New Music: Fay-Ann Lyons - RAZE Soca 2015

The grandest of entries with the first official solo single leading up to the impending Trinidad and Tobago carnival season 2015, is the amazing and unexplainably talented songstress Fay-Ann Lyons.

Viqueen Fay-Ann has time and time again shown herself to be a true musician and superstar with her factory-like, hit-making countenance and abilities.  

The culmination of various music styles and musical minds creating a masterpiece from what was once a blank canvas brings illumination to the otherwise dark galleria that is carnival. 

Morphing Soca with Electronic Dance Music has never been as fulfilling as it now is in the house of Ground Empire. "RAZE" a written project by Fay-Ann Lyons in which she highlights vocal abilities reminds us why she is Viqueen and why she remains amongst the best entertainers to do it in this new era. 

Exercising a rare type of skill, STADIC, formerly as KC, breathes life to the music which complements and transforms the celestially hypnotic vocals of Viqueen Fay-ann. The additional flavor of LAZAbeam (Jus Now) and Wetty Beatz seals this exceptional record which transcends carnival stages and almost guarantees widespread success for this internationally aimed rendition. 

 

New Music: Blue Releases "Out De Way" Soca Single @blueblueeblueee

Soca star Blue releases a new single for Carnival 2015. Listen to full song below.

@Fryktion Scores with the Albino Riddim @vincybadboy @lyrikalace

St. Vincent-born producer Ramon “Fryktion” McDowall delivers his latest hit compilation, Albino Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on November 18, 2014, with pre-order available now, from Precision Digital, a distribution partner of FOX FUSE.

The groovy riddim features three soca anthems, all of which are already fan favorites across the Caribbean.

The titillating tracks are bound to become new party anthems worldwide, as they now make the rounds on the international circuit.

Doing double duty, Fryktion earned his musical stripes over the years as a producer and “Soca Man” marks his first international release as an artist. Soca thriller Problem Child also brings the party with “A Stiff Drink,” while soca sensation Lyrikal teams up with Problem Child for the hit combination, “We Have It.” The thrilling trio deliver groovy hits to keep fetes and festivals alive year round and will definitely keep partygoers happy on the dance floors. 

TRACK LIST 
 
1. Fryktion - Soca Man 
 
2. Problem Child - A Stiff Drink 
 
3. Lyrikal and Problem Child - We Have It

Stadic Studio Productions and Wetty Beatz Productions Buzz with Town Thing Riddim @kevincharleskc

Stadic Studio Productions and Wetty Beatz Productions turn up the heat with their latest compilation, Town Thing Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on November 18, 2014, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE.

Based between St. Vincent and The Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago, producer Kevin “KC” Charles of Stadic Studio Productions has been churning out hit after hit.

This latest collection of soca anthems is bound to take center stage at the upcoming 2015 Trinidad Carnival season.  

Enlisting some top names in Caribbean music today, the Town Thing Riddim buzzes with four singles and features Jamaican dancehall star Busy Signal, Vincy soca thriller Skinny Fabulous, alongside U.K.-based soca pistols Saga Boyz and Trinidadian Sekon Sta, adding international flavors to this cool collection of up-tempo, groovy soca tunes. 

TRACK LIST 
 

1. Saga Boyz - Playing Thing 
 
2. Busy Signal - Wining Sum'n 
 
3. Sekon Sta - Switch Vibes 
 
4. Skinny Fabulous - No Control

1st Klase Records Blazes with “Respect De’ Elder” from Crazy @1stklase

Trinidadian hit-house 1st Klase Records blazes with its hit single “Respect De’ Elder,” fittingly from Trinidadian calypso legend Crazy, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on November 17, 2014, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE.

The single is set to mash up the upcoming 2015 Trinidad Carnival season and beyond, as it now becomes available to soca and calypso lovers across the globe.

Buzzing with calypso flavors, 1st Klase Records pays homage to Trinidad’s musical roots with “Respect De’ Elder,” which brings classic sounds of the native genre to keep the music alive for modern day soca fans, as well as calypso aficionados.  

