Blending infectious Afro-Caribbean swagger with high-energy dancefloor power, merchant and damon deGraff join forces with Soca heavyweight GBM Nutron for the vibrant summer single “Down Di Road”, out now via Masquerave Records.
Rooted in the pulse of Afro House and infused with island heat, “Down Di Road” is an electrifying ode to movement, freedom, and cultural celebration. The title draws from Caribbean slang referring to heading out or hitting the road—an apt metaphor for a track that’s built to carry bodies from street parades to late-night dancefloors.
At the core of the track is GBM Nutron’s unmistakable vocal presence—his charismatic delivery and magnetic hooks inject the song with an unmistakable Soca edge. Layered with shimmering synths, percussive rhythms, and sun-drenched grooves, the production from merchant and deGraff is seamless, bold, and undeniably global.
“This is the ultimate Caribbean House record,” says damon deGraff. “It brings together Jamaican and Bermudian producers with an internationally acclaimed Trinidadian Soca artist over an Afro-Caribbean beat. It doesn’t get better than that.”
Whether it’s Carnival, a rooftop party, or a peak-time club set, “Down Di Road” is built for joy, energy, and pure release. It’s a celebration of feminine energy, Caribbean roots, and the shared rhythm that connects dancers across borders.
This release marks a new era for damon deGraff, the Bermudian visionary who once shaped the global DJ scene through his powerhouse firm dGi Management, launching the careers of icons like Mark Ronson and DJ Cassidy. With Masquerave Records, deGraff now steps boldly into the artist spotlight, curating a sound that bridges heritage and the cutting-edge—bringing the pulse of the Caribbean electronic movement to the world stage.
“Down Di Road” is out now via Masquerave Records.