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Booster Shot: 2011 International Soca Monarch Results

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 09:19:00 +0000

Power 4. Fay Ann Lyons 3. Bunji Garlin 2. Iwer George 1. Machel Montano HD Groovy 4. Blaxx 3. Destra 2. Benjai 1. KeesGet more soca news from the source (pics, vids and more) at http://nurse-karen.com

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Booster Shot: 2011 bMobile International Soca Monarch Finalists & Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Finalists

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:03:00 +0000

Okay Trinidad.... Below is your sneak peak at the final list of competitors for Trinidad Soca Monarch, Friday, March 4, 2011 Congrats and good luck to all who made it! POWER: Bunji Garlin DestraFay-Ann Lyons Iwer GeorgeJW & BlazeMachel Montano HDMichelle XavierNadia Batson / Patrice Roberts Ravi B & Nisha B Shal MarshallTallpree GROOVY: All...

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Booster Shot: 2011 Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Semi-Finalists

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:19:00 +0000

These are the artists who made the cut for the Groovy Soca Monarch Semis to be held on Sunday, February 13th at the Arima Velodrome in Trinidad. Source: Caribbean Prestige Foundation www.socamonarch.net GROOVY CATEGORY NAME1 Lawrence Adams2 Nadia Batson3 Denise Belfon4 Ravi Bissambhar5 Terrin Callendar6 Judelyn Chitan7 Shivonne Churche8 Marvin Davis9 Kes Dieffenthaller10...

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2011 bMobile International Soca Monarch Semi-Finalists

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:13:00 +0000

Hey All, I'm sure you've heard the news out of Toronto today. Dr. Jay's "Soca Therapy" radio program was canceled after ten years on the air. Since December 2005, I contributed a segment called "The Rounds". And that my friends is why and when I was first given the name Nurse Karen by Dr. Jay. Thanks for the love, encouragement and faithful support since the...

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The Rounds: Caribana Results are in!

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:09:00 +0000

Good Evening Soca Lovers, I’m Nurse Karen and these are your Caribana 2010 Rounds!Can you believe it? Caribana 2010 is upon us...and the parade of the bands went down yesterday on lakeshore boulevard. I hit the road early Saturday morning with Dr. Jay’s Portrait of Innocence section in Saldenah Mas K Club’s 2010 presentation “ Portraits”. Hundreds of revellers took to the...

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Nurse's Lounge: Caribana 2010 is now officially here!

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:29:00 +0000

Bandshell stage at Yonge-Dundas Square Itks midday in Toronto and a lot of people in the downtown core are taking extended lunch breaks to witness the launch of the 2010 Caribana festivities. It's a medium sized crowd at Toronto's busiest downtown intersection. I rode here from home on a day where the humidity balloons the temperature to 37 degrees celsius. I was ok until I stopped moving. ...

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Dr. Jay is Set to Paint the Town WHITE This Weekend

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:29:00 +0000

Wednesday, July 14, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDr. Jay is Set to Paint the Town WHITE This WeekendToronto’s favourite pre-carnival tradition returns this Saturday: Dr. Jay’s WHITEOUT. This trendsetting Caribbean event is a highly anticipated precursor to the city’s August long weekend festivities. For the fifteenth consecutive year, partygoers are expected to don white attire all...

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On De Scene: Reelest8. The beginning.

noreply@blogger.com (knyx) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:36:00 +0000

Hi guys. Is ah real long time ah eh report tuh allyuh, but allyuh know ah does only drop in when ah ha ting tuh talk bout rite. Last Saturday, 10th July, ah had de pleasure of hosting de launch ah de newest band in Trinidad & Tobago, Reelest8. (Now allyuh cud play wit dah name all allyuh like buh I feeling it. After hearing dem ah cud honestly say ah feeling de 8 too. (See de name play...

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Nurse's Lounge: Happy 90th Birthday Officer!

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:17:00 +0000

I've never been too keen about sharing my personal life. In spite of my hobbies and vocations over the years that place me in the way of public scrutiny, I actually work very diligently to keep my life, my REAL life very private. I live a life that is full, blessed, and challenging. I have a small circle of close friends, and a huge loving family who accept me in all my various...

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On De Scene : HP Dethrones two-time Soca Monarch King Ricky T

noreply@blogger.com (Rochelle K. Noel) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:10:00 +0000

A mere few hours ago St.Lucia crowned their new Power Soca King HP. History was made at Socarific Saturday with a Disc Jockey claiming the crown and he did STOP Ricky, in what could be described as an intense battle for the crown. The results of the night : 1st – HP2nd Ricky T3rd Superman HD Tonight the Groovy King with his sweet melodies undoubtedly retained the crown with a second consecutive...

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On De Scene : Socarific Saturday- St.Lucia Carnival 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Rochelle K. Noel) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:55:00 +0000

Today, July 10th 2010 the Cultural Development Foundation Presents the 1st ever "Socarific Saturday" Following in the footsteps of our sister island Trinidad , the Groovy and Power Soca Monarch will be held together hence the show was dubbed "Socarific Saturday"! Tonight , 30 songs are expected to be performed including that of the reigning Kings of both competitions.; (Alpha - Groovy and Ricky T...

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Booster Shot: Skinny Fabulous makes it three!

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:53:00 +0000

The 2019 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Soca Monarch wrapped up about four hours ago. As usual the crowd was wild with excitement as soca favourites vied for the top prize of Vincy Mas. Congratulations to Skinny Fabulous on winning the title three consecutive times. For those who missed it, here's who came out on top at Vincy Soca Monarch 2010 1. Skinny Fabulous - Charge Up...

