Monthly Soca Podcast - Hosts Arkayo and Sharnz aim to bring interesting interviews, topics and news about anything related to Soca.
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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 fro…
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Crop Over special and interview with Robulous
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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! 🎶🎙️ Follow us on IG: @robulous_official1 @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles…
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🌟This episode is a true gem as we welcomed the sensational Terrah Dan to our studio! Discover the untold stories and secrets he shared. Arkayo and Sharnz also break down Soca Mazza, and prepare for the carnival season. 🌟 Follow us on IG: @terrahofficial Latest release: Terrah Dan - 10 outta 10 @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicle…
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🌟 Tune in as we dive into the vibrant energy of the Ibiza Soca Festival in Malta and discuss the crucial topic of fostering young artists in the Soca music scene. Don’t miss this beat! 🌟 Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com
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Interview with Soca veteran Sizwe C
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In this episode, hosts Sharnz and Arkayo dive deep into the music with the veteran artist Sizwe C. With decades of experience, Sizwe shares untold stories, creative inspirations, and the secret sauce behind his infectious tunes. 🎵 But that’s not all! The Soca Chronicles crew also spills the tea on the latest Jamaica Carnival drama. Tune in for laug…
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Join Sharnz and Arkayo as they dive into the ever changing world of Carnival! 🎭 From rising costs, to the challenges artists face breaking through with new songs. They explore the changes shaping the Carnival experience. But amidst all of that, one thing remains constant: the heart and soul of Carnival is all about celebrating the music, sharing jo…
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Stories from Dominica Carnival and interview with Tevin Hartman
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🌟 Get ready for the return of the Rising Soca Star segment! 🎉 Join us as we sit down with the rising star, Tevin Hartman, whose incredible productions and dynamic collaborations, including a smash hit with Erphaan Alves, are making waves across the Caribbean and beyond. But that's not all! 🚀 Join us as we catch up with Sharnz and dive into her adve…
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Trinidad Carnival around the corner and interview with Christo
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Episode 29 of Soca Chronicles is live and eagerly awaiting Trinidad Carnival! 🎙️ Join us as we share some of the hottest mixes to get you familiar with the 2024 Soca hits. This episode is extra special with an exclusive interview featuring Christo, who at a young age managed to release several huge tunes! Let the countdown to the festivities begin!…
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Happy Parang season and interview with Added Rankin
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🌟 Season's Greetings, Soca family! 🎉✨ As we wrap up the year, join us in our latest episode as we sit down with the sensational Soca artist, Added Rankin, whose hits 'Best Experience' and 'Yuh Lie' have been dominating the airwaves for the last months. 🎙️ In this exclusive interview, Added Rankin takes us behind the beats, sharing the stories and i…
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Soca Drama and interview with It's Jus (Jus D)
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Join us in an exclusive interview as we dive deep into the musical history of the artist formerly known as Jus D. Hear firsthand about the inspiration, transformation, and the beats that drive him forward. Don't miss this exciting episode! 🎶🔥 Follow us on IG: @iamjusd @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.ac…
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Dive into the vibrant world of Miami Carnival through Sharnz's captivating tales! 🌴🎉 Join us for an episode as she shares her firsthand experiences, memories, and the energy of the Miami Carnival scene.🌞🌴🎊 Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com…
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2 Year Anniversary! + Carnival reviews by Sharnz
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🎉 Celebrating 2 Years of Soca Magic! 🎶 Join us on Soca Chronicles as we look back on a fantastic year filled with Song of the Months, interviews, and Carnival stories. Stay tuned and keep grooving with us! 🥳🎤🕺💃 #SocaChroniclesTurns2 #SocaPodcastAnniversary #SocaMusicLove Follow us on IG: @kyngmosesondatrack @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www…
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Crop Over and interview with Miguel Vibez
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Fresh off the sun-kissed shores of Barbados, Sharnz and Arkayo are back, bearing a treasure trove of tales to share! Brace yourself for an exclusive 2023 carnival season recap, drama at Rotterdam Carnival, and a not-to-miss interview with none other than the captivating Bajan artist, Miguel Vibez! Follow us on IG: @miguelvibezmusic @djsharnz @thear…
