July 30th 2011
Setting the Stage with Soca
By Kendell “Scady” Eugene

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The biggest Soca tent in St. Lucia made some major noise this year’s event though they only had one show. The New Generation Soca Stage Tent had the season’s first and only Soca show at the National Cultural Centre on June 17th 2011.

The tent is currently home to the biggest names in the Soca industry boasting a line up with artistes such as Toya, Scady, Private Six, Sedale, Mubarack, Nicole David, Mysterio, Teddyson John, Ilah Man, Platinum George, Sirlancealot, Mr. Killa (Grenada) and Superman H.D just to name a few.

The show kicked off with a performance by Mubarack who had a “Nice Time” on stage and he was followed by Exodus and then our pick for Most Improved Artiste, Mysterio. If you don’t know who he is he is the one who had ladies ditching their carnival men for him so he could make them bend down and “jook-a-sah!”

By the time Mysterio was done with his performance we had to get ready for Sedale’s performance which featured hits such as “Gyal Take Stab” and “Drop A Water.” I guess by now we should note that Oaktreez was the stage manager and he ensured the show was kept tight and without a glitch. New to the Soca stage, on his own that is, was Scady who performed the hit single of the Cinderella Riddim, “Make It Bubble” together with Toya. Mongster’s “Glo Ko Ko” was next inline and it received numerous encores from the crowd that had now grown significantly. Mantius had everyone flocking together and he was followed by Private Six who had everyone “Wasted” just before the intermission.

The second half featured performances from Mac 11 who had released a Wet Fete anthem earlier that week, Crocodile with his “Remix Already Fix” and Zionomi who enjoyed a season filled with versatility. The “Mad Man,” Platinum George followed through but made way just in time for Ilah Man to release his frustration!

The show closed with Superman H.D. and Mr. Killa mashing up and building back fence, Sirlancealot creating a Soca Riot with “Powder and Water,” T.J. getting on “Out and Bad” and D.J. HP making everyone dance doggy.

I wonder if we should make mention of the crowd who had also played an important role in setting the stage during the performance of “De Fence.” Uhh, nah, maybe next time.

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