No Pressure Billed to Be Nadia Batson's BIG Groovy Single

Frontline vocalists of SASS Megan Waldrond and Queen SASS, Nadia Batson

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. November 17, 2011-----------Nadia Batson's not about to miss a beat as the season of revelry in Trinidad and Tobago unfolds. The heightened level of intensity is owed to her strong yearning to give only the best of herself and her band SASS, in C2K12 and beyond. 


On the heels of the band's launch last Wednesday, November 9 at Anchorage, Batson on Thursday, November 17 released a single she had been perfecting for weeks. No Pressure was produced by Martian Music and mastered by GBM Productions out of NYC. " This one is for the ladies- We don't want no pressure!", said Batson who wrote the track herself.  Its groove is melodically enticing, soothing on the ear and uncompromising on the waistline's all round agenda. Every woman will love No Pressure, according to Team SASS!


Online, the Buzz has been wild for Nadia Batson. In 2011, she told the media that she was doing everything for the people of Trinidad and Tobago. She'd performed twice at the International Soca Monarch Competition with fellow artistes, Tallpree of Grenada and Patrice Roberts of the HD Family, and even then, a very humble, low-key Batson, told reporters that it wasn't about winning- it was about doing the best that she could. 


2012 is proving to however be a different dynamic. In the season ahead, Nadia will prove herself further- being the first bandleader of an all-female soca band out of Trinidad and Tobago. She's on a natural high and her music is proof enough. No Pressure has been released to radio stations across the length and breadth of T&T and overseas. She's hoping that with the help of her loyal supporters, this track- 'her pet track'- will be as huge as recent releases. This is Batson's fourth release for the season. It follows her hits, Whey Yuh Want with Lyrikal, Hard Pong with Raymond Ramnarine and Shiver on the Antilles riddim. 

Rave Reviews for SASS!!!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. November 11, 2011-------Everywhere you turn in T&T, the word SASS seems to be popping up!

Soca sweetheart Nadia Batson launched her all female soca band on Wednesday evening in Trinidad to the media. The launch was held at Anchorage in Chaguaramas and Batson got the opportunity to breathe after months of anticipation. She showed off her frontline ladies Terry Lyons and 21-year-old Megan Waldrond and showed that SASS would be just what's needed in the growing Soca industry.

Batson says she plans on showcasing that talented women in the Caribbean can rock any stage around the world and starting in C2K12, the lady who has given us countless hits, some personally sung and others merely composed, plans on proving her point.

Check out a little of SASS in action on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 courtesy footage captured by www.islandmix.com.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leuK7YipK4w&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Nothing Will Stop Her- Nadia Batson's Making It Happen!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. October 25, 2011------Well who would’ve thought! Nadia Batson, Raymond Ramnarine and the Dil-E-Nadan crew are dishing out something that’s guaranteed to send party lovers wild ahead of Carnival 2012. This, even as T&T’s soca 

sweetheart is putting the final touches on preparations for the launch of her all-female soca band on November 9th. 


A promo for the band, which will be known as SASS, has already gone viral and is  creating a bit of a stir ahead of launch date but even with that happening, Batson’s indisputably strong work ethic keeps her focused on this latest release alongside the Dil-E-Nadan band.   

The sweetness of the spanking new single they’re calling Hard Pong, lies in its melody but with 

lyrics to match the track’s melodious output, the song which was produced by Shaft Vibes 

Entertainment and recorded at Backyard studios, will, by all indications be placed on heavy 

rotation in the weeks ahead. Much like the promo video for the new band, Hard Pong has also 

gone viral, hitting social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter on October 20. Many are 

speculating that Batson will have a very successful 2012 season as her name seems to be 

popping up everywhere, even on television, where she forms part of Synergy TV’s Soca Star 7 

judging panel. Additionally, her collaboration with U.S. based soca artiste Lyrikal on a track 

called Whey Yuh Want has been making the rounds and there’s also word that she’s got a 

single on the Antilles riddim alongside Machel Montano, Kerwin Dubois and others that’s 

guaranteed to make the ladies move.  

