Scrappy’s passion for music is astounding, particularly his love for Soca. It is this same passion that is his driving force for working towards goals and reaching milestones in his life including the release of two successful and promising solo Soca albums, another one in the making, a solely founded production label, the title of “Montserrat Soca Monarch 2005-2006” while simultaneously raising the caliber and standard of the Soca Monarch competition there.
The question remains, “What started this passion and inspired this dream?” Being born to a Montserratian mother who has a rich musical family background, and a Trinidadian father would help to explain this. At age 5, Scrappy began exploring his musical talent by always singing along with his mother, as she listened to her favorite artists ranging from Bob Marley, to Peter Tosh to Gregory Isaac. In addition, it was around this tender age that his mother bought him a toy piano. While meddling around with it, Scrappy taught himself to play—he is a self-taught pianist. On his father’s side, he listened to a different flavour of music from artists such as Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, and The Mighty Sparrow. All of these artists have influenced his musical style. This was the dream in the making. Growing up, there were several musical competitions that Scrappy participated in. His first exposure to the Montserrat public as a musician was when he entered the local show, Star Search, and later the Jr. Calypso Competition. Entering the Jr. Calypso Competition had proven successful, as Scrappy in his very first year managed to come out victorious through a very tough and highly aggressive competition. He then became a household name in the tiny island of Montserrat, and competed again the following year to defend his title against a much stronger and higher level of talent. He managed to do the double, and recaptured the crown, and thus remaining the Juniour Calypso Monarch that second year. The dream was still in the making.
After migrating to the island of Antigua, Scrappy’s musical talent was even more enhanced. He occasionally tapped into music, and would ever so often meet up with upcoming artists and have lyrical battles with various musically styled artists. This exercised his talent and enabled him to become a more versatile artist in the world of music. The magnitude of his dreams was fully realized after relocating to the United Kingdom. Scrappy studied music at Rising Tide in East London, where he nurtured his production skills as an artist. One day he came across an artist who had a home studio and who created all of his musical instruments digitally. Scrappy was determined to learn how to do this, and his determination was not in vain.
In December 2005, the artist released his first solo Soca album, “Soul-Jah”. The album includes the smashing hit “Always Home”, which won him the title of “Montserrat Soca Monarch 2005-2006” on entering the competition for the first time. In July 2006, Scrappy represented Montserrat in the OECS Regional Soca Monarch hosted in St. Lucia. The exposure, experience and knowledge gained during that competition are priceless, and will be incorporated in his musical career.
Scrappy has just completed his new debut album “Soca is Life” which is schedule for release 07.07.07.
MUSICAL ACHIEVMENTS
2005-2006 - Soca Monarch King (Montserrat)
2005-2006 - Road March King (Montserrat)
2005-2006 - 2nd Runner Up In Calypso Competition (Montserrat)
1992-1993 - Juniour Calypso Monarch (Montserrat)
1991-1992 - Juniour Calypso Monarch (Montserrat)
New Tune On My Page www.myspace.com/n4kritikal Love For My Ends & Determined To Blow Vol.1 Coming Out On The 7 June Next week Saturday Cop dat It will be Downloadable on my myspace and im performing @ da talent show in ocean 2moro 4rm 7 till late so if u wonna cum watch tell me n ill put u on da guestlist n u will get in free
The Ultimate Female Takeover - Soca Vixens is back for 2009!!!
********Friday 15th May 2009********
@ Ortega, 55 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HA
***£8 B4 Midnight more thereafter***
This night will be Over 18s - ID is a must please.
This will be our first event of the year and also marks 1 year since Soca Vixens made its debut on the soca scene.
So we're calling all 'Obsessive Winers' to come out and help us celebrate!!! Whilst still remembering the night is all about establishing, supporting and encouraging all female Soca DJs present and future.
Playing the best in Soca from 19-O-Long till present!
There will also be 2 LIVE *EXCLUSIVE* PAs by UK Soca Sensation 'Ms Desire' and Award Winning Soca Artist 'Chardanai' [It's also her Birthday ssssh we didn't tell you!]
****Like we said this night will be a celebratory one!!!****
Look out for our following Event which will be taking place on Friday 17th July 2009...the night will be themed.
**Heres a hint: you may need to call on the 'Fyah Man' to quench the fire in de dance and if your temperature is high better call 'Dr Cassandra'.
***WE’D LIKE YOU TO BE A PART OF THE MOVEMENT!!***
If YOU are a female DJ or MC specialising in Soca or aspiring to be one and you’re interested in getting involved please get in touch.
Listen to DJ Legin Exclusive Vibes "The Versatile Sound" LIVE EVERY FRIDAY @ 8pm - 12am on 97. 5FM Caribbean Connection (Bronx), www.largeradio.com (Worldwide), & 101. 1FM Da One Radio (Miami) for more info!
