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.

Producer Ramón “Fryktion” McDowall

Fryktion Muzik blazes with soca hits as it delivers new party anthems on its latest compilation The Fete Life Riddim, now available worldwide from all major digital retailers. This collection joins a slew of smash releases from the hit production house, which also sees its entire catalog exclusively distributed by Fox Fuse, under its recently-inked digital distribution deal.

Best known for soca blockbusters “Party Animal” by Problem Childand “A Little Wine” by Patrice Roberts, the Brooklyn, New York-based Fryktion Muzik is helmed by St. Vincent and the Grenadines-born producer Ramón “Fryktion” McDowall. The studio has been churning out soca hits since 2007 and in 2009, Fryktion added to his talents as an artist and has been pushing the Fryktion Muzik sounds globally as a double-threat. Now joining the FOX FUSE roster brings added ammunition to the buzzing imprint. “The worldwide release of my music is actually a dream come true,” states Fryktion.“Who would’ve thought the soca genre would be accepted in so many regions.”

Boasting five thrilling tracks, The Fete Life Riddim features soca stars Patrice Roberts with “Money Done (Fete Out Money),” Problem Child with “For All Ah Dem,” King Bubba FM with“Whole Night,” and rising sensations Mr. Legz HT with“Hangover” and Shradah with “Inferno.” These electrifying songs are making the rounds on Caribbean radio and soca platforms internationally, and have already become fast fan favorites.

Barbadian hit producer Nelieux teams up with Bajan soca star BoBo for new soca-dance smash “Dun It Up,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on June 22.

Nelieux, who produced the hit, teams up with Bajan soca sensation BoBo for this up-tempo soca and dance fusion track, which is bound to make its presence known during the current Crop Over season. Nelieux adds to his growing catalog and continues to become a household name with soca fans.

Barbadian production house BASSink Productions presents the Groove Theory Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on June 16, 2015, with pre-order available now,from Fox Fuse. Composed by producer Dwain “Dwaingerous” Antrobus, the hit compilation was created for the 2015 Crop Over season, Barbados’ annual carnival celebrations, which is currently underway and culminates in early August.

Showcasing five sizzling songs, Groove Theory Riddim features soca stars Patrice Roberts with“On De Low,” Biggie Irie with “Sweet Type of Way,” Ricardo Drue with“Professional,” Lil Rick with “Gym Instructor” and rising sensation Sekon Stawith “Special.”

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.

TRACK LIST

1. Lil Rick – Gym Instructor
2. Patrice Roberts – On De Low
3. Sekon Sta – Special
4. Biggie Irie – Sweet Type of Way
5. Ricardo Drue – Professional