Soca lovers can look forward to a fresh face on the scene for Carnival 2K12, in that of Triniboi Joocie. The 22-year-old entertainer released his 2012 offering titled "Party Anthem" last month and is ready to take Trinidad and Tobago by storm.

Born Rodell Sorzano, Triniboi has been making waves on the European circuit for the past three years. And now he's back in the land of his birth to showcase his talent for the first time at Carnival 2K12.

"'Party Anthem' will be my flagship song for Carnival, so I'm looking forward to a memorable debut season in my homeland," Triniboi said.

The young soca artiste, who lists The Mighty Shadow and Tobago Crusoe as two calypsonians for whom he holds tremendous respect, says it is pure fate that has him here for this year's Carnival.

"I was asked by Kernel Roberts to come back home for Carnival, after performing at a festival in London that featured artistes such as Machel Montano and Kees Dieffenthaller.

"After the show I was invited to where those guys were based, so I took the opportunity to showcase my lyrical ability. Kernel was impressed with my freestyling and written pieces so he extended an invitation for me come and work with him in T&T.

"It also presented the opportunity for me to collaborate with one of the biggest names in the soca industry," Triniboi said.

The talented youngster is also penning a couple songs for Olatunji Yearwood.

Triniboi spoke about what led to him becoming a soca artiste.

"I left Trinidad when I was ten to pick up residence in England, but my love for music never diminished as I had been playing pan with NuTones Steel Orchestra from the age of seven. That passion led to me performing with Ebony Steelband, one of best steel orchestras in the UK.

"And after completing my undergraduate degree in performing arts I just naturally gravitated towards soca."

In 2009, the singer-songwriter-producer did his first recording with Iron Fist Production titled– "It's Time". A previous composition, "Easy Fame", was never recorded. He later recorded "Beast in Me" which featured on an 11-track album titled Within De Soca Mix.

"That album really gave my career a huge boost as songs such as "Beast in Me" and "Controlling Meh" were well received. And the recognition it brought led to me securing gigs at Notting Hill, Manchester, and Birmingham carnivals as well as the renowned Labour Day Carnival in New York," he said.

Other noteworthy performances came at Leicester, Hyde Park, London the Camden Centre, London Wembley Live, Rotterdam carnival in Holland and Cannes in South France.

Triniboi explained that because soca is still something of a rarity on the UK airwaves he sometimes faced challenges when introducing it.

"I have performed in places where soca was never heard before and it basically meant taking the art form with me so people can learn about it. What it did was open their eyes and ears to the point where they are now actually researching soca music.

"It's something that I really love doing because it's not only showcasing what I can do but it's also spreading a message and getting people involved in its consciousness."

He credits his family, friends, and fans as the source of his determination to overcome all challenges. "I have had a lot of key people around me, especially from my family. One strong point I have always had has been my mother who would always say to me, keep pushing, keep doing it no matter what, God is there."

A performance at last July's annual six-day Paleo music festival in Switzerland is an ideal example of the kind of fan support he enjoys.

"The response I got from the crowd was amazing as they kept calling for more."

Triniboi believes that although soca has not really exploded internationally, it can do so on the European market.

Fans can follow him on www.youtube.com/TBJoocieMusic and Twitter @Triniboijoocie.