Starting out as a producer over eight years ago, Klase Gonzales added to his repertoire as a dancer in Machel Montano’s HD band. Through that role, Gonzales toured the world and has truly experienced music on the world stage, while also creating his own label and translating those life experiences into composing his unique brand of soca. He now comes full circle and returns to his roots with Crazy and “Respect De’ Elder.”

Olatunji Delivers New Smash Hit “Ola” @ola_yearwood1 @AdvoKitProd

Trinidadian soca sensation Olatunji Yearwood releases his new smash song “Ola,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on November 17, 2014, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE.

Produced by Trinidad and Tobago-based hit house AdvoKit Productions, the monster track is set to ignite the 2015 Trinidad Carnival season.

Pulsating with groovy soca vibes, “Ola” is already enjoying massive radio play in Trinidad and across the Caribbean, and now with its worldwide release, is bound to ignite playlists globally.  

Soca thriller Olatunji is famous for delivering pulsating performances and versatile vocals and his slew of hits from the recent carnival season has catapulted him to fame locally and internationally, crossing him beyond Caribbean borders. 

AdvoKit Productions is known for crafting sleek soca hits and this tune, which is a featured track on its stunning new compilation Kan Kan Riddim, proves to be no different. Talented producer Kitwana Israel, who is at the helm of AdvoKit Productions, flawlessly delivers soca spiced with African and dance influences, thereby adding international flavors to “Ola,” guaranteeing Olatunji major shine in the global spotlight.

Rick Ramoutar & Denise Belfon’s (@TrueSaucyWow) “Dheen Ta Na” Cops iTunes Feature

Trinidad-based hit house MillBeatz Entertainment delivers a spicy combination with new track “Dheen Ta Na” from chutney and soca stars Rick Ramoutar and Denise Belfon, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 27, 2014, from FOX FUSE.

The fusion of chutney and soca beats brings cultural flavors of Trinidad and Tobago and receives a prized feature on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Hot Tracks chart, during its week of release.

“Dheen Ta Na” features two top stars of soca and chutney - the genre that is an offshoot of soca, which incorporates East Indian instrumentation and Bollywood beats. Chutney thriller Rick Ramoutar teams up with soca songstress Denise Belfon for the duet single.  

Ramoutar, a household name in Indo-Caribbean households and famous for his chutney party anthems, returns with this new banger and adds to his audience and fan base with soca’s Belfon. MillBeatz Entertainment was formed by producer David Millien, whose talent and fusion sounds have made him a mainstay on Trinidadian radio and on soca platforms worldwide. 

Regularly combining native sounds including soca, chutney, calypso, Latin, reggae and dancehall, Millien has managed to capture and fuse the essence of Caribbean music into each of his productions. “Dheen Ta Na” is right on cue with this mission of bringing all the flavors of the Caribbean to the global audience.

Optimus Productions TT (@Optimusprott) Scores with “No Ebola”

Optimus Productions TT scores big with its latest release, the massively popular track “No Ebola” from Benjai and Screws, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 27, 2014, from FOX FUSE.

Tackling one of the biggest issues the world currently faces, “No Ebola” is a timely tune that has tongues wagging, across the Caribbean and beyond.

Lawmakers in Trinidad and Tobago have been recently debating whether they should cancel their annual carnival celebrations due to the Ebola outbreak, but Trinidadian soca artists Benjai and Screws fight back in typical calypsonian fashion, penning a tune in which they insist Ebola cannot stop soca and carnival revelers will be out there waving, jumping and wining with their gas masks, if need be. The catchy hook asks, “Who ready for the Ebola?” It then declares, “They can’t stop meh soca.”  

The song has sparked mass attention on this terrible disease and while some regard it as controversial and making light of an important subject, the track has prompted valuable dialog on how the disease is spread and how to protect oneself from it, especially during a very public celebration such as the 2015 Trinidad Carnival. 

The “No Ebola” audio-only video has racked up over 80,000 views collectively, since it debuted on YouTube just over a week ago, making it the most in-demand soca song currently. The thought-provoking, groovy soca track was produced by Jesse John of Optimus Productions TT, which is based in Palmiste, San Fernando in Trinidad and Tobago. 

John keeps his fingers on the pulse of the people and popular music, and with releases such as “No Ebola,” continues to stay at the forefront of the soca genre, globally.

