Trinidad-based Optimus Productions TT breaks new ground with its AfroSoca Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 23, 2015. Producer Jesse John is at the helm of Optimus Productions TT and is thrilled to bring this hit soca compilation for the 2016 Trinidad Carnival season.

Jamaican dancehall thriller Blak Ryno takes a bite into soca with his new anthem “Inside,” JW & Blaze andKimba Sorzano team up for “Feelin It,” Shradah and Nessa Preppy join forces for “Caribbean Queens,” Spyro gets the party started with “Champion Bubbler” and Screws keeps it going with “Wine & Go Down.”

The AfroSoca Riddim presents a fusion of soca with Afrobeat, combining African drum beats and soca rhythms to create this spectacular and ground-breaking new genre of soca called AfroSoca. The five-track compilation showcases a groovy soca melody that is perfect for those afternoon island limes, and the fetes and festivals at Trinidad Carnival.

TRACKLIST

1. Blak Ryno – Inside
2. JW & Blaze and Kimba Sorzano – Feelin It
3. Shradah and Nessa Preppy – Caribbean Queens
4. Spyro – Champion Bubbler
5. Screws – Wine & Go Down

Akeem “Preedy” Chance

Trinidad and Tobago-based Anson Productions delivers its new gem “Nation Of Love” by Preedy, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 16, 2015. A long-time lyricist and musical collaborator with soca’s top producers and artists, Preedy has stormed the soca world as a performer and this marks his new anthem for the2016 Trinidad Carnival season.

Akeem “Preedy” Chance penned the heartfelt ode to his homeland, following the social tension in the aftermath of Trinidad and Tobago’s recent general elections. “In light of all the race issues suddenly arising, this tune needed to be shared,” Preedy stated. “We are a small island, full of love, why the need for this negativity? We are here to spread positivity through music. That’s our goal.”

The groovy tune was produced by Trinidadian hit producer Anson Soverall, who has his fingers on the pulse of soca music and eyes on the complex demands of the global musical audience. This song has already found its place at home and is bound to do so internationally.

Nobody can tell her what to do, say, how to act or how to feel, Patrice Roberts is moving to her own beat. With the sweetest melodies and piercing vocals Patrice is encouraging a bit of independence for the ladies. Of all people, Patrice is an expert in the topic at hand and is guiding females to rely on ‘Nobody.’ She’s defying the norm and partying alone.

As Patrice continues to evolve as an entertainer her image and music are also changing as can be heard in ‘Nobody.’ With songwriting by Mark Cyrus, Joel Jack and Patrice Roberts and production by Mark Cyrus the track is setting out to become the ladies anthem for Carnival 2016. 

Trinidadian Gospel singer Marc Isaacs delivers two new Gospel soca hits with “Sweeter Than Honey”and “Moving,” both available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 9, 2015. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Isaacs is a rising sensation in the Gospel world and was a nominee at the 2014 Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards.

“Sweeter Than Honey” brings groovy soca sounds and was penned by Isaacs and produced by Reuel Lynch and co-produced by Precision Productions.“Moving” was written by Isaacs and Lynch and produced by Deer Panteth Productions, and is an up-tempo, spirited tune that will bring energy to its audience.

Ministering in local churches across Trinidad and Tobago has opened opportunities for him to travel the Caribbean and North America, where he has been able to showcase his many talents, playing the steel pan, drums and singing. When he is not performing for Gospel music fans, Isaacs is a worship leader, keyboardist and drummer in his local church, San Fernando Church of the Nazarene. He also facilitates workshops in music, teaching and empowering many young people.

Grenadian hit houses Island Traffic Entertainment and WIZ Records team up for the electrifying Mad Injection Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on now.

Hit producers Linwall Patterson of Island Traffic Entertainment and Shawn “Mr. Roots” Mitchell of WIZ Records are thrilled to bring this slew of new Grenadian soca anthems from the 2015 Spiecemas season, for soca fans to enjoy year round.

Grenadian soca stars Tallpree, Lavaman, Area Kode, Nubiaan, Blacka Dan and Inspector anchor the eight-track riddim album, bringing groovy, drum-driven melodies that provide the perfect soundtrack for your next island lime.

TRACK LIST

1. Lavaman – Mad & Crazy
2. Tallpree – Thief Ah Wine
3. Area Kode – Doh Beat Up
4. Nubiaan – You Rock (Radio)
5. Nubiaan – You Rock
6. Blacka Dan – Money
7. Inspector – Forgive Me
8. Island Traffic Entertainment and WIZ Records – Mad Injection Riddim (Instrumental)

Gamal Doyle is the unmistakeably energetic soca artiste from St. Vincent & the Grenadines, better known as Skinny Fabulous. This talented and versatile artist demonstrates his quick wit and the capacity to mesmerise the crowd while he is on stage. Always willing to push the boundaries of Caribbean music, Skinny Fabulous has a style that falls somewhere between soca and dancehall.

As a singer/songwriter, Skinny Fabulous approaches every project intuitively and takes on the challenge to deliver potent lyrics over danceable tracks. He started out as a chanter but made the transition to the soca scene almost a decade ago. Here is his latest single ‘More Jab’; This is a sure hit. Listen & share. 

Celebrate the sounds of Crop Over, Barbados’ annual carnival commemorating its historic harvest festival, with FOX FUSE Presents: Crop Over Soca 2015, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on September 25, 2015, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. This ultimate Bajan soca collection features the top hits from the 2015 Crop Over season, from Barbados’ biggest hit-makers, along with other Caribbean stars, all on one album.

Jam-packed with 16 sizzling soca songs spiced with a distinct Barbadian flair, FOX FUSE Presents: Crop Over Soca 2015 stages the soundtrack of Crop Over, for both festival goers and international soca aficionados. It features Bajan stars Lead Pipe and Saddis with their monster hit “Carnival Child,” Lil Rick with “Gym Instructor,” Nikita Featuring King Bubba FM with “Tequila,” Biggie Irie with“My Island,” Shanta Prince with “Badmind,” Jamaican dancehall slayer I-Octane with his soca turn on “Dash It Out,” Trinidadian diva Patrice Roberts with “On De Low” and reigning Vincy MasMonarch Skinny Fabulous with “Plenty.”

The album sees productions from Barbadian hit-houses Monstapiece Entertainment, Studio B, Nelieux, BASSink Productions, Darien Bailey, alongside Trinidadian hit-makers Anson Productions and StarBlu Entertainment, and AdvoKit Productions. This definitive collective of soca gems will have everyone jamming, as it perfectly captures the essence of Crop Over and brings this rich Caribbean cultural celebration to the international masses.

FOX FUSE Presents: Crop Over Soca 2015 debuts worldwide September 25, 2015.

TRACK LIST

1. Lead Pipe and Saddis – Carnival Child
2. Yannick Hooper – Top Rock
3. BoBo and Nelieux – Dun It Up
4. Lil Rick – Gym Instructor
5. Alix Cage – Slow Wine
6. Nikita Featuring King Bubba FM – Tequila
7. Lil Rick – Boom Boom Jump
8. Nikita – Wine Gyal
9. I-Octane – Dash It Out
10. Joaquin – Rum
11. Mikey – Hands On De Road
12. Bruce and Barry Chandler – Jumpin
13. Skinny Fabulous – Plenty
14. Shanta Prince – Badmind
15. Patrice Roberts – On De Low
16. Biggie Irie – My Island