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Get ready for an episode of Soca Chronicles that will blow your mind! By the time this episode airs we'll be in sunny Barbados, soaking up the soca vibes and uncovering hidden talents. But hold on tight, because we've got a surprise in store for this episode - an interview with an amazing Bajan artist. Hold onto your seats because we won't be revea…
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In this 22nd episode of Soca Chronicles, join us as we dive into the vibrant Soca scene with none other than the dynamic Supa Nytro! Hailing from the bustling city of London, Supa Nytro is not your ordinary DJ. With a multitude of titles under his belt, including producer, artist, event organizer, and host, he is a true force to be reckoned with in…
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A shorter episode this month as we don't have an interview, but still plenty to chat about. We'll discuss Destra's new album "Unchained," the exciting collaboration between Patrice and Shaggy, and the upcoming Voice album. We'll also touch on the bittersweet news of the final edition of Berlin Carnival, share our Barbados Carnival itinerary, and un…
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Statement's Journey: From Reggae to Soca
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Get ready to sing along to the 20th episode of Soca Chronicles! Join us as we sit down with the talented soca artist Statement for a lively and entertaining interview. From discussing Statement's journey from reggae to soca, to sharing personal stories and insights into the music industry, this episode is packed with plenty of singing and laughter.…
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Introduction to Aruban Soca: Valentino King
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In the latest episode of Soca Chronicles, we sit down with Valentino King, an Aruban Soca artist, to get an insider's look at what it takes to make it in the Soca music scene on the island. Valentino gives us a glimpse into the unique sound and style of Soca in Aruba. Join us for this exciting episode and discover the vibrant Soca culture of Aruba …
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Run up to Trinidad Carnival - The Good and the Bad
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In this episode, we delve into the topic of Dancehall's fear of Soca's rising dominance, and bring up amazing mashup mixes as a new way to enjoy the infectious beats of Soca music. Join us as we also uncover some juicy drama leading up to Trinidad Carnival! Link to DJ Kai's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDJKai Follow us on IG: @djsharnz…
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Carnival Agenda 2023 and interview with Fiddy
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In this month's episode, we're excited to dive into the carnival agenda for 2023. We'll be sharing all upcoming carnivals throughout the world, so you can start planning your carnival experience. And as always, we'll be bringing you an exclusive interview with one of the industry's upcoming artists. This time, we're sitting down with Fiddy, a Risin…
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Looking back at 2022 and Previewing 2023 Soca
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We've reached the end of 2022, so of course we take a moment to look back on an amazing year of Soca! We discuss the most popular tracks, talk about ongoing carnivals and end with a little sneak peak into 2023. Happy new year and see you on the other side! If you like this episode, please help us to get it to a bigger audience by rating, commenting…
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Afrobeats vs Soca and Rising Soca Star Vibez King
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In this month's episode we discuss an incident between an Afrobeats and Soca artist. We also talk with Rising Soca Star Vibez King about the differences between the UK and Grenadian scene. If you like this episode, please help us to get it to a bigger audience by rating, commenting and sharing this episode on your favorite podcast platform. Follow …
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Miami Carnival and other past and future Soca events
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Soca Chronicles is back! Carnival season 2022 is officially behind us and we reviewed some events that happened the last few weeks. Our Song of the Month seems to sound a lot like a famous Afrobeat song... What do you think? If you like this episode, please help us to get it to a bigger audience by rating, commenting and sharing this episode on you…
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Soca Chronicles celebrated it's one year anniversary on September 24th! We did this by having a live stream on several platforms. Disclaimer: For your enjoyment we advise you to watch the recorded live stream on YouTube. YouTube link: Soca Chronicles Channel If you like this episode, please help us to get it to a bigger audience by rating, commenti…
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Crop Over and interview with Sanctuary Vibez
