Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – Folks do issues for various causes. At virtually 28, Josiah Santana is a local of Tabaquite. He now lives within the San Juan space of Trinidad. He has launched his first Soca single known as ‘Numb.’ This tune is his method of sharing a private message. He needs to lift consciousness in regards to the want for the thoughts to relaxation and recharge. Santana will not be new to music and efficiency. He believes that his tune can change somebody’s life throughout the Carnival 2025 season.
Soca Music
Often known as Johes, the singer says he needs his music to radically encourage others, in a optimistic method. “I used to be born right into a musical household. We stay for music. For me, household and family members are precedence. I make each effort to be there for individuals who I really like, and their assist has been unimaginable on this journey,” he stated. Johes helps his resolution to share Soca music now. Nevertheless, as a baby, he didn’t expertise carnival tradition. He admits he needs he had.
“Carnival is all about expression and freedom. I actually suppose youngsters ought to be allowed to find who they’re by way of the totally different types of expression inside T&T’s carnival. Not everybody will likely be concerned in stick- combating or taking part in the pan, however there are such a lot of elements of the pageant that I consider, if given the prospect, anybody and everybody can discover a place to specific themselves,” he stated.
Johes had many possibilities to carry out as he grew up. He entered totally different faculty competitions, like San Fest, whereas in Secondary College. Later, he pursued the humanities at UWI’s Division of Artistic and Competition Research. “I studied schooling and dance and because of this, I’ve a transparent understanding of the schooling behind motion, significantly dance,” he defined.
Mix of Calypso and Soca
A fan of the music of Ras Shorty I, Machel Montano, Mical Teja and Kees, simply to call just a few, Johes says his model of music blends mom Calypso, with its offspring, Soca. “‘Numb’ is a quicker paced groovy single, however my music is mostly a crosspollination of the genres of Calypso and Soca.” The monitor was produced by Stephon Gabriel and for the younger, budding performer, the producer’s persistence, and efficient steering all through the method of his very first studio recording, was immensely useful. “It took me a while to search out the suitable producer to work with- somebody who listened to my imaginative and prescient for the music I needed to share with the world,” stated Johes.
His single speaks to individuals who wrestle with psychological well being. Via his phrases, he hopes to assist somebody, someplace.
“This tune is principally a name to motion. It’s an invite for individuals who are burdened by on a regular basis life struggles to mentally embark on a journey full of color, vibrance and happiness, to recharge and rejuvenate themselves, throughout this Carnival interval, or anytime for that matter,” Johes shared. “I hope that my music encourages somebody to principally permit their thoughts to be free – give themself that point to recharge, in order that they will develop into a better-balanced particular person.”
Carnival Season in Trinidad
Throughout Carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago, there may be new music and plenty of new entertainers. Johes is coming into the scene. He feels excited and hopeful.
“My mother and pa and different members of my instant household all very excited. I even have a circle of associates who’re very supportive, pushing me to observe my goals. Certainly one of my solely fears will not be connecting with the viewers in order that they honestly perceive what the story behind my music is. I hope they get it.”
Johes Santana believes that music can heal and provides hope to others. He eagerly shares his tune, “Numb.” He says this tune may also help people who find themselves struggling in silence. “I write music as a result of I need to assist folks, present them that all of us undergo issues and identical to music did for me – saved me firm and helped me to really feel secure, I do know it may well do the identical for others.”
To assist Johes on his musical journey, observe him on Instagram @johesofficial.
