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.

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

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We kick off 2026 with Sugar Mas FOMO, cruise adventures across nine islands, and a tune that won’t leave our heads. Then we go deep on ticket committees, pricing, and how exclusivity shapes the culture while mapping big plans for Brawling and the Dutch Soca scene rebound.

• Sugar Mas recap
• First-time Caribbean cruise takeaways
• Respectfully Yours as Song of the Month
• Ticket committees and event gatekeeping
• Brawling 2026 schedule highlights
• Sounds of Soca launch in Rotterdam

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A festive year-end wraps the biggest wins in Soca, from Grenada’s amazing year to V'ghn’s touring blueprint. We crown Muddy’s “Payroll” as Song of the Year and spotlight early 2026 anthems. We also unpack King Bubba’s rhythm reboot and share the best places to discover new tracks.

• Personal highlights from bookings, parties and the Nadia Batson interview
• Grenada’s surge with Muddy, Lil Kerry and Vaughn
• Rolling Stone list placement for “Payroll” at number 85
• Vaughn’s tour strategy and DJ AG’s street sessions
• Machel Montano’s Tiny Desk milestone
• Song of the Year selection for “Payroll”
• 2026 season picks: “Can You Bend” and “Rum and Coca-Cola”
• where to find new Soca mixes: Dei Musicale, DJ Jel and Close Connections
• Song of the Month: “Pull The Pin” on Monkey Business riddim and its backstory

Link to Dei Musicale's Soundcloud: click here

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A shorter than usual holiday-tinged soca catch-up with talk on a sudden venue ban in Trinidad, a sold-out Brawlin in London, and a groovy song of the month.

• Details of the Port of Spain venue ban and backlash
• Brawlin’s sell-out story and turning people away at capacity
• Bajan Independence mix curation and track selection discipline
• song of the month: Machel Montano x Tano’s Compromise in groovy season

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Link to DJ Jels Parang Mix: https://soundcloud.com/jelinthemix/soca-parang-mix-dj-jel-classics-vol-2

We celebrate the final big carnival of the year, relive Miami Carnival with first-time DJ moments and standout fetes, then dive deep with G.E.O. from St. Vincent and even get an exclusive preview track.

• Miami Carnival highlights, J’Ouvert and boat rides
• Tipping culture, DJ debut, and standout fetes like SSS
• Song of the Month: Can You Bend by Skinny Fabulous, Travis World, and Suhraw
• G.E.O's interview including an exclusive preview of his new track

Find G.E.O. on Instagram here: @official_g_e_o

We celebrate our four-year podcast anniversary with a dynamic interview featuring the rising Bouyon artist Trev li, who shares his extraordinary journey from Dominica to Russia and back to Caribbean music.

• Trev li reveals his surprising 15-year musical career in Russia before returning to Bouyon music
• The marketing genius behind the viral hit "Fire Truck" and how it dominated social media
• Exploring the raw, unfiltered nature of modern Bouyon compared to traditional Soca
• The creative process behind collaborations like "Foodie" with Problem Child
• The cultural significance of Bouyon's direct lyrical approach that Trevly calls "raw romance"

Brawling returns on November 22nd! Follow @tridentldn on Instagram for details about this upcoming Barbados Independence celebration in London.

Trev Li's Instagram here.

Sharnz and Arkayo take listeners on a whirlwind tour of the summer carnival circuit, sharing experiences from St. Lucia to Notting Hill and featuring an exclusive interview with soca star Nadia Batson.

• St. Lucia Carnival highlights and Road March winners with "The Car" by Dezral and Jardel taking first place
• Barbados Crop Over experiences including a review by our good friend Bramble
• Grenada's stellar year for soca music with Lil Kerry's "Bury All" winning Road March
• Exclusive interview with Nadia Batson at Belgium's Antilliaanse Feesten about her musical journey and advice for upcoming artists
• Reflections on Notting Hill Carnival and tips for navigating Europe's largest Caribbean festival

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Antiliaanse Feesten Instagram here.

Sharnz and Arkayo welcome guest Jhelisa for a thought-provoking discussion about the over-sexualization of Soca and how modern technology is changing carnival culture.

• Carnival season updates: St. Lucia Carnival coming up, Vincy Mas results announced with Problem Child taking first place
• Sharnz will be attending both St. Lucia Carnival and Crop Over in Barbados
• Both hosts will be at Antilliaanse Feesten in August
• Song of the month: "Whale Fu See" by OG Park and Rom Lod from Vincy
• Discussion on the cultural misunderstanding of wining through Western eyes
• Evolution of carnival costumes becoming increasingly revealing over time
• How constant recording and cameras at events prevent people from truly "freeing up"
• Safety concerns for women at events and the importance of consent regardless of clothing
• New trend of phone-free events like "Do Not Disturb" and "Blackout Soca" in London
• The importance of educating newcomers about the history and culture behind carnival

Check out Blackout Soca on September 13th in London – a phone-free event where you can truly free up without worrying about cameras.

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Grenadian soca artist Dash joins us to discuss his journey from a musical family to becoming a five-time Soca Monarch and reigning Road March King of Grenada.

• Dash explains how music chose him, coming from a family with his father as a calypso artist and other relatives engaged in music
• He breaks down the inspirational meaning behind his 2018 hit "Gifted," which celebrates the talents everyone possesses
• We learn how Dash created "Last Drop" in just 48 hours after receiving the riddim from Expert Productions
• Dash reveals the creative process behind his Power Soca Monarch and Road March winner "The Tape".
• And more! 

We dive into the controversial debate of who deserves the title of Soca's GOAT and whether carnival culture has become too commercialized.

• DJ Sharnz shares the success of her recent "Brawlin" event in London with tickets for the July 11th follow-up event dropping May 30th
• Highlights from Ibiza Soca Festival in Malta, featuring performances by Kes, Skinny Fabulous, Ridge, and other top Soca artists
• Song of the month: "Attack" by Jus Jay and Jagwa De Champ
• In-depth discussion with guests Bramble and Chanty about criteria for crowning Soca's greatest artist
• Exploration of carnival's evolution, with concerns about rising costs and the balance between commercial interests and cultural preservation
• Discussion about private jump events versus traditional carnival experiences

Tickets for the next Trident London "Brawlin" event on July 11th go on sale May 30th at 6 PM. Visit www.tridentldn.com to purchase.
Link to Ramon G's mix.