PETER DE LION, sobriquets “Peter De” or De Lion of Parang.
Peter De Lion’ is a new face and a blessing to the world of Parang music and has come in with a roar, making a memorable and substantial acquisition in the Parang music industry. He has only been officially recording sweet, tantalizing festive Original Parang, Soca Parang & Chutney Parang since 2021.
His timing couldn’t have been more measured than now, as his entrance has heralded an excellent opportunity for the smooth continuance and growth of Parang music. There is a time for everything and everyone. And now it’s Peter De’s time.
Peter De’s musical career was highly influenced by his boyhood days with his ancestors, some of the early pioneers of Parang culture. From an early tender age, he grew up listening and learning while being inspired and indoctrinated among the great elders of Parang music.
Peter De Lion is not new to Parang but authentic to Parang. Parang is in his DNA. Parang is Peter.
Peter De furthered his development and went through “Parang University,” which includes playing the guitar, cuatro, bass, and the maraca (Shack-shack).
Peter has introduced “Tilian Parang,” his novel style and brand of Parang Music, to the indigenous pulsating sounds of Trinidad & Tobago.
I refer to his new, unique brand & style of Parang music as ‘Tilian Parang Music.’ In a future article, I will explain why ‘Tillian’ as I continue to follow and study more of his releases. But his brand is infinitely new, and his futuristic style differs from many other well-known styles.
Peter’s brand of Parang music can be known as “The Lion King of Parang Music. His music has a very impactful roar of a lion. It immediately draws your attention and attraction.
Like Scrunter’s “The Hunter,” his impact and influence on the music industry were immediately felt with his innovative brand.
T&T’s most popular Soca Parang singer, Scrunter, introduced and endorsed Peter De to his first big stage show in Queens, New York, two years ago, and Peter De’ has not stopped with his fast-paced growth and trajectory.
Scrunter (Irwin Reyes Johnson) is one of his mentors, and he admires his long list of Soca Parang classics and his total list of Soca hits.
Peter De’ wants to publicly thank Scrunter for securing his most enormous show performance in Queens, New York, in 2022, which continued in 2023 and promises to be an annual staple.
Peter De’ is one of the most requested Parang artists for the 2023 Christmas festivities, especially in the USA, where he has already performed at over six events for December alone. He recently performed in Queens, New York, with the two living legends of Soca Parang, Scrunter and Crazy. Also, in November 2023, he performed at several shows in South Trinidad.
Peter De Lion continues to be busy for the rest of the Christmas season in Trinidad & the USA.
Parang lovers can’t seem to get enough of the man Peter De Lion.
Peter De Lion is the future, which looks bright and promising for the young, talented, gifted entertainer.
Within the last three years of his recordings, Peter De Lion has amalgamated ten mega hits, which include:
1) Ah Ready To Parang (2021).
2) Eating Ah Food (2021).
3) Seis Pasos (2021).
4) El Nacimiento (2022).
5) Cassa Parranda (2022).
6) Parang Jumbie (2022).
7) Parang Go (2023).
8) Lost Meh Dulahin (2023).
9) El Sereno (2023).
10) Santa Leave (2023).
All Peter DeLion songs can be seen and heard on the free YouTube channel.
Peter De’ is available for all types of engagements at Christmas time and year-round, as he promises to help make Parang music more dominant, just as Soca music has become.
Photo: Peter enjoys a day with the Soca Parang legend, Scrunter, at Scrunter’s Forrest Kingdom in Toco.
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