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The DSA Podcast
by Di Soca Analysts
Discussion podcast focusing on soca music and pushing Caribbean and West Indian Culture. Let's talk 2020 soca and issues facing Caribbean/West-Indian people worldwide.Disocaanalyst.com
Episodes
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DSA Podcast Episode 59 | WildxFire on Growing Soca Together & Taking the Genre More Seriously
Welcome to the DSA Podcast by Di Soca Analyst (DSA). In Episode 59 of the DSA Podcast, we sit down with Soca artist WildxFire to discuss his musical journey, the importance of treating music as a business, and how we can collectively elevate the Soca genre. From his personal background to…
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DSA Podcast Episode 58 - Trinidad Carnival Recap | Part 2
DJ Jel, Rich, Gino, and Ashley link up to share wild stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and real talk from this year’s Trinidad Carnival. From fetes to the road—nothing's off limits. Catch the vibes and relive the magic in this epic DSA Podcast episode!
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DSA Podcast Episode 57 - A Look at 2025 Trinidad Carnival
Welcome to the DSA Podcast! Join Rich of DSA and Savanah of The Vibe Tribe Experience as they dive into their experience with 2025 Trinidad Carnival! 🔥💃🏾🎧 #DSAPodcast #Soca2025 #VibeTribe
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DSA Podcast Episode 56 - Breaking Down the 2025 Soca Trends & Evolution
Join Rich of DSA and Savanah of The Vibe Tribe Experience as they dive into the hottest Soca tracks of 2025! They break down the trending sounds of this year, compare them to past seasons, and share their insights on where the genre is heading. Lock in for real Soca talk, vibes, and everything…
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DSA Podcast Episode 55 - Klassic Frescobar shares experience as an artist, beginnings, and Soca
On this episode, we talk with Klassic Frescobar. Klassik’s blend of Jamaican Dancehall influence fused into Soca & Calypso sound is the perfect mix. His commanding high energy vocals with the sweet soca vibe creates a unique style that is radiant. Klassik Frescobar’s musical influence began in…
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DSA Podcast Episode 54 - Adrian Dutchin talks on Guyana Soca, Soca and Chutney, and music industry
Welcome to The DSA Podcast by Di Soca Analyst (DSA). Our guest today is Adrian Dutchin, one of Guyana's top soca artists. Born the first of six, Adrian Dutchin first appeared on the scene in 1998 as part of the group "Seven." He was the lead singer of the group for four years before venturing…
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DSA Podcast Episode 53 - Different Perspectives on Carnival, Soca music and Fete Culture
Welcome to The DSA Podcast by Di Soca Analyst (DSA). Our guests today are Blackie "The Soca Influencer, DJ JEL and Gino. This one really is more like a lime/hangout for real. Blackie (@blackie97) is a social media influencer best known for speaking his thoughts on Soca music, Carnival festivals,...
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DSA Podcast Episode 52 - The Soca Industry, "What are we doing and why are we doing it?"
Welcome to The DSA Podcast by Di Soca Analyst (DSA). Our guest today is DJ JEL. DJ JEL is an International Soca DJ. Known for his tagline, “The Soca Boss,” DJ JEL is focused on his mission to take soca music global. DJ JEL is a Trinbagonian with roots in Couva (Central Trinidad). His performance...
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DSA Podcast Episode 51 - 2024 Trinidad Carnival Recap
Welcome to The DSA Podcast by Di Soca Analyst (DSA). Join Rich, Ash and Savanah, as they share their thoughts on 2024 Trinidad Carnival from Soaka weekend all the way to Ash Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disocaanalysts Follow us on TikTok:...
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DSA Podcast Episode 50 - The 2024 Trinidad Carnival Soca Season is Underway
Welcome to The DSA Podcast by Di Soca Analyst (DSA). Join Rich of DSA and Savanah of The Vibe Tribe Experience as they share their thoughts on 2024 Soca music released so far. Get really into the longevity of Soca music, and receive some insight on visiting Trinidad for Soaka weekend.
