Ebuzz News
Skhi Delivers Another Track, this Time on the Jam Juice Riddim.
A new riddim that pushes pure talent and performance skill has hit the airwaves ahead of Carnival 2023 and the artistes are all ready to make magic in the season of revelry.
Kyle Lee Sing is the executive producer of the ‘Jam Juice’ riddim, which features seasoned entertainers like Shurwayne Winchester and Swappi, but also offers the fresh faces and sounds of SKHI, Rane and Azaryah. “The talent on this riddim is superior,” said Lee Sing, adding that these aren’t the usual artistes often touted in the industry. “I will always try to go against the norm, push the envelope and make breakthroughs for artistes who really deserve the chance,” he said candidly.
SKHI, like Rane, have been putting in the work, promoting themselves, despite the disadvantage of being based overseas. A couple months ago, SKHI released a single called, “Party Mode” – a groovy song that’s as tantalizing as it is catchy. Prior to this season, SKHI had been off the radar for a bit, but now, with a tremendous desire to push his sound and vibe, he’s back and revved to go!
Jamdong Management’s Kyle Lee Sing meanwhile, says this is the first of many riddims to come. “While the aim is to promote the artistes under Jamdong Management, I’d also like to give more opportunity to other artistes who have serious talent,” he said.
The riddim features Soca heavyweight, Shurwayne Winchester with a single called, “Tear Down,’ Azaryah with ‘Wine of the Century,’ SKHI with ‘Iz Vybez’, while Swappi delivers, ‘Pouring Out’ and Rane comes through with ‘Different.’ “These artistes are all really good. Rane is a tremendous stage performer who can stand up beside the big names like Nadia Batson, Destra and Patrice Roberts. SKHI has proven himself time and time again, having shared the stage on multiple occasions with seasoned artistes,” attested Lee Sing. He is eager to push the music everywhere, already having distributed the riddim to major streaming outlets. “We know what we have to do and we’re doing it. We’re just asking for the opportunity to be heard, played and enjoyed,” he said.
Caribbean Buzz
$1 Million Up for Grabs In New Ultimate Soca Champions Competition.
Trinidad and Tobago is set to stage a revamped International Soca Monarch competition in what is now dubbed The Ultimate Soca Champion competition. The event’s final will be staged on Thursday, February 20th, with the semi final round set for Sunday, February 9th. The announcement was made earlier today by organisers, at a media conference held at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain.
The organisers said the competition will not be split into Groovy/Power categories, however they said there will be special prizes for Best Groovy Soca, Best Power Soca and People’s Champion, based on public votes.
The event will feature the Ultimate Soca Champion reality TV show which organizers say is aimed at giving viewers an intimate look into the competition. “We believe this will help our culture to reach international audiences when packaged properly,” the team said.
In-Person Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Fernando Academy of the Performing Arts (SAPA). Regional/ International Artistes who are not in Trinidad and Tobago, are required to submit video auditions from January 20th at 8:00am to January 26th at 11:59pm.
“We aim to make this a production that captivates
audiences worldwide,” said Rome. “The Ultimate Soca Champion Competition will not only
elevate soca to international standards but also inspire the next generation of artistes.”
For registration, submission guidelines, and updates, visit ultimatesocachampion.com from Monday January 20th, or email ultimatesocachampion@gmail.com.
Music News
Problem Child, Bunji Garlin, Skinny Fabulous Ride New ‘Powerful’ Riddim. 47 Productions Eyes Road March.
There’s another big project coming out of Dwayne Bravo’s 47 Productions in Port-of-Spain, and just like the Pineapple Riddim last month, it features some big names in Soca music.
The Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin, Grenada’s Skinny Banton, Skinny Fabulous and Problem Child- both St. Vincent and the Grenadines entertainers, grace the ‘Powerful Riddim’- described as a heart-pounding, adrenaline-packed Power Soca riddim that’s guaranteed to light up every fete the season, even with potential for the Road March.
Bunji Garlin deliver’s ‘On De Go’ – a high-octane single that celebrates vibes and undiluted energy, while on Skinny Fabulous’ ‘Like We Rich,’ elements of a grandeur lifestyle, inclusive of living large, partying hard and embracing the high life, are showcased in song. The Vincy BadBoy, Problem Child is also a part of this project with a track called, “Not Behaving,’ undeniably living up to his name. Other artistes on the riddim are Grenadian duo, Lil Natty and Thunda who share their energy with, ‘Wah Dis,” and skinny Banton with ‘Property.” Tommy Sanchez wraps it up, adding a fresh, new vibe with his single, ‘Bend.’
The riddim is being touted as the ultimate soundtrack for the road on Carnival Monday and Tuesday and comes just as Soca megastar, Machel Montano has released, ‘Pardy,’ already getting the nod of approval from die-hard Machel fans.
While the race to the annual Road March anthem of choice in still quite a distance away, several people have already begun the conversation about what’s best for the road. Mical Teja’s ‘Energy’ and ‘Higher Power’ offer masqueraders an infectious, positive energy for the road, while Bunji’s ‘Thousand’ hits hard, delivering high impact and bassy undercurrent that’s hard to ignore.
47 Productions has been strongly contending on the music scene in Trinidad and Tobago in recent years. This year’s Pineapple Riddim, which features, Machel Montano, Lyrikal, Patrice Roberts, Rupee and 47Ronzy, has been well received, with Machel Montano applauding Bravo’s consistency, even as someone invested behind the music scene. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this Carnival season while 47 Productions continues to create space for others to rise,” Bravo had said, at the launch of the riddim in December.
The “Powerful Riddim” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
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