We dig into the claim that Bajan bashment soca peaked in 2018 to 2019 and ask what it would take to bring that energy back without freezing the sound. We weigh nostalgia against evolution, get thoughts from DJ Kai, and call out the DJ habits and scene-building work that can push Bajan soca forward.
• DJ Puffy’s comment on the 2018 to 2019 peak
• DJ Kai’s take on evolution plus support for Bajan soca
• Why DJs repeat “guaranteed” songs and how sets get stale
• The case for balance between new soca and classics
• UK DJs and crews consistently pushing Bajan music
• April carnival calendar shoutouts including Jamaica Carnival and St Maarten
April 18th, Brawlin is back, head to the link www.tridentldn.com

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We tackle Trinidad’s Road March result, the record 12th title, and the swirl of promotion, DJs, and people power shaping what plays at judging points. Then we tour February’s carnivals, pick our Song of the Month, and plug two London fetes you should not miss.

• record 12th Road March title and reaction
• what defines a Road March song versus a popular hit
• DJ influence, judging points, and calls for fairness
• spring carnival calendar highlights and budgeting
• Song of the Month: Voice – Cyah Behave
• London events: Supah Nytro’s birthday and Brawlin anniversary

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We kick off 2026 with Sugar Mas FOMO, cruise adventures across nine islands, and a tune that won’t leave our heads. Then we go deep on ticket committees, pricing, and how exclusivity shapes the culture while mapping big plans for Brawling and the Dutch Soca scene rebound.

• Sugar Mas recap
• First-time Caribbean cruise takeaways
• Respectfully Yours as Song of the Month
• Ticket committees and event gatekeeping
• Brawling 2026 schedule highlights
• Sounds of Soca launch in Rotterdam

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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

We celebrate the final big carnival of the year, relive Miami Carnival with first-time DJ moments and standout fetes, then dive deep with G.E.O. from St. Vincent and even get an exclusive preview track.

• Miami Carnival highlights, J’Ouvert and boat rides
• Tipping culture, DJ debut, and standout fetes like SSS
• Song of the Month: Can You Bend by Skinny Fabulous, Travis World, and Suhraw
• G.E.O's interview including an exclusive preview of his new track

Find G.E.O. on Instagram here: @official_g_e_o

We celebrate our four-year podcast anniversary with a dynamic interview featuring the rising Bouyon artist Trev li, who shares his extraordinary journey from Dominica to Russia and back to Caribbean music.

• Trev li reveals his surprising 15-year musical career in Russia before returning to Bouyon music
• The marketing genius behind the viral hit "Fire Truck" and how it dominated social media
• Exploring the raw, unfiltered nature of modern Bouyon compared to traditional Soca
• The creative process behind collaborations like "Foodie" with Problem Child
• The cultural significance of Bouyon's direct lyrical approach that Trevly calls "raw romance"

Brawling returns on November 22nd! Follow @tridentldn on Instagram for details about this upcoming Barbados Independence celebration in London.

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Sharnz and Arkayo take listeners on a whirlwind tour of the summer carnival circuit, sharing experiences from St. Lucia to Notting Hill and featuring an exclusive interview with soca star Nadia Batson.

• St. Lucia Carnival highlights and Road March winners with "The Car" by Dezral and Jardel taking first place
• Barbados Crop Over experiences including a review by our good friend Bramble
• Grenada's stellar year for soca music with Lil Kerry's "Bury All" winning Road March
• Exclusive interview with Nadia Batson at Belgium's Antilliaanse Feesten about her musical journey and advice for upcoming artists
• Reflections on Notting Hill Carnival and tips for navigating Europe's largest Caribbean festival

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