Precision Productions (@PrecisionProd) & Machel Montano (@machelmontanohd) stream the "Remedy" right to fans for Carnival 2015!

Attention all Carnival devotees and debutants this is a Festival Alert! Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms? Frequently sneaking looks at your calendar, or gazing longingly at costumes online? Are your hips continuously making involuntary twitching motions to a beat only they can hear?

Have no fear, in this his first release for Carnival 2015, Machel Montano the reigning International Power Soca Monarch, works with Precision Productions to divulge a remarkable "Remedy" to the world.

For it to work though, just the right elements had to be lined up to provide all of the necessary aspects of this harmonious elixir. Constant motion is key and team Precision takes care of the musical aspect of this tonic, providing the precise amount of bass, melodies, and rhythm required to keep the momentum rolling.  

The intoxicating recipe may seem familiar, however, Patrick "Mista Vybe" Gordon, working for the first time as a songwriter with the Road March King, used his notable skills to whip up a gripping tale that gives a contemporary slant to this festive therapy. 

To put this all together, Machel rises to the occasion adding his unrelenting energy and becomes a vocal vessel, who impeccably conveys the seductive and consuming give and take between masqueraders as they move in-sync charging the atmosphere with their combined euphoria. 

The countdown continues and the air ripens with the promise of great things to come for the Carnival season as we bring you the "Remedy"! 

Machel Montano - Remedy Performed by Machel Montano 
Written by Patrick "Mista Vybe" Gordon, Machel Montano & Kasey Phillips 
Additional Backups by Shradah McIntyre &Patrick "Mista Vybe" Gordon 
Produced by Precision Productions 
Recorded by Kurtis Wells & Kasey Phillips 
Mixed by Cole Nystrom 
Mastered by Alex DeYoung 
Animation by Jelani Paul of Untitled51

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MillBeatz (@MillbeatzEnt) Marches On with Drummer Boy Riddim

Trinidadian hit house MillBeatz Entertainment marches forward with its new soca compilation, Drummer Boy Riddim – Various Artists, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on November 4, 2014, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE.

The energetic, melodic riddim features some exciting names, proving the diversity and demand of MillBeatz’s productions. Jamaican dancehall super-group T.O.K. headlines the release, alongside Trinidadian thriller Menace (M1) and Grenadian slayer Sahga, while the Drummer Boy Riddim instrumental rounds out this four-track collection of spicy soca tunes.  

Based in Trinidad, MillBeatz Entertainment was formed by producer David Millien, whose talent and fusion sounds have made his productions a mainstay on Caribbean music platforms, worldwide. 

TRACK LIST

1. T.O.K. - Adrenaline 
2. M1 (Menace) - Drummer Boy 
3. Sahga - The Streets Is Mine 
4. MillBeatz Entertainment - Drummer Boy Riddim (Instrumental)

Islandboy Rick J Drops “Give She Wine” @MillbeatzEnt @FOXFUSE

Soca hit house MillBeatz Entertainment teams up with Trinidadian thriller Islandboy Rick J for the steamy new party anthem “Give She Wine,” a frontrunner for the 2015 Trinidad Carnival season, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 20, 2014 from FOX FUSE.

Debuting on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Hot Tracks chart, this continues a string of non-stop monster hits from the Trinidad-based production house and for producer David Millien, who continues to compose diverse Caribbean flavors for the worldwide masses.

 Islandboy Rick J delivers what is sure to be a new fete favorite with “Give She Wine,” which between rhythm and vocals, boasts all the elements needed for the perfect soundtrack for Trinidad Carnival. 

The single is already burning up the charts and airwaves in Trinidad and Tobago, where it has been in steady rotation on local radio stations.

Rayzor (@RayzorRqb) Get a “Sandwich”

Soca production house Kode 784 Productions teams up with Trinidadian thriller Rayzor (RQB) for the steamy new party anthem “Sandwich,” its first official release for the 2015 Trinidad Carnival season, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 20, 2014 from FOX FUSE.

The provocative and catchy single is the perfect soundtrack for anyone attending a soca fete or party, and captures the essence of Caribbean carnivals for its listeners. “Sandwich” debuted on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Hot Tracks chart, during its week of release.

