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Text Box: For recordings released during the Eligible Year June 1st, 2007 through May 31st, 2008. Note: No more than Five (5) nominations in each category on less ties. Best New Female Soca Artist
(Award to the Artist) For a new artist who releases their first recording which establishes the public identity of that artist. (People’s choice) (Artist name appears in parenthesis for identification). Best New Male Soca Artist
(Award to the Artist) For a new artist who releases their first recording which establishes the public identity of that artist. (People’s choice) (Artist name appears in parenthesis for identification). Female Soca Vocalist of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For an artist with exceptional vocal recording/live performances (industry & People’s choice) (Artist name appears in parenthesis for identification). Male Soca Vocalist of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For an artist with exceptional vocal recording/live performances (industry & People’s choice) (Artist name appears in parenthesis for identification). Female Soca Performer of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For an artist with exceptional performances (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). Male Soca Performer of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For an artist with exceptional performances (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). Soca Duo or Group of the Year
(Award to the Group) For established duos or groups with vocals, that normally performs together. (Industry & People’s choice) (Duo/Group name appears in parenthesis for identification). Soca Song Writer of the Year
(A Songwriter (s) Award) Must write 3 SOCA hits or more based on radio & party play and record/CD sales (International Soca Academy) (Songwriter (s) names appear in parenthesis for identification). Best Soca Collaboration Groove
(Award to the Artist) For a collaborative performance with vocals by artists who do not normally perform together with a BPM between 96 and 125. (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). Best Soca Collaboration Up-tempo
(Award to the Artist) For a collaborative performance with vocals by artists who do not normally perform together with a BPM more than 125 (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). Overall Female Soca Artist of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For an artist who performs and sings exceptionally and has a hit song (s) (industry & People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). Overall Male Soca Artist of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For an artist who performs and sings exceptionally and has a hit song (s) (industry & People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). International Soca DJ of the Year
(Award to the DJ) For DJs who travel internationally, with a major focus (at least 75%) on the advancement and promotion of Soca music (People’s choice) (DJ names appear in parenthesis for identification). Best Soca Compilation Album/CD of the Year
(Award to the individual (s) who’s responsible for the concept) Soca tracks with various artists. For the best selling Album/CD (industry & People’s choice) (Album/CD title appears in parenthesis for identification). Best Soca Compilation Rhythm
(Award to the Producer (s) who’s responsible for the concept) Must consist of 3 or more artists (People’s choice} (Name of rhythm appears in parenthesis for identification). Soca Humor of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For lyrics that are comical or amusing. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Industry & People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). Favorite Groove Soca - Female
(Award to the Artist (s)) The BPM must be within 96 to 125. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). Favorite Groove Soca - Male
(Award to the Artist (s)) The BPM must be within 96 to 125. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). Favorite Up-tempo Soca - Female
(Award to the Artist) The BPM must be over 125. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). Favorite Up-tempo Soca - Male
(Award to the Artist) The BPM must be over 125. (Radio plays and People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). Soca Artist Album/CD of the Year
(Award to the Artist) Artist with their own Soca Album/CD For the best selling Album/CD’S (industry & People’s choice) (Artist & Album/CD title appears in parenthesis for identification). Soca Song of the Year
(Award to the Artist) Most popular Soca song (Radio & Party plays and CD/Record sales) (industry & People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). Favorite Soca Info Website
(Award goes to the Domain Holder). For the most popular Website which promotes Soca music/Events, current events/news, related Soca artists news, and related events. (People’s choice) (Domain name appears in parenthesis for identification). Overall Soca Band of the Year
(Award to the band) A band with or without live brass, their album/CD and live performance must contain 75% or more Soca tracks. Album/CD that sold the most (Industry & People’s choice) (Band name appear in parenthesis for identification). Soca Producer of the Year
(A Producer's Award) Must produce 3 Soca hits or more (International Soca Academy & People’s choice) (Producer's names appear in parenthesis for identification). Best Soca Music Video of the Year
(Award to the Producer) A Soca video with no less than a 2 minute clip (Industry & People’s choice) (Producer name appear in parenthesis for identification). Best Soca Re-Mix Collaboration
(Award to the Artists) Remixing of an original song by more than one artist who do not normally perform together. (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). Best DJ Soca Mix CD Of The Year
(Award to the DJ) For a 100% Soca mix containing songs by various artists over the pass year. (People’s choice) (DJ name appears in parenthesis for identification). Overall Soca Chutney Artist of the Year
(Award to the Artist) For an Artist that performs and sings exceptionally and have a hit song (s) (Industry & People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). Overall Soca Chutney Band of the Year
(Award to the band) A band with or without live brass, their album/CD and live performance must contain 75% or more Soca Chutney tracks. Album/CD that sold the most (Industry & People’s choice) (Band name appear in parenthesis for identification). Soca Chutney Song of the Year
(Award to the Artist) Most popular song for Soca mixed with Chutney (Radio & Party plays and CD/Record sales) (industry & People’s choice) (Song title appears in parenthesis for identification). Favorite “Soca” Online Radio
(Award goes to the Online Radio Domain Holder). For the most popular Online Radio Website which promotes Soca music, current events/news, related Soca artists news and related events. (People’s choice) (Online Radio domain name appears in parenthesis for identification). Soca Road Mix Of The Year
(Award to the Artist & the Producer) Most popular Soca Road Mix on the Road, Radio & Party plays. (People’s choice) (Artist & Producer name appear in parenthesis for identification). Best Soca Chutney Collaboration
(Award to the Artists) For a collaborative performance containing Soca with a chutney influence with vocals by artists who do not normally perform together. (People’s choice) (Artist names appear in parenthesis for identification). ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Honorees for the 6th Annual International Soca Awards In addition to the SAO Awards, the SOCA AWARDS Organization Inc. presents other notable honorees. These awards recognize contributions and activities of significance to the recording field that fall outside the framework of the SOCA AWARDS categories, and include the SAO Lifetime Achievement Award, the SAO Hall Of Fame Award, the SAO Legend Award, the SAO Technical Award SAO and Trustees Award. SAO Awards
The INTERNATIONAL SOCA AWARDS is the most prestigious award show in the Soca recording industry, presented annually by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. An iSA is awarded by the SOCA AWARDS Organization voting membership (International Soca Academy) to honor excellence in the Soca recording industry. It is truly a peer honor, awarded by artists and technical professionals for artistic and/or technical achievement, not sales or chart positions. The annual INTERNATIONAL SOCA AWARDS presentation brings together thousands of creative and technical professionals in the Soca recording industry from all over the world. SAO: Life Time Achievement Award The SOCA Lifetime Achievement Award, established in 2004, is presented by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. to performers who, during their lifetimes have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording. SAO: Hall of Fame Award The SOCA Hall of Fame Award was established by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. in 2005 to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old. Inductees are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the SOCA recording arts. SAO: Legend Award This Special Merit Award is presented on occasion by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. to individuals or groups for ongoing contributions / influence in the recording field. The SOCA Legend Award began in 2004. SAO: Technical Award Presented by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. the Technical SOCA AWARD recognizes individuals and organizations that made significant contributions, to the SOCA art form other than to the field of recording. The Technical Award established in 2005. SAO: Trustees Award This Special Merit Award is presented by the SOCA AWARDS Organization, Inc. to individual (s) who, during their careers in music, have made significant contributions, performances and more to the field of recording. The Trustees Award established in 2005.

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