The Jamaica, Queens-based VP Records said on Friday that its longest-running compilation series celebrating the best in soca music, known as “Soca Gold,” will be coming soon – June 23, 2023.
VP Records said “Soca Gold” features 18 “high-energy tracks from some of the genre’s most exciting artists, including Bunji Garlin, Nailah Blackman and Shaggy.
“Arriving at a significant time in the genre’s history, Soca Gold 2023 coincides with the 50th anniversary of soca music and the 25th anniversary of the Soca Gold series,” VP Records said.
“In the spirit of the constantly evolving genre, the project is a forward-looking showcase of the vibrant and exciting mix of the latest crop of carnival winners, as well as heavyweights and guests to the genre,” it added.
VP Records said diamond-selling dancehall reggae star Shaggy contributes “Mood (Road Mixx)”, featuring Kes and “Don’t Run (Road Mixx)”.
It said Vincentian Skinny Fabulous and reggae star Romain Virgo are guests on “Nothing Better” by Nadia Batson.
VP Records said exclusive tracks on this year’s edition are the singles “Memory” by Lyrical and “Push Back” by Ricky T.
