Soca Chronicles
Monthly Soca Podcast - Hosts Arkayo and Sharnz aim to bring interesting interviews, topics and news about anything related to Soca.
Episodes
39 episodes
Celebrating the UK Soca Scene: An interview with Batch
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 collabora...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:04:45
Surviving Miami Carnival: Rainy Fetes and High Seas Drama
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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38:05
Celebrating 3 Years of Soca Chronicles & Advocating for Women's Safety
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 inter...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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48:07
A Rainy Return to Crop Over
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 experien...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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35:29
Crop Over special and interview with Robulous
🎉 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 m...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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59:24
Behind the Music of Terrah Dan
🌟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. 🌟 Foll...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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55:52
Malta’s ISF Vibes & Nurturing New Talent
🌟 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:@
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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47:12
Interview with Soca veteran Sizwe C
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 tha...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:01:28
Caribbean Carnival is Changing
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,...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:08
Stories from Dominica Carnival and interview with Tevin Hartman
🌟 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:05:40
Trinidad Carnival around the corner and interview with Christo
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 Chri...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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44:58
Happy Parang season and interview with Added Rankin
🌟 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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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53:01
Soca Drama and interview with It's Jus (Jus D)
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! 🎶🔥 <...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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53:41
Miami Carnival - As Told By Sharnz
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:@
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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43:15
2 Year Anniversary! + Carnival reviews by Sharnz
🎉 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 #SocaPodcas...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:31
Crop Over and interview with Miguel Vibez
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:13:43
Interview with a Bajan Surprise Artist
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 fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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53:31
Interview with Supa Nytro
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:24:52
Soca Albums and Updates
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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34:00
Statement's Journey: From Reggae to Soca
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:06:33
Introduction to Aruban Soca: Valentino King
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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58:59
Run up to Trinidad Carnival - The Good and the Bad
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 Trini...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:02
Carnival Agenda 2023 and interview with Fiddy
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 excl...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:07:07
Looking back at 2022 and Previewing 2023 Soca
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:29
Afrobeats vs Soca and Rising Soca Star Vibez King
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:29:08