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: 

T&T Brings Forth New Fruit. Son Of Radio Exec Sings Girls' Anthem

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. May 25, 2011 - The cadre of local entertainers is growing daily. Out of a thirst to create and be heard, two young men are honing their craft, even amid the hype of their brand new dancehall/ R&B release, “Girls.”

Twenty-Four year old Shane ‘Lawless’ Howell is the son of local radio station boss, O’Brian Haynes. He says his passion for dancehall music cannot be tamed. Joining forces with Chanz Christian Davis recently, the pair made good of their talents, expressing their appreciation for the opposite sex by craftily syncing melodic tones with rough dancehall embellishments- a production owed to the studio they first interacted at, Backyard Studios.

Explaining that the song came about as a result of a keen ear, the pair noted that it was Hip Hop’s new superstar, Drake whose music caught their attention one day while returning from an event. “We were driving home from an event and I heard Drake’s “I Get Lonely Too,” playing in the car. I told Chanz to replay the track and I started coming up with concepts for the beat,” said Howell.

The next day, Lawless said he called his musical partner to hear the beat he’d created in addition to the first verse and the chorus he’d put together. “After I heard Chanz put his voice on the track, I knew the collaboration would be a good one,” laughed Howell.

Already, the song’s been released on Trinidad’s Synergy TV and works well for the young crowd. It’s beat is powerful and the lyrics are sexy and catchy, something that’s expected to work well when the track hits the local airwaves. “A video is being made to accompany the song,” said Lawless. He praised Ballaholics and GFX Studios for their support in getting it done. In the meantime however, the pair are calling on everyone to gear up for some of the biggest releases to come out of T&T. “ We’re preparing to make this thing happen man. We want it really bad and we’re coming to take it!” said Lawless.
“Girls” is the first collaborative effort between the pair, but according to both rising stars, it won’t be the last.