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Old 11-19-2008, 09:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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the next full big soca bands?

It seems like a lot of full bands have been around a long time, and although they've changed members of the band, or are just now getting gaining more steam, I still think many of the bands out there have been around a while or at least a few seasons now- so on the level of HD/Xtatic, Jam Band now Jam Tyme, Maddzart Carnival, Traffik, HS Phaktor, Krosfyah, Kes The Band, Nu Vybes, Small Axe, Roy Cape, Ultra Sonic, Burning Flames, Red Hot Flames, Asulym, El A Kru etc..

what full bands (not individual singers or vocal groups) are on the come up? I ask this question because I see a bunch of individual singers popping up, like the Synergy acts or acts that might perform with backing bands every now and then, but don't have big names- but with the exception of a few new small islands bands and Shurwayne's new Y.O.U., who are the next big household band names?
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most of those synergy acts are a bunch of jokers, if u have 2 of them each year that make it and continue then u have alot

the only new band out of trinidad that i can think of is the orchestra with peter c
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Old 11-20-2008, 12:04 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Drake View Post
most of those synergy acts are a bunch of jokers, if u have 2 of them each year that make it and continue then u have alot

the only new band out of trinidad that i can think of is the orchestra with peter c
actually shuwayne's has a new band. sounds pretty good too. heard dem rehersing.
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actually shuwayne's has a new band. sounds pretty good too. heard dem rehersing.


the thread started mentioned them already , thats why i didnt!
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Old 11-20-2008, 09:59 AM   #6 (permalink)
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nothing new really, only peter c n d orchestra last year n shurwayne dis year. as d thread said earlier, members in bands change every year but soca lovers will still have their favourites 2 listen 2 like hd, destra, cape, asylum, krosfire, allison, wck, visage, ninja band, etc....
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The next big soca band of the 21st century ??

the MERRY MEN of course !
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Old 11-23-2008, 01:20 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by soca control View Post
It seems like a lot of full bands have been around a long time, and although they've changed members of the band, or are just now getting gaining more steam, I still think many of the bands out there have been around a while or at least a few seasons now- so on the level of HD/Xtatic, Jam Band now Jam Tyme, Maddzart Carnival, Traffik, HS Phaktor, Krosfyah, Kes The Band, Nu Vybes, Small Axe, Roy Cape, Ultra Sonic, Burning Flames, Red Hot Flames, Asulym, El A Kru etc..

what full bands (not individual singers or vocal groups) are on the come up? I ask this question because I see a bunch of individual singers popping up, like the Synergy acts or acts that might perform with backing bands every now and then, but don't have big names- but with the exception of a few new small islands bands and Shurwayne's new Y.O.U., who are the next big household band names?

d'vybz from st.kitts. they are the next BIG small island soca band
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Old 11-23-2008, 01:43 AM   #10 (permalink)
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d'vybz from st.kitts. they are the next BIG small island soca band
My Life- d'Vybz featuring Shakki for sT.kITTS Carnival last year

My Life - dVybz Band featuring Shakki
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