Jumpin is Norway's first soca-song, an energetic mix of Oslo electronica and explosive, Caribbean rhythms. Sheldon Blackman brought soca from Trinidad to Norway. Together with Jam Solo He brings on his father’s legacy, who was a soca-pioneer in Trinidad. There they have been dancing to soca already for decades. In 2016, the world is ready to feel the vibe, and Norwegians takes the lead to the dance floor!

Sheldon Blackman has been called “artiste extraordinaire” by both peers and critics, his musical style described as unique and haunting. Sheldon in his own words: “The music I share is like food for the soul. Call it what you like, as long as you enjoy and feel good vibes all the way!

Title: Pumpin
Artist: Sheldon Blackman
Composers: Jørn Hansen aka Jam Solo & Sheldon Blackman
Lyrics: Sheldon Blackman
Production: Jam Solo for Shabby Road Productions
Release type: single
Genre: Soca
Copyright: OffTheRecords
Released: 2015
Label: OffTheRecords
Catalogue number: OTR8012
Publisher: Musikkoperatørene AS
ISRC: NOCBW1501010
UPC / EAN: 7071245234546
Duration: 03:54
www.offtherecords.no

Pumpin

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Drums: Sigmund Nilsen
Pedal steel and guitars: Eivind Molden Norseng
Piano and organ: Lars Støvland
Double bass: Carl Ferdinand Gjerdrum

Mix and mastering: Ola Moen

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