“I Brought Colors into Soca Music”
INTERVIEW WITH
by Mike Ponin
US based soca artist from Trinidad and Tobago
As we all know..
“I BROUGHT COLORS INTO SOCA MUSIC”
..which apparently works.
THE CAPTAIN’S FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
I introduced myself to the world for 2017 ,as “Captain Yankey Boy”
On a scale from 1 to 100, I suggest you use 10 percent talent, 40 percent who knows you and 50 percent marketing.
In the event that you don’t know 40 percent, market yourself and 40 percent will get to know you.
The reason why you only give 10% talent to move ahead is so others won’t feel intimidated.
🇺🇸US KNOWS
Kevon Health aka Captain Yankey Boy has been in the soca industry for 6 years. As a US based soca artist, he learn to first dominate his home than to dominate outside.
HEAD NICE 2011
One of my first collaborations was with an artist by the name of Patch. Together, we made a song “Head nice”, which was a hit!
BARTENDER 2012
My second successful collaboration was with Makamillion, where we put together “Bartender”
At this time, I am working on a few solo projects.
🛥BOAT ROACKING
THE NEXT STEP FOR THIS HIT IS MAINSTREAM
I have great feedback from all those who have heard “Boat rocking”
Like a smell of “Rumors”
This song reminds me of “Rumors” Where I started all my marketing in the US, which was a successful strategy. Later, my focus is bringing it to the islands.
UNCLE ELLIS THROWBACK
We followed what happened with Uncle Ellis, how he became popular thanks to your video (close to KFC)… then coming bad talks from some people .. What do you retain from this experience?
I did discover Uncle Ellis and maybe this was God’s plan for his future. I am very happy for all his success and future endeavours.
“May God continue to bless him”
ENTERTAINER , MARKETER & ..
..ENTREPRENEUR
I have an Internet radio station “Red Apple radio station”, which primarily plays soca,reggae and chutney music.
My influence growing up was my grandmother, who exposed me to all genres of music.
MY PASSION IS MY MUSIC
Buy music on iTunes | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Red Adpple Radio Station
For Bookings or inquiries :
USA: (917) 482–5780
“Team work makes the dream work!”
More than a place.. a way of living!
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