Sokah2Soca - The Heartbeat of Soca, Calypso, and Caribbean Music

I guess many of you were waiting for the big name singers to release new music for Carnival 2013 and today we have one from a 'big name artiste' - Fayann Lyons-Alvarez! However, there is just one little problem with this release and that is the riddim is not a new one. Fayann has jumped on the Island Mas Riddim and that makes the entire feel of the music a little too familiar.

I expected something fresh and refreshing from lady  Fayanne, not a song on a riddim that was released way back in July 2012! However, let me say this, just put on a good set of head phones and listen to the song... it is wicked!

Now if you were keeping track you would know the songs released on the riddim includes the following singers and songs: Alison Hinds with 'Gals Want More Iron', General Degree with 'Soca Fire', Edwin Yearwood with 'Pushing It', Blaxx with 'No Getaway' and finally Terry Lyons (Fayann's sister) with 'Carry On'. Yes Fayann is late but damn good!

Lyrics:

This is a typical Carnival lyrical composition. There is nothing special about the lyrics except that the title of the song has a nice hook to it, "we doing this owah". You don't have to like Fayanne but those four words  ("we doing this owah") will soon be a common slang for Trini Carnival 2013.

Vocal Performance:

Always strong and in command. Fayanne is always in command of her vocal rendition and stage personna. You simply can't fault the lady. 

Music/Production:

What else can I say about this riddim? It has already done its thing since July for Kadooment but what the hell, let me add a few words/sentences. They are attempting to breathe new life into the riddim with Fayann's notoriety - Mission accomplished! The new sound of the riddim now has a brightness that can be described as listen up/an in your face feeling; and a musical color scheme of rich and vibrant rhythmic hues...  I like it!

Replay Worthiness/lasting appeal:

This is Fayanne - it will be played not because there is something special about it but simply because this is Miss Fayann Lyons-Alvarez. She has paid her dues and will be respected as such. This one will get radio play for sure and I assure you that the hook will be on the lips of just about everyone... "We Doing This Owah!"

Production Notes:
Singer: Fayann Lyons-Alvarez

Title: WE DOING THIS OWAH
Riddim: Island Mas

Produced By: Peter Copin/Monstapiece 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!

Please press the play button (below) to listen (small triangle in circle).