Carnival season is in full swing here in Jamaica, and the Socaphiles will be wukking up and wining all day and night. One particular song will be given multiple spins, but what many will not know, is that it was done by one of their own…
Words by ShannyDeLioness
Yes you heard me right, we have a full fledged Jamaican Soca Artist! While we’ve had Dancehall/Soca/Calypso collaborations over the years by the likes of Beenie Man, Konshens, Spice, and of course you all know of the late Legend Byron Lee and his Dragonaires, and the timeless Fab 5 Band, this Artist has taken his talents and determination and became the first to make it to the International Soca Monarch finals! His name is…Linky First!
Born Jason Henriques, Linky First has been blowing up the airwaves in Trinidad & Tobago and the rest of the Caribbean with his hit single, “Rock & Come In” on the Ruffin produced “Liming Riddim” since its release last year. He has since followed up with “Control It”, “X6”, “Doctor”, and “Naked Pon The Road”.
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While many 12 year olds are focusing on studies, sports and high school activities, Trinidadian Jeromy Rodriguez is a reigning Junior Soca Monarch, President/Founder of the Anti-Bullying Association of Trinidad and Tobago. Tonight on Onstage he spoke on a few things with Winford Williams. Here he discussed how he came about starting his Anti-Bullying Association and his campaigns in Jamaica and T&T, his music career and his experiences in the Soca Monarch competitions, his inspirations and aspirations for the future. Very good interview here, great to see the youths living their dreams and Jeromy is not only doing that, but helping people along the way. You can find his 