If you’ve ever found yourself on the streets of St. George, Grenada, during Spicemas, you know it isn’t just a carnival. The oil, the horns, the rumbling bass from passing trucks, and the call of a conch shell create a rhythm that feels ancestral. Songs aren’t just played; they’re lived. Over and over, they loop through the streets, seeping into your skin until every chant, every hook, becomes second nature.
What sets Grenada’s carnival apart is the way jab soca asserts itself in a genre often dominated by Trini power, groovy soca, or Bajan bashment. Jab soca artists like Lil Kerry dominated judging points and road trucks alike with his song “Bury All,” officially seizing the Road March title and becoming the anthem that defined Spicemas 2025.
On the competition stage, the Power Soca Monarch crown went to Muddy for his commanding performance of “Payroll,” a victory that doubled down on his welcome dominance of jab‑infused soca.
Meanwhile, Mr. Gold’N emerged as the Groovy Soca Monarch with his dynamic and soulful rendition of “Down in Greenz.”
From the oil and fire of J’Ouvert to the glow of Monday Night Mas and the feathers of Pretty Mas, the streets belonged to these tracks, as well as several others that lived beyond titles, becoming the most-played, most-beloved anthems of the season. This is their soundtrack.
Capital Jab – “Capital Anthem” set the tone for mas with its pounding percussion and layered chants, a bold declaration of Grenadian pride. Deeply rooted in jab tradition, Capital Jab’s track became a cultural call to arms. One carnival goer said, “once this drop, you knew jab had start.”
Bubbah473 – “1000 Degrees” lived up to its scorching title, blasting through the streets with intensity. A rising star in Grenada’s jab-jab scene, Bubbah473 fused raw energy with polished sound, earning acclaim during Soca Monarch like “Bubbah had we in flames! No cooler could cool this one down.”
Muddy – “Hello” added a playful, romantic twist to jab soca. With flirtatious lyrics wrapped in a hard-driving riddim, it showed that you can find love at Spicemas.
SOCAllective × Dred Lion – “Grease It” was made for oilslicked bodies and predawn revelry. Anchored in old-school jab ethos, its raw hook and unstoppable energy took over Spicemas 2025.
Muddy – “Payroll” wasn’t just a song, it was a statement. Lyrics like “They go have to put the jab jab on ah payroll” elevated jab culture from performance to profession, a bold demand for recognition. DJs rewound it mid-set, turning it into a mantra of respect.
L.E.D – “Viral Again” lived up to its name. It went viral. A relentless roadmix that shook trucks and crowds, its chant-driven drops proved to be social media gold.
Terra D Governor – “Jab Supremacy” wore its name like a badge. Gruff vocals, heavy percussion, and unapologetic bravado made it a crowd favorite. An anthem echoing “supremacy in every line.”
Khalifah – “Ah Move On” offered balance with its mid-tempo beat and message of release. Demonstrating that not every jab track needs aggression to move the crowd.
V’ghn × Terra D Governor – “Jab Decisions” is described as “the banger we were waiting on for Spicemas 2025” by Sokah2Soca. The song captures the essence of carnival’s chaotic joy: there are no bad decisions, only jab decisions.
Together, these tracks told the story of Spicemas 2025: Fierce, fiery, playful, and proud. Songs like “Payroll” and “Jab Supremacy” didn’t just move waists, they made declarations. In oil, in chant, in cultural repetition, Grenada reminded the Caribbean (and the world) that jab music isn’t a subgenre. It’s the soul of Spicemas.