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Adonai Dieu — formerly known as Daniel Loveless, the creator of the viral Caribbean street show “What Yuh Know”— joins us on The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a powerful, transparent, and transformational conversation.

In this episode, we explore his full journey:
• Growing up and building one of the Caribbean’s biggest digital brands
• The rise of What Yuh Know and the pressures of fame from age 17
• Identity, purpose, mental health, and the emptiness that success couldn’t fix
• His public name change to Adonai Dieu
• Why he walked away from his old life and old identity
• Becoming a devout follower of Jesus Christ
• The spiritual shift that changed everything
• What’s next for him, his platform, and his mission

This is one of the most honest and deeply human stories we’ve shared — a conversation about transformation, faith, reinvention, and the courage it takes to start over.

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In this special episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Beverly Ramsey-Moore — proud daughter of Black Rock, Tobago, President of Pan Trinbago, and lifelong member and leader of the iconic Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra — as we join with Pan Trinbago to mark the official launch of Panorama 2026. 🎶

Beverly shares her remarkable journey from the panyard to national leadership, grounded in her guiding philosophy of “never I, always we and us.” The conversation explores how community, culture, and collaboration continue to shape the story of steelpan and national identity in Trinidad and Tobago.

From Tobago pride to global pan recognition, this episode is a masterclass in leadership, purpose, and cultural vision — told through the lens of one of the movement’s most passionate advocates.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired by the rhythm, resilience, and unity of the steelpan community.

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✨ Paid partnership with bmobile Business ✨
We’re kicking off our Champions of Business special with Kiran Maharaj, Chair of the T&T Chamber’s Awards Committee. This year’s spotlight: *The  Innovation Award 2025 sponsored by bmobile Business* — highlighting a longstanding partnership between bmobile Business and the Chamber in celebrating innovation across Trinidad & Tobago.
In this episode, we hear from David Richard of Mobile Medical Group and Larry Holder of Novo Farms — finalists for this year’s Innovation Award, alongside Carib Brewery. They share insights on originality, scalability, marketability, social impact, and the technology driving the future of business. It’s about us: our people, our businesses, our legacy.
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Pelham Goddard — legendary arranger, composer, and bandleader — sits down with Corie Sheppard-Babb for a deep dive into five decades of Trinidad and Tobago’s musical evolution. From his early days in St. James panyards to arranging for Charlie’s Roots, David Rudder, and SuperBlue, Pelham shares untold stories behind timeless anthems like “Sugar Bum Bum,” “Woman on the Bass,” “Soca Baptist,” and “Engine Room.”

He breaks down the art of live band recording — when “one take” meant the whole band — and explains how reading music revolutionised the steelpan. Pelham also contrasts the rich compositions of the past with today’s “fast food” approach to production, reminding us why rhythm, melody, and harmony must all work together.

This episode is a rare masterclass in Caribbean music history, full of cultural insight, philosophy, and firsthand accounts of working alongside icons like Lord Kitchener, Clive Bradley, and Art De Coteau.

🎧 Listen now to discover how the sound of soca was built — one groove at a time.

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In this powerful conversation, Raymond Ramnarine, frontman of Dil-E-Nadan, sits with Corie Sheppard to share the faith, discipline, and family values behind one of Trinidad & Tobago’s longest-running bands.

Raymond opens up about:

🎵 Growing up in the Ramnarine family band and carrying the legacy after his father’s passing.

🙏 The mantra “We pray before we play” and how faith shapes his leadership.

🥁 Why he insists on full live-band performances — no tracks, no shortcuts.

🌍 Touring South Africa and the unforgettable airport welcome.

🎤 Protecting chutney soca’s core instruments — tassa, dholak and harmonium.

💞 Balancing fatherhood, family life, and performance.

🤝 Collaboration > competition at Chutney Soca Monarch.

It’s part life lesson, part cultural history — and a masterclass in humility, longevity, and love for the artform.

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In this inspiring and unfiltered conversation, Lady Lava shares how authenticity, hustle, and survival shaped her into one of the most influential voices in modern soca.

She talks about building from the ground up—selling slippers, coconut water, and ice cream to fund her dreams—and why every stage of the grind made her unstoppable. Lava opens up about artist independence, income discipline, and why talent without structure will keep you stuck.

She also speaks passionately about helping young artists develop—not just musically but mentally and financially. From advising newcomers on income streams to teaching discipline, punctuality, studio etiquette, and ownership, she makes it clear: music is a business, not a favor.

As a role model for young women, she stands firm in her message of self-definition, confidence, and not waiting on validation—from a man, the industry, or the public. Her hit “Ring Finger” was written from her own story, and its message of liberation connected across generations, even inspiring Vaughnette Bigford’s jazz rendition.

The episode dives into:

• Repetition and songwriting in the age of TikTok
• The zess bounce and why choruses must hit fast
• Performing with intention—cutting the beat so the crowd hears every word
• How Cardi B became a genuine supporter and showed up for her in New York
• Challenging herself through collaborations like her Chutney Soca Monarch title with Drupatee and Machel Montano
• Being confident onstage without ego—but full ownership of self

From stage presence to mentorship, Lava proves that real impact comes from living in truth and lifting others while you rise.

