SOCA Reviews top &50

02. Lucy – Destra
03. Ola (Kan Kan Riddim) – Olatunji
04. Cloud 9 – Lyrikal
05. Ducking – Fadda Fox
06. Raze – Fay Ann Lyons
07. Vagabond (Flair Skirt Riddim) –
Ricardo Dru
08. Pop Ah Bottle – Machel Montano
09. Saga Boy – Chow Chow
10. Doh Take It On – Chucky
11. Respect the Elders – Crazy
(Chutney Remix)
12. Overdoing It – Kerwin Dubois and Ravi B
13. Phenominal (Kan Kan Riddim) – Benjai
Feat H20 Phlo
14. Ah Feeling – Lead Pipe & Saddis
15. Shake It – Shurwayne Winchester
16. My House – Farmer Nappy
17. Renegade Soca – Bunji Garlin and
Ataklan
18. Endless Wuk – Machel Montano
19. The Best (Kan Kan Riddim) –
Sekon Sta
20. Maddest Crew – Blaxx
21. Ah Feeling Myself (Flair Skirt Riddim) –
Patrice Roberts
22. Noise – 5 Star Akil
23. Cheers – Bunji Garlin
24. Erupt – Machel Montano
25. General Don – Kes
26. Trouble (Patrol Riddim) – Farmer
Nappy and Allison Hinds (New)
27. Engine Room – Lani K
28. Tanty – Erphaan Alves
29. Climb – Stadic X Sym.fa.ni feat.
Bunji Garlin
30. Party Done – Machel Montano and
Angela Hunte (New)
31. Turbo Charge – Shal Marshall and
Squeeze Head
32. Blazing – Olatunji and Skinny Fabulous
(New)
33. Million – Kes
34. Performance – Shal Marshall
35. Magnetic – Kerwin Du Bois
36. Officer – Jaiga
37. Red – Iwer George
38. Twinkle Star – Superblue
39. Soca State of Mind – Kernal Roberts
40. Starter (Triumph Riddim) – Nadia Batson
41. Throw Back ( Triumph Riddim) – Destra
42. Play Ah Mas – Yankee Boy
43. Doh Feel No Way – Nadia Batson and
Fadda Fox
44. Ah Come Back Home – Ronnie
Mcintosh
45. Vulga – Trilogy
46. Move – David Rudder
47. Playing Hard – Terri Lyons
48. People – MX Prime
49. So What (Puppet String Riddim) –
Prophet Benjamin
50. Whole Place – Swappi feat. Duce Man

Destra

Song Title: Lucy

Pros: Simple one word chorus “Lucy;” catchy hooks that build emotion to sing-along and “get loose ”. An introduction that builds and climaxes into madness. Well arranged that the melody blends with the vocals.

Cons: None

Conclusion: Lucy is the type of song, the more you hear it the more you like it. It’s a song the ladies love to sing. At 123bpm this is the ladies’ favourite song for the Groovy Soca Monarch. It is one of the top three favourites for Carnival 2015. The song is well arranged however for the road mix we recommend the song start with a riddim instead of a capella.

Overall Score: 100%

Machel Montano and Angela Hunte

Song Title: Party Done

Pros: A pumping housie introduction that will be a pleasure for deejays to mix. The bass line is full of energy that is sure to get everyone moving on the dance floor. A sing song chorus: “Party done.” Great song that is sure to play in the clubs. The song has international appeal.

Cons: Got to hear the song several times to get accustomed to Angela Hunte’s vocals.

Conclusion: Many may know Angela Hunte as the Grammy award winning songwriter, who penned and co-produced this generation’s New York anthem “Empire State of Mind” for Jay Z and Alicia Keys. The strong point of this song is the 128 bpm beat with its driving baseline. Just the beat by itself without any vocals is powerful enough to get everyone on the dance floor. Written by Angela alongside Machel, this vivacious, bass-driven track commandingly demonstrates exactly how Soca lovers flatten any dance they partake in. Distinctive in its sound and melodies, it is also set to be the first single off Ms Hunte’s upcoming solo project as well as a hit release on the Road March King’s 2015 album.

Overall Score: 85

Johnny King
Song Title: Ole School Vibes

Pros: Clear, balanced vocals. Good idea for a song that may fit into mature soca markets

Cons: Needs a more infectious melody and better arrangement. Needs a stronger sing along chorus.

Conclusion: Johnny King wrote this song with the clear intention of catering for the traditional soca lover. However, we feel the melody could be more infectious and the use of live horns more prominent.

Overall score: 70%