Yo I swear almost everywhere I have travelled I have heard Soca Starter 2015 blazing at some point. From Macys to bars, cars, lounges and hotels. This mix really did travel around the globe. Give thanks!
Prices for carnival overall need to be monitored. Trinidad is the mecca BUT overpricing will price several people out of the market and drive them to alternative destination experiences
I've said it once and I'll say it again. There is a difference between people who love soca and those who love the idea of what soca does which is make people party and dance. These two groups treat soca differently
I cant stress enough that if you dont play the 2023 stuff from now and get people accustom you are going to affect February in a big way....its not always about forward.
If Soca Brainwash could sell out the Brooklyn Mirage and
@machelmontano
could sell out Barclays in the same weekend what does that tell you about the state of soca right now?
People MUST praise
@kerwindubois
as the MVP of the season. Energy Killers, Life After Fete, Sugar Waist, Benderalla and Document We are all great contributions and fit different pockets
You have to pick a side. Dont say djs playing shit when they trying to play new music in parties and you stand still and then rant on social media when they play old stuff to engage you. January is always the learning curve. Takes time to learn
Its unfortunate that alot of the good new soca songs may not get their fair shine because some djs are either too scared or too lazy to play them at events yet in other genres they rush to play the newer songs.
Why do people complain that the soca music is not good and dont even make an effort to learn the new music. Some just complain on social media for the likes
The soca world lost one of the unseen heroes for the music today. RIP Ricky. What a talent behind the scenes of some great music and Kes The Band. Condolences to his family and loved ones
Another honarable mention MVP is
@Kestheband
who provided some world soca with Tack Back, Dutty Flex, Banga, a re released Fuh Spite and Miracle. Respect to you
Teja DNA is the song of the season with the longest run of being a hit, and the accolades including road march. However, Carnival contract is the undeniable force that will live through the years much like Come Home last year
Overall too much old music was indeed played throughout the season which led to certain songs not reaching their potential. With a proper lead up to the next season this may change hopefully. Artistes also have to do the work to market their songs. Times are diferent.
Soca starter fun fact - I made the first half of the mix focused on those who needed something for the gym. The second half includes alot of the groovy stuff thats out....and there are plenty
Artistes, promoters, band leaders and djs etc need to stop fighting down each other behind the scenes. It doesn't benefit the "industry" if your intention is to sabotage another entity's product
More carnival facts. The notion some trinis have of "those foreigners" is somewhat snobbish. These are the people that have spent, saved and sacfriced to come here to enjoy our culture and music every year. We should embrace their presence
Lol its literally amazing every year how everyone becomes a soca expert. They bun out how "AWFUL" it is this year.....3 weeks later....OMG I think I love this.
All jokes aside I hope everyone realises that an entire industry eco system is in serious peril. Many entrpreneurs, suppliers, artistes, caterers, designers, security, lights engineers, sound engineers etc etc. The list is extensive
Deliberating about the price of all incluisive party tickets vs the price gouging of 500usd or more a night rooms and 1500usd plus for flights is missing the point. The definition of overpriced (gouging) is not the same as being pricey (out of ones budget)
@ainaa_k
Brainwash is a fully produced, premium all inclusive, all day, with souvenirs, two stages, fully decorated, 2 dj lineups, festival type event that takes one full year of planning. When you research what these things cost you will realise its actually underpriced. Respectfully
While everyone focused on Carnival Contract can we talk about the song Today by
@BUNJIGARLIN
had he performed that as well or had a longer season that would have been massive as well. Respect to the Viking
Big respect to
@ovadosethedj
radio. That was a fun session. For the non believers you can check my IG for the live sessions as well....yes I mix like this lol
Power soca was a hit this year BUT because some of the songs were so massive like Hard Fete, Come Home, Shake the place and Like Yuhself it literally cast a shadow on the other power songs. People simply didnt care as much for the others.
Some of my own tracks this yr
Spirit Waist - Mela x Olatunji
No Drama - Terri Lyons
Magic Touch - Keshav
Pretty - Nessa Preppy
The Last - College Boi Jesse
Sugar Remix - Mela x Patrice Roberts
Jammaz Riddim (so slept on)
Pass it around - Choppi & Voice
Low - Mela
Soca Bunx Ridd
I observed that even in soca besides the songs that became massive, many of the other good ones didnt build properly because everyone rushes to play Out and Bad, Mash Up, Down deh etc and they left behind some other good ones...so now thats all people respond to