WHO says Guyanese can’t produce good music? Mashramani is near, and the local artistes are proving that they have what it takes to fill your playlist with Soca tunes that are Carnival-ready!Here is a list of songs that you should look out for from some of your favourite local artistes:
Vanilla’s ‘MASH UP DE PLACE’: If you haven’t heard this song by now, then you must be living under a rock. Vanilla’s ‘Mash up de place’ proves that this artiste has not lost her touch, and is still the Road-March Queen.
The song is easily one of the more popular tunes on the radio right now, and has gained much airplay as a result having been featured as Song of the Day, Song of the Week, and Booming 9 on the radio.
The music video, which was launched only a week ago, has also gained almost 2,000 views so far.
Jumo’s ‘STIR DE POT’: You know Mashramani wouldn’t be complete without ‘Rubber-Waist’ Jumo Primo adding to the mix.
Using a healthy infusion of African drums, Jumo’s ‘Stir de pot’ introduces a dance that mimics the title quite appropriately.
It’s not your traditional Soca tune, but something about it brings about a feeling of nostalgia that is sure to make you get up and dance.
Creole Rock’s ‘MASHRAMANI’,  Ft. Vanilla: We know you’re accustomed to Soca this season, but local artiste, Gavin Mendonca has proven that he can do things his way, and you’ll still like it. And this is what he has done with this track.
Teaming up with Soca Queen, Vanilla, Gavin brought his unique Creole Rock sound to compose a tribute to Mashramani in a way that only he can: With guitar, the Guyanese accent, and lots of momentum!
If you like different, then this is the Mashramani song for you to add to your playlist.
Randy LaFleur’s ‘GI MI MORE’, Ft. Coco: This one is yet another feel-good song, and pays homage to true Guyanese culture by infusing some of the old with the new.
Here, LaFleur brings an interesting twist to the famous folk song, ‘Uncle Joe’ by using the same melody mixed with a catchy Soca beat to create the perfect road-march song.
Vanilla’s ‘WE RUN THINGS’: This is Vanilla’s second Mashramani-themed song for the season, and has also been getting some airplay since its launch.
It’s just as catchy is its predecessor, and even as a newcomer, has already begun to pick up the pace.
Jumo’s ‘JIGGLE IT’: Jumo is true to form in this Soca track. It pays homage to many familiar songs, but Jumo adds his signature touch in his recently-released music video.