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. Machel's Record Road March

    1일 전

    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

    29분
  2. Want to fete? Apply here please.

    1월 30일

    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

    28분
  3. 2025 - Grenada's Year

    2025. 12. 26.

    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

    26분
  4. Carnival Noise Ban Shakes Trinidad

    2025. 11. 28.

    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

    23분
  5. Miami Carnival 2025 and an interview with G.E.O.

    2025. 10. 31.

    Miami Carnival 2025 and an interview with G.E.O.

    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

    51분
  6. Fire Truck: The Bouyon Sensation Shaking Up Social Media

    2025. 09. 26.

    Fire Truck: The Bouyon Sensation Shaking Up Social Media

    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. Trev Li's Instagram here.

    1시간 11분
  7. Island-Hopping Through Carnival Season and Interview with Nadia Batson

    2025. 08. 29.

    Island-Hopping Through Carnival Season and Interview with Nadia Batson

    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 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow Soca Chronicles on Instagram @soca_chronicles and share with friends who love Caribbean culture and music. Antiliaanse Feesten Instagram here.

    55분
  8. Phone Down and Free Up: The Soca Sexualization Dilemma

    2025. 07. 25.

    Phone Down and Free Up: The Soca Sexualization Dilemma

    Sharnz and Arkayo welcome guest Jhelisa for a thought-provoking discussion about the over-sexualization of Soca and how modern technology is changing carnival culture. • Carnival season updates: St. Lucia Carnival coming up, Vincy Mas results announced with Problem Child taking first place • Sharnz will be attending both St. Lucia Carnival and Crop Over in Barbados • Both hosts will be at Antilliaanse Feesten in August • Song of the month: "Whale Fu See" by OG Park and Rom Lod from Vincy • Discussion on the cultural misunderstanding of wining through Western eyes • Evolution of carnival costumes becoming increasingly revealing over time • How constant recording and cameras at events prevent people from truly "freeing up" • Safety concerns for women at events and the importance of consent regardless of clothing • New trend of phone-free events like "Do Not Disturb" and "Blackout Soca" in London • The importance of educating newcomers about the history and culture behind carnival Check out Blackout Soca on September 13th in London – a phone-free event where you can truly free up without worrying about cameras. Follow us on IG: @djsharnz @thearkayo @soca_chronicles www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

    40분
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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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    Sharnz and Arkayo
  • 방송 연도
    2021년 - 2026년
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