In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we’re joined by two powerhouse DJs from Barbados now making waves in the UK, Deejay Paulie and DJ Bajie.

We dive into:

Their journeys from the Barbados to the UK music scene

Cropover and its influence on global soca

Notting Hill Carnival and representing Bajan culture abroad

How bashment soca is changing the game for Barbados

Packed with stories, insights, and plenty of island vibes, this episode is a must-watch for lovers of soca and those who want to learn more about Barbados.

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Hosts: Annie - @anniiemai_

Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibes

Guests:

Deejay Paulie - @deejaypaulie

DJ Bajie - @unclebajie246

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#Barbados #CropOver #NottingHillCarnival #BajanCulture #AShotOfSoca #Soca #Caribbean

In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we sat down with Island Mas, one of the UK’s largest carnival bands, as they gear up to celebrate 10 years on the road at Notting Hill Carnival 2025!

We got into:

The journey of building Island Mas for a decade

What to expect from their big anniversary celebration this year

The realities of balancing love and business behind the scenes

Lessons learned, memories made, and what’s next for this powerhouse team

Whether you’re a carnival lover, band member, or entrepreneur in the culture, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and plenty of vibes.

Don’t miss it!

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Hosts:Annie - @anniiemai_

Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibes

Guest:

Island Mas – @islandmasuk

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#IslandMas #NottingHillCarnival #CarnivalBand #UKSoca #AShotOfSoca

In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we’re celebrating St. Lucia’s Independence (February 22nd) with none other than DJ Colayshan, straight out of 758!

We dive into:

How St. Lucians celebrate Independence Day – traditions, vibes & patriotism.

The unique sounds of St. Lucia – from Dennery Segment to Zouk.

Lucian food – what’s on the menu for an authentic St. Lucian experience?

Julian Alfred – St. Lucia’s olympic medalist making waves on the world stage!

St. Lucian artists to watch – who’s running the music scene?

If you love Lucian culture, music, and vibes, this episode is for you! Watch now and celebrate 758 with us! 🇱🇨💙

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Hosts:

🎙 Annie - @anniiemai_

🎙 Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibes

Special Guest:

🎧 DJ Colayshan - @colayshan

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#StLuciaIndependence #758Vibes #DennerySegment #LucianSoca #JulianAlfred #SocaMusic #LucianCulture #AShotOfSoca

In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we sat down with the incredibly talented Ms So Sweet, Anika Berry, to talk about her journey as a soca artist and the progress she’s made since we last connected at Ibiza Soca 2023!

We dive into:

🌟 Her growth as an artist – How far she’s come since Ibiza Soca 2023.

🏆 Becoming a semi-finalist in Ultimate Soca Champion – Her first-ever soca competition experience.

💪 Staying motivated – The mindset and drive it takes to push forward in the soca industry.

Anika’s passion for soca is undeniable, and her journey is just getting started! Watch now to hear her story. ————————————-

Hosts:

🎙 Annie - @anniiemai_

🎙 Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibesSpecial

Guest:

🎤 Ankia Berry - @anikaberry_

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#AnikaBerry #UltimateSocaChampion #SocaMusic #trinidadcarnival #CaribbeanCulture #SocaArtist #AShotOfSoca #asospod

In this special episode of A Shot of Soca, we sat down with the Soca Boss himself, DJ Jel, at Paparazzi Carnival Mas Camp in Port of Spain, Trinidad!

We covered it all:

🏆 Road March Contenders – Who’s taking the crown in 2025?

🎶 Soca 2025 – Are female soca artists bringing the same heat as the men this year?

💃 Jus’ So Fete & Trending Hits – What’s running the fetes, radio and the songs that will be running the road🔥 Trinidad Killa Bacchanal – The tricks he’s missing when using his platform.

🏅 Ultimate Soca Champion – The impact of the new competition on the soca scene.Get the inside scoop on what’s making waves this carnival season! Don’t miss this one!

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Hosts:

🎙 Annie - @anniiemai_

🎙 Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibesGuests:

🎙 DJ Jel - @Jelinthemix

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#DJJel #RoadMarch2025 #SocaMusic #TrinidadCarnival #UltimateSocaChampion #TrinidadKilla #FemaleSocaArtists #TrendingFetes #AShotOfSoca

We are back! Happy 2025!

