Extra special thanks to Madman Johann for being my engineer while I programmed almost all the drums and percussion (wait till allyuh hear de RIDDIM for dis tune, dread – wayyyyyy). We gonna KILL dem with this one Madman!

And special thanks and respect to Ricky Rameshwar as well – dude played some ILL keyboards and some wicked basslines tonight. Bless up Ricky!!!

I guess I should be tired cause we spent most of the night working on one of my solo Soca “chunes” for Trinidad Carnival 2010, but I’m WIDE AWAKE right now, cause I’m happy that the song is coming out AMAZING!!! I’m even more excited about this particular tune because it marks my return to PRODUCING, which is something I used to do alot more back in the day, but I  of took a little rest from it for a few years (last official production credits were on the Hard As Steel album when I was in Soca band Atlantik back in 2000).

Well I’m BACK baby!!! As a matter of fact, Johann was so impressed with my drum skills  on my track that he asked me to put down some drums for other projects of his too (lol). And this one of the top Trini/Soca producers in the game we’re talking about? *proud grin* Soooo – anybody got a good name for my production company? Hit me up with a comment and let me know, why don’t ya?

Alright that’s all for now – not gonna say too much cause I don’t wanna let the cat out of the bag too soon, but I have to say that I CAN’T WAIT to BUSS DIS CHUNNNNEE!!!!

Stay tuned – more coming soon, including a sneak peek behind the scenes at this session that I’m so excited about lol! For now, just get ready for Mista Vybe producing alongside Madmen Productions for 2010!

‘Nuff said. Vybe outtttttttttt!

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Grenada was 100% behind Killa this year, which was wonderful for me to see and feel on the two ocassions I was blessed to visit the Spice Isle before Carnival.

Following his performance just after dawn (literally) at the 10 To 10 Fete, I can vividly remember the feeling of pride in my chest and the joy that overwhelmed me when I walked over to Killa backstage, pulled him aside, indicated to the crowd that had just given him MAJOR “forwards” and said quietly to him: “Yo – Soca Monarch is YOURS. The only thing that could stop you now… is YOU.” He nodded knowingly – solidifying a poignant moment between two fellow musicians and performers who had built a longstanding friendship based on mutual respect.

In his usual way, Killa nodded, gave me a quick “bounce” (I think Yankees call it a “pound”? lol) and went on his way.

The last time we exchanged words of that nature was in 2006 right before he WON his first Soca Monarch title with a tune that we worked on together.

Needless to say, I wasn’t that surprised to hear that he gave one of the greatest performances in Grenadian history and walked away with the Soca Monarch title. If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Killa light up a stage, check the clip below to witness a true Master Of The Stage in action. From swinging high above the crowd suspended by wires, to chanting freestyles that made the Stadium spontaneously erupt, to paying tribute to the late Michael Jackson by expertly demonstrating the Moonwalk… Killa totally owned this performance and there can be no denial that he throughly deserved the title of Grenada Soca Monarch 2009. See for yourself, if you dare doubt me lol.

Following that amazing performance, I was doubly thrilled to learn that Killa also won the Road March title by popular demand as well – and this after Grenada Carnival got postponed to a week later! Undoubtedly this is Killa’s year. Congrats Bro! I’m proud of you :-)

I can’t help but remember how far we’ve both come in the “Game” (as Soca artists call it). It’s funny cause to me, Hollice Mapp (AKA Mr. Killa) will always be the talented youngster I first met and worked with many years back, whose real aspiration was to be a DANCEHALL star, and who – like me – stumbled into Soca celebrity almost by accident, but embraced it and used it to keep reaching for his dreams and changing the “Game”, one bold move at a time.

Speaking of changing the Game – did I mention that Killa and I have a NEW TUNE together?

Without further ado, I’m happy to announce that – fresh off his recent double triumph at Grenada’s recently concluded Spice Mas celebrations – it gives me great pleasure to introduce… THE BRAND NEW SINGLE, “Show Off” by Mista Vybe Featuring Mr. Killa!

The song – which I’m extremely proud of – is called “Show Off” and is a fitting ode to all you independent ladies out there, whether you’re Caribbean Queens or just downright Divas in whichever part of the world.

Killa’s delivery on this scorching ladies’ tune takes me back to the young Grenadian artist I first met years back, when he was going by the name Baby Killa (as in a “Baby/Young Bounty Killa”) and his delivery was authentically Dancehall in nature.

Add that to some seriously versatile vocals on my part.. one part falsetto (crooning for the sexy ladies out there) and one part spitfire Dancehall “chat” (trademark Mista Vybe Inna Yuh Dancehall Again stuff) and you have what is undoubtedly a smash!

Shouts to Roots and the Homebase team (from Grenada) on the production and to my longtime bredrin and constant collaborator Kasey Phillips for the additional engineering and help with mixing. Also big up the the unstoppable Scratch Master (out of St. Vincent) for mastering the joint.

And there you go – BRAND NEW Mista Vybe featuring Mista Killa! It’s called “Show Off”!

As Clinton Sparks is famous for saying… GET FAMILIAR!!! :-)

One last thing:  because I love all my MistaVybeWorld.com Family soooooo much, here’s a Special Gift from me to you all: You can CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD IT FREE For A Limited Time Only!!!

Get to clicking QUICKLY folks – the clock is ticking (I swear I didn’t mean to rhyme there lol)… the Free Download won’t last forever! ;-)

Enjoy!!! Vybe OUT.

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Well, when life hands you lemons… you LIME, HAVE A FEW DRINKS AND HIT THE STUDIO!!! Right? LMAO! Well that’s what I did anyway… turned out to be a great 24 hours of fun and fast paced work… just the way I like things ;-)

After Homebase Entertainment CEO Wayne Green picked me up from the studio and explained the cancellation, we set off to hunt for some food for my now-hungry belly. In the course of the search we bumped into none other than my bredrin Mr. Killa!

As much as I love a good lime with my boy Killa, hunger called, so we ended up at Creole Shack chowing down on some fabulous macaroni pie and barbecued chicken.

Hunger averted, we bounced down to the island’s hottest club/lounge, Karma, where we hung out with the owner and sipped on an ice-cold Stag… aaaahhhhhhh – the Good Life! lol

Post-Karma, there was a quick pit-stop at local radio station City Sound 97.5FM, where the lovely Simone was spinning the latest Greenz Soca for 2009, including Jab Jab Reloaded, my new joint with Tallpree! Thanks for the love hun!=

Following that, we wound up at Homebase Studios where we wrapped up the night listening to new tunes for Greenz Carnival as Wayne gave me a sneak peek of the hot tracks that were as-yet-unreleased for the coming Spice Mas season.

After that, bedtime… then back to the studio the next morning to do backgrounds for several Homebase tunes. Big up to Keisha, G.P. (AKA Ignition) and all the other talented artists whose tunes I put vocals on, and of course respect to Roots for some wicked productions.

By the time I blinked again it was already after 5pm and we ended up literally RACING to catch my 6:30 flight back to TnT.

Before you know it I was back behind the wheel of the Vybe-mobile in Sweet La Trinity (Trinidad for those who don’t know lol). Ahhh – there’s no place like home…

Don’t worry Greenz peeps – I’ll be back in Grenada for 10 To 10 fete on July 31st 2009 to show allyuh how to “Jab Jab”! Till then.. enjoy the tune! ;-)

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