For the 4th consecutive week “Hello” by Kes on the Folklore Riddim is the #1 tune on our Julian’s Promos Youtube page (with 790,787 views).
Holding steady with position #2 is Shal Marshals “Splinters” (536, 152 views). “Splinters” is a crowd favorite Kes and Patrice’s “Like it Like That” moved up this week making it to our top 10 at position #10 (with 210,349 views).
Moving up to position #3 is Machel Montano and Super Blue’s “Soca Kingdom” (398,176 views) which was releases only two weeks ago. “Soca Kingdom” is a major song taking over the airwaves and You Tube Soca streams. Let’s see if it can conquer position #1 or #2 next week.
Patrice Roberts “Sweet Fuh Days” is holding steady at position #4 with (363,065 views). “Criminal Wine” featuring Lyrikal and Millibeatz dropped down to position #11 this week.
Erphaan Alves “Overdue” (258,396) is currently holding steady at position #5 this week.
Voice’s “Year for Love” on the Upendo Riddim dropped down to position #6 (254,193 views). Also on the Upendo Riddim, that’s still rocking on our top 30 chart is Machel Montano’s, “Take it Slow” position #12 and Turner’s “Champion” (position 30). “Full of Vibe”, on the My Decisions Riddim, dropped down to position #7 (251,268 views).
Coming in at position #8 is “O’ Lawd Oye” (277,837). “O’ Lord Oye” is a colorful catchy video that showsNailah’s hot dance moves while shopping for fruits in the market square. In position #9 is her warmhearted tribute song to her grandfather (Ras-Short I) titled “Soka” (219,314 views). Also, her song “Badish” featuring dancehall artist Shenseea dropped down one slot (position #21).
Notable songs moving up in our Top 30 is Blaxx’s motivational song “Hulk” at position #14. Jamming his way up the top 30 is Dev’s “Jam” at position #15. “Jam” is a popular song charming the waistlines of many.
Keep it locked to see this week to see what changes we have. Please note songs on our Weekly Top 30 are songs based on weekly views. Check @julianspromos on IG for more details on our criteria
Written by Chandelle “Chandy” De Riggs follow me @chandymedia
For 2018, “Hello” by Kes on the Folklore Riddim is the #1 tune on our Julian’s Promos Youtube page (with 789,167 views) for this week’s top 30. “Hello” is an infectious tune. The Folklore Riddim has artiste like Turner “Holding On”, (position#19), Sekon Sta (at position #23) with “Aye Yo” and the lioness Nadia Batson’s “Catching Feelings” (position # 30).
Coming in at position #2 is Shal Marshals “Splinters” (520, 436 views). “Splinters” is a crowd favorite on the 2 am Project Riddim produced by Fryktion and Problematic Media. “Splinters” is a hot sexy video giving you a taste of Uber Soca Cruise 2017. Also on the riddim is Kes and Patrice with their very sensual collaboration “Like it Like That” (position 12).
“Let de pumpin start.” What is carnival without energy? Patrice Robert’s “Sweet Fuh Days” is a spirited tune at position #3 this week (273,786 views). Her next song, “Criminal Wine’ with Lyrikal and Millibeatz is at position #10 (164,157 views) climbing up steadily.
Love seems to be Voices formula. Coming in position #4 is Voice’s “Year for Love” off the Upendo Riddim (257,841 views). The Upendo Riddim has heavy hitters like Machel Montano with his song “Take it Slow” which is at position #8 with (207,110 views this week). Another song on the riddim whose video made it on our countdown is Turner’s “Champion” (position 24).Champion is a nostalgic video that pays homage to the icons of Soca/Calypso.
Erphaan Alves is a very talented singer and songwriter. One of his carnival favorites “Overdue” (256,603) has crept up and grabbed the hearts of many. The video is rather sentimental and very relatable to all lovers out there. “Overdue” is currently holding position #5 this week.
Another popular couple’s anthem, holding position #6 (with 242,093 views) is the beautiful tune by Voice and Marge Blackman’s “Full of Vibes” off the My Decisions Riddim. Full of Vibes” overall has over 2.2 million views and counting.
Also from the Blackman family is Nailah Blackman. Nailah took it back with her song “Sokah,” paying tribute to her late grandfather, the God-father of Soca, Ras Shorty I. Sokah is in position #7 (235,004) this week. Nailah has a few other tunes on our charts this week. O’Lawd Oye (188,401) at position #9. “Badish” featuring dancehall artist Shenseea (position #20). Nailah is a budding artist that has a unique sound and sense of style. The ladies in Soca are making a high impact.
Nessa Preppy is another rising star in Soca. Her song “Tingo” (position 14) is creeping up the charts. This catchy tune has a wicked video that has massive sex appeal where Nessa shows you how de tingo.
Another positive song is Blaxx “Hulk” (position 25). Hulk is a song that inspires a person to stay strong when things aren’t making sense. Keep it locked to see if makes its way to our top ten next week.
Folklore Riddim (2018 Soca) – Presented by Julianspromos and Advokit Productions
“Let’s take your soul and ears on a journey laid down within the foundation of the Folklore Riddim.
Folklore is tradition. Folklore is culture. Folklore is we! Get your heart pumping with every beat of the drum reminding us that we’re rooted in soil rich of culture inspired by our ancestors. The Folklore Riddim expresses the cultural musical syncopation of the tales told by those before us and enlivens our bodies through unavoidable dance. Like some of our folklore characters, the music will cast an enchantment upon you, finding yourself compelled by its intoxicating grip. It will spread through your veins like wildfire. It is tantalizing, drawing you in, beat by beat. The offering that is the Folklore Riddim encompasses both deep cultural tales whilst satisfying our desire for musical growth and diversity.
Celebrate this musical incarnation that represents our culture, with Julian’s Promos and Advokit Productions as they present the Folklore Riddim, with offerings from Kes, Turner, Sekon Sta and Nadia Batson.”