Nadia Batson’s journey in entertainment region-wide has certainly made her one of the most 

respected female singer/songwriters in the hemisphere. Her attitude is that of a go-getter and 

for that reason she assures fans and supporters of music in general that 2012 will only be the 

beginning of Soca’s list of greatest accomplishments- this as she seeks to offer something truly 

dynamic and revolutionary. “ This is only just kicking off. I have so much to deliver to the 

people and I’m so excited to do that,” she said enthusiastically. Her new lease on life these 

days is owed primarily to the joy she foresees in being able to truly please the people of T&T, 

the region and internationally- the way she feels they deserve to be pleased-with great music, 

spectacular showmanship and lyrical appeal that goes beyond the ordinary. A look of what’s to 

come from the ladies of SASS can be viewed on Facebook, Twitter and certainly YouTube. 

November 9th  however promises to be a date everyone will be talking about for months 

thereafter.

Here's a sneak peak of what's to come: 

Nadia Batson's Ready To Soca!- Big Things Underway...

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. August 22, 2011----- Nobody could possibly understand the excitement happening within camp Batson as it’s being called these days. Phone calls, emails and social networking interactions are keeping Nadia Batson very busy as she continues on her journey to creating the first ever all female soca band. She says she’s been inundated by correspondence from interested photographers, clothing, hair and makeup stylists and even personal assistants who want to be a part of the gig.

With a smile Nadie B’s taking each day as it comes, aggressively putting together her band of women, all of whom she’s fondly expressed satisfaction with. “ My ladies are great!” “ My girls SOCA!!!, ” she laughed. It’s Nadia’s way of indicating that her girls are hot in their very own Caribbean genre. It’s been a beautifully crazy ride so far.

Rehearsals started with the band members upon Batson’s return from Toronto in early August and since that time, the Caribbean Girl songstress has expressed a very high level of satisfaction via Twitter, Facebook and other social networking mediums. Admitting that the task is no easy one, Batson says she’s currently ensuring that the girls are glammed up in time for a launch in November. Musically, she says she has no big problems, as the ladies are all incredibly talented and know their stuff. 


With a lot happening on the financial front in T&T right now, Batson is bent on reassuring corporate entities, promoters and supporters in general, that what she’s about to bring to the market is certainly worth their dollar. Her team understands the state of the international economy and how that translates locally when it comes to budgeting so she’s working even harder to guarantee a top-notch product ahead of C2K12. Her assurance to everyone is quite simple, “ There has never been anything like this in Soca. This will be the biggest thing in 2012-I assure you. We’re coming with glam, vibes, motion and real entertainment from the start to the finish of each set. You’ve gotta make us one of your top picks when it comes to soca bands this coming carnival.”

Batson's Found Her Soca Ladies- Band's Name To Be Revealed Soon!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. July 25, 2011------------- Nadia Batson’s journey to creating a new 

sound in the Caribbean has gained tremendous momentum. On July 17, auditions held at the 

Centre Of Excellence in Trinidad, proved successful with a number of beautiful and talented 

young women presenting themselves to the team of musical experts who would have the final 

say as to who would fill the spots of keyboardist, vocalists, drummer, bassist, guitarist and 

dancers. 

In a statement following the one- day audition, Batson excitedly said, “ There were some really 

talented women today. It’ll be a hard decision but we’re up for it.”  

Some eight to 10 girls will be chosen to be a part of the “My Posse” singer/ songwriter’s new 

all-female soca band. She anticipates it’s full emergence by late November and has assured that 

she will not deliver anything less than the best to the public at large. For now though, Batson continues to fulfill her professional obligations with Kes The Band, having flown to Toronto on Thursday for gigs there.  

Upon her return, Batson will begin rehearsals with the new ladies of soca and she’ll also be 

prepared to reveal the name of the all-female band. Thus far, her announcement has created a 

surge of excitement within the carnival fraternity as fans, promoters and prospective sponsors 

eagerly await the grand showcase of what Batson herself is referring to as the hottest thing 

since carnival bikinis and beads. 

