3canal is a Rapso group from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. They began u… Read Full Bio ↴3canal is a Rapso group from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. They began using the Jouvay of Trinidad’'s Carnival as their platform for expression in 1994. Three years later they ventured into the form of Rapso Music [a musical genre defined as the fusion of Rap and Calypso] to ‘make a statement’. “We never intended to be players in the music business, we started off by looking for solutions to some of the problems faced by artists coming from a place where the odds are stacked against you,” says Roger Roberts. Jouvay provided their platform; Rapso became the voice.
Their first song Blue (1997) was an immediate and spontaneous hit, and together with its video redefined the face of Rapso, Their 1999 single Talk yuh Talk, was powerful social commentary which became an anthem for the disadvantaged and dispossessed. “We are on a musical adventure and the Rapsoman’s mission is to educate and entertain. We have the freedom to ‘make a statement’, while ‘riding’ a powerful infectious riddem” says Stanton Kewley.
3canal has since produced 9 Albums and 15 Jouvay Bands. Their latest single Boom Up History [Jan 09] is a call to reconnect to the stories coming from their birthplace {Trinidad] a call to replace contempt of self with Knowledge of Self, "We say Knowledge of Self Is a serious powerful dangerous powerful thing" says Wendell Manwarren.
In 2004 they produced their own musical production -The 3canal Show- a performance extravaganza collaborating with groups of young artistes in a Performance Workshop Lab, combining the disciplines of Theatre, Music and Mas [masquerade]. The now annual 3canal Show has become a fixture of The Trinidad Carnival Season.
3canal describe themselves as Rapso Soldiers on a mission to spread the power of the word, the message of Truth Love and Possibility.
Albums:
2009- JOY+FIRE
2007- 3:10
2006- 3canal Vibes
2005- Jab Jab say...
2004- The Best Of 3canal
2003- 2003canal [EP]
2001- Trinity
2000- Heroes of Wha?
1999- The Fire Next Time
1998- A Rakak Kie Bonay
1997- The Book of Blue
Jouvay Bands:
2008- SHINE
2007- Back2Blue
2006- Jouvay Warriors
2005- Jab Jab Take Over
2004- Iere Irie I
2003- X
2002- The Land of the Free
2001- Is Wha?
2000- Enter the Dragon
1999- Black Indian Nation
1998- Mud Madness
1997- Blue
1996- Jocks tuh Pose III
1995- Jocks tuh Pose II
1994- Jocks tuh Pose I
Soundtracks:
2000-Clear Water (from the production Clear Water, The Barbican Theatre, London)
2000-Wide Open (from the production Clear Water, The Barbican Theatre, London)
Their first song Blue (1997) was an immediate and spontaneous hit, and together with its video redefined the face of Rapso, Their 1999 single Talk yuh Talk, was powerful social commentary which became an anthem for the disadvantaged and dispossessed. “We are on a musical adventure and the Rapsoman’s mission is to educate and entertain. We have the freedom to ‘make a statement’, while ‘riding’ a powerful infectious riddem” says Stanton Kewley.
3canal has since produced 9 Albums and 15 Jouvay Bands. Their latest single Boom Up History [Jan 09] is a call to reconnect to the stories coming from their birthplace {Trinidad] a call to replace contempt of self with Knowledge of Self, "We say Knowledge of Self Is a serious powerful dangerous powerful thing" says Wendell Manwarren.
In 2004 they produced their own musical production -The 3canal Show- a performance extravaganza collaborating with groups of young artistes in a Performance Workshop Lab, combining the disciplines of Theatre, Music and Mas [masquerade]. The now annual 3canal Show has become a fixture of The Trinidad Carnival Season.
3canal describe themselves as Rapso Soldiers on a mission to spread the power of the word, the message of Truth Love and Possibility.
Albums:
2009- JOY+FIRE
2007- 3:10
2006- 3canal Vibes
2005- Jab Jab say...
2004- The Best Of 3canal
2003- 2003canal [EP]
2001- Trinity
2000- Heroes of Wha?
1999- The Fire Next Time
1998- A Rakak Kie Bonay
1997- The Book of Blue
Jouvay Bands:
2008- SHINE
2007- Back2Blue
2006- Jouvay Warriors
2005- Jab Jab Take Over
2004- Iere Irie I
2003- X
2002- The Land of the Free
2001- Is Wha?
2000- Enter the Dragon
1999- Black Indian Nation
1998- Mud Madness
1997- Blue
1996- Jocks tuh Pose III
1995- Jocks tuh Pose II
1994- Jocks tuh Pose I
Soundtracks:
2000-Clear Water (from the production Clear Water, The Barbican Theatre, London)
2000-Wide Open (from the production Clear Water, The Barbican Theatre, London)
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@nwameperez9075
Here in 2021 remembering the impact of this back in the 90s. What a classic!
@joegrinefine
If again‼️‼️‼️‼️
@aubreynorton4470
This was one of my favorite Soca songs of the 90s. Catchy ass tune. Still on fire in 2023 and beyond.
@omaridyer2703
Who here in 2024 painting the town blue 🔥🔥
@yohananification
As a Jamaican living in Curepe and saw their performance live at Trevor's Bar in St. Augustine..This was the BESSSSSSS performance in TT
@eltriniPinoTV
Yeah, these guys have High energy !!
@datraass
Mi first T&T Carnival 1997 longside Big Truck! 🔥🔥🔥Changed forever!😅🇯🇲❤🇹🇹
@joegrinefine
Your welcome…. 🇹🇹
@soulscapes
I remember when I heard this song/saw the video for the first time. I believe I was a teenager at the time and was absolutely blown away....The song seemed to unlock something deep and true within my soul as a young artist, as a Trini, as a lover of Carnival. It is so in sync with my identity as a Caribbean person... The video captures the song's essence so well...It so intuitively taps into the mas, roots, the pulse and the glorious theatricality of Trinis! So captivating!!!!
@joyannthomas-nurse2758
This is an everlasting tune...I just love this...will be forever one of my favs ❤