3. Blaxx, “Leh Go”
Love him or hate him, this long-standing member of the band Roy Cape All Stars has proven his mettle in the soca arena and is without a doubt here to stay. With hits such as “Breathless,” “Tusty” and “Tantie Woi,” Blaxx has consistently turned out crowd pleasers, but his 2013 hit “Leh Go,” off Julio/Nu Generation Studios’ Soca Future Riddim, has remained in rotation on the party scene throughout the year. Never fazed by negative comments directed at him during his career, Blaxx is 13 years deep in the soca business, with no sign of slowing down. The artist is already gearing up for 2014, expanding his musical reach with a dancehall collaboration, and promising surprises for the upcoming year. —Tishanna Williams