Archived: Jaiga Releases 1989 Road March Remake. We Never Saw This Coming.

The energy of Carnival is definitely in the air. Soca music’s being released every 60 seconds it would seem so it’s no surprise that radio personality and artist, Jaiga has also delivered. What we didn’t expect however, was the direction he essentially chose to go in, putting his spin on a 1989 hit single that, to this day, can turn a crowd inside out, if played at just the right time and in just the right way!

Christopher ‘Tambu’ Herbert will forever be a legend in the Calypso and Soca music industry. His voice lives in records that have made carnival lovers world over, sway infectiously, time and time again. Even as the year 2017 looms, his name is being spoken of- this as one of Soca music’s most vocal supporters who doubles up as an artiste and triples as a radio personality, pays homage to Tambu in music, reviving  the legend’s 1989 Road March winner, “Free Up” for the upcoming season in T&T.

“This is my expression of thanks to the art-form and to the elders who’ve paved a very firm and steady path for the new generation of artistes like me.” – Jaiga

 

Jaiga’s ready to execute Tambu’s ‘Free Up” in 2017.

Yesterday, Jaiga released the track, which was produced by Stadic Music. “The name of the song remains the same. It’s produced by Stadic- one of the youngest names in the Soca music production game these days, but a producer that’s been keeping Soca’s sound fresh and jiggy,” said Jaiga. He also noted that the track was mixed and mastered by Nicholai Green.

In the past few years, Jaiga has shown his commitment to the music, becoming a consistent sound on the carnival circuit and hitting stages across the Caribbean and internationally in the aftermath of each festival in T&T. In 2016, his Jason ‘Shaft’ Bishop penned, ‘Anyway’ became an anthem of sorts for fetters who simply wanted to let loose. He cemented the vibe with what could only be described as the perfect video, shot on the rooftop of an apartment building in the rough Maloney ‘Plannings.’

With the release of ‘Free Up’, Jaiga is claiming his space in the business, while reminding the world about the masterful lyrics and melodies that blazed the trail before his music ever did. He anticipates that this song will conjure a necessary spirit in the upcoming season- a spirit many argue, has been missing. His move will undoubtedly be seen as a big one- something not often attempted, but when done, is applauded.

For more on Jaiga and his music, be a part of his social circle on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @jaigaTC