St. Vincent and the Grenadines Soca Star, Skinny Fabulous Wins Big at Caribbean Music Awards

Awards and Recognition

On Thursday, August 28th, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Soca star, Skinny Fabulous won four awards at the Caribbean Music Awards. He secured the most awards of the night, chief among them, the award for Male Soca Artiste of the Year. “Any category that a man like Machel Montano falls in, you never expect that you would be victorious. That’s the one that made me get really emotional,” he said candidly in the aftermath. The artiste says he is now even more motivated to deliver in the Carnival season ahead.

For entertainers like Skinny Fabulous, who hails from one of the smaller islands in the region, the recognition is invaluable. “Typically, the bigger islands often make off with the recognition- the shine. When you’re from a smaller island and you end up in categories with the big boys from the big islands, and end up victorious, it’s humbling,” he said, adding, “Now the geographical lines and demarcations between the islands really do not matter anymore. Now we are operating as one Caribbean melting pot when it comes to Soca and that’s a good way forward, I think.”

The Impact of One Song

‘Come Home,’ the 2023 Road March contender, collaboratively sung with Trinidad and Tobago’s Nailah Blackman, delivered the additional awards to the artiste. He says the song’s success is a testament to the hard work of the production team and both artistes’ management teams. “It’s one of those things that helps you confirm that you cannot half step on things if you believe in a product,” he said, emphasizing the importance of going all out when the product is one that you truly believe in. “It makes absolute sense to go full hundred on the product if you believe in it. That means investing in visuals, artwork, music videos, investing in the full promotion. You can’t have one foot in and one foot out,” he added.

The Growth of Soca

Soca music, the genre that has brought him tremendous recognition, Skinny Fabulous looks forward to the genre’s progression. “We’re seeing growth in the festivals. They’re getting bigger and our ability to fill arenas and historic venues, has shown, however I still think there’s more work to do in educating the people on the importance of purchasing and signing up for streaming services. This is not exclusive to Soca, but even dancehall as well,” he admitted. “We don’t move the scale enough so it’s still a case where we still have to plead to people, ‘yeah you can get it free but you can also support the artistes by paying your 99 cents for the song or signing up for the streaming services, streaming it and sharing it. I think when we start to move those kinds of numbers then we will see the growth we deserve.”

Conclusion

Skinny Fabulous’ success at the Caribbean Music Awards is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft. With his recent wins, he is more motivated than ever to deliver high-quality music to his fans. As the genre of Soca continues to grow, it will be exciting to see what the future holds for Skinny Fabulous and the music industry as a whole.

FAQs

Q: What awards did Skinny Fabulous win at the Caribbean Music Awards?
A: Skinny Fabulous won four awards, including Male Soca Artiste of the Year.

Q: What is the significance of Skinny Fabulous’ win for entertainers from smaller islands?
A: Skinny Fabulous’ win is significant because it shows that artists from smaller islands can compete and win against artists from bigger islands.

Q: What is Skinny Fabulous’ message to fans and fellow artists?
A: Skinny Fabulous’ message is to continue to support and believe in each other, and to work together to grow the Soca genre.