Just in time for summer enjoyment Soca Gold 2015 featuring Fay-Ann Lyons, Angela Hunte, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Lead Pipe & Saddis, and more will be officially released on June 30th.
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Fall In Love With Trinidadian Diva Fay Ann Lyons
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Fay-Ann Lyons: Catch Me
The first single from Fay-Ann Lyon’s forthcoming debut album “Catch Me,” produced by Richie Beretta will be featured on Reggae Gold 2014 (dropping August 12). The official genre is listed as Soca, but the track’s POP, EDM and dance music elements are all undeniable.
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Access Granted Reggae Soca Fusion with Craig Lion this Friday
Jamboree Mas *GLOW FETE* This Saturday at the Enclave Venue downtown Atlanta #Caribbean #Carnival
Join all the soca and reggae music junkies, carnival band members, the sexy Divine Models and party rockers this Saturday April 19th 2014 for the GLOW FETE!!!
The doors at ENCLAVE VENUE, 708 Spring St. Atlanta Ga 30308, open at 10pm. Musical energy will be supplied by DJ Choice One MD, the Krunkmaster DJ Slik, and DJ Doc. Also, top rated Highlanda Sound has just been added to the line up! Admission is only $10.
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Access Granted – Caribbean Fever Edition – Reggae -vs- Soca with V103’s DJ Kash ((TONIGHT)) March 21st

Access Granted – Caribbean Fever Edition – Reggae -vs- Soca. Music by: V103’s DJ Kash l King AP l One Drop ((TONIGHT)) March 21st @ClubPisces. EVERYONE FREE ALL NIGHT
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Soca Star FARMER NAPPY Releases NEW Album, BIG PEOPLE PARTY
Soca star Darryl “Farmer Nappy” Henry brings the spirit of Trinidad Carnival to the global masses with his new album Big People Party, available worldwide from all major digital retailers, as well as physical CD in stores, on February 25, 2014, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE.
Celebrating over 30 years in music, the accomplished and acclaimed Trinidadian singer and songwriter delivers the very best that soca music has to offer with this new collection of hits on his third full-length studio effort.

Farmer Nappy is a top contender in the 2014 International Groovy Soca Monarch Competition, already securing his place in the finals, which takes place on “Fantastic Friday,” February 28 at the national stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Big People Party is the only album that is released internationally by an artist during Trinidad’s Carnival 2014 season.

Monster Energy Drink has partnered with Farmer Nappy to be its brand ambassador from now through the Carnival 2015 season
Farmer Nappy also accomplished this major feat with his previous album, You Make Me…Surrender, released in February 2012 which received a coveted review and rating from MTV garnering a tremendous 4 out of 5 stars. It was also featured in The New Yorker Magazine, along with numerous other international media, as well as in all the major news and entertainment outlets at home in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Optimus Prod. TT Drops New Album, OPTIMUS RIDDIM
Trinidad-based Optimus Productions TT releases its electrifying soca compilation Optimus Riddim – Various Artists, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on March 18, 2014, with pre-order available on March 4, 2014, distributed by FOX FUSE.
- OPTIMUS PRODUCTIONS TT DROPS
NEW ALBUM, OPTIMUS RIDDIM: Album Available Worldwide on March 18, 2014
from FOX FUSE
Optimus Riddim is a zouk-style rhythm anchored by Soca star Benjai with his breakout hit single “Dance,” Sexy Trisha tantalizes with “Duh Stop Meh,” Collis Duranty thrills with “Pave The Road With Love” and Asten Isaac excites with “Lean.”
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Debut of A new radio show, ‘Da Music Vault’ with Kahlil Wonda
7In order to maximize efficiency, going forward the Dancehall Now and Reggae Vault Classics radio shows will be combined and condensed. Elements from each show will be part of a new show entitled ‘DA MUSIC VAULT with Kahlil Wonda,’ set to debut on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013.
This exciting new program will be centered around the highest QUALITY music and artists from the Caribbean, both modern and classic.
