Ricardo Drue is pushing hard again in 2018.

Ricardo Drue has unleashed a brand new Power Soca anthem that has the potential to cause some serious anarchy on the streets of Port-of-Spain and wherever else a street parade may be held in the heat of the Greatest Show on Earth. With not a single thought of slowing down, the young father and front line vocalist of the All Starz is once again proving that he’s an extreme force to be reckoned with in the Carnival.

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Drue appeared on RED 96.7FM on Wednesday where he unleashed, “Intensity”- a track written by Nadia Batson and produced by producer extraordinaire, Neil Bernard. He said Bernard sent him back to the drawing board repeatedly, telling him that he had to rough up the track a bit more, each time. He eventually got it. Admitting that his love affair with soca had, for the most part, centred around the Groovy Soca vibe, Drue yesterday told radio personalities, Richard Trumpet, Rachel Price and Tim Tim that he is now a big fan of the Power Soca energy. Questioned on the fact that he is now in direct competition with his daughter’s mother, Patrice Roberts, for the Road March crown, Drue shrugged it off saying that whoever is successful, his daughter, Lily, would ‘eat’.

the Ultimate Rejects have some of the most powerful anthems of the season.

A few Power Soca contenders have emerged. We’re loving the Ultimate Rejects’ “Vex” and “Brimstone”, Destra and Nadia’s “Now,” Patrice Roberts’ “Sweet Fuh Days” and certainly this brand new single from Drue, “Intensity.”

The energy of Carnival, the revelry that the season calls for, can only be truly express and felt with the right music. Many have called for the return of  the hardcore feting vibe and while there has been a re-emergence of Power Soca, the question still remains, are there enough contributions to pool for a genuine monster Road March anthem? You tell us. Comment below this story for a chance to win tickets to Army Fete in the days ahead.