Trinbago's Daddy Chinee Strikes Hard With Techno Soca

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. October 5, 2011 - When was the last time you heard a soca artiste say his/her aim is to entice people all year round, no matter race or culture? It’s a big statement that’s receiving the backing of a group of producers out of the United States and before long, the artiste on the other end of those words will reveal himself via his music, to the people of T&T and the world. 

Ricardo Melville is best known by his sobriquet, Daddy Chinee. He’s a gifted cross-over artiste who was born in Speyside, Tobago but now resides in South Trinidad. He’s been on the grind for sometime, having worked alongside the likes of Crazy, Scrunter, Chris Garcia, Impulse and Rikki Jai, just to name a few. After a 10- year hiatus from the soca biz, Daddy Chinee’s back and is promising music lovers that his unique fusion will leave them intrigued and excited. He’s got the experience having performed with a number of soca bands before. “ I performed in bands like Sound Revolution, Roy Cape and the All Stars, Dil-E-Nadan, Jah Vibes and Kylan. Currently, I have my own band- The Daddy Chinee band which was formerly known as Hipnotic,” he reveals. 

A very motivated entertainer and vocalist, the man who started off chanting near his home with friends, has dabbled in not just the soca genre but, he’s also done chutney, Rhythm and Blues, Dancehall, Reggae and Traditional Parang music. With the experience and talent to take things further now, Daddy Chinee says he’s gearing up for a re-emergence in Carnival 2012. “I’ve already released two Soca tracks- “Drop To The Ground,” and “Ah Coming,” he reveals, highlighting that the tracks were produced by Ato “Hisbigness” Williams of Triple B Studios. Added to that, the vibrant singer is about to send a single he’s calling “Trinidad Party” to local Dj’s and radio stations. This particular song has tremendous appeal as it fuses Techno with Soca to create a really rhythmic sound. Members of his team are guaranteeing that this particular single will sit perfectly with all music lovers- even those who may be a little on the conservative side. In the meantime, Melville is dedicatedly working toward the completion of his album, which he’s calling The Journey Continues. The album will also feature fellow artistes Impulse, Miz Estrada and Silver. 

On the issue of what seems to be a continued mission to fuse Soca with other genres like dancehall, R&B, Pop and certainly Techno, Daddy Chinee says he’s all for it, as long as the people do not forget the heart and soul of Soca music. 

With an undying love and appreciation for his culture, and music in general, a mission that began some 20 years ago has been revitalized. His sights are set on mastering the art form that is Soca and captivating audiences like no other ahead of the spirited season. 

In 2011, as the island prepares for another Carnival celebration, Daddy Chinee is promising that he will shake things up with some of the most enjoyable music the world has ever heard.

Tobago's KK Teams Up With Slim From St. Lucia

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. January 11, 2011 - There’s never a question of giving up when your passion drives your creative senses. 

For Kevon Joseph, known by his sobriquet KK, music is life and through music, he lives. Ahead of Carnival 2011, the Trinidad native who has lived in sister isle Tobago since the age of 17, has released another collaborative single following an earlier release entitled, “Fun Time” alongside Jason “Fridge” Seecharan. 

This time around, KK’s blending his vocals with a Soca sister out of St. Lucia, known as Shirla Slim. The track entitled, “H.O.T.Z” is one for the groovy charts and with background vocals provided by Fridge, there’s no denying the melodic trance this one’s capable of inspiring. 

“H.O.T.Z” was produced collaboratively by MillBeatz Entertainment and Stone Tower Studio with mastering done at Mad Men Productions in Trinidad. The song’s inviting nature leaves a good impression on the soul and is capable of encouraging any music lover to just hum along when the spirit so incites. 

Trinidad’s sister isle has in the past few years produced a number of strong musicians and KK is no exception. With a driven desire to perfect the art form he so loves, and an even greater will to achieve regional recognition, the young and upcoming artiste is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that his career gets the best possible opportunity to grow. Following the release of this second track for the season, KK will release a video for “H.O.T.Z,” which he believes will be just the thing to capture audiences across the region. In the interim however, he’s ready to make Carnival 2011, a positive one for both him and Shirla Slim.

Passion and hard work are certainly elements for success so by the look of things, Kevon “KK” Joseph’s journey will soon prove successful – after all, from the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him. (Proverbs 12:14).

Funtime's on the Agenda Courtesy Mr. Fridge and Tobago's KK

Slow, melodic and perfect- three words that describe the brand new joint hitting the streets of Trinidad and Tobago, the region and certainly internationally, in the next few days.

Get ready for “ Funtime” by a collaborative entity that has amassed tremendous respect over the years. Jason Seecharan, better known by his sobriquet, Fridge of H2OPhlo, teams up with a Tobagonian brother known simply as KK. 


Together, the pair has written and laid vocals for the track, which can only be described as a fun-enhancer- a groovy hit that the world will be swaying to. Richard Charsu Ahong is also credited with penning lyrics for the track, which is produced by C.J. Perez.

Fridge who’s known for some of the sweetest soca and R&B inspired songs shows his strength as an artiste once again as Carnival 2011 rears its head. For three minutes and forty-eight seconds, both he and Tobago’s son, KK offer visitors to the island a taste of just what T&T and other islands of the Caribbean have to offer.
Encouraging party lyrics immediately pull any listener into the vibe of Carnival, leaving anyone ready for the Greatest Show on Earth.

