The Up From Here Podcast

Epizodes

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  He Quit His 9-5… Now He’s One of London’s Most Booked International DJs | Interviewing DJ Levels 17.08.2026 1h 14min

  DJ Levels joins DJ BuzzB on the Up From Here Podcast for a conversation that goes far beyond DJing. From playing for free and struggling to get bookings to leaving the security of a 9-to-5, becoming one of London's most in-demand DJs, travelling internationally and building the Olympia event brand, Levels breaks down the lessons, sacrifices and mindset shifts that helped turn his passion into a business. The conversation dives into branding, entrepreneurship, marketing, knowing your value, p...
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  DEEJBLAZE on DJ Culture: Replays, Late Crowds, Undercutting, Mixtape Blueprint & Staying Elite 26.01.2026 1h 10min

  In this episode, DJ BuzzB sits down with internationally respected DEEJBLAZE to break down his journey from barbering in Saint Martin to becoming a touring DJ known for precision, energy, and elite-level crowd control. Blaze shares how mixtapes were the real foundation of his brand—literally selling and giving away CDs street-by-street to build a loyal fanbase long before social media made promotion easier. He explains how his “Top of the Top” tagline was born from early dancehall influences,...
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  GREASE IT DOWN - Dred Lion On Grenada’s MAJOR Soca Hit! FULL EXCLUSIVE STORY! 12.01.2026 1h 5min

  In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dred Lion, the Grenadian artist behind the breakout Soca anthem “Grease It”, to unpack how a song that started quietly became a global carnival movement. Dred Lion opens up about his long creative journey, the years of groundwork before the hit, and why overnight success is almost never really overnight. He breaks down the real meaning behind the lyrics, including the now-iconic “Callaloo Leaf” line that sparked deep interpretations across cultures a...
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  CAPTAIN JASON BENN On His Boat Ride Anthem Hit, Creating 10 Businesses, Writing "I Dare You" & More 15.12.2025 1h 6min

  SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE FOR MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS! Captain Jason Benn pulls up to Only Up From Here for a real blueprint conversation on longevity, reinvention, and ownership in Soca. He takes us from his Trinidad roots and early Calypso competition wins to the moment he switched lanes into Soca and never looked back. Jason breaks down how “Boat Ride Anthem” was born in 2003, why it became a permanent pillar in Caribbean party culture, and what it taught him about the industry ...
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  Caribbean Creators Wake Up: AI, Content & The Future of Soca With Kai Owner Of Fete Kings Studio 08.12.2025 36min

  SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE FOR MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS! In this episode of The Up From Here Podcast, Buzz links up with Kai in Trinidad fresh off Carnival to talk about his career in the Soca industry, but the future of the Caribbean music business. Kai breaks down his journey as a road manager, what artists actually need to grow, and why branding + digital strategy are the missing pieces. We get into the future of Soca, building creative infrastructure at home, and why the Caribbea...
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  LURBZ On Overcoming 2 Near Death Experiences, Becoming a Tour MC & Being Hired For Tomorrowland 24.11.2025 1h 38min
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  Soca In Japan Interview - How It Started, What It Takes And Where Its Going 29.09.2025 33min
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  The Private Ryan Interview - World-renowned DJ, CEO of Soca Brainwash & Founder of Battalion Music. 15.08.2025 2h 37min

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  Hookie Weekend Founders On Creating Their Own Carnival In DC, The Challenges & Issues With Artists 31.03.2025 1h 10min
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  Trinidad Carnival 2025 - SHOCKING Behind The Scenes Stories! 24.03.2025 1h 4min
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  Brown Gyal Diary Podcast On Breaking Caribbean Generational Curses, Mental Health, Fetes & More 27.01.2025 1h 5min
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  Bacchanal Boys On Success In The Social Influencer Space, Backlash In Comments & Business Ventures. 20.01.2025 51min

  SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS! Today we are joined by Bacchanal Boys' very own Prezzi! He discusses his journey navigating through the new space of being a social media influencer. Aside from the slackness on social media that you may know him for, he is a business minded entrepreneur who has many other ventures and goals that will benefit the culture. Please don't forget to Like, Comment & Share this podcast as it helps our platform to grow and reach more people! Make sure to f...
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  TONY X On Touring Internationally As An MC, The Business Behind The Mic & Journey In New York 13.01.2025 32min
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  BLACKIE The Soca Influencer On Love For Soca, Dealing With Haters Online & Content Creation (Part 1) 30.09.2024 1h

  SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS! Today we are joined by Blackie - The Soca Influencer! We discuss his journey becoming a huge advocate for Soca Music while turning his passion info an Influencer and Content creator enterprise! Enjoy the episode and send it to someone you know will enjoy it too. Please don't forget to Like, Comment & Share this podcast as it helps our platform to grow and reach more people! Make sure to follow us your favourite major streaming platforms: YouTube, A...
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  IWER GEORGE On Over 3 Decades In SOCA, Being The Water Lord, Rivalry w/ Machel & Bunji & Tsunami! 14.09.2024 53min
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  Cheem & Klassik Frescobar On Blowing Up Soca On Tik Tok, The Soca Mafia, Economics of Soca & more (Part 1) 09.09.2024 56min
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  How To Make A Vision Board & Manifest Your Dreams 27.06.2024 31min
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  Pt 2 - Barrie Hype On The Business Of Soca, Being Married And The Science Behind Our Entertainers 03.06.2024 55min
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  Legend BARRIE HYPE On The Art Of MCing, Journey In Soca, Working With Major Artists & More (Part 1) 27.05.2024 45min
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  JR CRUIZA On Viral Worldstar Post, BYFAR Events, International DJ Journey And Advice To Young DJs 13.05.2024 1h 11min

  The Short Boss JR Cruiza joins us to share some historic never before heard stories on his journey. We venture down his exciting historic career and share advice to up & coming DJs. We even have an exclusive discussion on his viral post which was one of the biggest viral social media moments in Soca music. Enjoy this podcast full of laughs & lessons!