"Pan Kankalang" | Wack & WST bicker over video stream!

Buss Pepper and water will come out of your eyes - this was the case as two giants of the Culture butted heads last night. Both parties took the wrong course of action resulting is a spat that was not needed at this time.

When Steel Talks everybody listens and they did last night (en masse) as Wack radio streamed the Southern Panorama preliminaries. Apparently WST advertised the free Panorama feed on their Website. WST has around 10,000 members (including me). The followers came to see the show via the Internet and that created problems for the technicians streaming the show from Skinner's Park in San Fernando. The 'crash' resulted is a tit for tat between both parties that ended up in emails sent and audio clips quoted on the Web.

After the feed was restored, Wack's CEO Mr. Kenny Phillips vented his frustrations on air regarding WST posting the site feed for the broadcast. WST first posted their displeasure in the Wack radio Chat box aka shoutbox then sent out emails regarding the issue of the stream. WST posted for discussion a thread titled "False Accusations from WACK fm's CEO, Kenny Phillips". This thread was posted by "Pan Times".

I don't want to get involved in who is right or wrong because both these entities are unique when it comes to promoting the culture of Trinidad and Tobago. WST is a World Body that showcases the Pan instrument from all over the World for everyone to peruse and learn from. 

Wack Radio is the only radio station in the World that plays total local content of all the music genres coming out of Trinidad and Tobago 24/7 including great shows weekly on the national instrument, The Steel Pan!

It is my hope that both parties could get together and work out a plan to feed the culture to the World. Kenny Phillips believes in the culture but is frustrated that no one really cares and he has to financially support his cause on his own. Both WST and Wack radio can do more good together rather than butting heads on the streaming of a show. I get WST point and I really do understand how Mr. Phillips feels. A Truce is needed and just maybe something good will come out of this little misunderstanding. 

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"Dutty Me" | Zan

Listen to this wicked track from Zan. All the talk is over and done with because this track should quiet all the naysayers. Zan put down a seriously wicked session with this one titled "Dutty Me". If Zan continues to produce music like this one he does not need the vehicle named HD to forge ahead with his singing career. He is doing just fine and I endorse this track... it is really wicked!

I was listening to music on Imix when I came across this track that was uploaded by Julian to the islandmix audio listing. I simply could not resist this one and had to post it here for your listening pleasure from code provided by Julian on islandmix. The music is infectious and the vocals are  excellent.

This one is a portrait of events that could take place on any Carnival day in Trinidad. The iron is sweet and the rhythm calls you to Dutty Yourself or 'Dutty Me' in oil and mud and just go crazy with this Dutty swag. This is an excellent song with sweet music that ends too quickly. This is a Jab Jab, Cow horn, whistle and ole pan mas with bottle and spoon chipping down de road - well you have to be playing Ole Mas right! Seriously now... "You cyar play mas and fraid powder". I recommend that you put it on rewind and let it go over and over and over again!

Production Notes:
The singer is Zan and the song is on the Old Iron Riddim. The Riddim was produced for lovers of Jouvert mas (on Carnival Monday morning). The creator of the Riddim is David 'Millbeatz' Millien of Millbeatz Entertainment!

Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). Lend me your ears... Enjoy!

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Dutty Me - Zan

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"Terrible" | Erphaan Alves Feat. Machel Montano

I was intrigued when I saw the production notes for this song. I saw live drums by Alpha Simpson but I noticed that the person playing the guitar on this young at heart composition was an old head in one Kenny Phillips. Indeed the footprints of KMPMUSIC and Precision Production are stamped on this one. The song was written by Erphaan Alves, Machel Montano and Kasey Phillips. 

These two production entities have clobbered the competition for the Soca and Calypso compositions this year. It appears that Kenny still has some youth running through his musical veins. This song is for fierce competitors - it won't go down well with the older heads but is just the right groove for the youth. This one will surely contend for the Road March!

Initially the beginning voice reminded me of the "last badjohn in Calypso' but that was the voice of Erphaan Alves who took the lead for this one. Machel seems to be everywhere and has added his sweet Soca characteristics to this one.

The theme is about having fun to be ready again with your hands in the air, rags in the air and just mad carnival dancing. They emphasize that it is that time again to wine again because we are 'Terrible'. Terror and Rebel gives you the title for this track Terrible. So you can say that you came to misbehave and get on bad or as they say in this one just get on "Terrible".

Production Notes:

Produced & Mixed by Precision Productions, Live Drums by Alpha Simpson. Guitars by Kenny Phillips. Background Vocals by Jeanelle Archer. Written by Erphaan Alves, Machel Montano & Kasey Phillips. Mastered by Sterling Sound, New York.

Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). Lend me your ears... Enjoy!

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Terrible - Erphaan Alves Feat. Machel Montano

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"Hot Spot" | David Rudder

King David Rudder has released a Soca composition for Carnival 2012. Immediately I cranked up the engine and played this track with great anticipation. After listening to this song I get the feeling that we have two pieces of music looking for 'musical separation'. What do I mean by this? Well it sounds like someone took a calypso sung by David Rudder and dropped the lyrics over a Soca Riddim.

I understand that these artistes always want to remain current and offer songs that would be accepted by a wide cross section of the listening public. The lyrics are strong but this song would have greater impact if it was sung using a laid back calypso rhythm. 

