8. GBM Nutron, Calypso: The Unsung Legacy

Soca albums are rare, with mostly only major acts like Machel and Bunji regularly releasing LPs due to limited demand. With Calypso, an album inspired by Trinidad & Tobago’s musical past, present and future, songwriter and producer turned artist GBM Nutron, proves he belongs in that class, too. Every true soca lover needs this 15-track album featuring some of our favorites from this past Carnival season. Tracks like “Calypso,” ‘Scene” “Only Good Vibes” and “Bacchanal” have been hot all year round but fact is there is not one lackluster track on this album. For those new to soca or just occasional listeners, it’s a great introduction to the genre, too.. —Tishanna Williams