Soca Gold 2019

Soca music has become synonymous with joy, laughter and good times and VP Records is proud to present the soundtrack for that with the 2019 edition of Soca Gold. Out June 21st, the compilation features some of the best soca songs of the season. The two-disc CD set includes 17 tracks on Disc 1 and a Soca Gold 2019 Mega-Mix by Team Soca- DJ Spice on Disc 2.

This year, Soca Gold adds new dimensions to the famed compilation series, with two key partnerships; RJR Communications Group Jamaica and FITBK Fitness Movement. Soca

Gold Live - Montego Bay is a live performance showcase to be broadcast over RETV Jamaica on June 22, 2019. This two-hour live broadcast will be streamed via VP Records YouTube channel to key markets during viewing/ launch parties. The Montego Bay event is a new step into travel and tourism, tapping into the ’island hopping’ trend within the classic Caribbean Carnival culture. This is following the inaugural show for the VP Records “Strictly The Best Live” that was done in Montego Bay in January of this year.

The FITBK troupe (a NYC based group of certified fitness instructors of Caribbean Heritage) will stage a ‘come along’ to participate in the festivities on June 22nd. After the project launch, the organization will host multiple themed events as part of their Coney Island Soca Explosion (held on consecutive Saturdays in July and August).

This year’s album features the hottest songs from the most recent Trinidad Carnival including Kes “Savannah Grass” and “Issa Snack” by Nessa Preppy X Travis World. Two tracks; “My Sweet Sweet Woman” by Tony Prescott (out April 19th) and Sean Caruth “Come Inside” (out April 26th) were exclusively commissioned for the compilation. Other standout tracks include “Marc” by Fay-Ann Lyons, “Brace Up” by Machel Montano and the popular track “Funky Business” by Fimba. Tracks from Soca Gold can be heard at carnivals in St. Vincent, New York, Baltimore/DC, Toronto, London and more.

“Every year, Soca becomes more and more recognized by the masses as a genre of music that brings joy and happiness to so many people.” said Edwin Howell, A&R at VP Records and Program Director for Reggae King Radio. “I am proud of this year’s set of songs as they represent what is trending right now with new and classic artists that make good music for carnival and beyond,” he concluded.

Soca Gold 2019 TRACKLIST

Disc 1
1. Savanah Grass - Kes The Band
2. Marc - Fay-Ann Lyons
3. Brace Up - Machel Montano
4. Issa Snack - Nessa Preppy X Travis World
5. Trouble In The Morning - V’Ghn
6. Rag Storm (feat. 3 Canal) - Super Blue
7. Water Blessings - Iwer George
8. Funky Business - Fimba
9. Soca Land - Jamesy P
10. Vent - Teddyson John X Intl Stephen
11. My Sweet Sweet Woman - Tony Prescott
12. Come Inside – Sean Caruth
13. Cyan Function - Rikki Jai
14. Wine After Wine - Hypasounds
15. Manager - Jus D
16. Feting Family - Mikey
17. Pull It Up - Ricky T

The Significance of Fayann Lyons ‘Break the World.’

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.  

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!

Get it here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/break-the-world/id1207331237

Fayann Lyons will be performing August 5^th in Toronto at Carnival Kingdom.  Follow her

on social media so you never miss an announcement @fayannlyons