All 61 episodes.
We’re celebrating five years of Soca Chronicles by linking with Shelly from the Signal Band and talking honestly about where bouyon and soca are headed. We run through Notting Hill Carnival highlights, upcoming fetes from London to Miami, and the music we’re carrying into the next run of carnivals.
First of all: apologies for the delay! Due to some hardware problems we were only able to release the episode a week late. It won't happen again! This episode we go from a wild Belgium night at Antilliaanse Feesten to a backstage chat with GBM Nutron, then zoom out to map what carnival season looks
We run through fresh Vincy Mas results, then jump forward for a live-style Saint Lucia Road March update using our new “Future Sharnz” time-travel check-in. We also set the table for Crop Over and Spice Mas, celebrate Kes’ big moves, and lock in a Song of the Month we can’t stop replaying. • Vincy M
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 a
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 Ca
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 rhyt
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.
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 reac
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-t
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 highlig
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 c
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 fe
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 m
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
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
Grenadian soca artist Dash joins us to discuss his journey from a musical family to becoming a five-time Soca Monarch and reigning Road March King of Grenada. • Dash explains how music chose him, coming from a family with his father as a calypso artist and other relatives engaged in music • He break
We dive into the controversial debate of who deserves the title of Soca's GOAT and whether carnival culture has become too commercialized. • DJ Sharnz shares the success of her recent "Brawlin" event in London with tickets for the July 11th follow-up event dropping May 30th • Highlights from Ibiza S
Sharnz and Arkayo return with their usual banter discussing Jamaica Carnival, Vybz Kartel's controversial Barbados concert, and the hottest Soca music of today. • Vybz Kartel's Easter Sunday concert in Barbados sparked religious protests • Spotlight on Sizwe C's new Afro Soca fusion track "Hundred"
Soca Chronicles explores Trinidad Carnival's judging controversy, Machel Montano's historic Road March win, and Sharnz' dramatic Mardi Gras adventure. • A Trinidad Carnival judge prematurely announced Machel Montano as the Road March winner before counting finished • Soca power couple Fay-Ann and Bu
In this episode of Soca Chronicles, we dive into the drama between Trinidad Killa and Machel Montano! Is it the reason Nicki Minaj finally released her remix? Then, we sit down with Keith Currency for an exclusive interview! He shares his journey in soca, his latest music, and what’s next for him. I
What happens when Soca meets NPR's famous Tiny Desk concert series? We’re celebrating a huge moment for Soca music as the legendary Machel Montano becomes the first Soca artist to perform on this iconic stage. This is a big step for the genre, putting it in front of a global audience—though some cri
This last episode of 2024 features an engaging conversation with Mad Skull as he delves into his journey in Soca and the inspiration behind his hit "Sound check." With discussions about the song of the month and insights into the collaboration within the Soca scene, listeners are invited to celebrat
The Soca Chronicles team is back with a brand new interview. This episode we visit the UK Soca Scene as we chat with Batch, the dynamic talent behind "Wine N Bruk". Join us as Batch shares his musical odyssey, exploring new genres and collaborating with fellow artists, revealing the creative sparks
Picture this: Miami Carnival in full swing, but the skies have other plans. Join us as Sharnz recounts the highs and lows of the carnival festivities, from the determination to enjoy Soca Brainwash despite the odds, to the fatigue-induced skips of J'ouvert and the road experience. In the spirit of c
Join us as we celebrate three years of Soca Chronicles with Sharnz and Arkayo. This episode we relive the atmosphere of Notting Hill and look forward to Miami Carnival, share our Songs of the Year, and reminisce about unforgettable artist interviews with stars like Jus-D, Added Rankin, Christo, and
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
🎉 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 @d
🌟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 @dj
🌟 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
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
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 Carn
🌟 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
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
🌟 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
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_ch
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 b
🎉 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: @kyng
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! F
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 arti
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, a
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 Carni
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 epis
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 episo
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 go
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 fav
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 ep
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 R
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
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 o
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 scen
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 th
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 jeli
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: @s
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
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 -
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