Soca Star Patrice Roberts teams up with Shaggy on “Whine & Jumping”

May 15, 2023 | Vision Newspaper |

New York, NY – Two-time GRAMMY-Award-winning artist, songwriter and producer Shaggy drops “Whine & Jumping” with soca’s sweetheart Patrice Roberts. The song is part of Shaggy’s soca-inspired EP, In the Mood, dropping Friday, May 12th. In a coordinated release, the official “Whine & Jumping” music video debuts the same day on Shaggy’s YouTube channel.

“Whine & Jumping” is a high-energy song that highlights the powerful vocals of Patrice Roberts in complement to Shaggy’s unmistakable voice. The
visuals capture a vibe ‘designed for all the Carnival hot spots’ with stunning costumes and a view of the parade route. Patrice struts her soca stuff in the music video directed by Jay Will and the genre from her native Trinidad & Tobago is center stage as the Jamaican crooner dips into the world music subcategory.

In 2021 Patrice Roberts released the international hit single “Mind My Business.” The official music video for the single has hit over 8 million views on YouTube and has been a big hit in celebrity circles. The tune has been referenced by iconic artists such as Beyoncé in her song “Heated” from her latest album Renaissance. The Recording Academy named Patrice Roberts one of the “5 Artists Essential to Contemporary Soca.”

Patrice Roberts is currently ranked as one of the top Soca artists in the game alongside artists such as Machel Montano, Destra Garcia, Kes the band, and more. Over the years, Patrice Roberts has paved the way for versatile female soca artists with hits such as “Big Girl Now,” “Like It Hot,” “Splash,” “Carry On,” and many more. Recently, Patrice collaborated with Nicki Minaj on the remix of her song “Likkle Miss,” which has gotten more mainstream visibility. Patrice has traveled and performed around the globe, including Dubai, London, Toronto, and every Caribbean Island.

SOURCE Playbook MG