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Limecast Episode 49: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Miami Carnival 2021
Recapping Miami Carnival 2021, some of our fav fetes, parties, and more. Join us for the discussion #DSAPodcast
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Limecast Episode 48: Miami Carnival 2021 is on and things are opening back
Miami Carnival 2021 is back on and we're talking some expectations, music and more. Join us for the discussion #DSAPodcast
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Limecast Episode 47: Farmer Nappy will be at a Backyard Jam near you
From Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹, Farmer Nappy is a Soca LEGEND with a catalogue like no other. Every year you expect a smash hit! Most recently, he is known for hits like this years Double Award Winning hit song 'Back Yard Jam'. He is also known for recent songs like 'Hooking Meh', 'Fete Wid Meh...
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Limecast Episode 46: Leonce brings Soca Entanglement to the mix
With 'Soca Entaglements' gaining alot of attention we are getting to know more about NY based Soca Artist Leonce We will be getting into her journey so far and her new music video which is droped last week. Join the conversation on Twitter #DSAPodcast
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Limecast Episode 45: Nessa Preppy launches new album Art of Flex
Nessa Preppy, straight out of Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹, is one of the best female musicians in out of Soca Music right now. She is known for hit songs like 'Turn Up The Sound', 'Tingo', 'Issa Snack', 'Toat No Feelings' with Motto, 'Pull Up' w/ Salty 'Splash w/ Patrice Roberts and most recently 'Doh...
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Limecast Episode 44: Wildfire talks how the pandemic changed soca music
An incredibly talented NYC based artist, Wildfire has been bringing us amazing music for over 10 years. He’s a crusader of NYC soca & has taken his music through the islands. With his latest release, Ride or Die, we get a nice groovy feel for 2021. Take a listen now.
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Limecast Episode 43: Teddyson John adds a lil Caribbean Moscato to the pot
We go in depth with Teddyson John 🇱🇨 as we talk about his start in the soca industry, his new album, opening for Patti Labelle and some of the challenges he has faced in his career. One interview not to miss. #DSAPodcast
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Limecast Episode 42: Is Parang dead? Interview with Kiegs
Setting the vibes for Christmas, prominent parang soca artist Kiegs touches on the state of parang, soca parang and more. We learn about his start as a soca parang artist and some of the challenges he faced along the way.
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Limecast Episode 41: Pineapples, grapes and whipped cream with Yankey Boy
He's looking for cup!, Yankey Boy🍍 joined us in our Let's Talk Soca series. He's best known for hits like "Rumors," "Bartender" "Boat Rocking," and more. You may know of him for his recent situation regarding grapes, pineapple, and whipped cream. We're catching up with him to take a deeper dive...
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Limecast Episode 40: The True West Indian, Alison Hinds
The Caribbean Queen, Alison Hinds was with us for this week's #LetsTalkSoca. She's best known for hits like "Faluma," "Iron Bazodee" "Aye Aye Aye," and more. She's soca royalty and paved the way for many women in the Caribbean entertainment industry. We're caught up with her to talk Square One...
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Limecast Episode 39: Olatunji talks X factor and dem ZATTIE ting
We're talking to Olatunji Yearwood. Best known for winning the 2015 Groovy International Soca Monarch and contestant on the popular UK competition, X-Factor. We're catching up with him to discuss future projects and his latest singles. #DSAPodcast
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Limecast Episode 38: Sailing away with Hey Choppi
Off of his success with "Captain," we check in with soca artiste and videographer, Hey Choppi. Hey Choppi already has three new soca releases for 2021. Grab some rum, rock back and enjoy the vibes! Don't forget to join the discussion using #DSAPodcast.
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Limecast Episode 37:The Bossy Lady in Soca music, Jadel
Special guest Jadel 🇹🇹 shares her views on the soca music industry, tips for women coming up and what to expect next from her in the future. Join the conversation on Twitter using #DSAPodcast
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Limecast Episode 36: Preedy, the Funniest Artist in soca music right now
Mourning the loss of Trinidad Carnival 2021, special guest Preedy 🇹🇹 shares his views on the soca music industry, his future collabs and what to expect next from him in the future. Join the conversation on Twitter using #DSAPodcast
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Limecast Episode 35: Everything you wanted to know about Groovy International Soca Monarch Winner
The 2020 Groovy International Soca Monarch Winner, College Boy Jesse is our special guest. He's talking his career, songs he wrote and the current state of soca music. Keep in mind that, this interview taken from Instagram LIVE. Which included a LIVE chat. Join the conversation on Twitter using...
