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	<title>de cooler : soca news &#187; Imani</title>
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		<title>Barbados Party Monarch 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2008/07/barbados-party-monarch-2008</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1st &#8211; Khiomal
2nd &#8211; Mikey
3rd &#8211; Natahlee
4th &#8211; Mr. Dale
5th &#8211; Hypa Dawg
6th &#8211; Red Plastic Bag
7th &#8211; Miguel
8th &#8211; Blood
9th &#8211; Kimberley Inniss
10th &#8211; Ramases
11th &#8211; Donella
12th &#8211; Hee Haw &#038; Dragon Slayer
13th &#8211; Justin King
14th &#8211; Peter Ram
15th &#8211; T.C.
16th &#8211; Dragon Slayer
17th &#8211; Buggy
18th &#8211; Jafar
19th &#8211; Jay-B
20th &#8211; Jimmy Dan


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1st &#8211; Khiomal<br />
2nd &#8211; Mikey<br />
3rd &#8211; Natahlee<br />
4th &#8211; Mr. Dale<br />
5th &#8211; Hypa Dawg<br />
6th &#8211; Red Plastic Bag<br />
7th &#8211; Miguel<br />
8th &#8211; Blood<br />
9th &#8211; Kimberley Inniss<br />
10th &#8211; Ramases<br />
11th &#8211; Donella<br />
12th &#8211; Hee Haw &#038; Dragon Slayer<br />
13th &#8211; Justin King<br />
14th &#8211; Peter Ram<br />
15th &#8211; T.C.<br />
16th &#8211; Dragon Slayer<br />
17th &#8211; Buggy<br />
18th &#8211; Jafar<br />
19th &#8211; Jay-B<br />
20th &#8211; Jimmy Dan</p>


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		<title>Rizon &#8211; Reach</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/10/rizon-reach</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As reported in March by the TnT Guardian, Rapso newcomer Rizon was working on a video for his smashing debut single &#8220;Reach&#8221;, which was released back in November 2k6 for last carnival. Now here it is, directed by Stephan Jones. The tune also made it onto the &#8216;Best Of The Best Soca Grooves 07&#8242; sampler, [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As reported in March by the <a href="http://www.guardian.co.tt/archives/2007-03-02/features2.html">TnT Guardian</a>, Rapso newcomer <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jahrizon">Rizon</a> was working on a video for his smashing debut single &#8220;Reach&#8221;, which was released back in November 2k6 for last carnival. Now here it is, directed by Stephan Jones. <br />The tune also made it onto the <a href="http://faluma.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_22_151_153/products_id/1076/language/de?osCsid=1a6849331c4590931c0b9d04a10f6bd8">&#8216;Best Of The Best Soca Grooves 07&#8242;</a> sampler, available @ Faluma.<br />
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		<title>Umi Marcano &#8211; Move That Body</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/09/umi-marcano-move-that-body</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<title>Nevis Roadmarch 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/08/nevis-roadmarch-2007</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congrats to Ultra Sonic Band, who took the title this year! Their winning song was &#8220;Double Bubble&#8221;. It&#8217;s the bands fourth Roadmarch title (2002 &#8220;Big Banana&#8221;, 2003 &#8220;Sponge Bob&#8221;, 2005 &#8220;Sun Or Rain&#8221;).
The Culturama Senior Kaiso Contest was won by Keith Scarbrough, better known as “Dis and Dat”. Astro placed second, Ginger third.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congrats to Ultra Sonic Band, who took the title this year! Their winning song was &#8220;Double Bubble&#8221;. It&#8217;s the bands fourth Roadmarch title (2002 &#8220;Big Banana&#8221;, 2003 &#8220;Sponge Bob&#8221;, 2005 &#8220;Sun Or Rain&#8221;).</p>
<p>The Culturama Senior Kaiso Contest was won by Keith Scarbrough, better known as “Dis and Dat”. Astro placed second, Ginger third.</p>


