Soca Chronicles

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 episode on your favorite podcast platform.Link:DJ Jel mixes: D's D Breakaway show: Soca: us on IG:@djsharnz@thearkayo@soca_chronicleswww.socachronicles.comSponsored by:www.acesir.com

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 Rising Soca Star Kulchaman!Let us know what you think of this episode at socachronicles.com or comment below!Like, share and repost!Link:Kulchaman on instagram: @kulchagramFollow us on IG:@djsharnz@thearkayo@soca_chronicleswww.socachronicles.comSponsored by:www.acesir.com

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?!Let us know what you think of this episode at socachronicles.com or comment below!Like, share and repost!Link:Drama on instagram: @stiffy_pluginFollow us on IG:@djsharnz@thearkayo@soca_chronicleswww.socachronicles.comwww.acesir.com

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 our segment "Rising Soca Stars". Let us know what you think of this episode at socachronicles.com or comment below!Like, share and repost!Link:Simbaarley on instagram: @simbaarleyFollow us on IG:@djsharnz@thearkayo@soca_chronicleswww.socachronicles.comwww.acesir.com

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 scene!Let us know what you think of this episode at socachronicles.com or comment below!Like, share and repost!Links:Kompa Gouyad mix: Moses on Instagram: @kyngmosesondatrackFollow us on IG:@djsharnz@thearkayo@soca_chronicleswww.socachronicles.comwww.acesir.comwww.sharnz.co.uk

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 their view on this. Check out this episode to find out what they said!Let us know what you think of this episode at socachronicles.com or comment below!Like, share and repost!Links:IG Tjent: @twerkwithtjentClose Connections mixes: us on IG:@djsharnz@thearkayo@soca_chronicleswww.socachronicles.comwww.acesir.comwww.sharnz.co.uk

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 jelinthemix.com. See you in 2022!Let us know what you think of this episode at socachronicles.com or comment below!Like, share and repost!DJ Jel links:www.jelinthemix.comIG: @jelinthemixFollow us on IG:@djsharnz@thearkayo@soca_chronicleswww.socachronicles.comwww.acesir.comwww.sharnz.co.uk

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: @islebeveganIG: @stabbyliveLet us know what you think of this episode by sending us a comment!

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 at socachronicles.com!Tracklists:DJ Ky Riddim Mix (Arkayo):Machel Montano - High Life (Beach Chair Riddim)Problem Child - Life Is A Beach (Beach Chair Riddim)Zoelah - You Alone (Beach Chair Riddim)Lil Rick - Clean (Rats Hole Riddim)Mole & Brucelee Almightee - Bad Badd (Rats Hole Riddim)Problem Child - Drunk'n Style (Rats Hole Riddim)Nailah Blackman - Gyal Wine (Rats Hole Riddim)Nailah Blackman - Boss (Boss Level Riddim)Problem Child - Party on Fire (Boss Level Riddim)Shal Marshall - Brap Brap (Boss Level Riddim)Zess Mix (DJ Sharnz):Zessup Riddim InstrumentalJustin Bieber - Peaches (Sharnz zessup riddim mash up)Rihanna - Rudeboy (Sharnz zessup riddim mash up)Melick - GPSTrinidad Ghost - Gyal Tek Meh MoneyKlassik Frescobar x Boidingo - WhoopsyFather Philis - BrawlingShemmy J ft Mata - Hawt Gyal ShitMegabite - First TimeKrome ft Nassis - Bad Gyal ZessGibbzy Dan - Bajan Bumpa DedicationDJ Cheem x Tyriq Kabook - Bend Ya FrameJagwa ft Supa Nytro - Wild & FreakyWalkes & Freshie - ShotsBoidingo - Hot & SteamyDJ Cheem x S.Gee - RideTech Sounds - Round and RoundVanni x Chezy - Whine Pon TopKlassik Frescobar x Marzville - Too Much

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 Ami3. Kerwin Du Bois - Unforgettable Feat. Patrice Roberts4. Voice - Cheers To Life5. Supa Nytro - Rock (dub) 6. Viking Ding Dong - Forever7. Erphaan Alves - Bless Body8. Lyrikal - One Jam9. Nessa Preppy - Horn Back10. Sekon Sta x Mela Caribe - Dangerous Love11. Jaiga - Jam On De Inside12. Farmer Nappy - Backyard Jam13. Patrice Roberts - Better Days14. Lyrikal - Fete Cyah Over15. Marzville - Yeah16. Turner - Hurt17. Dj Spider - Brunch Fete Riddim InstrumentalDenney mix - Sharnz:1. Blackboy - Pou Norm2. Motto - Bend Dong3. Private Beckham - Bus Driver4. DRC - Roll5. Veagel - Dalli6. Bandit x Prospere - Keep it up7. Miigos & Mata x Freezy X Big Sea - Sports8. Siy - Ban Me9. Whiteboy - On De Ground10. Krome x Nassis - Bend dong for di hmm11. Whoopy - Locotoe12. K.O & Pitchboy - Bend for the beng13. Blackboy ft Big Sea - Mr Prickle14. Big Red - Foot Apart15. Kisha ft Mata - The People Man (T.P.M)16. Christopher Lennertz - Looking Good17. Dhirv2funny x Bobo - What That18. Dj Addo x TBoss - Chip Chip19. Motto x Lyrikal - Lit20. Motto - Forcè21. Motto & Fadda Fox - Shell Down Dat22. Freezy ft Boom - Ou Paka La23. Umpa - Siren24. Motto & Bunji Garlin - Break A Branch25. Motto - Bestie26. Hypa 400 - Turn It Over27. Bandit - Tet Ou (Your Head)28. Freezy - Wange' (Fix it)29. Mata - Feh Sa Bat (Make it clap)30. Miigos & Big Sea - Dos Bal (Double time)31. Subance x Edwin - Can You Whine