FU: Soca

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Just because it's hot outside and crop over is fast approaching...

This is for everyone who enjoyed Nottinghill Carnival this year whether you jumped or just watched from the sidelines. It perfectly describes the feeling you get after Carnivals done and you realize you have a whole year to wait to experience it again :(

Crimeson

FU interviewed 22 year old Bajan artist Crimeson:

How did you get the name Crimeson?

I used to rap and I did a song that had a hook with " Crime son " at the end, so the name just stuck from there.

How did you get your start?

I did a track called 'Don't Ask Me' and because it was being shared via cellphone, word of mouth and internet it eventually started reaching DJs.DJ Indian then organised the official radio edit and got it circulating on the radio, which really made my music career take off.

What genre of music do you do?

Bajan Dancehall/Soca

What inspires your songs?

Bajan Sayings, everyday experiences whether it be mine or someone else's, Bajan culture and listening to the older folk talk etc

What kind of stuff do you sing about?

I try to sing about reality and be as truthful as I can. So an issue that affects people on a whole, will most likely become a topic for one of my songs.

Who do you look up to in the industry?
Lil Rick

Whats the biggest/best show you've done so far?

I would have to say the Luciano Show which was at Brandons Beach in Barbados. To get on the line up with an international superstar was a real privilege.

Your song 'Don't ask me' got a lot of attention in Barbados but was it based on a true story...?

Of course it is based on a true story, not my story, but the story of thousands or even millions all over the world.

Who would your dream collaboration be with?

Lil Rick or Rihanna.

Do you have any mixtapes, albums or EPs out?

I have a mix tape out called Bajan Pride.

Whats next for you?

I have recently become a Banks Beer ambassador, but apart from that I am not sure, I only started singing in September 2011, so this is still surprising for me. My management Renaissance Entertainment is constantly looking for opportunities for me, but I am eager and love singing so where ever the music takes me, I will go.
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For more info on Crimeson:

www.twitter.com/crimeson1

Carnival Time!

With carnival season fast approaching in Aruba (19th Feb), Dominica (20th Feb) and not forgetting the huge Trinidad and Tobago carnival (20th Feb). FU thought we would help to get you in the carnival spirit. With a little help from our friends at http://www.rollingsoca365.com/ here are the top 5 Soca tunes you should be listening to right now. So if like FU you won't be going this year you can at least listen to the songs and wuk up and wave your flag round your livingroom :)
1. No Pain by Iwer George

2.Bacchanalist by Kerwin DuBois

3. Pump Yuh Flag by Machel Montano

4. Mr.Fete by Machel Montano

5. Baddist by Destra Garcia Feat Kerwin Du Bois

For the full top 20 please visit http://www.rollingsoca365.com/