Toronto, Ontario (Sonique Solutions) – With all of the thrill and high anticipation surrounding the return of Carnival events comes fresh Soca music.
Singer-songwriter Miguel Maestre has released a 2022 track dedicated to his hometown and its unmistakable festival vibe; the song is aptly titled ‘Toronto’.
Although born in Canada, Miguel Maestre was raised by two Trinidadian parents who kept his heritage including Caribbean music at the centre of his life. After a few years of working on the Soca and Parang circuits and being fully immersed within the culture of the region, he pays musical tribute to his Canadian-Caribbean upbringing together with his latest offering ‘Toronto’.
The new groovy Soca single positively highlights the unique facets of its namesake city and therefore the festive, cultural norms of its population, especially leading up to North America’s largest Caribbean festival i.e. Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly referred to as Caribana).
Maestre shared, “This may be a song for all Soca Music fans, all masqueraders and lovers of Carnival, and every one of our Caribbean people in Toronto. It’s a special song because it features our Toronto Carnival and every one who take part in it. Toronto is understood as a Mecca of Soca yet we don’t have enough music beginning from here. I wrote this song because I felt the town needed a Soca anthem to call its own, something that we might be pleased with , sing to and be part of.”
Toronto was written by Maestre, Rich ‘Shan’ Persad & Chris Petitti and co-produced by Shan and Maestre. The track’s relatable lyrics, theme and singable hook lines have thus far garnered positive reviews from listeners (especially those conversant in Toronto’s unique Carnival experience and looking forward to the return of the annual summer tradition after a 3 year absence).
Miguel who wears many hats within the music industry like Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer and Audio Engineer has always advocated for further collaboration among Canada-based Caribbean creatives and for more cohesion among the industry stakeholders (artistes, DJs, promoters, etc).
With this latest single, he aspires to unite all Soca lovers within the city referred to as ‘The Six’ and shared “Toronto this one’s for you. We love Soca, we love our culture, we love the Caribbean. This one represents our city and our Caribbean Carnival, one among the most important carnivals within the world, and this one will have you ever jumping and waving for the remainder of the summer.”
‘Toronto’ released by One Love Nation Inc. is out there on all major digital streaming platforms.
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