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Blaka Dan — DSM Music Group affiliate artist from Grenada

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BLAKA DAN

GrenadaSocaCultural Ambassador

Career Highlights

  • 2013 Grenada Groovy Soca Monarch
  • Inaugural Ultimate Soca Champion (2025)
  • Breakout hit "3 Dollar Bread" (2012)
  • "Blessing" — defining song of T&T Carnival 2025
  • "Low Key" & "Family" — 2025/26 releases

Blaka Dan (Wrenroy Ogiste) is one of the Caribbean's most compelling soca artists, celebrated for his lyrical depth, commanding stage presence, and ability to create music that resonates far beyond Carnival. Representing Grenada on the regional and international stage, he has become a leading voice in modern soca, consistently delivering records that connect with audiences through authenticity, culture, and unforgettable melodies.

Born in Grenada and raised for much of his childhood in Enterprise, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, Blaka Dan's passion for music was inspired by the legendary Blazer Dan. Returning to Grenada at the age of 18 to pursue his dream, he quickly established himself as a formidable talent with the breakout hit "3 Dollar Bread" in 2012. Just one year later, he captured the 2013 Grenada Groovy Soca Monarch title with the anthem "Whole Day We Jamming," a career-defining record that was later remixed by the late soca icon Blaxx.

Over the years, Blaka Dan has developed a signature sound that fuses powerful storytelling, infectious rhythms, and meaningful messages. His music celebrates Caribbean culture while exploring themes of perseverance, gratitude, love, and unity—earning him a reputation as one of soca's most respected songwriters and performers.

Full Biography

Blaka Dan (Wrenroy Ogiste) is one of the Caribbean's most compelling soca artists, celebrated for his lyrical depth, commanding stage presence, and ability to create music that resonates far beyond Carnival. Representing Grenada on the regional and international stage, he has become a leading voice in modern soca, consistently delivering records that connect with audiences through authenticity, culture, and unforgettable melodies.

Born in Grenada and raised for much of his childhood in Enterprise, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, Blaka Dan's passion for music was inspired by the legendary Blazer Dan. Returning to Grenada at the age of 18 to pursue his dream, he quickly established himself as a formidable talent with the breakout hit "3 Dollar Bread" in 2012. Just one year later, he captured the 2013 Grenada Groovy Soca Monarch title with the anthem "Whole Day We Jamming," a career-defining record that was later remixed by the late soca icon Blaxx.

Over the years, Blaka Dan has developed a signature sound that fuses powerful storytelling, infectious rhythms, and meaningful messages. His music celebrates Caribbean culture while exploring themes of perseverance, gratitude, love, and unity—earning him a reputation as one of soca's most respected songwriters and performers.

In 2025, Blaka Dan reached a career milestone with the explosive success of "Blessing," one of the defining songs of the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival season. The record captivated audiences throughout the Caribbean and earned him the inaugural Ultimate Soca Champion title, firmly establishing him among the region's elite performers. He followed that success with "Low Key," demonstrating his versatility with a smooth, melodic release that expanded his musical reach while maintaining his unmistakable lyrical identity.

Building on that momentum, Blaka Dan entered 2026 with "Family," a heartfelt anthem celebrating togetherness, loyalty, and the strength of community. The song further reinforced his commitment to creating music with purpose—records that inspire, unite, and leave a lasting impact on listeners.

Today, Blaka Dan continues to headline major festivals, concerts, and carnival celebrations across the Caribbean and internationally. Known for delivering electrifying live performances backed by exceptional musicianship and crowd engagement, he has become one of Grenada's premier musical ambassadors.

Blaka Dan is more than a soca artist — he is a storyteller, cultural ambassador, and one of the Caribbean's most influential voices, carrying Grenada's sound to audiences around the world.

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BLAMA

St. Vincent & the GrenadinesSoca

BLAMA, hailing from Diamonds Village, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, discovered his passion for music at an early age. While attending primary school, he began writing lyrics and performing local dubs, laying the foundation for what would become a promising musical career.

He further developed his artistry during his time at St. Vincent Grammar School, where he connected with renowned producer Stamina Smurf. Their collaboration marked a turning point, inspiring BLAMA to pursue music with greater focus and commitment.

In 2015, BLAMA made the transition to soca, quickly establishing himself with his breakout hit, "Waistline Criminal." Since then, he has maintained a consistent presence in the genre, delivering a steady stream of energetic releases that have earned him recognition among soca audiences. Most recently, BLAMA captured the attention of the soca scene with his major hit single, "Polygamy," further cementing his reputation as one of the genre's exciting contemporary voices.

BLAMA — DSM Music Group affiliate artist from St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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BLAMA

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LIL KERRY

Keron Noel

GrenadaPower SocaJab Jab Culture

Career Highlights

  • 2025 & 2026 Grenada Road March King — back-to-back champion
  • 2025 & 2026 Grenada Power Soca Monarch 2nd Runner Up
  • Over a decade of hits including "Bury All," "Dynamite," and "Mayhem"
  • Deep-rooted connection to Grenadian Soca and Jab Jab culture

Keron "Lil Kerry" Noel is a Grenadian soca artiste and songwriter whose career spans more than a decade. Since beginning his musical journey in 2004, he has built a strong catalogue of hits including "Tame Me," "Manage," "Dynamite," "Come Around," "Go Noway" and "Bury All," while becoming known for his high-energy performances and deep connection to Grenadian soca and Jab Jab culture.

The 2025 and 2026 Spicemas seasons marked major milestones in his career. In 2025, "Bury All" earned him third place in the Power Soca Monarch competition before capturing the Grenada Road March title. He returned in 2026 with "Upset" and "Mayhem," once again placing third in Power Soca Monarch and successfully retaining his Road March crown, making him a back-to-back Road March champion.

With his consistency, distinctive sound and growing regional and international presence, Lil Kerry continues to represent Grenadian Soca and culture on bigger stages.

Key Tracks

Bury All
Dynamite
Mayhem
Go No Way
Come Around
I Ain't Giving Up
WTH
Upset
Lil Kerry — DSM Music Group affiliate artist from Grenada

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LIL KERRY

V'ghn — DSM Music Group affiliate artist from Grenada

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V'GHN

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V'GHN

Jevaughn John

The Prince of Soca · The Grenadian Bad Boy

GrenadaSocaCultural AmbassadorSongwriter & Producer

Career Highlights

  • 2019 International Soca Monarch — Groovy Category Top 3 (first Grenadian in history)
  • Hit "Trouble in the Morning" — breakout record at T&T ISM 2019
  • Grenada Cultural Ambassador, appointed 2019
  • WIPO Intellectual Property Youth Ambassador, appointed 2025
  • Accomplished songwriter & producer for artists across the Caribbean

Grenadian powerhouse Jevaughn John, professionally known as V'ghn, is one of the Caribbean's most dynamic soca artists. Hailing from the Spice Isle, V'ghn has built a reputation for his commanding stage presence, infectious energy, powerful vocals, and distinctive sound.

A performer since childhood, V'ghn broke onto the national soca scene as a teenager before making history in 2019 as the first Grenadian artist to place in the Top 3 of Trinidad & Tobago's International Soca Monarch, winning the Groovy category with his hit "Trouble in the Morning."

Beyond performing, V'ghn is an accomplished songwriter and producer, creating music for artists across the Caribbean while continuing to expand his own international catalog. He was appointed a Cultural Ambassador for Grenada in 2019 and named a WIPO Intellectual Property Youth Ambassador in 2025.

With a growing global audience and a sound deeply rooted in Grenadian culture, V'ghn continues to carry the spirit of Grenada from the Spice Isle to stages around the world.

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