YOU! by Calvin French YOU! Magazine - Issue 1 | Page 32

In 2016, 5 Star Akil’s created history in Trinidad and Tobago when his single, “Different Me” (written by Jovan James and produced by Nikholai Greene) gave champion Steel Orchestra Desperadoes, it’s 11th National Panorama title after not winning a championship for the past 16 years. The success of “Different Me” further propelled 5Star Akil to parter with Jamaican brand, Lasco iCool for the re-launch of the iconic Byron Lee’s Jamaica Carnival. Alongside the King of Dancehall, Beenie Man, 5 Star Akil was the only Soca artiste to lead brand Jamaica Carnival’s Road March celebrations. Jump to Carnival 2017, 5Star Akil has added 6 songs to his existing catalogue, including Hero, Go Go Dancer, Find Yuh Way, Too Lit, True Fêter and Doh Blame It with newcomer Kevin Dodds. 32 - YOU! YOU! Magazine Magazine by by Calvin Calvin French French