Viking Ding Dong - Dap (drink And Party) | 2023 Soca | Trinidad May 2026
The track's popularity was further cemented by a high-profile remix featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Ding Dong Ravers , bridging the gap between Trinidadian Soca and Jamaican Dancehall culture. "DAP" as a Carnival Anthem
The 2023 soca anthem by Viking Ding Dong (Andre Houlder) stands as a quintessential representation of the post-pandemic "return to the road" in Trinidad and Tobago. Released in late 2022 by AdvoKit Productions , the track became a staple of the 2023 Carnival season, capturing the raw, hedonistic joy of the festival through its infectious refrain: "We come to drink and party all day". Artistic Evolution and "The Sexy Big Belly Man" The track's popularity was further cemented by a
Andre Houlder, a former DJ at and an apprentice of soca legend Iwer George , successfully pivoted from a radio personality to a frontline performer with a distinct brand. Self-proclaimed as the "sexiest big belly man in the soca game," Viking Ding Dong uses humor and authenticity to connect with his audience. Artistic Evolution and "The Sexy Big Belly Man"
In the context of the 2023 Trinidad Carnival—the first full-scale festival following COVID-19 restrictions—"DAP" functioned as a literal instruction manual for revelers. The lyrics focus on the simple, unburdened aspects of feting: camaraderie, alcohol, and dance. The lyrics focus on the simple, unburdened aspects
Known for a "lavway" style—a call-and-response delivery reminiscent of late soca icon Blaxx—his performance on "DAP" emphasizes high energy and communal participation.
