In 2012 the birth of singer/songwriter, Nadia Batson’s all-female soca band brought with it a rejuvenated energy to the carnival scene in Trinidad and Tobago. Something new and exciting had been pending and so when the band announced its imminent breakthrough onto the scene in November 2011 and subsequently hit the stage at fetes across T&T’s carnival in 2012, many were beside themselves with joy.

In the past year, the band SASS has earned a name for itself, with Batson- certainly no stranger to the Caribbean and International music circuit, being credited for something truly dynamic and certainly needed.
Musically, the women of SASS are tough. The band’s sound leaves nothing to be yearned for and when it comes to visual appeal, most if not all that has seen the band, will agree that SASS is the real deal.

Together with Batson toward the front of the stage are Terri Lyons and Megan Walrond. Vocally, the three each offer something different, however when joined together, their rhythmic undertones and unique flavors mesh to create a symphony that is undeniably magical.
Following a very successful 2012 season in Trinidad and Tobago, Batson and SASS captured the attention of promoters across the region and internationally. It was noted that Batson’s large catalogue of hits placed the band in a unique position in that singing cover tracks was almost unnecessary. This isn’t to say that they were not capable of doing this however; as SASS also proved that they were diverse enough to deliver the music of fellow acts, much to the enjoyment of their audiences.

2012 saw the release of quite a few new singles between Batson, Lyons and Walrond. Batson delivered singles like No Pressure, Shiver, Hard Pong with Raymond Ramnarine, Making Up, Bring It On and Intimate, while Lyons released Cyah Stop Moving and Walrond, It Hurtin.

Ahead of what is expected to be another bumper carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago for the band, Batson has already secured her band’s space. Three singles, Manager, Fireman and Shangri-La have been on constant rotation across frequencies and her fellow SASS front liners have also been delivering, as the season comes into focus.
Strong marketing, cemented by proper and consistent use of PR techniques and social media tactics have been working well for this one –year- old band.

In 2012, when SASS was launched, Batson’s dream was to offer something dynamic, something that would be remembered, something that would eventually become a household name and already she has achieved this. Ahead of 2013 and beyond, the team is working hard to assure music lovers across the world that SASS is here to stay.