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Less Trinidad and Dancehall, More Calypso and Soca Says 11-Year-Old, Yung Kymani

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - “Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings”… and so it is that at just 11-years-old, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s rising superstars is calling on the nation to sing less dancehall and Trinibad music, and instead focus on the traditions of T&T. Yung Kyamani placed second in the 2024 Junior Soca Monarch competition. This season, the youngster whose family ties are linked to both Morvant and Carenage, is using his voice in multiple ways, delivering a remake to Machel Montano’s age- old hit, ‘Too Young to Soca,” while standing in support of the development of, and investment in T&T’s Soca and Calypso music.

Jamaican Singer Wormbass Has Big Plans For 2025: Peforming Music Globally

By Wormbass' standards, 2024 was a slow year in terms of songs released. While the Jamaican singer/musician had only two singles on the market, he said his creative juices continued to flow. "Sunshine", which he co-produced with Michael Jacas, and Illusion, which he did for Polish producer Krystian “K-Jah” Walczak, were released in mid and late 2024, respectively. 

Fresh and Optimistic, Johes Santana Enters The Soca Space to Heal, With 'Numb'

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - People do things for different reasons. On the cusp of turning 28, Josiah Santana- a Tabaquite native who now resides in the San Juan, Trinidad area, has unleashed his very first Soca single. ‘Numb’ is his personal expression, penned by the artiste himself, to draw awareness to the fact that the mind needs time for rest and rejuvenation. Though no newbie to music and performance, Santana’s thrust in the heat of the Carnival 2025 season, is one he knows can change someone’s life.

Twenty Years Later, Bitts is Fueled, Fierce and Ready for Brighter Days

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - She has promised herself that she will never sit out playing mas again. As an artiste, Shivonne Churche-Isaacs, the entertainer known as Lil’ Bitts, understand the ins and outs of the festival season in Trinidad and Tobago. She’s been in the business for 20 years, but never in a million years had she imagined she would feel the way she did when she made the conscious decision, one season, to sit out parading the streets on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Bitts said she literally got sick and has since vowed, she will never ignore Carnival’s call again. All set and ready to hit the road with Yuma on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, the singer is excited about this long carnival 2025 season.

Anguilla-Born Artist Olaide Banks Blends Caribbean Roots With Universal Themes of Resilience and Hope in Reggae Anthem

Multi-talented, singer-songwriter and musician Olaide Banks is set to release his new single, “My Home,” on January 17, 2025. This reggae anthem delves into the challenges faced by families in the Caribbean and beyond, touching on themes of disillusionment, economic struggles, and the deep-seated mistrust of political leadership. With its poignant message and heartfelt melodies, “My Home” celebrates resilience and the unwavering strength we draw from the places we call home.

Soca Sweetheart Rae Gets Militant; Says She Will Not Be Boxed In

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - For every Soca artiste, the reason behind the passion, their drive and persistence, is different. Rachel Purcell- the artiste known simply as Rae, is the sweetheart of Soca. She says she’s motivated by not just her love for music, but her dedication to family and growth. Several songs already released heading into the heat of Carnival 2025 in Trinidad and Tobago, the young, beautiful superstar on the rise, is maintaining her focus, grateful for every blessing she’s experienced along her journey.

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