Rayzor (RQB) is already known to international fans after he won the International Soca Award for “Best USA Song” and “Artist of the Year” back in 2013, for his massive hit “Sponsor Meh." Now with his new smash “Sandwich” in hand, he kicks off the 2015 Carnival season on a high note.  

Based in Brooklyn, New York with St. Vincentian roots, Kode 784 Productions celebrates its fifth year in music production and has been successful from birth, with producer Kevin Sardine at its helm. The production house specializes in Caribbean music with a strong focus on soca, and prides itself in conceptualizing and creating eclectic sounds and styles within the soca genre, as are evident on its new hit “Sandwich.”

Mr Renzo (@mrrenzomusic) “Culo” Ft. Busy Signal (@busysignal_turf) a Smash Hit (@1stklase)

Trinidadian hit-house 1st Klase Records blazes with its hit fusion single “Culo,” from Venezuelan-born, Trinidadian-bred reggaeton/soca sensation Mr. Renzo, and featuring Jamaican dancehall star Busy Signal, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 20, 2014 from FOX FUSE.

The single first ignited the 2014 Trinidad Carnival season and is now available to soca, dancehall and reggaeton lovers across the globe, for the first time. It also received a coveted featured on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Hot Tracks chart, during its week of release.

Buzzing with its Latin and soca flavors, 1st Klase Records ups the ante with dancehall megastar Busy Signal, who adds hardcore dancehall tones to the tune, giving fans a killer party anthem. This potpourri of genres has also secured the single heavy rotation on radio, and atop personal and party playlists, since the track’s debut.  

Starting out as a producer over eight years ago, Klase Gonzales added to his repertoire as a dancer in Machel Montano's HD band. Through that, Gonzales toured the world and has truly experienced music on the world stage, while also creating his own label and translating those life experiences into composing his unique brand of soca. Over the recent years, he has quickly become known for his eclectic, genre-bending productions, as is evident on tracks such as “Culo.”

Monstapiece Entertainment Unleashes New Hits

Barbadian hit house Monstapiece Entertainment unleashes its biggest hits from this Crop Over season on its new album Monstapiece Presents: Nocturnal, now available worldwide from all major digital retailers (released on October 14, 2014), from FOX FUSE.

Recently inking an exclusive worldwide digital distribution deal with FOX FUSE, Monstapiece Entertainment continues the onslaught of its vast catalog and slew of hits on the global audience.

“Monstapiece has been on the international scene for some time now and the music has been available all over through different sources,” reveals Peter Coppin, owner and producer of Monstapiece Entertainment.

“But making the decision to join the FOX FUSE family really helped us to pull everything together to come from one source. Also, having someone on board (Zack Cohen of FOX FUSE) to really spend time packaging and marketing the music, has been a real help.”

Established in Barbados in 1999, Monstapiece Entertainment is known for crafting sleek and thrilling soca and dancehall hits for 15 years now. It was established by Coppin, who has remained relevant by consistently creating smashes that have stormed the airwaves and charts in Barbados, across the Caribbean, and on Caribbean-music platforms worldwide. This feat has earned Coppin the “Producer of the Year” crown twice from the Barbados Music Awards. 

Monstapiece’s focus is on making people dance and therefore, its productions incorporate a very strong and heavy drum groove, which has become its signature style. The talented Monstapiece team that helps to create this style also includes Amanda “DJ Revz” Lorenza, Ryan “Menace” Davis, Nicholas “Fadda Fox” Sealy, Obrian “Hitman” Ward and Ashley “Snyper” Wiltshire, adding ammunition to this army of Caribbean music makers and ambassadors. 

“Monstapiece is for the people, it belongs to the people and it will never be bigger than the people,” discloses Coppin. This sentiment is evident on Monstapiece’s latest release Monstapiece Presents: Nocturnal, which embraces local talents and showcases the top hits from this year’s Crop Over, Barbados’ annual carnival celebrations that culminated in August. Stacked with 15 sizzling soca hits, Monstapiece Presents: Nocturnal debuted at #79 on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Top Albums chart on its day of release. 

