Patrice Roberts began her career as early as 1992 at age 9. In 1995, Patrice Roberts and her panel of “back ups”, entered the Sangre Grande Junior Calypso Monarch Competition, in which she placed first. This earned her rave reviews and standing ovations where ever she performed.
In 2000, she was named “Toco personality winner” which brought to her another wave of recognition. In 2001, Patrice Roberts cupped the “National Junior calypso monarch”, “National Junior soca monarch” and National Library calypso monarch, which earned her a chance to perform at the Junior Carnival in Miami. She also performed in Barbados at the Crop over festival where she shared the stage with the likes of Allison Hinds.
In 2003, at the age of 17, Patrice performed at the Royal Oprah house in London, England. Later ion that year, she again won the National Junior Calypso Monarch. In 2003, she became the 2nd runner up in both the National Junior soca monarch and the Junior calypso monarch. She also graced the stages of the international Soca Monarch, in which she mesmerized the already sold out crowds.
On July 13th 2003, Patrice Roberts performed at “the Africa House” in the United States. On August 6th, she performed at K.C. Hideaway and later on the 29th she performed at the Brooklyn Museum in the U.S. On September 20th, she performed at Super P’s launching held at the palace in the U.S. On 28th September, she again performed at “the Africa House” in the United States.
In 2006, Patrice Roberts became the youngest female artiste to win a road march with the song “Band of the year” which she jointly sang with Machel Montano. She has been described as one of the best soca artiste in the Caribbean. Some of her many hits included: “Love of my life”, “The Islands”, “Band of the year”, “Light it up”, “Always Be”, “Sugar Boy”, “Till Tomorrow”, “Culture” and “Wuking up”, Patrice also appeared at Madison Square Garden, in New York City.
Wukking Up
Patrice Roberts Lyrics
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Yea yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Hey hey
Whole day we jammin
Is Whole night we wukkin
Is whole day we jammin
Is Whole night we wukkin
Assume de position
Stop flickering yuh bam bam
Once you is my companion, We gonna be...
Wukkin, wukkin, wukkin up
No need for motivation
Boy just not gimme action
Gimme satisfaction,
When we inside de band, We gonna be...
Wukkin, wukkin, wukkin up
Is girls, is boys chipping by de truck
And ah looking for a man who could really
wuk up
Is whole day we jammin (jammin up)
Whole night we wukkin (wukkin up)
Is whole day we jammin (jammin up)
Whole night we wukkin (wukkin up)
Is whole day we jammin
Whole night we wukkin
Is whole day we jammin (wukkin up)
Whole night we wukkin
Some slim, some fat, some short and some
tall
We doh worry bout specs once we having a
ball
Is whole day we jammin (jammin up)
Whole night we wukkin (wukkin up)
Whole day we jammin (jammin up)
Whole night we wukkin
Is whole day we jammin (wukkin up)
Whole night we wukkin (wukkin up)
Whole day we jammin (wukkin up)
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Some drunk, some high, like they ready to fly
And de hot sun burning like we ready to fry
Whole day we jammin (jammin up)
Is whole day we wukkin (wukkin up)
Whole day we jammin (jammin up)
Is whole day we wukkin
From de road to de stage, dem pass
Cumbermere
Oh ah love it when dem babe men wuk up
meh rear
Whole day we jammin
Is whole night we wukkin (wukkin up)
Is whole day we jammin (jammin up)
Is whole night we wukkin
Wo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo
Wo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo
Yea yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Hey hey
Whole day we jammin
Is whole day we wukkin
Is whole day we jammin
Is whole day wukkin
The lyrics to Patrice Roberts's song "Wukking Up" celebrates the vibrancy and energy of carnival in Trinidad and Tobago. The song encourages people to let loose and enjoy themselves by dancing and wukking up, a local dance style that involves gyrating one's hips in time to the music. The verses mention the various types of people who are partaking in the festivities - slim, fat, short, and tall, drunk, high, and ready to fly. Despite all the differences, the song encourages everyone to come together and have a good time, without worrying about superficial characteristics.
