SOCA STRINGS RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS SOCA ARTISTS 2007
Soca Strings Overview
In the heart of Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival season, soca music takes center stage. In 2007, the Soca Strings Riddim became a favorite at fetes and on the road. The riddim’s lively tempo and catchy melodies matched the excitement of the festival, keeping dancers and music lovers moving all season long. The producer behind this compilation, VARIOUS SOCA ARTISTS, is well known for creating high-energy soca projects. Over the years, the group has worked with many top performers and helped shape the sound of modern soca. Their productions often bring together different voices and styles, making each release stand out. Soca Strings Riddim is one of their most memorable works, and it still gets played at parties and Carnival celebrations today. On this riddim, Dawg E. Slaughter delivers “Break Loose,” a track that quickly became a dancefloor anthem. Dawg E. Slaughter is respected in the soca world for his energetic performances and has helped push the genre forward. Maximus Dan, another standout artist on the riddim, brings his powerful voice to “Something Wicked.” Maximus Dan is best known for his hit “Soca Warrior,” which became the anthem for Trinidad and Tobago’s national football team in 2006. The Soca Strings Riddim remains a 2007 road march classic, showing the lasting power of great soca music.
Soca Strings Tracklist:
- Dawg E. Slaughter – Break Loose
- Maximus Dan – Something Wicked
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