Soca Star GBMNutron Drops Debut Album, 'Calypso: The Unsung Legacy'
Multi-faceted soca star GBMNutron blazes with the release of his debut international album, Calypso: The Unsung Legacy, now available worldwide from all major digital retailers (released September 1, 2017), from FOX FUSE. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and based in Brooklyn, New York, Jason “GBMNutron” Carter is a bonafide triple threat who has been igniting the Caribbean music scene for years now, first as an acclaimed producer and talented songwriter, and now as an electrifying artist.
Under the GBM Productions imprint, helmed by Kenwyn “GB” Holder and GBMNutron, the studio has been responsible for some of the biggest hits in and out of the Caribbean, with GBMNutron composing the lead single for Pitbull’s Mr. Worldwide album, “Alright” - a remix of GBM Productions’breakout hit, “Ramajay” by Machel Montano. GBMNutron has also produced numerous soca blockbusters that have topped charts and playlists, including Destra Garcia’s “Just A Little Bit” and “Dip And Ride” (Set Good Riddim), Shal Marshall’s “Motivation” and “Party,” and his own monster jam “Scene,” just to name a few. With his flawless transition into an artist, GBMNutron has been touring throughout North America and the Caribbean, earning the hearts of fans with his energetic and captivating live performances. Now with his first international studio effort in hand, he is sure to capture the attention of fans and critics alike, across the globe.
Calypso: The Unsung Legacy debuted at #8 on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Top Albums chart, and received coveted features on the iTunes U.S. homepage, the iTunes U.S. Reggae section with a top banner and as the first album featured in its New Music section. The release is also the first album featured on Apple Music’s Reggae section, during its week of release.
“I feel completely humbled to have such great support for my debut album, from within the industry and all the fans,” reveals GBMNutron.“Thank you to all the people who made it possible to put this project together, as well as to all the fans for the encouragement and positive words they’ve shared about this project and seeing it come to completion.”
Calypso: The Unsung Legacy is jammed with 15 gems, spanning the spectrum of soca, calypso, dancehall, reggae, tropical house and island pop, making for the ultimate collection of Caribbean music from its newest global ambassador. These eclectic, fusion hits include already-massive fan favorites such as “Scene,” “Calypso,” “Only Good Vibes,” “Rock You Out” and “SOLD (Soca On Lockdown),” which are all mainstays on soca radio, playlists and platforms, worldwide. The majority of the album was composed and written by GBMNutron, with features from soca sensations Milko, M1and Preedy, and sees additional productions from Fingas Productions, Precision Productions and Bobby Dubs.
“We’ve enjoyed working closely with GBMNutron and the GBM Productions team over the years, and we’re grateful to be part of this monumental album release from one of the Caribbean’s biggest stars,”states Zack Cohen, CEO of FOX FUSE. “No one’s sound is fresher than GBMNutron’s and we’re so thrilled to see his music find its rightful home with fans around the world,” adds Rhona Fox, founder of FOX FUSE. “The album is called Calypso: The Unsung Legacy but with this collection of new classics, GBMNutron’s legacy is sung and secured.”
TRACK LIST
1. Warrior of Love
2. Calypso
3. Scene
4. On d Inside Featuring M1
5. Bacchanal
6. Only Good Vibes
7. Rock You Out
8. Check for You
9. Clean Featuring Milko
10. T.A.O. Featuring Preedy
11. Good Love Featuring Milko
12. Non Stop
13. Pigeons & Panties
14. El Classico
15. Sold (Soca On Lockdown)