Tag : Carnival

Shaggy and Kes Set The Mood for Carnival 2023

GRAMMY-Award winning performer, songwriter and producer Shaggy has set the ‘Mood’ for Carnival with his new release featuring Kes. Just in time for the Carnival season, ‘Mood’ is a feel-good Soca single that perfectly blends elements of Dancehall with the energetic pulse of Soca.  Recorded by two of the genre’s best performers (Shaggy with the Reggae / Dancehall element and Kes with the Soca element) the synergy of the song…

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Rampage Sound – Trailblazers For The UK

Rampage Sound, with members Mike Anthony, Treble T and Maurice, were established in 1992 and they are trailblazers in the UK Black music scene. They were some of the first DJ’s / broadcasters on BBC 1xtra when it was founded and currently host a weekly show where they showcase the best in classic sounds as well as introducing the next generation of talent. From promoting some of the hottest night…

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Peer to Peer with Emma Mathurine

You can’t think Mas in the UK and not think about Emma Mathurine! One of the prominent makers of costumes and Ambassadors for Dominican and Caribbean culture in the UK, Emma has made it a mission to educate fans on the importance of costumes, their significance in the UK and the connection it maintains with our heritage. VP:  How did you get your start in the business? EM:  My Caribbean…

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VP Records Sponsors Child at Rhythms of Africa Event in Miramar, FL- ‘Carnival’ from “Havana Meets Kingston” to be Featured in the Evening’s Program

On Sunday January 20, the journey that began at the Miramar Cultural Center returns for two shows, 3 PM and 8 PM, following capacity-crowd performances at Miami’s Arsht Center, Ft. Lauderdale’s Parker Playhouse, and Broward’s Bailey Hall. Rhythms of Africa is a musical journey that describes the movement of ancient rhythms sprung from the souls of vibrant cultures and carried by hand and heart from Africa to the Caribbean, South…

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SOCA GOLD 2014 TURNS UP THE HEAT FOR SUMMER OUT MAY 27 ON VP RECORDS

For almost two decades, VP Records has been bringing the annual Soca Gold series to the masses. The top-selling compilation has been the ultimate Carnival soundtrack from the Caribbean islands. On May 27, Soca Gold 2014 will deliver the genre’s freshest party anthems. This year’s collection opens with the self-proclaimed Viking of Soca Bunji Garlin’s latest single “Carnival Tabanca” then Farmer Nappy’s groovy soca tune “Big People Party” that came…

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BUNJI GARLIN TAKES CARNIVAL TO SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST

Following 2014 Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, his recently-released EP Carnival Tabanca and colossal hit “Differentology (Ready For The Road)” – Bunji Garlin, the Viking of Soca, takes his massive movement stateside. The first stop is Austin, Texas for South By Southwest. “Garlin will be entering South by Southwest in his peak form, and “Differentology” is the perfect track to help you reach yours. With its massive builds, Spanish guitar, and…

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