If you partied in Guyana in the 90s, you may remember him as High Tech, but with growth and maturity in the music industry, Pierre Dasilva has embraced his authentic self and now simply goes by Dasilva.

If you are Guyanese, or even if you know one, you are likely already aware of Adrian Dutchin. The GT-born singer currently resides in the United States, but his dedication to promoting his culture has never wavered. Although he initially wanted to use his phenomenal vocal skills for R&B, a studio manager encouraged him to pursue soca. That decision would lead to Adrian Dutchin becoming the iconic face of Guyanese soca music.

Melissa “Vanilla” Roberts is one of Guyana’s top soca artistes. After winning 7 Road March titles, and consistently placing in the top 3 of Guyana’s Soca Monarch competition, Vanilla is a woman poised to take the soca scene by storm.

While the conversation in the soca community is focused on going global, Guyanese artiste Blaze Anthonio has other plans. The “Blow” singer overcame his surprising reticence to share his thoughts on the soca scene, Guyanese music, and why he intends to stay “local like black tea.”