International Soca Monarch 2015 ~ Larger Than Life ~ Fri21stNov2014 ~ Brian Lara Promenade
The evening was packed with performances by Denise "Saucy Wow" Belfon,Olatunji,Sasha,Krich and many others ~ Jamie Lee Phillips (very popular these days)
Some very interesting movements have been observed in the Carnival Schedule for 2015. For those of you who have e-mailed us: 1) Pan Semis is Sunday 1st February 2) There is no ONE FETE (check out TRIBE's "Soleil") 3) Carnival Sunday morning on the Chaguramas peninsula is gonna be very sticky 4) Soaka tickets are not out as yet 5) Yes, Machel is filming a movie
Produced by: Don Iko / Martian Music, Additional Production by: Precision Productions. Mixed by: Cole Nystrom. Mastered by: Alex DeYoung. Written by: Nadia Batson, Machel Montano and Erikkson George.
A life spent passionately pursuing knowledge and focused on fulfilling true purpose is one that should be celebrated with the greatest fervor.
On this declared Machel Monday, the 24th of November, Monk Monté commemorates his 40th birthday doing what he does best; sharing his life, love, and energy in musical form with his family, loved ones, and treasured fans across the world.
As a gift to everyone on his special day, here is the perfectly named free release “Pop Ah Bottle”, which is featured on the Patrol Riddim produced by Martian Music, with additional production by Precision Productions. Also on this riddim are esteemed friends Alison Hinds, and Nadia Batson who wrote Machel’s single, alongside two cherished members of the Xtatik family, Farmer Nappy and Patrice Roberts. This though, is just but one of the many gifts the King of the Road will be sharing with his fans and followers, just stay tuned to his social media all week long for even more surprises.
Like all birthdays should be, this day, track, and riddim are a festive family and friends affair. The song itself is filled with unbridled jubilation that will light up music lovers, warming their spirits inside out leaving them in complete ecstasy this Carnival 2015 season.
Additionally it will be a day of reflection and remembrance for Machel as he traverses the ancient and blessed land of our ancestors in Egypt. This spiritual reconnection and renewal on such a monumental birthday will serve to solidify his understanding and awareness of his past as he continues to build his visionary future.
You too can be a part of this joyous gala with Machel LIVE on instagram as he Pops Ah Bottle in celebration and invites you to partake in an exciting competition. All you have to do is take a pic of yourself 'popping ah bottle' to celebrate Machel’s 40th Birthday, tag @machelmontano and hashtag #popahbottle, and Machel himself will be going through all tagged pics to choose his favourite. The winner walks away with an amazing prize package of Machel Montano original Merchandise from the M Store. So start taking those photos! And don’t forget to #popahbottle
After the triumphant rebranding of her image and entertainment persona, Lil' Bitts is punching forward and keeping her momentum flowing with a strong second release.
It starts with a reckless beat; the sort that rumbles into the soul warping your spine to follow an unforgivable rhythm, whose blatantly destructive nature twists and tangles your limbs and loin without mercy.
Any resistance is futile, as this blistering beat will make that "Booty Bounce"!
Fryktion Music and Precision Productions have created this scandalous music, which was then peppered with unrepentant lyrics composed by Jovan James of Futuristic Jams and Clayton Wong of Nebula868.
Expect havoc to be wreaked once this track hits the airwaves, since there is clearly just one single, solitary way for bumpers to respond to it…very very wickedly
Written By Devon "Prohpet Benjamin" Samuel, Produced By Advokit Productions. Mixed & Mastered By Madmen Productions. Executive Producer: Countrie Bookie Music.
There will be no pool, but the Greens will return for the 2015 National Panorama semi finals, bigger and better. Pan Trinbago's Vice President, Bryon Serette, revealed the plans last evening and showed a layout for the venue, which he calls a circle in a square, saying that it is laid out like the notes on a tenor pan. The Greens is the greatest money-making venture within Panorama for Pan Trinbago, and there are plans to make better use of the two days on which the national semi-finals are held, to include mas and calypso, as well. Describing the Greens as a fringe festival within the Panorama, the steelband body said it conducted a survey and found that 63 percent of the persons who attended the side show in the Greens were within the 26 to 35 age group. The 2015 Panorama will be launched on December 28th at the Car Park of the Grand Stand at the Queen's Park Savannah.