The Tuesday time slot formerly occupied by the Dancehall Now show will be reassigned and ‘DA MUSIC VAULT’ will air weekly from 6pm to 9pm Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday evenings via Daflavaradio.com with syndication in The Gambia, California, and Connecticut. Please tune in and stay tuned for more.
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Ms Paige Releases “Carnival Again”
4Ms Paige, in collaboration with Adrian Bailey of SKY STUDIOS/SKY JAMZ
PRODUCTIONS introduce her latest soca release, just in time for Vincy Mas 2013, CARNIVAL AGAIN.
Carnival Again is written and performed by Ms Paige and featured on the Funtime Riddim brought to you by St. Vincent’s own Adrian Bailey, the mega producer behind Kevin Lyttle’s global hit, “Turn Me On” along with countless Vincy soca monarch, ragga soca monarch, and road march wins.
The Funtime Riddim also features: KC (SVG, Trinidad) “Wet”, Urban Mystic (St. Vincent) “Jam Dem”, Joaquinn (Barbados) “Funtime”, and Elwin Mark ‘Elo’ (Grenada) “Wukie Wukie”.
Title: Carnival Again
Written & Performed by: Ms Paige
Riddim: Funtime Riddim
Producer: Adrian Bailey, Sky Studios/Sky Jamz Productions
Don’t forget to stay up to date with all things Ms Paige at www.MsPaigeMusic.com and For more information on Ms Paige or bookings, contact info@mspaigemusic.com.
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Highlanda Releases SOCA FUN: Vol. 3 Mixtape Online (Download)
Fresh for 2013 in the spirit of Carnival and good fetes everywhere, here is more SOCA FUN mixed by Highlanda Sound.
DOWNLOAD TRACKED CD
DOWNLOAD MIX AS MP3 FILE
LISTEN ONLINE VIA MIXCLOUD
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TIMELESS CONCERT FROM MAXI PRIEST AND KES THE BAND
5Reggae and Soca Fans Turn Out in Droves for the Timeless Concert in NYC
A timeless time was enjoyed by all attending the Timeless concert, starring reggae icon Maxi Priest and soca sensation KES The Band, on Sunday, March 31 in Manhattan, New York.
Presented by New York City’s haute nightlife tastemakers Big & Strong and Tryst Experience, this rare fusion of reggae and soca took centerstage at the ultrachic Stage 48 in midtown Manhattan, which was filled to capacity with reggae aficionados and soca revelers, who braved the elements and packed into the venue hours in advance on a rainy New York wintery-Spring day.
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Dancehall Now Podcast Episode 65 with Alison Hinds
1This is the latest episode of the ‘Dancehall Now’ podcast for February 2013. Hear an hour-long mix with the best Soca of the 2013 season plus the hottest new dancehall riddims.
This episode also features an interview with the queen of soca music Alison Hinds
Click here for DANCEHALL NOW PODCAST EPISODE 65 WITH ALISON HINDS (2-12-13)
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Alison Hinds Soca Queen Interview on Dancehall Now
Alison Hinds tells about starting out singing with the group Square One and her rise to the Soca throne. Alison has been the most consistent female solo performer in the arena since the late 1990’s. Listen as The Dancehall Now Show takes you behind the scenes with Alison Hinds.
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Strictly The Best – The Soca Edition is Tonight at Vibes Night Club
Brought to you by ATL Xclusive and Club Vibes, STRICTLY THE BEST goes down @Vibes Night Club (4469 Glenwood Rd. Decatur, GA) tonight with music by DJ Papa John Team X & Chris Behave. Every 1st Saturday of the month this event features a NEW guest DJ.
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VIP Event for Atlanta Carnival ‘SUPA SOCA’ (Water, Colors, and Foam)
1A part of the Atlanta 2012 Carnival Weekend (Memorial Day Weekend) line-up, Supa Soca, Atlanta’s official wet fete boasts a formidable DJ line up of DJ Hotness, One Drop Sound, and Supa B along with the Highlanda Sound System. Supa Soca takes place on Friday May 27th at Club Pisces (formerly The Aquarium) at 5471 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA.