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Limecast Episode 34: Lucian Producer Big Z Dishes Out The Big Mood Riddim
Hailing from the beautiful island of St. Lucia, is Big Z. She's a mas band director, events coordinator, lawyer and now an executive producer. She's giving us the full run down behind her latest producer, the Big Mood Riddim. Keep in mind that, this interview taken from Instagram LIVE. Which...
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Limecast Episode 33: Grenadian Badboy V'ghn talks his career and meaning behind his name
Hailing from the beautiful island of Grenada is the young and talented V'ghn. He's responsible for hits like "Trouble In the Morning" and "Soca Nice." We're taking a deeper dive into his career and views on the soca music industry. Interview taken from Instagram LIVE. Which included a LIVE chat.…
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Limecase Episode 32: Meet the brains behind your favorite soca hits Precision Productions
He's the Trinbagonian behind your favorite soca hits like the Antilles Riddim, Osaka Riddim, The Fog and Fast Wine. We teamed up with soca lifestyle brand, Live Love Soca for a new segment called Let’s Talk Soca. This segment is where we get the views of soca artists, producers, writers and DJs....
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Limecast Episode 31: Bahamian soca star Wendi talks about her soca career
Bahamian soca star Wendi talks about her career, the importance of women in the industry and her latest singles "Walk Out" and "Weakness." Audio taken from our IG Live with Wendi. Part of our Let's Talk Soca Series on Live Love Soca.
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Limecast Episode 30: Problem Child launches his EP The Vaccine
Problem Child, the Vincy Bad Boy talks about his career, and the launch of his EP, The Vaccine. This is audio from an IG Live, this new segment is called Let's Talk Soca where we get the views of soca artists, producers, writers and DJs.
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Limecast Episode 29: Erphaan Alves on Soca Global via Lets Talk Soca
We recently teamed up with soca lifestyle brand, Live Love Soca. This new segment is called Let's Talk Soca where we get the views of soca artists, producers, writers and DJs. Erphaan Alves is our special guest and Richie interviews him to learn more about soca global.
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Limecast Episode 28: Indo-Caribbean history and representation in the world
On this episode, we examine the roots of Indo-Caribbean history and discuss Indentureship in the Caribbean. Our special guest is Dr. Darrell G. Baksh from the University of the West Indies St. Augustine. Join us on the discussion on Twitter at #DSAPodcast.
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Limecast Episode 27: COVID-19 catch up and DSA in quarantine
On this episode, we catch inside the quarantine. Discussing Lilly Singh's recent video, soca releases during COVID and some of our favorite carnivals that were cancelled. Join us on the discussion on Twitter at #DSAPodcast.
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Limecast Episode 26: From the limes to the fetes, DSA recaps Trinidad Carnival 2020
On this episode, we recap our Trinidad & Tobago carnival experience. From the all inclusive fetes to the final Machel Monday, find out what our experience was like for the greatest show on earth.. Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2020. Join us on the discussion on Twitter at #DSAPodcast.
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Limecast Episode 25: LIVE From Patrice Roberts Strength of a Woman concert
On this episode, we cover Strength of a Woman by Patrice Roberts. A concert that is held every Carnival Thursday. Patrice Roberts and friends perform, we had the chance to check in with some of the best artists in the industry. Join us on the discussion on Twitter at #DSAPodcast.
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Limecast Episode 24: WHAT AM I? Defining Caribbean Identity within the Diaspora
On this episode, we discuss identity as it pertains to being West Indian/Caribbean. We welcome our special guest Gino, who discusses his experiences as a West Indian man of mixed descent. Grab a drink and join us for this dope limecast session. Join us on the discussion on Twitter at #DSAPodcast.
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Limecast Episode 23: The Best of 2019 | Music & Fetes
On this episode, we discuss our favorite soca songs and events of 2019! We made sure to include music from all the islands so all my small island people, definitely tune in! Grab a drink and join us for this dope limecast session.
