Muchacha Reimagined: Soca Parang Meets Venezuela 🇻🇪🇹🇹

We are switching to Christmas mode with a groundbreaking update to Crazy’s iconic song, Muchacha, which helped birth the Parang Soca genre. This time, Crazy incorporates Venezuelan influences into the festive fold by teaming up with young sensation Jan Luis to deliver a version that’s just as electrifying as the original but with a modern twist.

While many will recognize the song, we must state that Muchacha isn’t just a song—it’s a cultural bridge. Given the large number of Venezuelans now living in Trinidad, this cultural bridge is long overdue. From the hills of Paramin to the streets of Caracas, we have undoubtedly made significant progress; this rendition is filled with rhythm, heritage, and holiday joy. The blend of Spanish and Parang Soca is seamless, playful, and powerful.

We love it. We feel it. We celebrate it.

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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Muchacha 🇻🇪🇹🇹
Artist/Performed by: Edwin Ayoung aka Crazy (Tio Loco), feat. Jan Luis
Recorded at and distributed by: BT Records 
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Parang Soca 🎶

Original Version
Artist/Performed by: Crazy
Arranged by: Ancil "Perez" Forde
From the Album: Madness is Gladness
Year: 1980
Genre: Parang Soca 

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