The Elevate Riddim arrives just in time to set the tone for the new year, and first up is a familiar voice: Aisha Noel. I remember her earliest steps into the Soca arena—including that Sunday afternoon when Mr. Desmond gave her debut track a spin on WACK Radio. Since then, she has grown steadily into her artistry, balancing life between Trinidad and Tobago and her “home away from home,” Jamaica, while keeping her creative heart firmly rooted in T&T.
Aisha penned “Touch.” Unity and human connection sit at the center of this song, expressed through lines like “One blood, one race, one humanity” and “I feel when you touch, touch, touch.” The message is unmistakable: love, togetherness, shared energy, and the simple joy of human contact—all pillars of the Carnival spirit. If that didn’t hit you on the first listen, try again with the music stripped away in your mind. Too often we get caught up in the rhythm and miss the intention behind the words.
Musically, the track delivers an energetic, uplifting feel, built for movement and festival momentum. Her diction is a bit challenging in places, but the overall vibe still lands with brightness and purpose. Having said that, this is the song that takes this Riddim.
Here’s the real hurdle: breaking into steady radio rotation. This song will need a coordinated push—strong social media promotion, playlist visibility, and consistent support from her management team. This isn’t a knock on the song; it’s simply the reality of the landscape. Warmth, positivity, and messages of shared humanity are at the core of our music, but without name recognition, radio will look the other way.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Touch
Artist/Performed by: Aisha Noel x DJ Private Ryan
Album Title: Elevate Riddim
Written by Aisha Noel
Produced by: Battalion Music
Co-produced by: Badjohn Republic.
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Soca 🎶
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