Written by: Nekisha Neicy Cyrus
Known for always bringing that energetic Jab Jab fever to his music, Grenadian Soca artist Wilt Cambridge, aka ‘Tallpree’ is back with another soca hit ‘Program Me’ featured on the ‘Jab Head Riddim’. Over the years Tallpree has blessed us with many of our faves including ‘Old Woman Alone’, ‘Wicked Jam’, ‘Jab Jab Crew’, ‘Jab Jab Nation’, and many more.
And the Jab Jab King is not alone on the Jab Head Riddim which also features some of soca music’s biggest stars such as Bunji Garlin, FayAnn Lyons, Lyrikal, Skinny Fabulous, Problem Child, Mandella Links, and more.
And the new releases don’t quite stop there for the Grenadian Cultural Ambassador, who also dropped singles ‘Shock Dem’ featured on the Fever Grass Riddim and ‘Soca Parliament’ featured on the Bad Piece Ah Riddim.
His latest releases definitely have soca lovers primed and ready for Spicemas 2022. Known as one of the most anticipated and fast-paced events in the Caribbean, Grenada Spicemas celebrations which are held annually during the months of July and August continue to transform the island of Grenada into a massive celebration filled with a one of a kind J’ouvert experience, Jab Jab, elaborate costumes, intoxicating rhythms, parades, pure Caribbean energy and so much more. You can also catch Tallpree performing live this August at the Kaboom Festival (Canada’s Biggest Afro-Caribbean Music Festival).
To stay updated with more new music and live performances from Tallpree, be sure to follow him on Instagram.
This month, soca lovers are surely in for a treat with our extensive CEH May New Soca releases playlist. Check it out below and let us know which are your favorites!
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