Many may know Lil John by his hit singles “Get Low” , “ Lover or Friends” or even “What you Gon Do. When he emerged on the music scene he was crowned King of Crunk with his hit making lyrics and beats. This year Lil John has emerged on the soca scene creating the much needed buzz for the Caribbean. According to www.jahkno.com, Lil John “started out as a dancehall selecta or deejay, as a member of the Four Seasons Sound System during the '90s.”, which makes his move into soca not a surprising one at all!
His latest single “Floor on Fire “featuring Pitbull and the king of soca himself, Machel Montanto, was released weeks ahead of the greatest show on earth, Trinidad Carnival. This single, not only has been receiving immense air play but has created history, as being the first track of its kind to rupture on the Soca Scene. http://www.jahkno.com/ describes “the success of the production has evolved the track into a full-fledged riddim, with numerous Caribbean stars voicing on it, including Kevin Lyttle and Mr. Vegas. As a result, a new breed of soca is being introduced …”
Trinidad Carnival was expected to be the backdrop of the video shot of this single which is to be featured on his upcoming album “Crunk Rock” In many reports, Lil John is convinced that this single will go worldwide depicting the beauty of Caribbean Music
Lil John has given this genre his unique flavor and anticipation of who next to jump on the dirty soca genre scene has heightened, for the success of “Floor on Fire” so far is opening many more doors for our Caribbean artists in the mainstream culture.
Written by :Rochelle K.Noel
His latest single “Floor on Fire “featuring Pitbull and the king of soca himself, Machel Montanto, was released weeks ahead of the greatest show on earth, Trinidad Carnival. This single, not only has been receiving immense air play but has created history, as being the first track of its kind to rupture on the Soca Scene. http://www.jahkno.com/ describes “the success of the production has evolved the track into a full-fledged riddim, with numerous Caribbean stars voicing on it, including Kevin Lyttle and Mr. Vegas. As a result, a new breed of soca is being introduced …”
Trinidad Carnival was expected to be the backdrop of the video shot of this single which is to be featured on his upcoming album “Crunk Rock” In many reports, Lil John is convinced that this single will go worldwide depicting the beauty of Caribbean Music
Lil John has given this genre his unique flavor and anticipation of who next to jump on the dirty soca genre scene has heightened, for the success of “Floor on Fire” so far is opening many more doors for our Caribbean artists in the mainstream culture.
Written by :Rochelle K.Noel
Published: www.yomagazine.net
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