Soca Chronicles – Détails, épisodes et analyse

A festive year-end wraps the biggest wins in Soca, from Grenada’s amazing year to V'ghn’s touring blueprint. We crown Muddy’s “Payroll” as Song of the Year and spotlight early 2026 anthems. We also unpack King Bubba’s rhythm reboot and share the best places to discover new tracks.

• Personal highlights from bookings, parties and the Nadia Batson interview
• Grenada’s surge with Muddy, Lil Kerry and Vaughn
• Rolling Stone list placement for “Payroll” at number 85
• Vaughn’s tour strategy and DJ AG’s street sessions
• Machel Montano’s Tiny Desk milestone
• Song of the Year selection for “Payroll”
• 2026 season picks: “Can You Bend” and “Rum and Coca-Cola”
• where to find new Soca mixes: Dei Musicale, DJ Jel and Close Connections
• Song of the Month: “Pull The Pin” on Monkey Business riddim and its backstory

Link to Dei Musicale's Soundcloud: click here

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A shorter than usual holiday-tinged soca catch-up with talk on a sudden venue ban in Trinidad, a sold-out Brawlin in London, and a groovy song of the month.

• Details of the Port of Spain venue ban and backlash
• Brawlin’s sell-out story and turning people away at capacity
• Bajan Independence mix curation and track selection discipline
• song of the month: Machel Montano x Tano’s Compromise in groovy season

And as Nytro says: Make sure you check out Soca Chronicles, tag a friend, tell a friend, share the podcast, let people know that this exists because it's good for the culture, it's good for the vibe, it's good for the energy, it's educational, it's fun, it's funny, it's banterful, and it's good for you to just know a little bit about the people that's making your music and the people that you're involved with listening to.

Link to DJ Jels Parang Mix: https://soundcloud.com/jelinthemix/soca-parang-mix-dj-jel-classics-vol-2

In this episode of Soca Chronicles, we dive into the drama between Trinidad Killa and Machel Montano! Is it the reason Nicki Minaj finally released her remix?

Then, we sit down with Keith Currency for an exclusive interview! He shares his journey in soca, his latest music, and what’s next for him.

It’s a mix of vibes, gossip, and real talk—don’t miss it! 🎤💃🏾

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What happens when Soca meets NPR's famous Tiny Desk concert series? We’re celebrating a huge moment for Soca music as the legendary Machel Montano becomes the first Soca artist to perform on this iconic stage. This is a big step for the genre, putting it in front of a global audience—though some critics think Soca should be aiming even higher.

We’ll also dive into the recent drama around Trinidad Killa’s track Eskimo, looking at the fine line between pushing creative boundaries and respecting original work.

Plus, we’re joined by Pahjo, a rising star in Soca who went from working behind the scenes as an event organizer to stepping into the spotlight as an artist. After experiencing deep personal loss, he shifted his approach to music, moving beyond the usual seasonal releases to a more constant flow of creativity. 

This last episode of 2024 features an engaging conversation with Mad Skull as he delves into his journey in Soca and the inspiration behind his hit "Sound check." With discussions about the song of the month and insights into the collaboration within the Soca scene, listeners are invited to celebrate the festive season through the vibrant lens of Soca music.

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The Soca Chronicles team is back with a brand new interview. This episode we visit the UK Soca Scene as we chat with Batch, the dynamic talent behind "Wine N Bruk". Join us as Batch shares his musical odyssey, exploring new genres and collaborating with fellow artists, revealing the creative sparks that keep the soca scene alive and thriving.

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Picture this: Miami Carnival in full swing, but the skies have other plans. Join us as Sharnz recounts the highs and lows of the carnival festivities, from the determination to enjoy Soca Brainwash despite the odds, to the fatigue-induced skips of J'ouvert and the road experience.

In the spirit of creativity, we share our humorous blueprint for financing next year’s carnival escapades: the sugar daddy strategy. It's all fun and games as we joke about the benefits of shared wealth, while keeping one eye on the upcoming carnival circuit, from the Uber Soca Cruise to the vibrant small island carnivals. To cap it all off, our Song of the Month brings a musical celebration, uniting hearts and feet in the dance of life.

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Join us as we celebrate three years of Soca Chronicles with Sharnz and Arkayo. This episode we relive the atmosphere of Notting Hill and look forward to Miami Carnival, share our Songs of the Year, and reminisce about unforgettable artist interviews with stars like Jus-D, Added Rankin, Christo, and Tevin Hartman.

We also tackle serious issues within the Soca community, focusing on the safety and treatment of women at events. Sharnz shares a distressing incident during a soca fete in New York, highlighting the urgent need for better behaviour, accountability and enhanced security measures. We discuss the importance of respecting boundaries while dancing and call on men to hold each other accountable.

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What happens when a torrential downpour interrupts one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Join us as we reminisce about the chaos and hilarity that ensued during Kadooment Day at Crop Over in Barbados. Sharnz shares her firsthand experiences at electrifying events like We ting, Tipsy, and Soca on the Hill, featuring energetic performances from stars such as Problem Child, Nadia Batson, and Voice. Hear about the amusing mishap at DJ Puffy's Hyped event and get an honest review of Rise, including the highs and a few unexpected lows.

We also celebrate some thrilling carnival victories and musical discoveries. From Dash's double triumph in Grenada to Bruce Lee Almightee's wins in Barbados, we toast to the champions who made the season unforgettable.

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🎉 Carnival Vibes! 🎊 This year, Sharnz goes live from Barbados to dive into Crop Over festivities. Plus, an exclusive interview with Robulous, the Grenadian artist behind the hit song “D Farmer,” where we explore how music can convey essential messages! 🎶🎙️

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