Do I like the song? Well yes... it is David Rudder and surely he has one of the sweetest singing voices out there. However, this rhythm seems out of place for this song. I think that we have been 'spoilt rotten' by David with all the classic work he has given us in the past. Maybe this one will grow on me and I may have to come back and rework this post - hey you never know!

As a Soca beat I must say it is a really nice one and for those whom are into the music more so than the lyrics then this is a sweet one to break out a sweat. I can't say anything bad about David Rudder, surely that would be sacrilegious indeed, but I still hear this one with a calypso rhythm instead of this Soca beat.

Production Notes:
This one was "Written & Produced By David Rudder For Lyricsman Music. Recorded @ Hatcher House Studios, Toronto, Ontatio. Overdubs & Mix @ Seek Music Studios, Toronto Ontario. Engineered By Diego Las Heras. Drum Programing & All Keyboards By Jeremy Ledbetter".

Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). Lend me your ears... Enjoy!

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"Hot Spot" | David Rudder

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"Don't Force Meh Hand" | Sugar Aloes

Just under the skin of the Aloe Vera plant the taste is bitter indeed. So when you hear about Sugar Aloes you know that the singer who goes by that sobriquet will deliver some very bitter sweet lyrics. This offering from calypsonian "Sugar Aloes" titled "Don't Force Meh Hand" takes a look at the current political scene as only the calypsonian can. These lyrics will definitely not be palatable for the current administration running Trinidad and Tobago.

The Calypsonian has used a fine teeth comb and was able to stick his finger in the political eyes of the government of the day bringing tears to their eyes. This is one for the people but one that will not be loved by the ruling political brass. If you were waiting for 'licks to start sharing here we go... this one is for you!

This is typical Sugar Aloes... biting lyrics but unlike Cro Cro this man has a voice and style that is as sweet as honey. This is a classic calypso style that only the stalwarts of the art can produce. This is a well executed calypso with excellent vocals and biting lyrics.

This is a wicked one and will become a classic in the political calypso field. Well done Mr.Michael Anthony Osuana aka Sugar Aloes.

Production Notes:

The name of the song is "Don't Force Meh Hand"; the name of the singer is Michael Anthony Osuana aka Sugar Aloes.

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"Don't Force Meh Hand" - Sugar Aloes

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"Ian Alleyene" | Allrounder

Kaiso, Kaiso, here comes the one and only Allrounder again right on the heels of his 'Garlic Sauce' hit. It is alleged that he is the people's favorite! However for this posting take note that, "It is alleged, I am coming to get your...doh hurt yuh head".

So don't hurt your head because Allrounder and not Ian Alleyene is coming to get you with some witty lyrics and a wicked Calypso rhythm. This is the real deal nothing is being alleged here just sweet Calypso done just for you by this hard working calypsonian. I was looking around the WWW and saw a short video clip of Allrounder and his daughters performing this song on Ian Alleyene's show aka 'Crime Watch'.  Here is the YouTube link to that very interesting Video Clip: Allrounder and his daughters on Crime Watch.

Does Allrounder know how to hook the 'big fish' I don't know but he does understand what Ian Alleyene is all about. Here is the magic of the Calypsonian who can capture the imagination of the nation. So many facebook postings about the work of Ian Alleyene that have brought so much talk and even laughter have been lyrically posted in the history books of the Calypso nation.

"It Is Alleged" is one that should put a smile on your face for sure. Added to that is the photo that Allrounder sent out with this song. I did not say that it was silly but I am sure it will put a smile on your face.

Production Notes:

Sung by Allrounder and his daughters.

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"Ian Alleyene" - Allrounder

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"Jones & Wukup" | Ricky Minaj (Lil Rick)

Sometimes you need to look back in order to move forward. That is exactly what we are doing with this Lil Rick posting today. This one was billed as the new dance craze for last year's Crop Over Festival in Barbados. So why am I posting this one today? Well simply put... because, I can!

Look, I was was checking tracks to post and just by chance I came across this one from the Charlie Sheen Riddim and everyone knows that that Riddim 'mash up the place'. So Why not wheel the riddim and come back again?  Look if something is good it is damn well worth doing again! So let's just Jones and Wukup...

Just in case you did not know or haven't heard this track before... be prepared to 'Wuk UP" it is a very infectious and very "Dwaingerous" and infectious Rhythm.

Sometimes you need to look back in order to move forward. That is exactly what we are doing with this Lil Rick posting today. This one was billed as the new dance craze for last year's Crop Over Festival in Barbados. So why am I posting this one today? Well simply put...  because, I can!

Look, I was was checking tracks to post and just by chance I came across this one from the Charlie Sheen Riddim and everyone knows that that Riddim 'mash up the place'. So Why not?  Just in case you did not know or haven't heard this track before... be prepared to 'Wuk UP" it is a very infectious and very "Dwaingerous" and infectious Rhythm.

So why was this considered a 'new dance craze'? Check out the following that came from cropoverbarbados.com website: "Jones and Wuk up is a fusion of the movement of Jonesing (quick hand movements) and “wukking up” ( a gyrating waistine movement popularly associated with persons of Bajan descent)." via http://cropoverbarbados.com/

Production Notes:

The Singer is Lil' Rick who took on the sobriquet of "Ricky Minaj" for this one. The vocals are layered over the CHarlie Sheen Riddim and was produced by Dwain "Dwaingerous" Antrobus.

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"Jones and Wukup" - Ricky Minaj (Lil Rick)

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