In this episode we discuss:

New Logo

Ultimate Soca Champions

Trinidad Killa

Machel Montano Chutney Soca Monarch & Tiny Desk 2025 soca - Ones to watch What’s coming up in 2025 Soca Matrix

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Hosts: Annie - / anniiemai_

Supertrini Vibes - / supertrinivibes

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In this episode, we had Mike Forbes, band leader of Chocolate Nation Mas and JP, band leader of Abir Mas join us in studio. They give us a true breakdown of what it takes to start a carnival mas band and what is required to have that mas band on the road for carnival. ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Listen to the podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 .__________________\\\ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myraid Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

We had Playmas, Goodmuse and Dj Natural Mystics in studio with us to talk about their respective brands and how they’re using to influence soca music and carnival. We also touched on their thoughts of Notting Hill carnival ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Listen to the podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 .__________________\\\ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myraid Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

We had Melstheory, president and CEO of The Strutlab join us in studio. The Strutlab is an inclusive model and media agency that supports, mentors and highlights black talent and creatives. We discussed why she started The Strutlab, what made her fall in love with soca, the Canadian soca scene and her expectations for NHC ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Listen to the podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 .__________________\\\ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myraid Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

We had Triple M, Digga D, Carnival Slayers, Gavin DC, Big Bad Tubbs and Lisa join us in studio to give their honest opinions of Notting Hill Carnival 2024

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Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

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We caught up with Simbaarley, a UK born soca artist who recently moved to Canada to further his career. We discussed the transition into Canadian life, his project with Dj Puffy, what made him fall in love with soca and of course where to catch him for Notting Hill carnival (and much more). ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Listen to the podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 .__________________\\\ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myraid Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we sat down with the powerhouse team behind the Ibiza Soca Festival to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest international soca festivals in the world!

We talked about:What it really takes to start and successfully grow a global soca event

The challenges, lessons, and wins along the journey

How the festival has helped spread Caribbean culture across Europe

Building community and connection through music

This convo is a must-watch, tap in to hear how the Ibiza Soca team is carrying the culture with pride, year after year.

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Hosts:

Annie - @anniiemai_

Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibes

Guest:

Ibiza Soca Festival - @ibizasoca

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We’re back! After a few weeks away we sat down to discuss St Lucia carnival, hurricane Beryl, UK race riots and more

Clip referenced in episode: Travel with Zoe X Umpa

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9x6DT-xPB_/?igsh=ZXQxeG41N2ZvdGM3

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#asospod is hosted by:

Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/

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In our latest episode we got Supertrini back and we were joined in studio by Guyanese artist, Pahjo. We discussed his events that he holds here in the UK, his musical journey since coming over to the UK and of course new music. ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie -   / anniiemai_   Supertrinivibes -   / supertrinivibes   ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG -   / ashotofsoca   Twitter -   / ashotofsoca   TikTok -   / ashotofsoca   Listen to the podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5n... .__________________\\\ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture -   / karibekulture   Myraid Studios -   / myriadstudiosldn  

In our latest episode we had Sir influential join Annie as I guess cohost while Supertrini was away. They had the pleasure of being joined by Dj Levels and Bouyon Baby. They discussed everything from commercial soca events vs soca events, when is the right time for dj’s to educate on new soca, DJ Levels started DJ and much much more

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Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/

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In our latest episode we sat down with Ken Youngblood and his daughter Danika, co owners of Fisherman’s Birthday - Family Fun Day celebration in the UK. An event and organisation bringing the cultural celebrations from the Island of Spice, Grenada to the UK. We discussed Grenadian soca, Ken’s history in the Soca Music industry, what to expect at this years event and much more!

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Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/

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In our latest episode we sat down with Wendy owner of Radiate festival, a grassroots organisation which is self-funded and led by the community. We discussed the challenges of creating and growing a space for the Caribbean Diaspora within London, her journey in Soca and Ibiza Soca Featival. And of course Culture Weekend! ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie -   / anniiemai_   Supertrinivibes -   / supertrinivibes   ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG -   / ashotofsoca   Twitter -   / ashotofsoca   TikTok -   / ashotofsoca   Listen to the podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5n... .__________________\\\ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture -   / karibekulture   Myriad Studios -   / myriadstudiosldn  

In our latest episode we sat down with the Credable from Release di Riddim and band owner of D Riddim Tribe. We discussed being a band owner at Notting Hill Carnival, his favourite Caribbean carnival and a carnival in Sierra Leone! (amongst other things).

