WIZ Records presents its latest hit soca compilation De Downtown Riddim (Vintage III), available worldwide from all major digital retailers on August 7, 2015. De Downtown Riddim scores another winner for producer Shawn “Mr. Roots” Mitchell, who is at the helm of WIZ Records. The imprint has been enjoying much success as its productions have been mainstays on soca charts and playlists, and have been taking center stage at the various carnival celebrations globally.

Featuring five sizzling tracks, De Downtown Riddim showcases soca star Tallpree alongside regional Grenadian sensations Ajamu, Inspector, Shortpree and Pupa Leendi. The vintage-style soca rhythm infuses native elements of jab jabsounds from Grenada and scores another set of hits for WIZ Records, just in time for Grenada’s own carnival known as Spicemas, taking place in August.

TRACK LIST

1. Tallpree – Long Time
2. Ajamu – Lash
3. Inspector – Razor Blade
4. Shortpree – Champion Body
5. Pupa Leendi – Downtown

Barbadian hit house Monstapiece Entertainment delivers three hit tunes for the 2015 Crop Over season, Barbados’ annual carnival celebration, with Snypa “Born Ready,” Mr. VeeJay “Hotness” and Mickey “Hands On De Road,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on July 24, 2015, with pre-order available now, fromFOX FUSE.

Bajan soca thrillers bring new Crop Over anthems with Snypa’s groovy carnival theme “Born Ready,” Mr. VeeJay’s up-tempo dance floor fare “Hotness” and Mickey’s power soca sizzler “Hands On De Road.” Now with their international debut, these hit tunes are available for soca fans to enjoy worldwide.

Famed soca producer Peter Coppin, who is at the helm of Monstapiece Entertainment, has been crafting his catalog of hits for 15 years now, for soca’s top stars. These releases celebrate Monstapiece Entertainment’s continued mission of bringing soca music to the global forefront.

YTM Recordz slays with two new soca compilations –Accordion Riddim and Pink Panther Riddim, both available worldwide from all major digital retailers on July 24, 2015, with pre-order available now, from Fox Fuse. YTM Recordz is based in Brooklyn, New York and captained by producers Hector “Mr.Legz HT” Thomas and Randell Thomas. An artist, music producer, songwriter and dancer, Mr. Legz HT was determined to create his own music studio, which he accomplished in 2010 and has been churning out the hits ever since.

The Accordion Riddim boasts eight tracks and brings groovy, melodic island vibes, featuring Problem Child, Fadda Fox, Mr. Legz HT and Lavaman, among others. The Pink Panther Riddim delivers six up-tempo, jab jab sizzlers just in time for Grenada’s Spicemas celebrations, and features Mr. Legz HT with his trendy tune “Fleek,” Lavaman, Zingo and Wassy K, to name a few.

Recently inking an exclusive worldwide digital distribution deal with FOX FUSE, YTM Recordz is making major noise as it breaks into the global soca market with these releases and many more on the way.

TRACK LIST – Accordion Riddim
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1. Lavaman – D-Date
2. Luni Spark and Electrify – Hobby
3. Bud Ramsay Featuring Izi – Forever
4. Problem Child – Bad Company
5. Fadda Fox and Problem Child – Til D Sunrise
6. Randy Isaac – Priceless
7. Kenyba – Torture Meh
8. Mr. Legz HT – Loud Up

TRACK LIST – Pink Panther Riddim
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1. Mr. Legz HT – Fleek
2. Zingo – Banana
3. Lavaman – Doh Play With Jab
4. Luni Spark and Electrify – Wrong To Give We Rum
5. Wassy K – In Ah Time Like This
6. Inspector – 473

When asked the question “What is Love” to anyone the response is certain to vary based on perceptions and personalities. Truth be told, when summed up many attach their responses to emotions and more so to something that is an amazingly beautiful experience that all should indulge in.

