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 Soca music has brought joy to millions of people at Caribbean
carnivals throughout the world.
Soca Anthems, from Smokey Joe Productions, captures twelve of
the most popular Soca tunes ever recorded.
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| Track Listing |
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Rock-It - Merchant
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Penned by one of the Caribbean's
top songwriters, Dennis Williams (aka Merchant), "Rock It" broke
into the British national charts in the 80's after being a
massive hit in the Caribbean. |
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Dollar
- Taxi
(featuring Colin Lucas) |
One of those tunes that spawned
it's own unique and distinctive dance. From the early 90's
till today, people of all ages can be seen doing the "Dollar
Wine!" |
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Doggie
- Anslem Douglas |
Despite dating from 1998, this
classic track and been mixed and re-mixed by various dance
producers - evidence of its mass appeal! Here, we offer
the original in its purest and uncut form |
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Follow
The Leader - Nigell & Marvinn |
A hit for the energetic siblings
and the first of two "participation" tunes from them on Soca
Anthems. |
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Jump &
Wave - Preacher |
After writing hits for many of
the top Caribbean artistes, Preacher finally penned a hit for
himself with this massive carnival song in 1998 that still
sounds fresh today. |
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Pump
Me Up - Krosfyah |
Led by Edwin Yearwood, Krosfyah
is one of the premier part bands from Barbados. This track
signifies a heavier Reggae influence being used and being
combined with soca. Typical of what was to be known as the
"Bajan" sound. |
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Movin'
- Nigell & Marvinn |
The second of the Lewis' tunes
which rely totally on partygoers following their musical
instructions. Seems to have the same effect whether it is
ten or ten thousand people "Movin' to the right or Movin’ to the
left"! |
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Nani
Wine - Crazy |
Nani Wine helped the rise in
popularity of "Soca Chutney" music...Crazy's biggest hit to
date. |
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Tiney
Winey - Kerwin Trotman |
Staying true to the original
version by Byron Lee and the Dragonairs, this version sees
newcomer Kerwin Trotman giving this dancehall classic a new
lease of life. |
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Sugar
Bum Bum - Steve Sealy |
Originally a massive hit for the
grand master "Lord Kitchener" who passed away in early 2000,
this reworking lovingly retains all the vital elements that made
the original such a favourite the world over. |
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Hot,
Hot, Hot - K P Sunshine Band |
This soca signature tune,
originally a global hit for Monserrat's Arrow, hit the British
national charts in the early 80's and sustained exposure through
countless use in commercials the world over. This version
adds a Y2K feel to one of the most recognisable tunes ever to
emerge from the Caribbean. |
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Ah
Comin' - The Mighty Power |
Coming late in his career,
legendary calypsonian, The Mighty Power, surprised the calypso
fraternity with this soca gem in the early 80's.
Recognised by young and old alike, this anthem possesses an
eternal quality enjoyed by all. |