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#asospod is hosted by:

Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

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We sat down with the K Lee to get to know him a little better; to understand what inspires his music, how he formed his partnership with producer/DJ Shaker HD and Pahjo and a full run down on Trinidad

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We are back for our first episode of the new year and we needed a good catch up! We discussed Trinidad carnival, The ‘Soca Mafia’, Machel Montano and what is in store on the podcast for 2024 ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie -   / anniiemai_   Supertrinivibes -   / supertrinivibes   ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG -   / ashotofsoca   Twitter -   / ashotofsoca   TikTok -   / ashotofsoca   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5n... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myriad Studio Karibe Kulture -   / karibekulture   Myriad Studios -   / myriadstudiosldn  

UK artist and songwriter Ms Desire joined us in the studio to discuss her latests projects ‘Boss Lady’ and ‘’Platonic’ and to discuss how she typically spends Christmas to get us into the festive spirit ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie -   / anniiemai_   Supertrinivibes -   / supertrinivibes   ——————————— Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel Stay connected with #asospod: IG -   / ashotofsoca   Twitter -   / ashotofsoca   TikTok -   / ashotofsoca   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5n... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myriad Studio Karibe Kulture -   / karibekulture   Myriad Studios -   / myriadstudiosldn  

Dj Jel in the mix| Ep 19

We caught up with Dj Jel while he was in London for NHC and we discussed it all - carnivals, his upcoming artists to watch, why it’s important to have a track list for mixes, his sweet carnival memories and much much more

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Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

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In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we were joined in studio by none other than Shortpree, the Grenadian soca artist behind some of the biggest jab jab anthems!

We talked about:

His break from music and what it took to make a comeback

How the soca scene has evolved over the years

His love for Carriacou and what sets its vibe apart

Being back in London and reconnecting with fans in the diaspora

This one is full of reflections, real talk, and of course, vibes!

Tap in and hear from the man himself as he shares his journey and what’s next on the horizon.

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Hosts:

Annie - @anniiemai_

Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibes

Guest:

Shortpree – @shortpree

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In this episode old school meets new school. We had Soca veteran, artist and promoter Big Bad Tubbs and host/presenter Ruth Amor join us to discuss the UK Soca scene past and present, how we’ve seen it change over the years and how the music has changed with it ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie -   / anniiemai_   Supertrinivibes -   / supertrinivibes   ——————————— Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel Stay connected with #asospod: IG -   / ashotofsoca   Twitter -   / ashotofsoca   TikTok -   / ashotofsoca   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5n... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture -   / karibekulture   Myraid Studios -   / myriadstudiosldn  

We sat down with Sean and Antony from Creepa Rum Punch, our official drink sponsors to discuss their love of Soca and their fantastic brand ——————————— Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ____________________ Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myriad Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myriad Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

We were joined by LJ and Gemma who are part of the Soca Karaoke team to discuss the concept of this event as we approach their 1st year anniversary. We also touched on the UK soca scene as a whole and what they do individually as Scarlett is a Carnival Model and Lj a videographer and content creator

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Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/

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Don Calypso and Dynamite | Ep 22 We had two very talented artists join us in the studio. Calypso Don, UK Calypso Monarch winner and Dynamite, an artist from St Vincent and the Grenadines with one of the biggest soca songs over the last few years. We discussed how they got into the music business, what made them fall in love with soca and the plans for the rest of the year and much more ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myraid Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

Notting Hill Carnival recap| Ep 21 Both Annie and SuperTrini Vibes attended Notting Hill Carnival this year. They both share their view on how they think carnival was this year and rate it out of 10 ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myraid Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

Trinidadian Artist Jadel and international dj Lady Drea stopped by Myraid studios to discuss all things Notting Hill Carnival with us. We touched on why they love soca, their expectations for Notting Hill Carnival, navigating being a women in the industry much more ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myraid Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

Welcome to Freetown | Ep 18

Freetown Collective stepped into A Shot of Soca with such an energy as they shared their journey as a group and also their connections spiritually and musically with the music they gift us with.

From memorable moments to inspired and real content. It was such a delight that we were able to be apart of it. Check it out it will inspire you too

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#asospod is hosted by:

Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/

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Old Skool Soca | Ep 17

This episode is all about old skool music. Our guests are telling stories from back in the day and sharing their love for older soca. We are talking Corks, Coceyea, Colours, Soca splash, Soca vs dancehall Stratford Rex, Poison Fete, Dougies, Swiss cottage, Red Eye.

