A Shot Of Soca Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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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Stay connected with #ASOSPod:

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🐦 Twitter: @ashotofsoca

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🎧 Listen to the podcast:

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📩 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com

#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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🐦 X: @ashotofsoca

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📩 Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com

#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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Stay connected with #ASOSPod:

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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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Stay connected with #asospod:

IG - / ashotofsoca

Twitter - / ashotofsoca

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Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com

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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#asospod is hosted by:

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

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

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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

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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-shot-of-soca-karibe-kulture/id1612152982

Contact us: ashotofsoca@gmail.com

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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/