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Lil Bitts
Lil Bitts (born Shivonne Liesl-Anne Churche, 31 October 1984) is a soca musician from Trinidad and Tobago. She is best known for her hits "Bump", "Crush" and "Hold Meh". Biography Lil Bitts began singing Social Commentary at the age of nine, leaving Sacred Heart Girls RC School with the title of " Calypso Monarch" in 1996. She played the tenor steel pan with Woodtrin Steel Orchestra (1998-1999) when they won the National Junior Panorama Competition and a finalist in the National Calypso Juniors in 1999. After taking second place at the Inter Calypso School Competition in 2001, she began the move from Social Commentary to soca music, coming fifth at the National Junior Soca Monarch Competition later that year. Her self-penned song "Esta Fiesta" on the Christmas Riddum won Best Soca Parang of 2005. "Crush", written by Kernal Roberts, enabled her to make her debut into the International Soca Monarch Competition 2006. She was a finalist in the Groovy Soca category in 2010 with "Care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soca Music
Soca music is a genre of music defined by Lord Shorty, its inventor, as the "Soul of Calypso", which has influences of African and East Indian rhythms. It was originally spelt "sokah" by its inventor but through an error in a local newspaper when reporting on the new music it was erroneously spelt "soca"; Lord Shorty confirmed the error but chose to leave it that way to avoid confusion. It is a genre of music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 1970s and developed into a range of styles during the 1980s and after. Soca was initially developed by Lord Shorty in an effort to revive traditional calypso, the popularity of which had been flagging amongst younger generations in Trinidad due to the rise in popularity of reggae from Jamaica and soul and funk from the United States. Soca is an offshoot of Calypso/Kaiso, with influences from East Indian rhythms and hooks. Soca has evolved since the 1980s primarily through musicians from various Anglophone Caribbean count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines () is an island country in the Caribbean. It is located in the southeast Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, which lie in the West Indies at the southern end of the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea where the latter meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its territory consists of the main island of Saint Vincent and, south of that, two-thirds of the northern part of the Grenadines, a chain of 32 smaller islands. Some of the Grenadines are inhabited—Bequia, Mustique, Union Island, Canouan, Petit Saint Vincent, Palm Island, Mayreau, Young Island—while others are not: Tobago Cays, Baliceaux, Battowia, Quatre, Petite Mustique, Savan and Petit Nevis. Most of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lies within the Hurricane Alley. To the north of Saint Vincent lies Saint Lucia, to the east is Barbados, and Grenada lies to the south. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a population density of over 300 inhabitants/km2 (700 per sq. mi.), with approxima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh personal computer in the United States. February * February 3 ** Dr. John Buster and the research team at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center announce history's first embryo transfer from one woman to another, resulting in a live birth. ** STS-41-B: Space Shuttle ''Challenger'' is launched on the 10th Space Shuttle mission. * February 7 – Astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart make the first untethered space walk. * February 8– 19 – The 1984 Winter Olympics are held i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Skinny Fabulous
Gamal Doyle, better known as Skinny Fabulous, is a Vincentian musician, singer and songwriter. He is a five-time Soca Monarch winner for his home country Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and created history in Trinidad and Tobago winning the 2019 Road March title with his hit "Famalay" which features Trinidadian soca artistes Ian "Bunji Garlin" Alvarez and Machel Montano. Career His success continued in 2009 when he was awarded St. Vincent and the Grenadines Entertainer of the Year, and was the first runner up in the OECS Soca Monarch competition he also was adjudged Best New Male Artist at the Soca Music Awards. Discography Singles * "Blinking Bad" (2021) * "Inches" (2021) * "Malibu and Pine" (2005) * "The Cave" (2011) * "Duracell" (2010) * "Monster" (2012) * "This Island is mine" (2015) * "Born for This" (2015) * "Head Bad" (2009) * " Rave Out" (2012) * "Angela" (2012) * "Hurricane" (2013) * "Watch Thing" (2016) * "It's the Weekend" (2015) * "Solid as a Rock" (2016) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olatunji Yearwood
Olatunji Yearwood (born September 3, 1985), better known by his mononym Olatunji, is a Trinidadian soca artist. Career Yearwood was born in Trinidad to Edward Yearwood, a well-known composer and mother Mairoon Ali, a Trinidadian actress, radio personality and teacher. He established himself as a Soca talent early on when he entered and won multiple talent shows while still in his teens, including the national Junior Calypso Monarch competition. His shot to global fame when he won Trinidad's famous Soca Groovy Monarch/International Soca Monarch in 2015, performing his blockbuster single "Ola." He is the last International Groovy Soca Monarch champion, as the competition's format was changed in 2016 to exclude that category. Yearwood was featured in The Fader Magazine as the face of Afrosoca music, an emerging genre that fuses Soca and Afrobeats. He sees the release of his debut international album 'Awakening' on July 1, 2016, from FOX FUSE - the world's largest label for soca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juicy Jahbami
