TOPPA TOP ’17: THE BEST SOCA SINGLES OF 2017

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December 30, 2017

16. Black Shadow feat. Rupee, “Tipsy”

Rupee x Black Shadow - Tipsy (2017 Soca)

Rupee, one of socaโ€™s great vocalists, returned to form in 2017 on a sublime production from Black Shadow, the Miami-based production team best known for Sean Paulโ€™s โ€œGimme the Light.โ€ With mellow vibes more suited to off-season limes than peak Carnival time, โ€œTipsyโ€ stood out with its seamless blend of soca, dancehall, R&B, EDM and pop โ€” territory Rupee carved with โ€œTempted to Touchโ€ over a decade ago. โ€”ย Jesse Serwer