Arrow

From Montserrat, Arrow got his start as a first-class calypsonian in the traditional Trinidadian style but soon began exploring ways to bring the music to an international level. Always an innovator, he played around with mixing elements of cadence, salsa, and American R&R guitar into his music. In 1983 he experienced his first pan-Caribbean success, "Hot Hot Hot" (a song that later became an international hit). Since then he has branched out to include a wider array of world-music elements, from hip-hop to the sounds of various African nations, while concentrating on lyrics that act predominantly as a vehicle to drive the music to a higher frenzy. A late-'80s contract with Island/Mango Records has made him the soca artist most widely distributed and most easily available in the States. His 1992 release, Zombie Soca, was notable for including three songs with social commentary lyrics. Unlike those of most calypsonians, Arrow's early releases, including those preceding the Island/Mango albums, are still easily available.

Discography:

Albums:
1980 Instant Knockout
1984 Heat
1984 Soca Savage
1988 Knock Dem Dead
1989 Massive
1989 O'la Soca
1990 Hot Soca Hot
1990 Soca Dance Party
1992 Modely De Bam Bam
1992 Zombie Soca
1993 Outrageous
1995 Phat
1997 Ride de Riddim
1998 Turbulence
2001 Beat de Drum
2002 No Rules
???? Deadly Deadly
???? Heavy Energy