FIND A CREATIVE- Music- SOCA PARANG!

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The SOCA PARANG SEASON 2016 has begun!!

In Trinidad and Tobago, SOCA PARANG has become an essential feature of the CHRISTMAS SEASON. Soca Parang as the name suggests, is a combination of TRADITIONAL PARANG with a SOCA element or vibe to it. This UNIQUE sound developed in Trinidad and Tobago several decades ago, as the various cultures merged and naturally evolved into a delightful hybrid sound. In truth for some people, until they hear the music of the greats like "Scrunter The Hunter" and "Crazy"; their Christmas Season will not begin. The music carries a FEELING that truly brings to life a Trinbago Christmas!

While there are quite a few Soca Parang Ariste in Trinidad and Tobago, few are active for the 2016 season. I took the opportunity to pull together a few of the artiste that I have seen actively offering their services for 2016.

ROME is a relative new comer in the scene having only been in the SOCA PARANG arena for a few years. I am not going to lie, seeing him publish is pricing was a bit of a surprise as that is not the norm within the industry. However, I guess it helps you decide if you want his services early on without wasting anyones time. I will say that ROME is one artiste that could benefit from having a few VIDEOS out in the public sphere. 

Visit the links below for AUDIO of Rome!

Lovable: https://youtu.be/K1pv3H5wasE

Likah:  https://youtu.be/pJO_IGG9qbs

Spanish Parang:  https://youtu.be/NdgOf0zP7v0

Facebook Fan Page: I didn't find one
Twitter: I didn't find one
Instagram: I didn't fine one
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYFfEYI9mDHlX_q5n7yFHUQ
Website: I didn't find one

MARCIA MIRANDA has been a SOCA PARANG artist for several years. She has given us quite a few CLASSICS such as the infamous "Bring Out De Ham" and "Gimme Love for the Xmas". I will say that Ms. Miranda was a bit difficult to find. I would like to see her utilise and market via the social media platforms a bit more: Facebook Fan Page; Instagram; twitter etc. However, she has yet to be dethroned as the current QUEEN OF SOCA PARANG. 

Check the links below for VIDEO of MARCIA MIRANDA!

Gimme Love Fuh XMas: https://youtu.be/-ClN-PrUJF4

Bring Out De Ham: https://youtu.be/gqDkkkK34wQ

Roast Fowl: https://youtu.be/XeTpjaDpPBw

Thiefin Parang Band: https://youtu.be/-5UC1O4TcMM

Facebook Fan Page: I didn't find one

Twitter: I didn't find one

Instagram: I didn't find one

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4U-79jR7GdfVVG_6xgho4g

Website: www.marciamirandatt.com 

REMBUNCTIONNNNNNNN!! What can I say about this SOCA PARANG artiste that is not already known. His style is unique, his use of visual imagery to bring the FEEL of his songs to life is amazing and humorous. Who can forget big hits like "Mr. Santa Claus". Mr. Rembunction was easy to locate with an ACTIVE Facebook page where you can secure your BOOKINGS! He has LOTS of video on youtube so it was very easy to pull a few together for you.

Visit the links below for VIDEO of REMBUNCTION!

Thunderbolt:  https://youtu.be/y2o0v3Z2Rdk

Nada:  https://youtu.be/Jo8OmgAyBqk

2 Pull Pull: https://youtu.be/mE8CidVL7ec

Mr. Santa Claus: https://youtu.be/KrHEJiAXBWg

Samantha Claus:  https://youtu.be/seLkgb5V8K8

Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/RemyRembunction/
Twitter: I didn't find one
Instagram: @rembunction
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RemBunction
Website: I didn't find one

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Some people are of the view that SOCA PARANG has become too sexual in nature i.e. too many innuendoes and double meaning in the songs. Some people think that the music represents the true Trinbagonian, who is a fun loving sexy person full of positive vibes for the christmas holidays. Some can't stand the SOCA PARANG and prefer the TRADITIONAL PARANG.

What are your thoughts? Which do you prefer and why?

Please share your comments below!