Another View: This Vincy's Perspective: 5 VINCY SOCA ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

As we await to hear what happens at Soca Monarch 2012, I choose to look at five young artists who may not be rated number one but give us great music when Vincy Mas comes around. So here are my 5 Vincy Artists you should know and look out, because they might just surprise you:

5. Shaunelle McKenzie

After years of winning the Junior Calypso Monarch, Shaunelle transitioned to the adult music world and it seems like the winning streak didn't follow her. However don't count her out as she continues to make some of the most enjoyable Vincy music and has shown her versatility in music by doing both calypso and Soca. She also won the International Year of Co-operatives Song Competition for 2012 and performed her winning song in Jamaica. So look out because this songstress will continue making enjoyable Vincy music.

Shaunelle McKenzie - Carry On 2012

4. Gary ' Icon' John - Every year Gary John has been one of the first artists to bring out Soca for the Carnival season. His continuous thrust has made him one of the best young artists in SVG although he has not received the accolades that he deserves. His perseverance in the Soca arena makes him an artist on the rise.

Icon - Frassmentz (Vincy Soca 2012)

3. Orande 'Bomani' Charles

After his 2004 Hit 'I am Soca' which won him the 2004 Soca Monarch and Road March titles for SVG and the OECS Soca Monarch title in 2005, Bomani has continued to produced hits every year as well as several albums which have shown not only his versatility in music but his love for Soca music. His latest hit 'Saga Boy" is one of my picks for Vincy Mas 2012 as it not only exudes confidence but is more than just a jump and wave song!

Saga Boy - Bomani (2012)

2. Shertz ' Problem Child' James

Arguably one of the best male artists in Soca, Shertz James better known as 'Problem Child" has come out with some of the biggest hits in the last 5 years. His song 'Party Animal' which one the Road march in 2007 has not only become an immortal Soca hit but brought a new fusion (along with some controversy) to Soca with his sampling of the Zouk hit "Zouk La Sé Sel Médikaman Nou Ni" by Kassav. Every year 'Problem Child' continues to make hit after hit which is well receive both locally and on the international Soca scene and which is why he is one Soca artist you should know.

Life of the Party - Problem Child (2012)

1. Lornette 'Fya Empress' Nedd

Before she was Soca Monarch of Tobago, Lornette grew up singing in the church. Her talents have not only been seen in Soca but also in Calypso and she has continued to grow in her music as her songs can easily compete on the international Soca scene . Her 2012 hits have been some of her best work and with a great stage performance, she will be a contender for Soca Monarch 2012. She has also made it to the Calypso Final 2012. With such talent, versatility and the right approach, the sky s the limit for this artist.