Yaksta goes soca on ‘Fete Life’

Dancehall artiste Yaksta delves into the soca genre with his new release titled Fete Life, which has helped him to tap into a wider Caribbean fan base.

"The response is really great and it is generating a lot of attention on YouTube since its release. The song is a fusion of soca and dancehall, a different way to express dancehall, a cleaner version but still hardcore. I made this song to raise spirits during COVID-19 times, and it's having that effect," Yaksta said.

The music video is receiving a lot of positive attention on YouTube since its release on January 22, generating over 83,000 views. Yaksta is currently working on his EP, Late Bloomer, which is scheduled to be released in May. He is also set to begin a world tour that same month, and has confirmed gigs for venues in the UK, Canada, Caribbean and the US.

Following his breakout single Ambition which has racked up 10 million views, Yaksta has emerged as an eclectic artiste who is unafraid to experiment with different genres and tackle controversial, hot-button topics.

On Ambition, he posits the idea that the pursuit of materialistic wealth should not be a driving force of one's existence and that certain possessions are a liability rather than an asset. He followed up that with the single Assets (Fowl Coop) where he gives tips on starting small businesses and making investments.