The track’s groovy nature allows for people of varying countries to listen and understand while visiting T&T for the festive season. According to the duo, the music epitomises the sweetness of what the Caribbean as a whole, truly offers to the world at large.
Funtime is a feel good track inspired by the beauty of Carnival and in little to no time, the masses will be singing along to the rhythmic sweetness.

Therapy Launches Car Show....

It’s time to ‘love up we culture.’

Youths in T&T and across the Caribbean are chanting to the beat of their respective nationalities more these days and this is due in part to the great music being unleashed to the masses from all islands. Not only has Jamaica penetrated the minds of Caribbean people but so has St. Vincent, Barbados and now, with the emergence of some very talented youths, Trinidad and Tobago is proving a force, too.

From the belly of the island’s central criminal point, Morvant Laventille- comes a young man who’s bent on eliminating negativity from his language, his way of life and that of his peers. Fresh and ready to take on anything, Therapy, real name- Hayden Peters, is this week unveiling another pivotal track that’ll soon prove essential to his overall elevation.

From the heat of the 2010 Carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago where he released, “Stand Up,” an outcry for the youths to take their lives in a different direction, he’s now relaxing a bit, in a bid to teach the youths and the older heads too, just how much positively engaging fun can be experienced in life.

“ Car Show,” his latest contribution to T&T’s local crossover genre is not only catchy, but the track, which was produced by Klase Gonzales of First Klase Production Studio in T&T, is easy on the ear, relatable and as mentioned above, creates an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. Already, Therapy has aligned himself with a local car-show promoter to ensure his song penetrates the masses at the namesake event.

With the help of his management team and local publicity firm, ET-CET-ERA The Company, the artiste is bent on taking his music beyond radio stations, but also into regional venues and certainly the advertising market. Coupled with his strong intent and the support of the promotional entity who will on Saturday, May 1^st and Saturday May 8^th, host Cars Reloaded in St. Helena, Trinidad and Extreme Machines in Malabar, respectively, the journey to great musical accomplishment is certainly underway.            

 

Thankful for the support of the DJ’s and mic men who’ve held fast to the promotion of T&T’s music, Therapy says, “ music is in me, in my soul… I can provide it, I just need the masses to hear it and the sky’s going to be the limit!”

Bunji Plans 'Big Time Show' for July Birthday In T&T!

An extraordinary event is in the pipeline for July 17th. Port-of-Spain Trinidad will on that night, experience a true celebration of life as local soca artiste, Ian Alvarez, better known by his stage name, Bunji Garlin, will throw the birthday bash of a lifetime. 
Coined, Bunji Garlin’s Birthday Bash, soca stars from the island of the musical genre’s birth and many from across the region, will come together with dancehall and reggae’s best to give the people of T&T a truly thrilling stage show. 

Already, local event coordinating powerhouse has been hired to ensure the masses come out and are treated to a professionally engaging event from venue to accommodation, ticketing to parking and sound quality among other specifics. 

This time around, Garlin, who has amassed a tremendous following, both regionally and internationally over the years, has decided to splurge on what has become an annual event. Instead of the regular run of the mill club event, the self-proclaimed, ‘Fireman’ is calling all party lovers and fans of his music, to indulge in a truly memorable outdoor birthday bash experience. 

A weekend-long schedule of activity is being planned for not just the stars who’ll grace the event, but also the people who, according to the artiste himself, “ has been my driving force and inspiration for many years.” 

Among the lineup of stars set to be a part of the celebration is Jamaican sensation Busy Signal who this year collaborated with Fay Ann Lyons Alavarez on her hit soca single, Start Wining. The crowned princess of Soca and wife of the birthday boy has also come up with what many will agree is the best conclusion to the weekend- a Sunday night simmer at The Living Room Nightclub in Arima.

THE YOUTHS ARE READY TO STEP OUT FOR FIRE FETE, 2010!!!

As the first big event to take place on the dawn of Carnival 2010, the annual Fire Services Fete is shaping up to be far bigger than many would have expected. With a cast of over ten of the Caribbean’s hottest soca stars and emerging stars carded to perform on January 9^th, the event which is appreciated world-over for being the big one to start it all, will in 2010, provide an atmosphere of enjoyment, far different from years gone by.

Iwer George, Bunji Garlin, Fayann Lyons, Grenada’s Tallpree, Shurwayne Winchester and his band YOU, along with Makamillion and the Millionaire family, Patch Denise Saucy Wow Belfon and Ms Alysha are ready to give what just might be, their true best on Fire Saturday!

Already, organizers have been embracing the overwhelming ticket sales at locations across the country, from Cache’s outlets to Fire Stations nationwide, and judging from the online network buzz, thousands from across the country will be heading down to Wrightson Road in Port-Of-Spain, on January 9^th.

In 2010, Makamillion- a local event promoter turned crossover vocalist who has teamed up with the likes of Orlando Octave, Multisymptom, Nessa, Jade Lopez, Musique, Kerry John and Terri Lyons to bring The Millionaire Family into focus, will for the first time, perform live at Fire Fete.

The start of a new decade brings with it a rejuvenated vibe within the local carnival scene and according to organizers, it’s a decade that will welcome the offerings of the young and vibrant entertainers. Coupled with the experience of Iwer George, Shurwayne Winchester and even Bunji Garlin- those on the inside all agree that Fire Fete will be one of the best events to hit the season!

 

To hear what the artistes are saying about the event, log on to facebook.com, keyword- Blazing Fire Fete.