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Quin, ATL’s Top Model to Host Cheers at Sheba this Friday
You Dont Want to Miss This Party !!!!
In da House
NITTY PHONIC SOUND (Reppin NYC)
Sweetness
DJ TriggaHosted by Quin da ModelSHEBA LOUNGE
1594 Woodcliff Drive NE, Atlanta GA
(85N to North Druid Hills, make Right then Left at the 1st light / BriarCliff Rd, Located on the Right)
Doors open at 10 PM – Come Early & Leave Late
For More Info on Bottles, VIP, Or Birthdays Please Email
rsvp@extremeatlanta.com or Follow @Presise & @SuperPEC
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Highlanda and Adonai live at Deux Plex (Top Rated Audio)
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This was Highlanda’s most downloaded live recording from the old site. An action packed Friday night at The Deux Plex in Atlanta, Highlanda with SuperPec and Kahlil Wonda, plays a round of one drop tunes, transitioning seamlessly into uptempo dancehall, and then soca music before turning the booth over to Desi from Adonai Sound who goes down the foundation lane, rinsing some Bob Marley and Dennis Brownin the morning.
DOWNLOAD AUDIO or Listen Online Now
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Cheers! This Friday at Sheba Lounge Hosted By Cherrie Garden
2Check out this weekend’s star-studded version of Riddim Fridays, CHEERS, this Friday April 6th inside of the all new Sheba Lounge. Brought to you by Highlanda.net and Presise.biz and hosted by 2012 Miss Jamaica World Semi-Finalist, Cherrie Garden, music will be provided by Highlanda Sound, DJ Marlon from Nitty Phonic Sound, DJ Trigga, DJ 3D and DJ Rock.
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New Event Riddim Fridays Is The Talk of the ATL
2This Friday the 30th of March @ 10pm inside Sheba Lounge (1549 Woodcliffe Rd. NE. Atlanta, GA 30329) Highlanda Sound and Presise.biz would like to invite you to a special weekly event, Riddim Fridays. RSVP for FREE ADMISSION until midnight by sending names to RSVP@EXTREMEATLANTA.COM. Our DJs will be Mixing the Best of Reggae, Hip-Hop, Soca, R&B, and Pop. Early Arrival Is Strongly Suggested
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Kevin Lyttle Debuts Video For New Single “Wine And Go Down”
International soca pop star Kevin Lyttle debuts the video for his sizzling single, “Wine And Go Down,” which was released in November 2011. This is Lyttle’s first video from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, which is currently in production.
Released on his very own Tarakon Records, “Wine And Go Down” exemplifies the artist’s versatility as he embraces the role of a deejay/rapper to fuse with his acclaimed signature vocal-style, forming this hybrid of island soca and pop club fusion. The singer/songwriter teams up with Richy Peña (talented music producer of the Latin Grammy-Winning album Mi Niña Bonita), for the hit track, which has been making the rounds internationally on radio and in the clubs.
“Dancing is a strong part of our Caribbean culture, so when you hear the beats and the vibes, it makes you just want to wine and go down,” discloses Lyttle, on his inspiration for the video. “With the Miami backdrop and the sexy ladies bringing their moves to the dance floor, we captured all the action for you in this video.”
The video was directed by Hamlet Mark from Grenada, and was edited by a team that included Kevin Lyttle, Jacqueline P. James-Lyttle, Hamlet Mark, Parick Ramdial, Christopher Persaud, and Mark Shapley. It was shot on location in Miami and will see an official launch on Saturday, March 23 at the Blue Martini in Kendall, Miami. The red carpet event will be open to media and the public.
Lyttle shot to international fame when his smash hit “Turn Me On” grooved all the way to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Chart, representing soca music in the mainstream market in a way that’s never been done before, and hasn’t been done since. The track was from his self-titled debut album on Atlantic Records, back in 2004.
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