When Everything Else Donât Matter, Soca Matters! Planet Soca Presents â SOCA MATTERS â The Mixtape! Vol.2. Mixed By DJ Odyssey. Mastered By Simply Smooth. Hosted By Colombian The Voice . Art Work Done By: @mavert.customs
This volume sheds some light on some new album releases making waves right now namely from artists like Protoje, Pop Smoke, Popcaan, Tiwa Savage And More! Play, Share, Download & Enjoy! Happy Quarantining!
Grammy winning British producer Seani B prepares for his forthcoming project with its debut release.
He teams up with Jamaican reggae/dancehall singer and songwriter Moyann for âPositionâ.
Moyann emerged on the scene in 2018 with a âNetflixxx and Chillâ. The breakout single was part of a riddim project that featured dancehall heavyweights such as Alkaline, Mavado, Stefflon Don, Kranium and Jahmeil.
Since breaking out, Moyann has released a series of hit singles such as âNo Bruk Pocket Manâ, âI Got Youâ, âMad Outâ and most recently âA Nuh My Styleâ.
The 20 year-old originates from Montego Bay and grew up listening to her biggest musical influences such Lady Saw, Shaggy, Sean Paul & Lady Patra. She aims to fuse genres and break rules to create her own distinctive musical style palette.
Broadcaster, DJ, label owner and remixer Seani B follows his last release alongside I-Octane â âAll I Got Is Meâ. This new track will be part of âThe Mixlab Vol 1â.
âThe project embodies what my musical journey has been about â Dancehall as the base but also encompassing so many varied styles and artistsâ, Seani commented.
âIâve been looking forward to sharing this with the world, and flying out the gate with one of the most talented young artists in Moyann is definitely what The Mixlab is about – fusing influences from a classic Dancehall record (Terror Fabulous hit âPositionâ) and bringing the 2020 feel to it.
Look out for The Mixlab Vol 1 â coming soon on BrukOut Records.
Wah Gwaan inna Jamaica?
Zagga, known for hits such as My Destination, Free Up featuring Tarrus Riley & recently Keep Calm on the Aircraft Riddim, has joined forces with buzzin reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid best known for hits such as Well Done, Kontraband featuring Damian Marley & recently Babylon Fallin, to bring you the smash single titled âJamaica Wah Gwaanâ?
This hard driving dancehall anthem highlights topical issues such as how Jamaica is dealing with the Covid-19 crisis amidst a general election, rasta students being banned from entering certain schools and the ungoing crime and violence problem the country faces.
The Amini Music produced track comes at an opportune time- some would say controversially so, while others may say itâs the perfect timing as it echoes the voice of the people.
The single is available on all digital platforms & is accompanied by a music video
MAKE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT!
Buju Banton – Blessed More Blessed (Remixes)
Grammy winner, multiple Billboard Hot 100 chart topping artist and international reggae icon, Buju Banton, releases a remix bundle for his explosive single âBlessedâ off his long-awaited album, âUpside Down 2020,â his first full-length studio album in a decade. The album was released this summer on June 26. The Dave Kelly produced âBlessedâ gets a four-track remix bundle that features the likes of Fabolous & Jadakiss, Farruko and Patoranking.
The nineteen-track compilation boasts major features by Mojo Morgan (Morgan Heritage), Steven and Freddie McGregor, Anthony B, Luciano the Messenjah and, the promising artist Zagga. Bramma also thanked producers Steven McGregor, Emudio Records, Tvch Point Music, DJ Smurf, German base producer Sensi Movement and DJ Nico citing, “We made one for the books one that exudes our culture to the fullest, something timeless a masterpiece so thanks.” Arranged by Bramma, Rugged and Deadly comes in a three-part storybook audio series with skits at the beginning of each new segment. Each track is reflective of one of Bramma’s many moods and way of making music to appease to his diverse fan base.
Produced by: T Lab Studios /King Dreamz Entertainment.
Distributed by: VPAL Music
Wildly talented, heavily streamed, yet still in the throes of international discovery, Jamai-caâs musical sensation Vershon releases new single âRealityâ featuring the UKâs front run-ner in Rap, Chip.
Previously named as BBC Radio 1Xtraâs âHot For 2016â artists alongside J Hus, Kehlani and Mabel, Vershon made his first chink in the armour of global breakthrough with his hit single âInna Real Lifeâ. His music profile has since built to include over 11 million streams, 346K followers on Instagram and his own YouTube channel is home to over 44 million views, yet it is the release of his forthcoming âOnly Oneâ EP, which also features Trillary Banks and Busy Signal, that is set to bridge the gap between Jamaica and the UK.
Taken from âOnly Oneâ, produced by award-winning British trio The Fanatix, responsible for cuts with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, Giggs and Stylo G, the genu-ine Caribbean vibes run to the very roots of âRealityâ. The track comes as the second up-front slice of the highly anticipated 6-track, released via Saint Music/Parlophone in his first freshly inked deal with a major label, and arouses the heat on the sensuous side to Ver-shon as he divulges his enamour for no-filter, natural beauty. Having previously released the bold and gritty âOriginalâ, âRealityâ offers an insight in to the lyrical dexterity and musi-cal diversity of Vershon, demonstrating that heâs equally as skilled at hitting out hard bars with a livewire spark as he is at articulating tender moments and emotion.
Featuring a delicate pulsating key synth and serene bird-like calls, the stripped back in-troduction puts a spotlight on to Vershon as he confidently takes the stage, lyrically ca-ressing the track with tangible lyricism before the deep tremble of bass begins to stir. Although raised in London, Chipâs Jamaican roots have always maintained a strong influ-ence over his music and whilst he is a master at skipping rings around any beat and bar-ring with the best, his inclusion on âRealityâ highlights the capabilities of the duo and their ability to command an exhilarating record.
âI am grateful to be given the opportunity to show the world different sides of my lyrical versatility. My upcoming EP âOnly Oneâ, showcases a little window into my lyrical and musical diversity and I am quietly buzzing to begin this new chapter in my career. I am very anxious to see how my fans and a wider audience will react to the music and diversity, but thereâs much more to come – going to need bigger windows lolâ – VERSHON
Sometimes a song is performed and that song speaks truth on many levels. Queen Ifricaâs recent release, âMih Love Youâ speaks truth on behalf of many around the world who are experiencing relationship problems.
âMih Love Youâ comes from Reggae Gold 2020 which was released by VP Records on August 28th, 2020.
Known for incorporating social issues in song (âDaddy,â âServe and Protectâ and âBlack Womanâ to name a few), it is not surprising that our reigning Queen puts the dynamic of honesty between man and woman front and center. Also included in her lyrics are the consequences to not being honest. Queen Ifrica sings: âme really shoulda tell yuh from the day when we meet say me is a girl who just love things / yuh shouldnât borrow no car fih come look me / dat did kinda just shaky / if me did know den you wouldnât get nuttin caw no walk-foot-bwoy can date me âŚ.â
Although the song was released for Valentineâs Day 2020, Neil Diamond, Senior A&R for VP Records felt the track should be included on Reggae Gold. Neil says âthis is a song that still brings up conversations that are needed in relationships. Itâs a great song and Iâm glad itâs included on Reggae Gold.â
