D’ PARANG RIDDIM produced by XPLICIT MEVON 2021
D Parang Overview
Carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its vibrant music and lively street parties. In 2021, one of the standout sounds came from the D Parang Riddim, a soca project that brought festive energy to listeners worldwide. The riddim, or instrumental track, set the stage for a series of collaborations between top soca artists and the influential producer XPLICIT MEVON. XPLICIT MEVON is known for his dynamic production style and his role in shaping modern soca music. As the founder of the Xplicit Entertainment label, he has produced songs that have gained traction on digital platforms and are played at major Carnival events. His work on D Parang Riddim continued this legacy, bringing together a mix of established and rising stars. The project features Rome & XplicitMevon with the lively track "Eat Everything," and Swappi & XplicitMevon with "Christmas Morning." Swappi is a well-known soca artist, recognized for his hit "Party Start" and for winning the International Soca Monarch Groovy title in 2019. Preedy & XplicitMevon deliver "It's Christmas Time," while Kiegs & XplicitMevon add to the festive spirit with "Lewwe Parang!" Viking Ding Dong & XplicitMevon round out the collection with "Single This Christmas." Viking Ding Dong is recognized for his energetic performances and his hit "Outside," which became popular in 2020. Together, these songs captured the joyful and communal spirit of Carnival, making D Parang Riddim a memorable part of soca’s 2021 Carnival legacy. The project lifted spirits and kept the Carnival feeling alive, even in challenging times.
D Parang Tracklist:
- Rome & XplicitMevon – Eat Everything
- Swappi & XplicitMevon – Christmas Morning
- Preedy & XplicitMevon – It’s Christmas Time
- Kiegs & XplicitMevon – Lewwe Parang!
- Viking Ding Dong & XplicitMevon – Single This Christmas
- D’ Parang Riddim
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