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Limecast Episode 22: Australia's Riddim Weekend and Uber Soca
On this Limecast we’re talking Australia’s Caribbean Riddim Weekend and Uber Soca Cruise 2019. The DSA team talks on their experiences from the dynamic soca filled events. Grab a drink of rum, rock back and lewwe pull up. Big up and bless
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Limecast Episode 21: Miami Carnival 2019 and Bacchanal
On this Limecast we discuss the upcoming Miami Carnival 2019, including our fetes, the line up and the recent bacchanal concerning an event. Grab a drink of rum, rock back and lewwe pull up. Big up and bless
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Limecast Episode 20: Views on the Tourism in the Caribbean
On this Limecast we discuss Richie's latest trip to Turks and Caicos and how this affects Tourism in the Caribbean.
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Limecast Episode 19: How does whining work in a relationship?
On this limecast we discuss a very important issue of whining. Is it okay for your significant other to wine on someone else in the fete/club or on the road during carnival? We also welcome our newest member Ashley who brought this topic to our attention. So grab a drink and join us for this dope...
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Limecast Episode 18: Grenada Spice Mas Soca 2019 w. Julian Rampaul
On this Limecast, we discussed some of the bangers for Spice Mas 2019 with our special guest DJ, Julian Rampaul. We chop it up and dig into our picks for road march, soca monarch and artists to watch out of Grenada. This is the land of jab jab and fast paced soca. One you don't want to miss.
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Limecast Episode 17: Kes discusses his career, advice and other important stuff
On this Limecast, we met up with Kees from Kes The Band. Kes touched on the important things in the industry, his career, favorite music and even advice for younger soca artists. So grab a drink and join us for this dope limecast session.
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Limecast Episode 16: Caribbean Customer Service, do we need to do better?
Waz de scene allyuh? On this Limecast, we're talking customer service in Trinidad & Tobago. We're recapping our recent trip to Tobago and our experiences on the twin island republic. This is one you're gunna relate to. So grab a drink and join us for this dope limecast session.
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Limecast Episode 15: Jamaica & Guyana Carnival, What to expect and more
Waz de scene allyuh? Welcome back to another episode of Di Soca Analyst Limecast. Thinking of going to Jamaica Carnival? Hosted by Jel and Rich, check out our thoughts on this very trending carnival. We also talk about Guyana Carnival and the importance it has for Guyanese people and what to…
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Limecast Episode 14: Trinidad Carnival 2019 Recap plus Bacchanal
Thinking of heading to Trinidad Carnival but not sure what to expect? We're back from Trinidad Carnival and we have a ton of info and stories. Hosted by Jel and Rich, we give you an inside scoop to all the fetes we attended, music we heard and didn't hear, plus our experience on the road. So grab…
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Limecast Episode 13: The Best of 2018 | Music & Fetes w. Trinbajan
On this episode, we discuss our favorite soca songs and events of 2018! We made sure to include music from all the islands so all my small island people, definitely tune in! Our special guest is Tim, better known as Trinbajan Photography as well as Soca Vault. We go through an entire year's worth...
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Limecast Episode 12: We're talking UBER SOCA CRUISE 2018. The experience for true soca fans.
On this episode, we discuss Uber Soca Cruise. Our special guest is Chandy from Julians Promos . We share our thoughts on the line up and events associated with Uber soca cruise including, our favorite performances and some thoughts on how carnival has changed and evolved. So grab a drink and join...
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Limecast Episode 11: SOCA on an International Scale: Olatunji on X Factor, Nailah Blackman and EDM, Do We Need Grammys?!
On this episode DJ JEL, The World is Rich (Richie) and Kendrix talk about Soca music trending on an international scale. With Olatunji progressing on popular talent show X Factor and Nailah Blackman collaborating with EDM artist Salvatore Ganacci, we examine where soca is heading! So grab a drink...
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Limecast Episode 10: TRINIDAD CARNIVAL 2018 EXPERIENCE! BEST FETES, SOCA MUSIC AND PERMISSION TO WINE?!
On this episode JEL and RICHIE talk about TRINIDAD CARNIVAL 2018! Listen to know how to plan your carnival next year as well as the best fetes! THIS ONE REAL MAD AND FULL AH TRINI VIBES! So grab a drink and join us for this dope LIMECAST SESSION with DI SOCA ANALYST! #BIGUPANDBLESS • Instagram:...
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Discussion podcast focusing on soca music and pushing Caribbean and West Indian Culture. Let's talk 2020 soca and issues facing Caribbean/West-Indian people worldwide.Disocaanalyst.com
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