Juicy may refer to: People * Juicy J (born 1975), American rapper * Joe Giudice, nicknamed Juicy Joe, on ''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' Music * Juicy (band), a 1980s American R&B duo * ''Juicy'' (album), by Willie Bobo, 1967 Songs * "Juicy" (Doja Cat song), 2019 * "Juicy" (Better Than Ezra song), 2005 * "Juicy" (The Notorious B.I.G. song), 1994 * "Juicy", by Koda Kumi from the single "4 Hot Wave" * "Juicy", by Pretty Ricky from '' Bluestars'' Other uses * '' Juicy!'', a Philippine entertainment news program * Juicy Couture, a clothing line See also * * '' Jewcy'', an online magazine and user community * Jucy (other) * Juissi Juissi is a brand of juices and energy drinks belonging to the Finnish company Marli Marli is a leading manufacturer of noncarbonated drinks in Finland. In 2001, the German group Eckes-Granini acquired all shares in the company. Marli's asso ..., a Finnish brand of juices and energy drinks * Juice (other) {{di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Caruth
Sean, also spelled Seán or Séan in Irish English, is a male given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish versions of the Biblical Hebrew name ''Yohanan'' (), Seán (anglicized as ''Shaun/ Shawn/ Shon'') and Séan (Ulster variant; anglicized ''Shane/Shayne''), rendered ''John'' in English and Johannes/Johann/Johan in other Germanic languages. The Norman French ''Jehan'' (see ''Jean'') is another version. For notable people named Sean, refer to List of people named Sean. Origin The name was adopted into the Irish language most likely from ''Jean'', the French variant of the Hebrew name ''Yohanan''. As Gaelic has no letter (derived from ; English also lacked until the late 17th Century, with ''John'' previously been spelt ''Iohn'') so it is substituted by , as was the normal Gaelic practice for adapting Biblical names that contain in other languages (''Sine''/''Siobhàn'' for ''Joan/Jane/Anne/Anna''; ''Seonaid''/''Sinéad'' for ''Janet''; ''Seumas''/''Séamus'' for ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baron (musician)
Piers Baron (born 29 October 1983) is an English musician and record producer, he has written for David Blaine, Robbie Williams, DJ Fresh, Pendulum, Diane Warren, Glen Ballard, Maejor, Gran Turismo Sport, HBO, Jetman - "Young Feathers", Nike - "Never Not Part 2", and Cher. He is best known for his cinematic music production, particularly in drum and bass, soundtracks and pop. Career Drum and bass Producing music under the name "Baron", he joined up with Breakbeat Kaos and was known for dance-floor tracks, releasing "At the Drive In". His drum and bass records were featured on BBC Radio 1, and were successful on UK dance charts, with a number one hit, seven top tens and six top three hits. He scored a number 1 on the UK Dance Chart with his track "Drive In, Drive By"."Operation Pipe Dream" by Baron has been cited by Skrillex as the driving force to him becoming a DJ. Soundtrack Baron has worked extensively in the soundtrack genre. His credits include ''Gran Turismo Sport'', N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunji Garlin
Ian Antonio Alvarez (born July 14, 1978), better known by his stage name Bunji Garlin, is a Trinidadian ragga soca artist. He is also affectionately known as the Viking of Soca. His spouse is Fay-Ann Lyons. Early life Bunji was born on July 14, 1978 in Arima, Trinidad. He is of Saint Lucian and Venezuelan descent. Personal life He married fellow soca artist Fay-Ann Lyons on December 23, 2006, daughter of successful soca singer Superblue. He is also a second cousin of singer Patrice Roberts, who performs alongside the popular Machel Montano. Career Bunji has won Trinidad's Soca Monarch/International Soca Monarch competition on several occasions: 2002 (tied with Iwer George) with "Down in the Ghetto", 2004 with "Warrior Cry", 2005 with "Blaze the Fire" Both songs were produced by then band member Shawn Noel (Da Ma$tamind) and 2008 with "Fiery" He placed second in the International Soca Monarch 2009 with "Clear De Road", while his pregnant wife Fay-Ann Lyons placed first w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Of Science, Technology And Applied Arts Of Trinidad And Tobago
The College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) is a public, multi-campus college in Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago (, ), officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean. Consisting of the main islands Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous much smaller islands, it is situated south of ..., established in 2000. References External links * Educational institutions established in 2000 Universities in Trinidad and Tobago 2000 establishments in Trinidad and Tobago {{Caribbean-university-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaica
Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some to the north-west. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people either were killed or died of diseases, after which the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to Jamaica as labourers. The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England (later Great Britain) conquered it, renaming it ''Jamaica''. Under British colonial rule Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with a plantation economy dependent on the African slaves and later their des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