Nadia Batson To Make TT History With All Female Band

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. July 15, 2011------ There’s been nothing like it in Trinidad and Tobago. It’s an idea that’s fresh and filled with possibility. It has started off with one 

Caribbean songstress and promises to unleash some eight to 10 beautiful and talented female musicians onto the music scene. Nadia Batson is the woman behind it all.  

Come 2012, Carnival island will see the emergence of it’s first ever all-female soca band and according to Batson, the energy will be electrifying. The plunge, while somewhat daring comes at the right time, according to the Caribbean Girl vocalist.  

Her idea?... to shake things up a bit, create a stir and showcase women in a way they’ve never quite been seen before. She wants to create a one of a kind product within the realm of T&T’s entertainment tradition and she’s going to use feminine appeal to do it just how she envisions. “ I’m about to launch a new band, with a new sound- fully powered by women!,” she laughed, 

but Nadia is not kidding.  

The recent circulation of news that a top entertainer out of Trinidad and Tobago was scouting for female talent in the form of vocalists, dancers and instrumentalists, came from Batson’s camp. On July 17, the final leg of auditions for all three categories of artisans takes place at the 

Ken Galt room, Centre of Excellence in Trinidad. 
According to Batson, the response has been tremendous. Her excitement is real and her ambitions are plenty as she looks forward to establishing a group of young, dynamic, impressionable women who are talented and are willing to share their talents with the world. “ This is not about Nadia Batson,” she said, “ It’s about showcasing a group of women who can thrill audiences with their talent, their 

eccentricity and charisma. I want the members of this group to all be known and I want us all 

to share the spotlight,” she said excitedly.  

Even as auditions continue, Batson has already announced that the women of her new band, 

whoever they will be- will be catered to by local and international stylists to ensure that every 

stage appearance is mind blowing, creative and adds value to the show. Her aim is to offer a 

top-notch stage production filled with creative dynamism, all with a touch of feminine appeal. 

She says she believes this has been missing somewhat, and promises that she will be the first to 

bring entertainment of this nature, to the stages of carnival events come 2012.   

Batson said she will continue to fulfill all previously booked commitments with Kes The Band 

and while she acknowledged the greatness of being a part of the group, she said she’s 

confident that she can inspire a fresh sense of Caribbean flair to the region’s music circuit.  

Information on the auditions carded for this Sunday, July 17, can be obtained by emailing 

dynamicfemale@gmail.com or calling 763-6701.  

PRESS RELEASE: " NADIA BATSON SUFFERS UNFORTUNATE MISCARRIAGE."

This release serves to inform the media, and by extension, the general public that female soca sweetheart, Nadia Batson, who has continued to show her worth both on stage, and off, will not be performing at carnival events for the remainder of the 2010 Carnival season.


Batson’s 2010 repertoire which includes, “Heaven,” a super collaboration performed with fellow lead vocalist, Kees Deffeinthalla of Kes The Band, “ Dangerous” and Keep Wining” among others, will certainly be missed as revelers, promoters and soca music lovers, draw the curtains on the season of abandon. Batson’s decision was not an easy one, however her health being the main focus, leads to this unexpected and certainly, unplanned- decision.


Fans and supporters of the artiste, yearning to understand the severity of Batson’s condition at this time, can rest assured that she is now preparing to treat herself to some much needed rest, following an untimely miscarriage. Having conceived her first child sometime in the last few weeks, Batson’s hectic schedule led to the unfortunate circumstance and consequently her decision to exempt herself from the remainder of the seasonal activity.


In making this decision, Batson- concerned about her supporters and those who look forward to hearing her music, wished to thank everyone whose been instrumental in her 2010 carnival campaign and assures that she will be doing what is necessary to ensure that she’s back on stage for Carnivals across the Caribbean and Internationally.


Those wishing to keep abreast of Nadia’s activity, can certainly do so by following her on social networking site, Twitter.