Alison Hinds

Ask SOCA superstar ALISON HINDS what she wants her music to convey and she replies, “More than anything, I’m hoping to expose the world to my music and for people to really appreciate and say yes to it. It’s infectious, and happy but can still say something and touch lives. SOCA is what I’m known for, so I want the music to represent who I am.”

ALISON HINDS is poised to become a major force in the eruption of innovative urban-influenced Caribbean-based artists such as fellow-Bajan popstar Rihanna, Sean Paul, or Shaggy, who are changing the face of music worldwide.

Crowned the “Queen of SOCA” by fans worldwide, her powerful, emotional vocals and high-energy live shows are legendary to Caribbean music fans. So it’s fitting that ALISON’s much anticipated solo debut is entitled SOCA QUEEN. ”I see myself as a modern singer. So many genres of music influenced me and my CD reflects that eclecticism.” With its mix of high energy to mid tempo and a soulful ballad “Island Girl”, SOCA QUEEN was an opportunity for ALISON to expand SOCA’s boundaries.

She has won numerous awards and rave reviews everywhere she goes.

2009-2010 - (IRWMA - International Reggae & World Music Awards) Winner of Best Female Vocalist (2009 & 2010) & Best Calypso / Soca Entertainer (2009)

2010 -Female Entertainer of the Year & Best Collaboration for “King and Queen” with Richie Spice at the Barbados Music Award’s

2010 - 14th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Award in Washington DC, she was awarded for her Outstanding Contribution to Soca Music as an icon of the ’girl’s power’ movement and the most recognized female in Soca music.

On November 11, 2011 Alison Hinds made her first prime time TV appearances on, The Today Show’s, ‘Where in the World is Matt Lauer?’ Alison spoke about Calypso music, festivals and even taught the host Matt a few dance moves.

2012 – On March 9, 2012, Alison was the recipient for ‘Outstanding work in Calypso, Zouk, Chutney and Soca Art Form, by the University Of The West Indies in Barbados. She was honored as being one of the many Trailblazers in the community.

Alison’s album entitled "Caribbean Queen" delivers her positive message of love and upliftment for one and all and is a celebration created for her fans all over the world. The love she received from Jamaica has spawned new combinations with Richie Spice “King and Queen”, Jah Cure “Call On Me” and Shaggy "Can’t Let My Love Go.” Her classics “Roll It Gal,” “Togetherness,” and “Faluma,” are also included in the album with a mix of high energy to mid tempo as well as the classically soulful ballad “Island Girl.”

Her latest songs to date include, ‘Brace And Wine’, ‘Explode,’ and collaboration with Haitian band, Harmonik called, ‘Let’s go’, which reached #1 on French Creole Charts.

When Alison is not performing she takes out time to work as an advocate for causes such as AIDS awareness, Women’s rights, the Diabetes foundation and has participated with them wherever possible as well as organizations for disabled and physically challenged children. On March 10, 2012, Alison Hinds announced the formation of, ‘The Alison Hinds Wonderland Foundation.’ The foundation’s primary focus will be centered on young girls, women and families worldwide. The focus will be Personal and Leadership Development for Girls and Women; Entrepreneurship for Girls and Women; Education and Career Development for Girls and Women; Health and Wellness Issues. The Alison Hinds Wonderland Foundation first initiative will be launched this summer 2012.

Alison Hinds is a vital element on the Caribbean music scene and a major force in the eruption of innovative urban-influenced Caribbean-based music. Alike artists such as fellow-Bajan popstar Rihanna, Sean Paul, and Shaggy, who are changing the face of music worldwide. Alison leaves an indelible footprint on the Caribbean music scene.