Soca Chronicles

Sharnz and Arkayo
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Monthly Soca Podcast - Hosts Arkayo and Sharnz explore the people, history, and unforgettable moments behind Soca music and the Carnival experience – from legendary artists and DJ's to personal stories from the road. 

  1. The Road to Success: Khallion

    26 jun

    The Road to Success: Khallion

    Bouyon is becoming more and more popular. We’re joined by Dominican bouyon artist Khallion, and he takes us from his early days in a rap and pop group to the life-changing event that forced him to step away from music   and rebuild his entire direction with a new mindset. • Kalion’s early music path and the origins of Choeb  • The accident that derails his career and the role of counseling  • The online bacchanal over similar-sounding songs and how he sees it  • Why he prefers albums over singles and how he approaches production  • Bouyon, soca, and why genre fighting holds the region back  • Lack of artist support, business mindset, and building his own lane  • New album tease and experimenting with a bouyon and kompa blend  Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles @khallion.official www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

    1 u 11 m
  2. The Soca Scene of Aruba

    29 mei

    The Soca Scene of Aruba

    We sit down with Lyrza to learn how Aruba’s soca scene really works, from band culture and competition rules to the island politics that shape what becomes a carnival anthem. We leave with a clearer view of why “Road March” sparks arguments, how a viral joke song can win big, and what makes Aruba Carnival feel so different on the road. • Lyrza’s background from church singing to Aruba Carnival performances • How San Nicolas and Oranjestad influence audiences and band identity • Why Aruba’s Soca Monarch runs through bands instead of solo artists • Lirza’s top three Aruba soca picks and what makes each one hit • What “Road March” means in Aruba versus the wider soca world • The “Lizards Cacking” controversy, rule changes, and why it still won • How Aruba parade costumes and pacing compare with other Caribbean carnivals Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles @lyzdoll www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

    52 min.
  3. Bacchanal Boys Drama And The Only Shots We Want

    24 apr

    Bacchanal Boys Drama And The Only Shots We Want

    We celebrate one year of Brawlin and why pushing Bajan soca in the UK matters, then we pivot to the hard reality of safety after troubling news out of Jamaica Carnival. We run through upcoming carnival dates and tours, unpack Bacchanal Boys name drama, and close with our Grenada pick plus a new rhythm showcase we want to make a monthly habit. • Brawlin’s one-year anniversary and bigger venue growth • Why Bajan music deserves more shine outside Barbados • Jamaica Carnival shooting discussion and what security should do better • St. Martin Carnival dates and planning travel around the season • Birthday month talk and Caribbean Break Festival in Spain • Kes Europe dates and how fast tickets move • Bacchanal Boys vs Backhanal Boyz cease and desist back-and-forth • Song of the month: Lavaman ft Kay Frass “No Good Friends” • AI-generated music videos and worries about AI soca music • Power Line Rhythm showcase and why it could mash up Crop Over Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

    34 min.
  4. Discussing the Bring Back Bashment movement

    27 mrt

    Discussing the Bring Back Bashment movement

    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 Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

    33 min.
  5. Machel's Record Road March

    27 feb

    Machel's Record Road March

    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 Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

    29 min.
  6. Want to fete? Apply here please.

    30 jan

    Want to fete? Apply here please.

    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 Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

    28 min.
  7. 2025 - Grenada's Year

    26-12-2025

    2025 - Grenada's Year

    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 Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

    26 min.
  8. Carnival Noise Ban Shakes Trinidad

    28-11-2025

    Carnival Noise Ban Shakes Trinidad

    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

    23 min.
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Monthly Soca Podcast - Hosts Arkayo and Sharnz explore the people, history, and unforgettable moments behind Soca music and the Carnival experience – from legendary artists and DJ's to personal stories from the road. 

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  • Maker
    Sharnz and Arkayo
  • Jaren actief
    2021 - 2026
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    © 2026 Soca Chronicles
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