Veteran producer Dennis Johnson has brought together an eclectic mix of talent for his latest project, “Soca Jam” EP, a carnival-inspired collection released via Finatic Records on July 11th. Known for his historic work with reggae legends like Bob Andy, Freddy McGregor, Capleton and Dennis Brown, Johnson shifts gears with this colorful soca compilation. The EP includes four tracks: “Soca Jam” by Grub Cooper of Fab5, “Caribbean Ting” by Mr Easy, “Roll Your Waist” by Honorebel, and a remix of that same track featuring Ackah Dan.

While Grub Cooper’s inclusion feels like a natural fit—given his role in Fab5’s classic soca anthems like “All Night Party” and “Feeling Horny”—the arrival of Mr Easy and Honorebel, both more familiar to dancehall audiences, brings a surprising but refreshing twist. Their tracks showcase a smooth blend of Caribbean genres, signaling a new direction while staying rooted in festive, high-energy vibes.

So far, the response has been upbeat. All four songs are picking up steam on streaming platforms, with no clear frontrunner—each track holds breakout potential. With this release, “Soca Jam” proves that genre-crossing experiments, when done right, can feel both bold and seamless. Click here to download “Soca Jam” EP from your preferred music platform.

After taking a break from the music industry, producer Ian “Dennis” Johnson returns with the “Soca Jam EP,” an island-flavored project aimed at getting party animals on the dance floor. Johnson, who has worked with big names such as Bob Andy, Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor, and Cutty Ranks, as well as Miami-based artist Trini, was ready for a change of pace after years of producing reggae artists.

The title track on “Soca Jam,” done by Grub Cooper of Fab5, was released on July 4th. The compilation also features “Roll Your Waist” by Honorebel, “Caribbean Ting” by Mr. Easy, and a remix of “Roll Your Waist” with Honorebel and Ackah Dan.

“After a long hiatus from music production, I am not moving away from reggae, but I have a popular Soca Jam website, and I use it to promote entertainment events,” Johnson explained. “I am planning to promote some soca events next year in Trinidad, New York, and Jamaica, so these soca songs are to bring awareness to my Soca Jam Promotions.”

The first person who came to mind for this soca venture was drummer, arranger, and vocalist Grub Cooper, known for his work with the Fabulous Five Band in Jamaica. He created and wrote some of their biggest soca hits, including “All Night Party” and “Feeling Horny.”

As for Cooper, he said once he heard the draft of “Soca Jam,” there was no hesitation about getting on board. “His (Johnson’s) thought process is worldwide, which I totally subscribe to because music today is a big melting pot. The Soca Jam has a lot of potential,” he said.

Initially, Cooper’s track was to be the only song for “Soca Jam,” but Johnson eventually approached Mr. Easy and Honorebel to voice on the up-tempo beat. “Soca Jam,” the single, is now available on all streaming platforms; it comes to us courtesy of Finatic Records, Johnson‘s company.