Jan 14th 2012, Ny, Ny. Award winning Dj Power "The Soul Controller" has enlisted Soca superstar Machel Montano and Kardinal Offishall for his new single titled "Fly So High" on the Starline Music label. Released earlier this week, this infectious Electro/House/Pop/Soca fusion style dubbed "Solectro" by Power is already making waves with its rhythmic melody and percussion, Machel's uplifting, captivating chorus and a fire spitting verse from Kardinal Offishall. The track versions can be heard here:

FLY SO HIGH (Radio edit)

FLY SO HIGH (House Mix)

"Fly So High" was written by Machel Montano, Peter "Wildfire" Noel and Kardinal Offishall and produced by Power with duo Badnuz & Pops who's production credits include recent collaborations with famed Drake producer Boi-1da. Expect more from this trio as they have been busy crafting more tracks for Dj Power's upcoming album which besides "Fly So High" will also feature many collaborations with artists including Kalenna Harper (Diddy Dirty Money) and the track "Makeup" with Vybz Kartel recorded just days before his current incarceration. "Fly So High" will also be featured on Machel Montano's upcoming album to be released later this year. "Machel's an amazing songwriter, singer and performer and we wanted to bring this sound to the world, Kardi's verse is icing on the cake and only adds more power to this monster track", states Power.The track is available on Itunes, Beatport, Dj Tunes and Juno.

BUY TRACK HERE

Dj Power became famous for his Soul Controllers mashup mixtape compilations and remixes fusing Reggae/dancehall and Soca music with Hip Hop, House and Electro earning him a coveted Justo's mixtape award. His remixes and compilations have been featured in such publications as the Ny Times and played by dj's around the world including his work on Mims "Why I'm Hot" remix featuring Baby Cham and Junior Reid and his remix to world cup anthem Knaan's "Waving Flag.

LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD A RECENT DJ POWER LIVE SET HERE

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