Soca•º○

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

Like No Tomorrow

Performed by: Skinny Fabulous & Leanne Thomas
Background Vocals: Leanne Nicole Thomas, Gamal Doyle
Produced by: Kubiyashi + London Future
Engineered by: Alex Barnwell
Keys: Alex Barnwell & Dennie Robinson
Drums: Alex Barnwell

In life we tend to rely on the next day, or the next month to do the things we promise each other, and ourselves, leaving many things undone, and our dreams never realized. In this new record, Skinny Fabulous, Kubiyashi, London Future & new vocalist Leanne Thomas have decided to live like there is no tomorrow at all. The song begins with Leanne singing in sweet unison on the charming keys of a grand piano, Skinny Fabulous then interjects with his signature “Boom!” signaling the start of his verse. His vocals, perfectly tuned, backed by the grand piano, carry the first verse to the hook where other musical elements are then introduced, building up into a crescendo at the chorus. 

In the song, Skinny Fabulous experiences the wonders, value, energies and vivaciousness of LIFE often reflected in carnival and mas as everything unfolds and comes alive. Producers Alex ‘Kubiyashi’ Barnwell + Kurtis "London Future" Wells, aptly conveys this with the theatrical and cinematic production of beats and various strategically timed musical instruments. 

What sets the song apart though, is the wealth of soul transmitted in the song, “Like No Tomorrow” goes beyond its role as a soca tune to encourage listeners to adhere to the power of ‘Now’ as Skinny Fabulous sincerely appeals to his listeners to live their life to the fullest every day, Like there’s no tomorrow. Party Like, Drink Like, Live Like, Fete Like, Work Like, Love Like... there’s NO TOMORROW!

SKINNY FABULOUS - LIKE NO TOMORROW

Machel Montano - Bend Over

PRODUCED AND ARRANGED BY DOC JONES, KING BUBBA (PLATTA STUDIO) AND KIIT ISRAEL (ADVOKIT STUDIO)	
WRITTEN BY SEKON STA & KING BUBBA
BACKGROUND VOCALS BY KIT ISRAEL
MIXED AND MASTERED BY ANDREW DENNY


King Bubba - Make People Jump

She feel like the pipe burst....
she doh want it leak...
she want me cock it!

Skinny banton - Front Yard Wet(Grenada Soca 2015)

Whine feat. Machel Montano


A fusion of sound born out of Vincy Ragga and French Caribbean Zouk comes the Sugar Baby Riddim.  Sugar and its influence in the caribbean historically has caused a fusion of cultures that gave us new musical genres; Genres that allows anyone to deliver and communicate stories of humour, love, satire or social commentary.    

Enjoy this tight compilation of Reka Gaymes, Skinny Fabulous and Keido - with their songs "It Lit", "Sore Foot" and "No Man Invited".  They all have something to say, no matter how humorous it may seem! 

Credits:

Performed By: Skinny Fabulous
Written By: Gamal Doyle
Produced By: Alexis "Kubiyashi" Barnwell
Back Vocals: Terri Lyons Guitars: Zan George Bass: Alexis Barnwell
Mixed and Mastered By: Keron "Scratchmaster" Hector

 

Skinny Fabulous - Sore Foot (Sugar Baby Riddim)

Inflation Riddim 2017

Olatunji - Long Overdue [Inflation Riddim]

Bad Dent Riddim

One Love One Heart

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.

Buy on iTunes

Machel Montano - Go Down (Loudspeaker Riddim)

Iwer George -Jab (No Pain) roadmix

Bunji Garlin the struggle

Feels Nas Straight from Bim Vol.2

Looking Hott

Cayman Islands/Miami-based music/production/songwriting group
Sophomore album, "SPONTANEOUS" on iTunes worldwide -->> http://iTunes.com/theiz

Whine feat. Machel Montano

ThE iZ

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