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Written by Gamal "Skinny Fabulous" Doyle
Produced by Alex "Kubiyashi" Barnwell
Performed by Machel Montano
Guitars by Zan George
Background Vocals by Christian Kalpee
Percussions: Derek Brin
Mixing by Precision Productions & Alex Barnwell
Mastered by Mike Wells, CA.

It is the secret to the effervescent joy in the faces of our children, the melodic movement of our women, and the unfailing humor within our men.
We in Trinidad and Tobago have discovered the true meaning of happiness in life.
In fact it was no surprise that the UNSDSN's World Happiness Report for 2013 ranked us as the happiest country in the Caribbean, and the 31st in the world. Especially with factors like 'someone to count on', 'generousity', 'healthy life expectancy' and the 'freedom to make life choices' being used as measures to determine our inner joy.
Reflecting this light-hearted island atmosphere is Machel Montano's first official release for the Carnival 2014 season.
HMA (Happiest Man Alive), reminds us that the ultimate success lies inside our souls and the only path to that bliss is to simply forget the worries around us and live the life you are blessed with, an art perfected by Trinbagonians.
Gamal "Skinny Fabulous" Doyle, Alex "Kubiyashi" Barnwell, alongside Machel Montano wrote this infectious track, which was produced by Barnwell.
As the signature start to Machel's upcoming soca season, his fans can surely anticipate, truly uplifting music that will forever reinforce the sheer joy found in everything Caribbean. ©Mystie Thongs

Machel Montano - Happiest Man Alive

KERWIN DU BOIS - Too Real (Soca 2014)(WWW.SNOWDABOSS.BLOGSPOT.COM)

Burning flames jam session.   (2012 at Jam corner

Soca 2014 Titans Riddim - Madmen Productions & Full Blown ENtertainment FT Machel Montano, Destra, Kerwin & Kes
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SOCA 2014 - Titans Riddim Ft Machel Montano, Kes The Band, Destra BY @djmega_uk #teamdhg

Kerwin Du Bois - Press A Button Trinidad Soca 2014 mp3.mp3

burning flames,One Bad Apple

We all reach a point in our lives when we recognize that we just have to let everything go. What better time to do so than during the Carnival season?  It is that time of year that epitomizes stress relief, fullness of life and pure enjoyment.

Sir Lancealot invites you to join him in letting go of all stresses, with his new release "Break Away."  Written by Sir Lancealot himself in collaboration with Kazia Aurelien and produced by Francis "Leebo" De Lima of Heights Music, "Break Way" is a perfect mix of captivating groovy rhythm and sound lyrical content that creatively touches on the stresses that we all can identify with.  You will not be able to contain yourself. The spirit of bacchanal is sure to overcome you and leave you with no choice but to be stress free and "Break Away."


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Sir Lancealot - Break Away(Produced By Francis 'Leebo' De Lima)

#StressFree – A state of mind sort by many, particularly this time of year. Teddyson John encourages just that, in this new release with its undeniably happy melody. It will elevate the mind, serenade the heart and make the body move. 

“Forget all your worries and let go of the pain, cause it’s our time.” Stress Free lyrics are cheerful and uplifting – a well needed antidote to today’s stressful environment. 

So, with faces turned upwards and hands outstretched, let’s dance and sing out loud – “I’m stress free!”

Written by: Teddyson John, Jeremy Jacob and Alston “Iwa” St. Remy
Produced by: Hervin John, Teddyson John and Francis “Leebo” De Lima
Guitar: Zachieus Popo 
Mixed & Mastered by: Francis “Leebo” De Lima 

Teddyson John - Stress Free [wav]

Ezra "Bacchanal Rampage" (Produced By Hyper D,Penn & Ace From Studio 758),for St. Lucia Carnival 2k14

Ezra Bacchanal Rampage (Produced By Hyper D,Penn & Ace from Studio 758) for St. Lucia Carnival 2k14

This remix was meant to keep all the Jab Jabs "HAPPY" !!

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SKINNY BANTON - SALTFISH (SCRATCH MASTER REMIX)

Don’t Let Go (I Am Soca) – Ricky T

“Don’t Let Go (I Am Soca) by Ricky T starts off slow and builds and builds and builds just like the spirit of bacchanal for which it sings a love song. For all that he has two Groovy Soca Monarch titles, Ricky T is known more for power anthems that drive fetes, concerts and the road. 

