11. Uncle Ellis, “I Doh Mind”

Uncle Ellis captured the hearts and ears of soca lovers everywhere this year with his 2017 carnival hit, “I Doh Mind.” The artist, who was formerly homeless on the streets Port of Spain, has used soca as a means to reclaim his voice, tell his story, and, ultimately, show listeners how to have a good time. “I Doh Mind” — Sharine Taylor