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#asospod is hosted by:

Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/

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Dear Promoter ⁣⁣ On this episode we pose the question how do the larger staple events in the UK soca scene grow and keep their core soca lovers? We also touch on where social media platforms have a duty to represent the culture in a positive light ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ————————————-⁣⁣ #asospod is hosted by: ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ———————————⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Stay connected with #asospod: ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Email us at ashotofsoca@gmail.com ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ——————————⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Myraid Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

On this episode Sundivas joined us on the sofas to discuss navigating the music industry as female artists and shared their thoughts on how women are depicted within soca music. We discussed spontaneous Trinidad soca monarch performances with Olatunji and the transition as dancers to vocalists. They shared their favourite soca songs with us as well as two of their latest projects as well as much, much more ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertriniv... ——————————— Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5n... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Email us at ashotofsoca@gmail.com —————————— A Shot of Soca is a Karibe Kulture Production and recorded at Myraid Studio Karibe Kulture - https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ Myriad Studios - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudi...

In this powerful episode of A Shot of Soca, we were honoured to be joined in studio by the team behind Montserrat Festival UK. They shared emotional first-hand stories of:

The 1995 Soufrière Hills volcanic eruption

What it was like to live through the disaster and the impact of displacement

How Montserratians rebuilt their lives across the diaspora

Why 2025 marks 30 years of resilience and the importance of honouring that legacy

The launch of Montserrat Festival UK a celebration of culture, strength, and community in the heart of London

This is more than just a conversation it’s a tribute to Montserrat and a people who’ve turned tragedy into triumph, and a reminder of the power of Caribbean identity.————————————-

Hosts:

Annie - @anniiemai_

Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibes

Guests:

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In his first interview since The Voice we had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Triniboi Jooice to talk about his latest projects, The Voice and sweat rice (if you know you know!) Hosts Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertriniv... We can be found on the following social media and audio platforms IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5n... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Recorded by Karibe Kulture https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ At Myraid Studios https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudi... Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment below! Enquires ashotofsoca@gmail.com

A Shot of Soca Podcast Ep 14 - What the Dennery?

Dennery segment is the sound of St Lucia that is making waves across the world. We sat down with producer and song writer Cold Chizzle, host/dj Shyboy, artist DBoy and Dj lightening (of course all Lucian) to discuss the origins of Dennery Segment and whether they believe it was a sound that would last

Hosts

Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/

We are also on the following social media and audio platforms

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Recorded by Karibe Kulture https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/

At Myraid Studios https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment below! #asospod #karibekulture #caribbeanpodcast #soca #music #trinidad #tobago #stlucia #grenada #barbados #jamaica #podcast #carnival # #dennerysegment

A Shot of Soca: Ep14 - Are you looking after your metal health?

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 15th - 21st May. With the increase in mental health issues amongst the Caribbean diaspora, in particular young black men we thought it was important to have a conversation about this issue. We sat down with Dr. Yansie Rolston and Alex Holmes and spoke about our personal struggles with our mental health and the changes we’ve seen in how collectively we have the discussion regarding mental health and the actual changes that are happening in the system to support people from the Caribbean diaspora.

In our own way, so of course there is a large shot of soca.

Looking for support?

Here is a page that lists different charities targeted at supporting black people https://ilpa.org.uk/members-area/working-groups/well-being-new/well-being-resource-hub/mental-health-resources-for-black-people-and-poc/#:~:text=Black%20Minds%20Matter's%20mission%20is,to%20support%20their%20mental%20health.

Business and charities mentioned in the episode:

www.bayo.uk - BAYO means 'Joy has found us' in Yoruba and it is a space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK -- for the Black community -- to support your mental health and wellbeing, and it is run by The Ubele Initiative

https://www.ubele.org - An African diaspora led, infrastructure plus organisation, empowering Black and Minoritised communities in the UK, to act as catalysts for social and economic change.

https://www.efficacyeva.com - An International Community Interest consultancy and training company that helps individuals, civil society organisations, governments and businesses by providing innovative solutions to address complex social challenges

https://instagram.com/ugivehope?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== - Ugivehope does just what it says. It's a platform that hosts community events and ventures with the primary goal of providing hope and joy to the community.

