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After the launch of Panorama 2025, we are returning to our daily routine of showcasing new music for Carnival 2025. Today, we present "Sauna," a recently released song by Olatunji and Smiddy Smith. Smiddy Smith of Star Blu entertainment produced this song, and if you're a fan of Groove Soca, you'll love this offering for Carnival 2025. Smiddy Smith infused the song with a golden touch and a refreshing vibe, adding the essential elements that make this song enjoyable to listen to.

 

Written by Olatunji and backed by the genius guitar work of Kwami Morrison, "Sauna" brings the warmth that will generate Soca love and a heat that will only be realized when you get into the groove of the music. Iland, also known as "The Audio Lab," expertly mixed and mastered the track, ensuring it was polished and prepared for Soca fans worldwide.

 

Sokah2Soca notes that the inclusion of the national instrument in the song is of special interest. This surely adds to the authentic value of the song. This marks the first song of the season that prominently features the national institution. We are fittingly featuring this song the day after the launch of Panorama 2025, the greatest steelpan festival, at Phase II Pan Groove in Woodbrook, Port of Spain.

 

We adore Groove Soca, and this particular rendition is truly captivating. It is groove love, but it will surely bring the heat for Carnival 2025. Olatunji and Smiddy Smith's production deserves our appreciation. Please share your comments about the song. Tell us if you love the groove or whether you think we are off course with the praise for this song. 

 

As we continue to present new music releases and you continue to choose your "best song," we invite you to listen to this song, share your thoughts on social media, and comment on this post. Don't forget to share this post and help make Sokah2Soca your first and last stop for Soca music reviews and all the latest new music releases. One final word: tune in to IslandVybe Philly radio; our partner is Soca for the best Caribbean music 24/7/365.

Power Soca music is on the rise, and the releases are coming early, long before all the Groove Soca music has taken hold. Today, we showcase "Start the Party," a music release by Erphaan Alves, a dynamic talent. Supa Youth produced this music release, which DJ Kingston and the renowned Sheppard Pro expertly mixed and mastered. This song is 100% Power Soca, a high-energy Soca music release that will surely grab the attention of those who love fast-paced Soca music. 

 

From the moment the song starts it captivates with pulsating rhythms and a beat that make you want to get up and dance. This is an energetic Soca song that will invigorate any dull party scene. This song is all about releasing built up energy that needs a moment, time and place to be released. This is your moment to find your groove, release the carnival beast that has waited a year to unleash the passion and love for carnival music. 

 

"Start the Party" is about having fun and letting go as you party for Carnival 2025. Do we love this track? Indeed, this track is a must-have addition to your Carnival 2025 playlist. So, after the music stops and you take a moment to catch your breath, don't forget to share your thoughts about the song. Use the comment feature of this post and also share your thoughts on social media. Spread the word that Erphaan Alves is back with a banger and that it's time to "Start the Party."

It is November 17, 2025, and we are here to herald the launch of the National Panorama for Carnival 2025. Yes, it's that time of year again, marking the beginning of numerous events that contribute to what Trinidadians proudly refer to as "the greatest show on earth." Daily releases of Soca music take place and today marked the launch of the National Panorama Competition, a notable event for Carnival 2025, at Phase II Pan Groove Panyard, located at 15 Hamilton Street in Woodbrook, Trinidad. Both Pan Trinbago and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts have themed the 2025 competition, "Steelpan Fuh So, Unleash D' Power!"

 

Fans from all over the world were able to join in the celebration by streaming the launch event live on Facebook and YouTube via the WACK Radio 90.1/Streaming platform. Held at the Phase II Pan Groove Panyard in Woodbrook, the event featured electrifying performances by the reigning champions, Massy Trinidad All Stars and bp Renegades, as well as other top Steelband's like Phase II Pan Groove, San Juan East Side Symphony, Chord Masters, T&TEC New East Side Dimension, and Katzenjammers (newsday.co.tt).

 

As we gear up for the main event in 2025, the energy and passion displayed at the launch are a testament to the power and beauty of the steelpan. With the recognition of the steelpan as the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago and the recent acquisition of a Geographical Indicator (GI) for its manufacture, we can confidently declare that the pan is experiencing a surge in popularity. So, savor the launch and get in your lane, ready to proclaim that your band is the best band and let the best Steelband orchestra prevail for the year 2025. 

 

Time after time, listeners to streaming carnival events have to deal with inferior audio quality. Now, while the WACK Radio 90.1 FM/Streaming service does a better job than many of the streaming platforms, capturing the beauty of the steelpan sound is a struggle for most. We believe anyone in this business can and should do more to capture the true steelpan sound, despite venue-specific technical limitations. Those who are in this business and claim to know best still need to improve audio setup and recording techniques to faithfully capture and convey the captivating essence of live steelpan performances.