Soca Chronicles

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.

Soca Chronicles is a music podcast hosted by Sharnz and Arkayo, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sharnz and Arkayo hosts Soca Chronicles, a music show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  The Road to Success: Khallion

  Jun 26, 20261h 11mS5

  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 and the origins of Choeb • The accident that derails his career and the role of counseling • The online bacchanal over similar-sounding songs and how he sees it • Why he prefers albums over singles and how he approaches production • Bouyon, soca, and why genre fighting holds the region back • Lack of artist support, business mindset, and building his own lane • New album tease and experimenting with a bouyon and kompa blend Follow us on IG: @ djsharnz @ thearkayo @ soca_chronicles @khallion.official www.socachronicles.com Sponsored by: www.acesir.com

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  Episode #9

  The Soca Scene of Aruba

  May 29, 202652 minS5

  <p>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 Carnival feel so different on the road. <br/>• Lyrza’s background from church singing to Aruba Carnival performances <br/>• How San Nicolas and Oranjestad influence audiences and band identity <br/>• Why Aruba’s Soca Monarch runs through bands instead of solo artists <br/>• Lirza’s top three Aruba so...

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  Episode #8

  Bacchanal Boys Drama And The Only Shots We Want

  Apr 24, 202634 minS5

  <p>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 rhythm showcase we want to make a monthly habit. <br/><br/>• Brawlin’s one-year anniversary and bigger venue growth <br/>• Why Bajan music deserves more shine outside Barbados <br/>• Jamaica Carnival shooting discussion and what security should do better <br/>• St. Martin Carnival dates and planning travel aro...

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  Episode #7

  Discussing the Bring Back Bashment movement

  Mar 27, 202633 minS5

  <p>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.<br/>• DJ Puffy’s comment on the 2018 to 2019 peak <br/>• DJ Kai’s take on evolution plus support for Bajan soca <br/>• Why DJs repeat “guaranteed” songs and how sets get stale <br/>• The case for balance between new soca and classics <br/>• UK DJs and crews consistently pushi...

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  Episode #6

  Machel's Record Road March

  Feb 27, 202629 minS5

  <p>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.<br/><br/>• record 12th Road March title and reaction<br/>• what defines a Road March song versus a popular hit<br/>• DJ influence, judging points, and calls for fairness<br/>• spring carnival calendar highlights and budgeting<br/>• Song of the Month: Voice – Cyah Behave<br/>• London events: Supah Nytro’s birthday and Brawlin anniversary<...

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