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		<title>Grenada Groovy Soca Monarch 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/08/grenada-groovy-soca-monarch-2007</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With only 1 point in difference, Finley “Scholar” Jeffrey (217) won this years groovy soca title against his best competitor Kerleen (216) on Wednesday in Beausejour, Grenada. Scholar already took the 2k6 Calypso King title.
other contestants:
Nnika 213
Rankin Marvin and Mr. X 211
Luni Sparks and Electrify 210
Lady Lydz 207
Mr. Killa 199
Sheldon Douglas 194
Tangler 189
Croquetta 188
Lady K [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With only 1 point in difference, Finley “Scholar” Jeffrey (217) won this years groovy soca title against his best competitor Kerleen (216) on Wednesday in Beausejour, Grenada. Scholar already took the 2k6 Calypso King title.</p>
<p>other contestants:</p>
<p>Nnika 213<br />
Rankin Marvin and Mr. X 211<br />
Luni Sparks and Electrify 210<br />
Lady Lydz 207<br />
Mr. Killa 199<br />
Sheldon Douglas 194<br />
Tangler 189<br />
Croquetta 188<br />
Lady K 183<br />
Berbice 181<br />
Kitty Boy 180<br />
Razer158</p>


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		<title>CropOver Calypso Monarch 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/08/cropover-calypso-monarch-2007</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Red Plastic Bag
2. Blood
3. Kid Site
via


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. Red Plastic Bag<br />
2. Blood<br />
3. Kid Site</p>
<p><a href="http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/caribbeanbrassconnection/">via</a></p>


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		<title>Krosfyah feat. Adrian Dutchin &#8211; Impossible</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/07/krosfyah-feat-adrian-dutchin-impossible</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guyana artist Adrian Dutchin and Bajan soca band Krosfyah recently released this nice girls tune. The video was produced by Martinique born and Barbados based video artist Maharaki




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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guyana artist Adrian Dutchin and Bajan soca band Krosfyah recently released this nice girls tune. The video was produced by Martinique born and Barbados based video artist <a href="http://maharaki.com">Maharaki<br />
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		<title>Iwer George revealed his new name!</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/07/iwer-george-revealed-his-new-name</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trini artist Iwer George &#8211; recently on rotation with songs as &#8216;Fete After Fete&#8217;, &#8216;It Must Work&#8217; or his 2k6 masterpiece &#8216;We Reach&#8217; &#8211; finally announced his new stage name at the Soca 4 The Summer Show in Mucurapo. At least for the next Carnival season the reigning Soca Monarch will be known as &#8220;The [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trini artist Iwer George &#8211; recently on rotation with songs as &#8216;Fete After Fete&#8217;, &#8216;It Must Work&#8217; or his 2k6 masterpiece &#8216;We Reach&#8217; &#8211; finally announced his new stage name at the Soca 4 The Summer Show in Mucurapo. At least for the next Carnival season the reigning Soca Monarch will be known as <strong>&#8220;The Boss&#8221;</strong>.<br />
The famous soca and calypso veteran already had a few nicknames throughout his career, so it&#8217;s up to you fans to guess about his upcoming ones <img src='http://www.decooler.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161179802">via trinidad express</a></p>


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		<title>Dru &#8211; Ting In De Waist</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/06/dru-ting-in-de-waist</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<title>Anand Yankaran is first ever Chutney Soca Monarch</title>
		<link>http://www.decooler.com/socanews/2007/03/anand-yankaran-is-first-ever-chutney-soca-monarch</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[His song &#8220;Jo Jo-Tarsey Meira Jeera&#8221; has been counted 117 times throughout several T&#038;T carnival events. Yankaran, who is living in NY and started singing at the age of ten is a well known artist to chutney fans, as he composed &#8220;Nanda Baba&#8221;, a song, which still gets a lot of airplay and credits among [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>His song &#8220;Jo Jo-Tarsey Meira Jeera&#8221; has been counted 117 times throughout several T&#038;T carnival events. Yankaran, who is living in NY and started singing at the age of ten is a well known artist to chutney fans, as he composed &#8220;Nanda Baba&#8221;, a song, which still gets a lot of airplay and credits among the East Indian community.</p>
<p>Besides, the NCFTT announced the 2008 Chutney Soca Monarch Competition to be bigger and better promoted, as sponsors are already found.</p>
<p>from:<a href="http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/caribbeanbrassconnection/message/7990">caribbeanbrassconnection</a></p>


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