Claudette Peters,
OH (born 9 August 1979) is an
Antigua
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soca and
soul
In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being".
Etymology
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singer-songwriter. Peters is best known as Antigua's "Soca Diva" and the Queen of Soca of Antigua and Barbuda was the lead vocalist for the Taxik Band.
Claudette has multiple Jumpy and Groovy Party Monarch crowns in which she won from the annual
Antigua Carnival
The Antiguan Carnival is a celebration of the emancipation of slavery in the country held annually from the end of July to the first Tuesday in August. The most important day is that of the j'ouvert (or juvé), in which brass and steel bands per ...
's
Party Monarch Competition to justify her claim to fame.
Early life
Peters started singing in Church at the age of nine, and also sang in her schools’ choir. She considers her years as a member of the Anglican Cathedral Youth Choir as her training ground and among her most rewarding experiences.
Claudette started her career singing in hotels. After, debuting with "Ken Phoenix and Company" she moved on to be the lead female vocalist for several local bands including Dread & the Baldhead, High Intensity and Da Bhann.
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In 1996, Claudette captured the Miss Teenage Pageant title, a feature of Antigua's annual Carnival celebration. About a decade later, she was elevated by her country and the Queen of Antigua and Barbuda to the title of "Order of The Most Princely Heritage (OH)".]
Career
Peters first made her mark on the regional and international Soca scene with her hit single "Something's Got A Hold On Me" with Da Bhann in 2002. After which she had a hit yearly for Antigua Carnival
The Antiguan Carnival is a celebration of the emancipation of slavery in the country held annually from the end of July to the first Tuesday in August. The most important day is that of the j'ouvert (or juvé), in which brass and steel bands per ...
's soca competition. Peters eventually left 'Da Bhann' because she felt she could gain more recognition as a solo act. In 2005, Claudette became the first female artist to capture the "Antigua Soca Monarch" title with the song "All I Know" in which her vocals were compared against soca icon Destra Garcia
Destra Garcia (born 10 November 1978) is a Trinidadian musician, singer and songwriter of soca music. She is also known by the mononym Destra. She is one of the most popular female soca artists in the world.
Biography
Childhood and early care ...
by the public.
Claudette was named "The Best Female Artist" at the First Annual National Vibes Star Project Awards held in Antigua in 2005. She also captured the "Song of The Year" award at the event. Also in 2005, she was named "The Best Soca Artist" at the Twilight Soca Awards for the song All I Know. The following year she was nominated for the Best Female and Gospel Artist at the Second Annual National Vibes Star Project Awards. Later that year, with four International Soca Music Awards nominations, she won home the Best New Female Soca Artist trophy for her song "All I Know" at the International Soca Awards held in New York City.
Claudette dominated the Soca Monarch competition after her "All I know" win in 2005. Peters won the competition 2005–2008 until she voluntary decided not to enter the competition in 2009.
2010:Return to Soca Monarch-Present
Claudette returned to the Soca Monarch competition in 2010 and stated "I didn’t realise I would miss it so much," the year of her return she captured the groovy section of the show with the song "Still Jamming"
Claudette performed at Tempo
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's 10th annual celebration of its existence in Antigua
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alongside Christopher Martin, Konshens
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Garfield Delano Spence was born on 11 January 1985. Prior to his solo career, he was a member of the duo SoJah with his ...
, Asher Otto, Tian Winter, Ziggy Ranking and Tarrus Riley
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on January 31, 2015. Claudette Peters also became only the second female Soca singer to release two (2) Soca songs in two separate years when she release Go Claudette Go and Showtime in 2007
And Carnival Day and Bring It On 2008 after Alison Hinds
Alison Amanda Hinds (born 1 June 1970) is a British-born Bajan soca artist based in Barbados. She is one of the most popular soca singers in the world.
Biography
Alison Hinds was born in London on 1 June 1970 and grew up in Plaistow.Batey, A ...
released old time ting and tremble in 1994 and bam bam and DJ ride in 1995
Soca Monarch Titles
Discography
Singles
Influences
Claudette's musical inspirations are drawn from Lauryn Hill
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, Alison Hinds
Alison Amanda Hinds (born 1 June 1970) is a British-born Bajan soca artist based in Barbados. She is one of the most popular soca singers in the world.
Biography
Alison Hinds was born in London on 1 June 1970 and grew up in Plaistow.Batey, A ...
, Machel Montano
Machel Jesus Montano (born 24 November 1974)Thompson, Dave (2002), ''Reggae & Soca Music'', Backbeat Books, , pp. 300–301. is a Trinidadian soca singer, actor, record producer and songwriter. Known for his high energy, fast-paced, and often u ...
among others.
References
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1979 births
Living people
People from St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Soca musicians
Antigua and Barbuda beauty pageant winners
Antigua and Barbuda singers