In a world where mixtapes are composed of a DJs interpretation of the hottest released music, and playlists are compiled based on a music fans favorite songs, some might be tempted to think that an album is no longer necessary, until you understand the significance of Fayann Lyons album entitled ‘Break The World.’
Moving away from the standard practice of releasing singles which a fan would have to manually assemble in one place, Fayann’s body of work houses some of the hottest Soca chunes that require nothing else than to press ‘play’ on your audio device. A Soca album is as rare today as getting doubles, roti and alopie from a food truck on the streets of Toronto, which is why Break the World is significant.
16 tracks with catchy lyrics and up tempo music greet Fayann’s fans. Songs like “Buff” featuring Buffy, “Break the World” and “Drift” standout. On the latter, Fayann gives advice of what to do when people get in your way and are trying to block your progress; just drift. Securing her point, she sings “don’t make me send fih dih jab” which is doubled in meaning: a jab referring to boxing, and a jab referring to ‘jab-jab’ as in the sub-genre of Soca. The track “Everybody Joli” is especially infectious featuring Bunji Garlin, and has a wicked horn section. If you’re immersed in Trini culture, you know how important horns are to Calypso, so keeping this tradition in Soca is refreshing. Trini culture has touches of French influence
hence the title and French word play within the song.
hence the title and French word play within the song.
A favorite track by far is “Girls.” This infectious track is classified as groovy Soca and celebrates all the things that are attractive about women! “When the girls look good yes the boys they come around….” In an unofficial sense the track speaks to the unity amongst women and our strength and magnetism. We are the glue that brings and holds everything together!
If you’re looking for music for your Soca 2017 season (February to October), then Fayann Lyons delivers everything you need with Break The World (VP Records). Your favorite DJ is playing it on the radio, your friends have it programmed on their playlist, now you need to add it to your listening device!
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