But with “Don’t Let Go (I Am Soca)” he proves as he did with “Indian Girl” (2011) and “40 Days 40 Nights (Dingolay)” (2013) that he can slow it down with as devastating an impact as any power number.

Released by Dutch Productions/Stratosphere Muzic for Saint Lucia Carnival 2014, “Don’t Let Go (I Am Soca)” is written by Ricky Joseph ,Saveion "Blue" Georges and Courtney Louis who also produced it with additional keys from Yannick “Fresh Prince” Plante. The song is also blessed with live guitar from Ras Bonte.

“I am the melody in your heart/I am the reason party does start/I am the treble, I am the brass/I am the one who control the mas/I am the one make girl bend down low/I is the one make people run so” – sweet Soca you are so right, describing yourself with such grace by those who love and pay musical homage to you. Don’t ever “Let Me Go”.





Don't Let Go ( I Am Soca ) - Ricky T

Bad Company – Ricky T featuring Shurwayne Winchester

“Bad Company” with Ricky T featuring Shurwayne Winchester was borne out of a studio vibe. Singers, producers, arrangers – people who are part of the circus life that is music will attest that is often where the best music comes from and here is no different. Combining the regional talents of Saint Lucian Soca dynamo Ricky T with his equally accomplished Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Shurwayne Winchester, “Bad Company” was written by the artistes and produced by Courtney “Curty” Louis & Horace Darrell with additional keys by Yannick Plante . 

From the opening strains, “Bad Company” will have you looking for a flag and moving your waist as the artistes remind you their purpose is to spread love as much as bacchanal. To be clear, this is a mission they take very seriously, “because we make people jump like they mad/because on the road we like bacchanal/we jump on the stage and we get in a rage/we don’t care if we make front page.”

Ricky T has had his fair share of success in Trinidad and the region as has Shurwayne Winchester. Their collaboration therefore is meant for all soca lovers, geography not withstanding because when it comes to the business of soca, “they calling we bad/when is pure love we have/stop calling we Bad Company.”


Bad Company - Shurwayne Winchester & Ricky T

Though it is already steadily unfolding, a fiery trio has decided that it is way past time to propel St. Lucia's ongoing Carnival festivities into the stratosphere. 

"Launch Di Rocket" is the combustive product of Precision Production's rejuvenating musical energy, Patrick "Mista Vybe" Gordon's rousing composition, rich with catchy phrases, alongside the effortless vocal style of the island's versatile son, Sir Lancealot. 

Bountiful in its vibrancy, this blistering release is the refreshing jolt of fuel masqueraders will be calling for repeatedly as their bodies soar through this frenzied season. 

©Mystie Thongs

Sir Lancealot - Launch Di Rocket 
Performed by Lance "Sir Lancealot" Mongroo
Written by Patrick "Mista Vybe" Gordon & Kasey Phillips 
Additional vocals by Patrick "Mista Vybe" Gordon 
Produced and Mixed by Precision Productions

Sir - Lancealot - Launch - Di - Rocket

Sir Lancealot lends his iconic skills to this One-Hit-Wonder's claim to fame.

HURT IT (ROAD MIX) - J MOUSE [Studio No Xcitement & Sir Lancealot]

Burning Flames - De Romans

Burning Flames - Gym Jam

Burning Flames - Bicycle

Nearly a year after producing Vybz Kartel’s “Kingston Story” and fresh from delivering Popcaan’s “Get Gyal Easy,” Dre Skull returns with a brand new riddim, featuring four original vocals from some of the biggest Caribbean artists. 

The Loudspeaker Riddim, which is not just a name but also a serving suggestion, is a powerful and emotive track, with lingering echoes that build and fold over each other until the dancehall bassline kicks in and a minimal synth-stab leaves the track wide open for the vocalist to shine. King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man, sets the riddim alight with his fast- flowing ode to the female form on “Hot Like Fire,” while Mixpak family member Natalie Storm delivers a classic braggadocios take on “Rock The Runway.” Normally found voicing the upper echelons of bpm, Soca Monarch Machel Montano makes a rare appearance on a dancehall riddim, keeping his energy intact for an expressive tune dedicated to winery – “Go Down.” Popcaan rounds off the release with 'The System', an epic, conscious track that sees the young deejay describe the trials and struggles of ghetto youth in the face of the system. 

The Loudspeaker Riddim is not only a testament to the versatility of the artists featured, but to dancehall itself, a proud addition to the ever-growing Mixpak dancehall catalogue.

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Mervyn Barnard