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In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, Corie sits down with Kasey Phillips, the world-renowned producer and CEO of Precision Productions, whose sound has defined a generation of soca and shaped the evolution of Caribbean music.

Kasey opens up about his journey from engineering hits for KMC and Machel Montano to crafting global soca anthems like Antilles and countless Road March winners. He reflects on his creative philosophy, the business of production, and why he refuses to compromise on ownership or fairness in the studio.

The conversation dives into the science of building a riddim, lessons from his “baptism by fire” alongside the biggest names in soca, and how his move to Los Angeles led to new collaborations — including work with Ciara and K-pop artists — while still championing the Caribbean sound.

It’s an honest, masterclass-level conversation about art, innovation, and global ambition — from one of the most influential producers of our time.

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, Trinidadian artist and poet Jimmy October opens up about his creative evolution, the story behind New Calypso, and his new project Episode 3 — a four-track EP that moves from the high-energy “Bam Bam” to the reflective “Desires.” He explains how fashion became self-expression (“the three belts story”), why his sound blends Calypso roots with modern R&B and pop influences, and what it really took to walk away from a secure hospital job to tour and co-write “Magic” with Kes.

Jimmy shares the discipline and structure behind his artistry — from his cadet years to his 1-hour-45-minute daily gym routine — and reflects on the emotional toll of creative life, from tears on tour to gratitude for his mother’s sacrifices. He also revisits his early poetry days in the Free Speech Project and performing at Machel Monday, connecting the dots between spoken word and music, and making a powerful case for why culture must keep evolving to survive.

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Corie dedicates this episode to the late matriarch “Mama Doreen,” whose Girl Guides guard-of-honour in a packed Tacarigua church sparked a bigger conversation: the crisis of community and how strong institutions can pull Trinidad & Tobago back from its apparent moral decline. Anchored by memories from the funeral and repass—hymns, kaiso, and hard truths—Corie argues that movements like Girl Guides, Brownies, Scouts, Cadets, school bands, and the Police Band don’t just “nice up” events; they form citizens, bridge generations, and repair trust between youth and the State.

We salute bandmaster Anthony “Mr” Prospect and explore what Independence parades actually mean, why cancelling them matters, and how pageantry signals “we are us.” We touch this year’s National Awards, asking how we value cultural workers next to sport and politics. In the music lane: Leon “Smooth” Edwards’ iconic Panorama moments; why brass belongs in our sound; and a canon defence of Shorty—“Endless Vibrations,” “Om Shanti,” and the unfinished business of credit. There’s a lively detour into Scorch’s 101 soca list—criteria, crowd reaction vs cultural impact—and a real-life car-ride debate about youth music vs parents’ music. We also reason through police-in-schools optics, state-of-emergency fatigue, and how uniformed performance (yes, send the Police Band into communities playing the youths’ songs) can soften hardened lines.

It’s gratitude, history, and kaiso—offered for Mama, inspired by the Girl Guides, and focused on rebuilding the institutions that can steady a wobbling society. Click the link in my bio for the full episode. #coriesheppardpodcast

00:21 World Song / Girl Guides opening
01:34 Dedication to “Mama Doreen” & why this episode
19:27 Hymn that still speaks (“…humble themselves…”)
22:08 Kaiso at the repass, institutions we’re losing
30:21 Police Band IG clip & the power of performance
36:57 Youth music vs parents’ music (the school-run debate)
40:25 Kaiso set: in loving memory
43:51 Who is Anthony “Mr” Prospect? (bio + legacy)
1:00:11 Republic/Independence, awards, and culture as culture
1:10:27 Leon “Smooth” Edwards & iconic Panorama moments
1:13:46 Independence kaiso, Scorch 101 criteria, why Shorty matters
1:27:31 “Oom Shanti” & the case for compensation/credit
1:29:17 DNA—Mama’s favourite; why some songs live forever
1:32:39 “Dedicated to Memory” (Rudder) & roll call of greats
1:38:39 “My Way” — final tribute to Mama Doreen

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This week on The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Chromatics — rapper, radio host, and founder of OUR Radio — to talk about music, entrepreneurship, and the courage to carve your own path.

From the cultural shockwaves of Carnival Rap Up to the reflective storytelling of Tobago Chokey, Chromatics shares how he built his career on authenticity and adaptability. He opens up about the dream of performing on the Skinner Park and Dimanche Gras stages, the lessons learned in timing and stagecraft, and why slowing down an acoustic version gave his music new life.

We also dive into the origin story of OUR Radio: how he walked away from traditional stations, built his own platform during the pandemic, and created a space dedicated to local artists across genres. At the heart of it all is his philosophy of “making passion profitable” — a lesson for anyone chasing a vision against the odds.

This is a conversation about legacy, culture, and entrepreneurship in Trinidad & Tobago’s music scene.

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