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Sharnz and Arkayo are back from Barbados after celebrating Crop Over! After the dust settled, Arkayo came home with a new nickname. What could it be? We also chat with longtime Bajan artist Sanctuary Vibez on the changing soca scene. This is the Notting Hill Carnival weekend and for anyone who is going: Enjoy! If you like this episode, please help …
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The future of Soca - Discussion with Digga D
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This episode we welcomed a very special guest; London based DJ Digga D! With years of experience under his belt in the London DJ scene, we talk about the future of Soca. If you like this episode, please help us to get it to a bigger audience by rating, commenting and sharing this episode on your favorite podcast platform. Links: Social media: digga…
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We're getting closer to the midyear carnival season! This episode we want to help you prepare. Hosts Sharnz and Arkayo are going to Barbados, so we'll tell you what's hot and what's not! If you like this episode, please help us to get it to a bigger audience by rating, commenting and sharing this episode on your favorite podcast platform. Link: DJ …
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Albums in Soca and interview with Rising Soca Star Kulchaman
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Ricardo Drue launched his new album 'Happy music'. Why aren't more Soca artists releasing albums? What happens when a big Soca artist releases a song that does not connect with the Soca crowd at all? In our 9th episode, we discuss all of this. In addition, we have a very interesting interview with Rising Soca Star Kulchaman! Let us know what you th…
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X-rated drama and interview with Bajan Soca artist Stiffy
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Band launches are back! And it only took a few before drama happened! In this episode we also talk with Bajan Soca artist Stiffy on the ups and downs of his career as an artist. Did you know he had to apply for a visa FOUR times before it was finally approved and he was allowed to perform in the U.S?! Let us know what you think of this episode at s…
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Gates are open and Rising Soca Star Simbaarley
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The gates are open! Even though there is enough negativity in the world, carnivals are being announced! Check out what is happening and where, in our extensive summary of upcoming carnivals. Besides that, we discuss the benefit of collaboration between up and coming soca artists with Simbaarley in our segment "Rising Soca Stars". Let us know what y…
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Kompa Gouyad and Rising Soca Star Kyng Moses
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In this episode, we visit the rich musical culture of Haiti, where we discuss Kompa Gouyad music and its influence on new Soca. Besides that, we interview up and coming soca artist Kyng Moses in our new segment "Rising Soca Stars". You'll never guess what kept him busy before entering the music scene! Let us know what you think of this episode at s…
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Is it okay to whine with somebody else while you're in a relationship?
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Happy New Year to you all! We hope 2022 is an amazing year for you! In our first episode of 2022, we discuss an important subject - is it okay to whine with somebody else while you're in a relationship? We invited Aidi & Tjent (who are in a relationship and like soca) on to the podcast to give us their view on this. Check out this episode to find o…
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The end of the year is here and we have reached the holiday season. In this episode we discuss Parang music and we also have a discussion with the Soca Boss - DJ Jel on why Soca is not mainstream. Do you want to listen to more Parang? Check out DJ Jel's mix here: Parang Mixes. Listen to more on jelinthemix.com. See you in 2022! Let us know what you…
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In this episode, we discuss DJs playing other music genres at a soca fete. In light of Bajan independence on 30th November, we have an awesome and insightful interview with Bajan artist and entrepreneur - Stabby. Be sure to check out his business: https://www.islebevegan.com/ IG: @islebevegan IG: @stabbylive Let us know what you think of this episo…
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Interview with Deejay Ky and Miami Carnival
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Soca Chronicles! In this episode we discuss the first carnival after the start of the world pandemic - Miami Carnival. We also talk about the effects of the pandemic on fetes and talk with one of the biggest producers in the scene today: Deejay Ky. Let us know what you think at socachronicles.com! Tracklists: DJ Ky Riddim Mi…
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A brand new monthly podcast which focuses on everything Soca! In this episode, get to know Sharnz and Arkayo! It also features a groovy mix from Arkayo and a Dennery mix from Sharnz. Groovy mix - Arkayo: 1. Machel Montano - Human (Saint Pepsi Refix) 2. Angela Hunte - Mon Bon Ami 3. Kerwin Du Bois - Unforgettable Feat. Patrice Roberts 4. Voice - Che…
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