Erphaan Alves
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | EA |
| Born | November 23, 1991 |
| Origin | Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Genres | soca |
| Occupation(s) | Musician,songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, Piano |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Erphaan Alves (born on November 23, 1991) is a Trinidadian soca recording artist and songwriter. He initially gained full recognition in the soca word 2012 when he successfully qualified as a finalist in both Groovy and International Power Soca Monarch Finals with the songs “In your Eyes” and “Terrible”.[1] His transition to soca megastar proved complete when he cued the HD band into his 2018 monster hit ‘Overdue’.[2]
Erphaan was awarded Best New Male Soca Artist in the International Soca Awards 2012 and he was also an MTV IGGY Artiste of The Week that year.[3][4] Erphaan acts as a songwriter alongside his soca career, writing songs such as “Precision Wine” sang by Kes The Band, “Make You Rock”, “Take You Home” and “Doh Friad” sang by Machel Montano.[5][3]
Early Life and Career
Erphaan Alves was born on 23rd November, 1991 in Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, were he grew up with his parents and brother. He attended Rosary Boy’s RC Primary School in Port of Spain, then went on to St. George’s College, Barataria where he participated in several competitions, and was the lead male vocalist of the school’s parang group.[6] He later moved on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Arts from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus in 2013.[7] Erphaan began singing at the age of nine and gained recognition when he entered Rosary Boys RC School Calypso Competition Calypso World in 2001 and won with his upbeat rendition, “Carnival Time”.[5] He moved on to make his name in both the Junior Calypso and Junior Soca Monarch Competitions, winning consecutively in the latter, in 2008 and 2009 with his own compositions titled “Soca Moving” and “Musical Journey”.[8]
Soca originated in Trinidad and Tobago and was created by Trinidadian Garfield Blackman, who felt calypso was fading away.[9] Soca derived from calypso fused with Indian music.[10] Soca has grown into a massive industry taking over the Carnival Scene and Carnival Road March Arena. Soca artist records, releases and perform continuously during carnival season to ensure a chance of winning Carnival Road March song and the Soca Monach.[11] Erphaan managed to consistently make waves being a finalist in the International Soca Monarch 2014 and 2015. His song, “On D Spot” was once featured on an MTV Real World Episode in 2012.[3] The musicians offered is hit single 'Overdue' and an energetic collaboration with the soca queen Destra Garcia called 'Waistline Pelting' to 2018 carnival.[12]
Community Engagement
Erphaan's success can be owned by the strong support system he had from family, friends, and St George's College, the secondary school he attended.[13] In an effort to give back to his secondary school community, he created Alves' St George College music fund through which he donates musical equipment. This music fund falls under the umbrella 'tEAm' a larger organization formed by Alves and friends to do more in his community. “Together Each Achieves More, it is actually an acronym, me showing that I care about them just as much as they cared about me at the start of my career. I have a platform now to shed light on everybody and in turn as we grow together they shed light on me,” Alves explains tEAm.[14]
Erphaan is very active on social media with twitter, facebook and Instagram profiles. [13] He believes that social media opens up avenue for artists and its important for him as an artist to take the time out to understand the marketing strategies behind social media.[15]
Background
Musical Style
Erphaan reflects a diverse musical style brings a fresh pop-type sound to soca.[8] He is known to incorporate clever story-lines and memorable moments into his music.[16]
Discography
Top Singles
- In your eyes (2012)
- Bumper like rain (2015)
- intentions (2016)
- Overdue (2018)
- No habla(2018)
Calloborations
- I buy ft Alpha (2013)
- Contagious ft Blaxx (2014)
- Soak it Kerlz ft Erphaan Alves (2015)
- Jan in dey ft Boyzie (2017)
- Waistline peltin ft Destra Garcia (2018)
References
- ↑ "OMG Digital Magazine Issue 251 23rd March 2017". view.joomag.com. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ "Welcome to the Home of Carnival: Trinidad Express – Machel's search for new soca royalty". carnival.trinidadexpress.com. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Erphaan Alves – Soca Lyrics". socalyrics.net. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ↑ "No letting up for Erphaan Alves". The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Buzz. "Erphaan Alves - ID 46". buzz.tt. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ↑ "Erphaan Alves - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives. 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ↑ "The.Baje.eMCee". Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "New soca sensation Erphaan Alves blazing his own trail". The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ↑ Kitt, Jessica (2013-06-20). "A History of Soca Music in the Caribbean | Caribbean Luxury News". Luxury Caribbean News. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ "Calypso". www.nalis.gov.tt. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ "Soca: The Music Of Trinidad's Carnival". NPR.org. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ "Alves teams up with Road Trip TT". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 omgtvtt, OMG 251 Erphaan Alves VIDEO INTERVIEW, retrieved 2018-12-11
- ↑ "Erphaan Alves grateful for success and his 'tEAm'". www.looptt.com. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ OJO TTRN -Trinidad & Tobago Radio Network Limited, Erphaan Uses Social Media To Promote His Music, Drops “Overdue” & “Waistline Peltin”, retrieved 2018-12-11
- ↑ "Watch: My Release - Erphaan taps into Spanish market with blazing love". www.looptt.com. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
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