Understanding that the effect of a unique experience and emotion is important, both Patrice Roberts and Kerwin Du Bois have teamed up with V. Bozeman, major US recording artist and actress on the Fox hit television series ‘Empire’ to create a remixed version of her smash single “What is Love.” The ground breaking collaboration has allowed two of the most vocally passionate Soca artistes to merge their talents with the US-based R&B songstress.

Originally produced by Timbaland and Jim Beanz, remixed by Trinidad’s own Kernal Roberts and Jean Mark “Pastor” Gittens this single has the potential to gather rave reviews and support globally. Do you believe in Love? V. Bozeman, Patrice Roberts and Kerwin Du Bois say Yes!

“Never deny the power of love, it can change a person, it can change the world.” 

WIZ Records presents its newest hit soca compilation Middle Passage Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on July 10, 2015.

Producer Shawn “Mr. Roots” Mitchell, who is at the helm of WIZ Records, is enjoying success with his releases, which are mainstays on soca charts and playlists and have been taking center stage at the various carnival celebrations around the Caribbean and world.

Featuring eight sizzling songs along with the instrumental version, Middle Passage Riddim showcases soca sensations Ricardo Drue, Pupa Leendi, Terra Kid,Shortpree, Lavaman, Supa Mario, Nubiaan, Muddy and Sheldon Douglas.

The Afrobeat-infused soca rhythm pays tribute to the profound journey of ancestors from Africa to the Caribbean, and scores another set of hits for WIZ Records, just in time for Grenada’s own carnival season known as Spicemas, which is currently underway.

TRACK LIST

1. Ricardo Drue – No Shame (Dirty)
2. Ricardo Drue – No Shame (Clean)
3. Pupa Leendi – Rumedy
4. Supa Mario – Living Meh Life
5. Lavaman – D Flow
6. Terra Kid and Muddy – You Do Me
7. Nubiaan – Connection
8. Shortpree – Diss Mas
9. WIZ Records – Middle Passage Riddim (Instrumental)

On Saturday June 27th, 2015 at the Fiction Night Club in downtown Toronto, persons are invited to party with the sophisticated and sexy, Destra Garcia.

Ms. Garcia is the most diverse and current soca artist in the world. No other has span the depth and breath in the Carnival Art form with her diversity of power, groovy, pan and chutney music, not to mention her cross over remixes including Afrobeats, reggae, and R&B.

Tropicalfete Inc will be presenting a dynamic Caribbean Cultural Showcase at Complete Music Studio, 227 Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11238. During this event Tropicalfete Inc will be unveiling its 2015 carnival costumes under the theme “Going Green”. The event will take place on Sunday June 28, 2015 from 2.00 p.m – 6.00 p.m.Patrons will be entertained with cultural dances by adults and juniors. The adults dance group “Tropicalfete’s Body of Vibration Dance and Theatre”, will be performing to a medley of songs that will include, Calypso, Reggae, Dance Hall, Soca, Latin, and African. The juniors “Children of Culture” will wow the audience with “Hot Hot Hot” dance number. There will also be a spell-bound stilt walking performance.

Costume designers, Marcus Luke, Kenwyn Gibbs, Gillia, Daria M, Sunn Events, Debbie and Veronica will proudly display the costumes for “Going Green”. Little Juju will be featured among the musical performers and Tropicalfete’s Steel Pan Ensemble under the guidance of Ricardo Greenaway and assistant Crystal Rawlins-Greaux will mesmerize the spectators with the music of the super sweet steel pan.Tropicalfete Inc emphasizes that “Going Green” will be entertaining as well as educational and encourages everyone to GO GREEN with “Going Green” as that is an experience which will be remembered for the benefit of mother earth.

This event is supported by New York Department of Cultural Affairs, the City of New York City Council Member, Darlene Mealy and NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
With this program Tropicalfete support cultural programming which focuses on the cultural history and traditions of the Caribbean immigrant community in New York City. This initiative has increase access to unique cultural offerings which focus on our immigrant heritage.