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CEH 2021 Chutney Soca Monarch Playlist: Spotlights Russel M’s ‘Sharona’

Written by: David Lawrence

Russel M with his song ‘Sharona’ has emerged as one of the favorites to win this year’s Chutney Soca Monarch competition. Its catchy rhythm, sweet, haunting melody, and unique instrumentation with lyrics of unrequited love masterfully articulated by a seasoned singer make this a song one will want to listen to again and again. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Big Rich in The Pungalunks Factory, Russel M’s ’Sharona’ is destined for big things.

The other songs on our list are from CSM finalists. On listening, it becomes clear that this year the competition is tough will many contestants having well-composed music and so, it may come down to who has the best performance of the night.

Take a listen and decide for yourself.

1. Sharona Russell M 0:45
2. More Dhal Than Rice Veejai Ramkissoon 0:45
3. Fluffy Man Reshma Ramlal [Warrior Princess] 0:45
4. Never Leave You Steven Ramphal 0:45
5. GI DRINK TOGETHER 0:45
6. Fire Man Nisha Ramsook 0:45
7. Doh Maco Adesh Samaroo 0:45
8. Lemmeh Drink Meh Rum Kenneth Supersad 0:45
9. D Bacchanal Start Shiva Lakhan 0:45
10. D Cow Kick Down The Bucket ah Milk Jairam Dindial 0:45
11. Poowah Remix Vanita Willie & Climaxxx - 0:45
12. I Eh Drinking No More Surendra Ramoutar & Reshma Ramlal 0:45
13. Bring The Roti Neeshad Sultan 0:45

 

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