The chorus repeats the lines "Whole day we jammin, Is whole night we wukkin" several times, emphasizing the non-stop party atmosphere of carnival. The lyrics also suggest that the dancing is not just physical, but also emotional and sexual - "Boy just not gimme action/Gimme satisfaction" - and that the music and dancing can bring people together, as long as they are willing to let go and move to the beat.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wukking Up" celebrate the joy and freedom that comes from dancing and letting loose, especially during the carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago. They encourage people to put aside their differences and come together to celebrate life and all its pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Whole day we jammin
We spend the entire day enjoying music and dancing
Is Whole night we wukkin
And we continue dancing and grinding all night long
Is whole day we jammin
We never stop enjoying the music and dancing throughout the day
Is Whole night we wukkin
And we keep on dancing and grinding all through the night
Assume de position
Get ready and take your dance stance
Stop flickering yuh bam bam
Stop shaking your butt too much
Apply a little tension
Put some effort into your moves
Once you is my companion, We gonna be... Wukkin, wukkin, wukkin up
If you dance with me as my partner, we will be dancing and grinding together
No need for motivation
No need for encouragement, it just comes naturally
Boy just not gimme action
Just show me your moves
Gimme satisfaction
Give me pleasure and enjoyment while dancing
When we inside de band, We gonna be... Wukkin, wukkin, wukkin up
When we dance in the midst of the band, we will be grinding and enjoying ourselves
Is girls, is boys chipping by de truck
Both men and women are dancing alongside the truck
And ah looking for a man who could really wuk up
And I am searching for a man who can dance and grind really well
Some slim, some fat, some short and some tall
Everyone of all shapes and sizes is welcome to dance and have fun
We doh worry bout specs once we having a ball
We don't care about appearances as long as we are having a good time
Some drunk, some high, like they ready to fly
Some people are intoxicated and appear to be ready to take off
And de hot sun burning like we ready to fry
The sun is blazing hot and we are sweating and dancing as if we wanted to fry
From de road to de stage, dem pass Cumbermere
From the streets to the stage, Cumbermere (a school) is passed by
Oh ah love it when dem babe men wuk up meh rear
Oh, I really enjoy it when a man dances and grinds with me
Wo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo
Vocalization to express excitement and enthusiasm
Yea yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Hey hey
Similar vocalization to express excitement and enthusiasm
Is whole day we jammin (jammin up)
We spend the entire day enjoying music and dancing (repeated line)
Whole night we wukkin (wukkin up)
And we dance and grind all through the night (repeated line)
Is whole day we jammin (wukkin up)
We never stop enjoying the music and dancing throughout the day (repeated line)
Whole day we wukkin (wukkin up)
And we continue dancing and grinding all day long
Writer(s): Dwain O'brien Antrobus, Kernal Roberts
Contributed by Luke K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cgibbs1069
I went to my co-workers 50th birthday and they played this song. I searched all over to find out the artist. I love this song. Everyone at the party jumped up and started dancing.
@Tycaree9723
Dis is my jam. I love anything this woman does sing. And im Bajan.
@Crazydrunk86
Yow im Guyanese to di Bone!!! big up Trinidad fi birthn Patrice Roberts!! I think she is di best out!! she killn Destra!
@chris-annbrown417
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@dwayne1202
BIG TUNE!!!!!!!!!! wow i love this tune SOCA FOR LIFEE!!!!! even tho im jamaican lol BIG UPP PATRICE ROBERTS!!!!
@rishywills7821
PATRICE ROBERTS IS THE YOUNGEST WOMAN WHO STEP IN THESE SOCA VIBES
@BACaptain777
the first time i heard this song i could not stop singing it LOL. but anyway i want to give a shou to Tunapuna and Mova posse
@Iriegirl1990
Jamaican love wukkin up to dont forget about we lol
@kelsycole
I don't really know much soca music but i always hear this song on this radio and i love it...
@oceanlover2426
Ayyyyeee! 🎶 💃🏾 🎶