Booster Shot: UK Soca Awards! Who knew?

OK....you're right. Everyone who has been asking me if there are TWO sets of soca awards. All along, I thought you were referring to the International Reggae and World Music Awards Show. But alas, our friends in the UK have been conspiring in secret. Well, not in secret...just not in ear shot. It took a while to cross the pond. However, I've got the info now.

Do not be confused with the event I've been talking about for the last two days (or anytime prior to that, for that matter) This is the first time such an event has taken place in the UK. It happened on Friday, October 17th in the Bloomsbury area of London at the Holiday Inn. You will soon notice that there are not many categories in which artists stand to earn some hardware. The bulk of the accolades go to UK-based DJs and personalities. Check it out!

and the award goes to...

Best International Male Artist
Machel Montano

Best International Female Artist
Alison Hinds

Best Soca Collaboration
Machel Montano & MOP (One More Time)

Best Soca Producer
Darryl Braxton

Best UK Calypsonian
Wen'D

Best UK Male Soca Artist
Soca Johnny

Best UK Female Soca Artist
Wen'D

Best International Band/Group
Krosfyah

Best Soca Album
Book of Angels (Machel Montano HD)

Best Soca Track
One More Time (Machel Montano)

Best Soca Compilation Album
Soca Gold 2007

Best Soca Music Video
Jumbie (Machel Montano HD)

Best Male Soca Club DJ
D Tee

Best Female Soca Club DJ
Hyper Spice

Best UK Male Soca Radio DJ
D Tee (1Xtra)

Best UK Female Soca Radio DJ
Feminine Touch (Millennium Supreme)

Best UK Soca Radio Station (online & The FM Dial)
Tempo Radio (www.temporadio.co.uk)

Best UK Soca DJ Newcomer
Triple M