog, make any claims of ownership over any of the videos, songs, photos, or graphics used for this post because they all belong to their respective owners.
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Bye Bye by Miguel Maestre: A Trinidad Carnival 2025 Anthem
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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August 25, 2024
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!!
This is one to watch, Mr. Selecta! Pay attention to this song titled "Bye Bye" by Miguel Maestre, produced by the talented Rich “Shan” Persad in Toronto, Canada. This is one to watch and could become an anthem for Carnival 2025 in Trinidad and Tobago.
Miguel Maestre, for those who don't know, was born in Toronto to Trinidadian parents. His DNA contains the Soca culture gene! His music and dual cultural heritage blend the essence of Trinidad and Toronto. This song celebrates the essence of our carnival spirit and Toronto's diverse music culture. There is no negativity; rather, there are only positive vibrations. Ultimately, there is only positive energy. Therefore, let us join Miguel in saying, "Goodbye" to those who harbor animosity. We promote positive vibes, and yes, we just love this song!
The collaboration of talents that produced "Bye Bye" bodes well for Miguel, with music produced by Rich "Shan" Persad. Together, they channeled the energy of their Caribbean heritage to create an infectious song with catchy lyrics and an upbeat tempo, destined to become a carnival anthem for music fans across the Caribbean carnival circuit.
Soca music now has an international flavor; artists from the Caribbean and North America are producing music that drives the carnival engine, ushering in a new era in which Soca is now an all-year phenomenon. It is not just carnival music anymore; now it is music that the rest of the world can enjoy anytime and anywhere. "Bye Bye" should perform well for Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, as well as for Brooklyn and Miami Carnival this year.
So, as we dance and celebrate the remainder of 2024, we can now groove to the beat of the future. Say "Bye Bye" to the summer of 2024 and welcome to fall. Trinidad Carnival will be hopping to the beat of "Bye Bye" by Miguel Maestre. This should be the first of many good songs from this talented artist, and we can look forward to more excellent music from this talented Soca star.
So, as you prepare for Trinidad Carnival 2025, make sure "Bye Bye" is on your playlist. Let the music take you on a journey, experiencing the magic of Carnival through the sounds of Miguel Maestre and Rich “Shan” Persad.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Bye Bye
Artist/Performed by: Miguel Maestre
Written by: Miguel Maestre, Rich “Shan” Persad, Vikash “Kash” Kalpoo, Chris Petitti
Produced by: Rich “Shan” Persad
Mixed & Mastered by: Rich “Shan” Persad
Recorded at: Room2 Studio (Toronto)
Label: Maestre Music
Origin: Toronto, Canada
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; it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share them and rob the artists of needed income! I, nor this blog, make any claims of ownership over any of the videos, songs, photos, or graphics used for this post because they all belong to their respective owners.
♫Please click the music player button below to listen now (a small triangle in the Music player/TV Frame).
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!!
Mr. Selecta, play that song! Let's get ready to vibe with the sweet sounds of Trinidad's talented Soca star, Nadia Batson. "In Meh Space" is her latest release for Carnival 2025. "Quiet Storm" produced the song, which is already generating excitement as we gear up for Trinidad and Tobago's ultimate Caribbean carnival in 2025.
Nadia has surged to the top with excellent lyric content for all her songs released to date. Her vivacious personality, captivating voice, and electric performances captivate the spirit of Trinidad's carnival every year.
"In Meh Space" is a vibrant and rhythmic tune that will have you dancing from the first beat. The song's catchy lyrics and upbeat tempo are a testament to Nadia's exceptional songwriting skills and Quiet Storm's masterful production.
We caught up with this song while perusing YouTube for new music releases and noticed that the clicks were rising quickly for this new music release. Soca music lovers are already taking notice of this song; we anticipate that it will quickly gain popularity on radio and among DJs seeking new music to cool down the summer heat as fall approaches.
Check out "In Meh Space" by Nadia Batson and let the music transport you to a place of pure joy and celebration. Check out the song and share your comments here or on YouTube; the artist will appreciate your feedback. Soca lives on!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: In Meh Space
Artist/Performed: Nadia Batson
Written by: Nadia Batson
Produced by: Quiet Storm
Mixed and Mastered by: Madman Johann
Genre: Soca
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Video:
Directed By: One Eyed Perspective
DP/Gaffer: Aaron Caruth
1st AC: BooMTowN
Grips: Mark Sobers, Chikomo Antoine, Nekisha Sorias
BTS: Aaron Alexis
Color Grading: Obiora Smith
Additional Treatment - Justin Hennessy
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; it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share them and rob the artists of needed income! I, nor this blog, make any claims of ownership over any of the videos, songs, photos, or graphics used for this post because they all belong to their respective owners.
♫Please click the music player button below to listen now (a small triangle in the Music player/TV Frame).
Back to the Future: Soca Monarch Returns for Carnival 2025 in Trinidad & Tobago
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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August 19, 2024
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!!
The announcement that the Soca Monarch competition is now part of the Carnival schedule created a buzz in Trinidad and Tobago for Carnival 2025. Of course, we are excited for the return of this important aspect of our carnival culture. However, please keep in mind that this will not be the International Soca Monarch Competition, but rather the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Monarch Competition!
The return of this competition, after a few years of "what about us" voiced by our local Soca artists, has brought a sigh of relief. After all, the Calypso Monarch competition was successful, so why not the Soca Monarch competition? For the upcoming Carnival season, the Ministry of Industry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts decided to get involved with the competition's revival. The government will provide financial backing to bring back the Soca Monarch, which last took place in a virtual competition in 2021, with Farmer Nappy's Backyard Jam emerging victorious. However, nothing beats a live show with Soca fans partying and supporting their favored artists.
The Carnival Development Corporation has not released any details regarding the format, rules, and dates for the upcoming competition. How will they judge artists singing a Groovy song and another singing a Power song? Will there be two monarchs, one Groovy and the other Power, or will the artists have to sing two songs, one Power and the other Groovy, to determine a winner? All these issues must be taken into consideration.
Those who preferred the International Soca Monarch may be disappointed, but keep in mind that all other Caribbean carnivals have a 'local Soca Monarch'. Trinidad & Tobago is going back to what was intended: to create a new space, a new vibe, and, if this works, a future competition that will become a fixture for future carnivals in Trinidad and Tobago.
It is okay to feel good, get excited, and prepare to experience epic Soca vibes when the Soca Monarch competition returns to Trinidad and Tobago carnival. Stay tuned to our website for updates on this exciting aspect of our carnival culture. We are confident that the return of the Soca Monarch competition will have a positive impact on Carnival 2025. If planned and executed properly, it should be an epic event for Carnival 2025.
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