This masterpiece collection showcases the biggest and most popular names in the genre today, including Alison Hinds, Peter Ram, Edwin Yearwood, Mr. Killa, Porgie &; Murda, Fadda Fox, Nadia Batson, Lil Rick, Shal Marshall, BoBo, Cover Drive, Khiomal, and even dancehall star Konshens. Breakout hit “BenUp” from Porgie &; Murda (featured on both Bang Bang Riddim: Crop Over Soca 2014 and Monstapiece Presents: Nocturnal) is currently at #54 on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Top Songs chart, while Mr. Killa’s “Cock It Up” and Peter Ram’s “None A My Biznezz (Soca Refix)” were both featured on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Hot Tracks chart. 

This massive success of Monstapiece’s releases proves its immense popularity with music lovers globally and adds to its already-rich musical legacy. For more information on Monstapiece Entertainment, follow their daily moves at facebook.com/monstapiece, instagram.com/monstapiece and youtube.com/ monstapiece, and stay tuned for the unveiling of its brand new website, coming soon. 

TRACK LIST

1. Porgie & Murda - BenUp
2. Edwin Yearwood - How Ah Like It
3. Alison Hinds - Riders Pon de Attack
4. Peter Ram - None A My Biznezz (Soca Refix)
5. Mr. Killa - Cock It Up
6. Cover Drive - Dis Ain’t Love
7. Nadia Batson - False Advertise
8. Konshens & Fadda Fox - Deh Deh
9. Peter Ram - Juck She
10. Edwin Yearwood - Unaress Me
11. Lil Rick - Let the People Talk
12. BoBo and Fadda Fox - De Garden
13. Khiomal - J.A.M.
14. Peter Ram - Harbour Lights
15. Shal Marshall - #DDP (Done De Place)

Shanta Price is “Stush” with New BASSink Hit

Barbadian production house BASSink Productions debuts its first single for sale worldwide with Shanta Prince’s “Stush,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 13, 2014 from FOX FUSE.

Composed by producer Dwain “Dwaingerous” Antrobus, the hit was released for the 2014 Crop Over season, Barbados’ annual carnival celebrations that culminated in August, where it received much fanfare.

It also received a coveted featured on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Hot Tracks chart, during its week of release. Although diminutive in stature, Shanta Prince is a powerhouse on the stage. Her unique style of sound is evident in the soulful, groovy vocals that she belts out on “Stush.”  

The catchy track is already a fan favorite with soca lovers in Barbados, where it has also been in rotation on radio since its release, and is guaranteed to gain more fans as it now bows internationally. BASSink Productions, lead by Dwaingerous, has been on the forefront of the Barbadian soca movement and has been integral in making the island nation a serious contender in releasing quality soca music, for years now. 

Dwaingerous earned his stripes as the lead keyboardist in soca star Machel Montano’s HD Band, in which he continues to play and tour the world. He now brings sweet soca sounds to the global masses in a bigger way with the release of his musical productions.

1st Klase Records Drops New EP, Swappi And Friends

1st Klase Records releases this highly anticipated EP from Trinidadian dancehall and soca star Swappi titled Swappi And Friends, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 28, 2014, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE.

A longtime musical partnership between both parties birthed this exciting collaborative album, much to the delight of soca and dancehall fans everywhere. Showcasing five sizzling hits, Swappi And Friends yields hits that are set to ignite playlists all year long.

Swappi duets with chutney king Ravi B, reggaeton thriller Mr. Renzo, soca diva Buffy and soca slayer Supa Jigga TC on the five smash tunes.  

Trinidad and Tobago-based hit house 1st Klase Records, under the tutelage of producer Klase Gonzales, flawlessly deliver soca spiced with dancehall, EDM and pop influences, thereby adding international flavors to its rich island sound and guaranteeing it to find its place on playlists worldwide, while helping to make Swappi a household name. 

TRACK LIST

1. Doh Sticky Featuring Ravi B
2. Extraordinary Girl Featuring Mr. Renzo
3. Obsessed Featuring Buffy
4. Monday Morning Featuring Supa Jigga TC
5. Monday Morning (Raw) Featuring Supa Jigga TC