Formulated during the lockdown Ugivehope hosted an online weekly entertainment event which brought together performing artistes from theAfroCaribbean Diaspora who helped to uplift the Community.

https://www.mind.org.uk - They provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding

Hosts

Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/

Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/

We are also on the following social media and audio platforms

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Recorded by Karibe Kulture https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/

At Myraid Studios https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/

Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment below! #asospod #karibekulture #caribbeanpodcast #soca #music #mentalhealthawarenessweek

A Shot of Soca: Trending You’ve been talking about it so now we’re talking about it. Can a whine just be a whine? Or are you risk the wife, House and kids to whine on a bumpa? Here our thoughts on Chance the Rapper catching a whine at Jamaica carnival Hosts Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ We are also on the following social media and audio platforms IG - https://www.instagram.com/ashotofsoca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashotofsoca TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashotofsoca Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3LObc5ncC0mwFc6p1yNPLR?si=7d6db455f25d4a29 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982 Enquires shotofsoca@gmail.com Recorded by Karibe Kulture https://www.instagram.com/karibekulture/ At Myraid Studios https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment below! #asospod #karibekulture #caribbeanpodcast #soca #music #trinidad #tobago #stlucia #grenada #barbados #jamaica #podcast #carnival #caribbean

We are called “A Shot of Soca” but this episode is a definitely more than a shot. We are here to celebrate the music so we thought why not just give you soca music! Our guests are like you and I, true masqueraders from different walks of life but united by the love of soca.

Zess was birthed in Trinidad but has firmly planted its roots across the Caribbean as it’s rapidly growing as a popular genre of music. As people from the Caribbean diaspora there’s no surprise we are seeing a growing scene in London for UK Zess. We sat down with Batch, Dj Bradshaw and Nie to discuss their brand, UK Zess and their plans for 2023.

We weren’t there for carnival this year but we had the pleasure of sitting down with somebody who rarely misses it, Vanisha. She is a band leader, designer, band and co-founder of the largest UK soca party, Rebel. She gave us her take of Trinidad carnival this year and her plans for NHC and the rest of 2023.

Happy New year! We are back for 2023 and we have some surprises for you!! We would like to introduce Supertrini Vibes to the A Shot of Soca Family, hosting alongside our Annie. We will be bringing you something different this year. So help us welcome our new host as we get to know him in this episode.

We wanted to take some time to properly introduce ourselves. This episode is an insight into Annie and Lex Lion.

We were joined by Supertrini Vibes and Cold Chizzle. We discussed Miami Carnival, Jamaica music ban and much more.  

In this powerful episode of A Shot of Soca, we honour Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month by sitting down with Brian a passionate mental health advocate and prostate cancer survivor.

We dive into the real and often unspoken challenges Caribbean men face when it comes to mental health, vulnerability, and healing. From toxic masculinity to cultural expectations, Brian opens up about his journey, the importance of therapy, and why more spaces are needed for honest, safe conversations.

Topics covered:

Navigating mental health as a Caribbean man

Surviving testicular cancer and the mental aftermath

The lack of culturally specific support

Breaking the stigma in our communities

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health, and that our Caribbean men deserve space, support, and understanding.

If you or someone you know is looking for support, here are some resources:

🔹 MIND – Mental health support in the UK

🔹 BAYO – Support for Black youth under 35

🔹 Black Minds Matter UK – Free therapy for Black individuals and families

🔹 Pattigift Therapy – African-centred therapy & courses

🔹 BAATN – Directory of Black therapists & practitioners

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Hosts:

🎙 Annie - @anniiemai_

🎙 Supertrini Vibes - @supertrinivibes

Guest:

🎙 Brian – Men's mental health advocate & survivor

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#AShotOfSoca #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackMentalHealth #BlackTherapy #BreakTheStigma

Martin Jay, BK & Rakz joined us to discuss Notting Hill Carnival, music policy at carnival, The Voice and much more.

Deejay Dee joined us for his first interview! We discussed Notting Hill Carnival, the UK soca scene⁣ and Flagz Sound and much more.

Sir Influential joined us to discuss to give us a little insight into who he is and why he became a host. We also discussed Notting Hill Carnival, up coming events and the road itself

Merzy and Terrah Dan joined us to talk about the importance of discussing men’s mental health, whether Shenseea teef Denise Belfon's song and much more.