Mega-producer Pupa Nas-T has already sent one soca record around the world. With “Pelt Out,” the Brooklyn-born producer and his collaborator Lava are heading straight for the Carnival road – but this time, he wants to take aspiring and established artists with him allowing them to hop on the instrumental of his latest
“The song has pure Carnival energy, made to mash up the road and the fete,” Nas-T said.
The single drops Thursday, November 19, 2026, on all platforms via Digital Drum Records. Nas-T has already shared the main mix to give listeners an early taste and put the instrumental out for artists who want to voice the riddim. He’s inviting them to put their own spin on it and asking them to get in touch first.
“If the riddim moves you, you’re invited to jump on the Pelt Out Riddim and make it yours — just link me first so we do it proper,” he said.
Born Anastas Hackett, Nas-T is a producer, composer, drummer, and remixer who has spent more than three decades moving between soca, calypso, reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, and electronic music. The founder of Traveling Man Productions and Digital Drum Music Records is best known for creating and co-writing “Work,” the 2001 soca-house track featuring Trinidadian singer Denise “Saucey Wow” Belfon. A remix by house duo Masters At Work turned it into an international club anthem.
“Work” found its way into Drake’s “BBW,” while Shenseea’s 2022 single “Lick,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, prompted Nas-T to file a copyright lawsuit against Shenseea and Interscope Records. His catalog, which also includes “If I Can’t Have You” and “Put Your Back In It,” has found a new audience through remixes and collaborations with house and electronic artists including Kevin McKay, James Hype, and R3hab.
For “Pelt Out,” Nas-T’s pitch is simple. “Give it a spin, turn it up, and if you’re feeling it, share it with your people. Pelt Out!”