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On De Scene : Nicole David - Outrageous Wine (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Rochelle K. Noel) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:33:00 +0000

This post is long overdue! Carnival in St.Lucia has been a MAS-confusion! Many persons have complained about aspects of the cultural event which has been lacking this year; and fingers have been pointed left , right and center but fortunately mere weeks before the street jump up , it appears the season has picked up a life of its own! Nicole David, who was notably low key last season , appears...

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Booster Shot: Fireman wins Ragga Soca Monarch!

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:56:00 +0000

Vincentians know Fireman as a high energy uptempo performer, but in 2010 he shows his versatility with a win at Ragga Soca Monarch on early Saturday morning June 26th. Here are your 2010 Vincy Ragga Soca Monarch winners: 1. Fireman - Bun Dem 2. Galanaire Avalaunche - Come Een 3. Maddzart - Wine Pon Me Congratulations Fireman! Love and Soca, Nurse KarenGet more...

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Dr. Jay launches monthly initiative to fight hunger in Toronto

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

In a music genre born out of a cultural celebration of excess, it's not everyday a promoter caters to the 'have-nots'. I've got to hand it to my bredren Dr. Jay for leading the way on a project that will literally help thousands of men, women and children here in Canada. Please support this if you can... Love in soca, Nurse Karen Monday, May 17, 2010Source: Mustard Seed...

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Eye Unit: Problem Child - Doh Run

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:30:00 +0000

Well well well, Problem Child has released his signature hybrid down-tempo early tune for Vincy Mas 2010. This time around there's a little promo video too - for the fellas!!! The song has a nice warm-up-the-party vibe to help you loosen up your waist for the rest of the night. Check it out... If you're in Toronto like me, and you want to catch the Vincy Bad Boy live,...

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Booster Shot: Ranking Smo and Boone Chatta drop German/English Soca collab.

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Sat, 08 May 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Wow...have you heard what we think may be the first every German/English Soca collaboration? Here it is, direct from Berlin Germany here's Ranking Smo and Boone Chatta with "10,000 Rags ". This time of year you have to be blind no to see the influence that soca music is making throughout the Caribbean region and around the world. Personally, I only understand the English parts,...

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Eye Unit: Erphaan Alves - Rain

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:45:00 +0000

Here's a little tempo out of Trinidad three months after Carnival. Here Alves attempts to clean up the crime and corruption in Trinidad with a little soca rain. I really appreciate the message in this one. Soca doesn't have to be just about "jump and wine and misbehave." The video is humble, but effective. Maybe it's the political science student in me, but I love...

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Crop Over 2010 Round Up & Info Line

noreply@blogger.com (Corey Graham 2.0) — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:36:00 +0000

Oye Nurse Karen you cain fuh Crop Over this year or wha? Alrite I figure I will give you a quick update of the things happening so far for Crop Over 2010. I will expand on each of these at the appropriate times. The Soca Music So far everyone is still digesting the list of tracks released but the one that is on the tip of many tongues so far is the combo with Blood and Mikey - Whole...

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Eye Unit: Gyptian - Hold You (Soca Refix)

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:05:00 +0000

VP records is on their "A" game with this big tune from Gyptian. Here is a re-release of the video with the official soca riddim in the background. I love a good reggae ballad just as much as the next gal, but honestly, there's something un-romantic about a man singing about "the tightest hold". Ah well, I don't make the music, I just write about it. Enjoy! Never miss an...

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Booster Shot: 2010 International Reggae and World Music Award winners announced

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Fri, 07 May 2010 01:23:00 +0000

The event went down last Sunday in Jamaica Queens, New York. You wanna know who won, and I wanna tell you! For those of you care ONLY about matters relating to Soca, I've taken the liberty to highlight the categories where soca reigns victorious. Yeah, you're welcome. Congrats to all winners and nominees. WINNER LIST, CHECK OUT THE WINNER LIST 1. Entertainer of the Year – Machel...

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Booster Shot: Problem Child heading to Berlin Carnival

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:21:00 +0000

As a person of that good West Indian bouillon stock, I always find myself marveling about those who fall in love with our culture on their own time and champion it as if their lives depended on it. Don't get me wrong. I was raised an educated in Canada, so often people find it odd that I care so deeply about spreading the good news of soca. but then you meet dudes like the...

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Booster Shot: Machel Montano for US Immigration reform?

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:35:00 +0000

The fans know Machel Montano for the oil in his waist. The media is well aware of the complex and active brain in his head. However, not too many would think of the Soca superstar as a political activist. No worries, Machel is not changing his night job, but it seems he created a bit of a stir on a New York radio program on Saturday when he indicated he would be "open to speaking...

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Booster Shot: Carnival stabbing mars Point Fortin Borough Day

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:18:00 +0000

It's been 38 years since the South Trinidad town of Point Fortin first brought Carnival in the Month of May to Trinidad and Tobago. In 2010, it is a much bigger event, embraced by the whole country with the participation of many of T&T's top entertainers. Sadly, this year the spirit of revelry went head to head with the spirit of alcohol and lost when a 25 year old...

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The Rounds: Was a soca nominated for a "Canadian Grammy"?

noreply@blogger.com ((Nurse) Karen) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Originally aired on "Soca Therapy" Flow 93.5 FM Toronto (Sunday, April 18, 2010) with Dr. Jay, Marxman and Nurse Karen - Montreal Soca DJ gets nominated for a Juno Award (Canada) - Machel gets 5 IRAWMA nods (Trinidad / USA) - Happy Birthday 5Star Akil (Trinidad), and Jalena (BVI) - BVI Music Fest line up announced (BVI) - Kerwin Du Bois and Farmer Nappy to perform in Toronto (Canada /...

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