If you love soca music, you must have heard of Skinny Fabulous, the Vincentian musician, singer and songwriter who has been making waves in the Caribbean and beyond. Skinny Fabulous, whose real name is Gamal Doyle, is a five-time Soca Monarch winner for his home country Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the first artist from outside Trinidad and Tobago to win the prestigious Road March title in 2019 with his hit “Famalay”, which features Trinidadian soca legends Bunji Garlin and Machel Montano.

He is not only a talented performer, but also a versatile and prolific songwriter, who has penned songs for himself and other soca stars, such as Alison Hinds, Destra Garcia, Kes, Patrice Roberts and more. He is known for his quick wit, his catchy hooks and his ability to deliver potent lyrics over danceable tracks. He has also collaborated with international producers such as International Stephen and Vibez Productions, creating songs that fuse soca with other genres such as dancehall, afrobeat, EDM and hip hop.

Skinny Fabulous has been in the music industry since 2005, when he released his debut single “Malibu and Pine”. Since then, he has released several albums and singles, such as “The Cave”, “Monster”, “Head Bad”, “Rave Out”, “Angela”, “Hurricane”, “Watch Thing”, “It’s the Weekend”, “Born for This”, “More Jab”, “Mash Up International”, “Full Hundred”, “Sober is Overrated”, “Solid as a Rock”, “Going Off”, “Make it Rain”, “Reckless”, “Family”, “Good People” and many more. He has also performed at various events and festivals across the Caribbean, North America and Europe, such as Bacchanal Jamaica, St. Lucia Carnival, Miami Carnival, New York Labor Day Parade, Notting Hill Carnival and Rotterdam Summer Carnival.

This musical talent is not only a soca star, but also a role model and a cultural ambassador for his country. He is passionate about promoting soca music and Vincentian culture to the world, and inspiring young people to pursue their dreams. He is also involved in various social causes, such as education, health and environmental awareness. He has a degree in Mass Communications from the University of the West Indies, and has worked as a radio announcer and a lecturer.

Skinny Fabulous is one of the most influential and successful soca artists of his generation. He has made history with his music, and has shown that soca music can transcend boundaries and unite people of different backgrounds and cultures. He is a true legend of soca music, and a proud son of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

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