The DSA Podcast

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  DSA Podcast Episode 59 | WildxFire on Growing Soca Together & Taking the Genre More Seriously 14.04.2025 3h 31min

  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 industry insights, WildxFire shares why collaboration, strategy, and cultural pride are essential for pushing Soca forward on a global scale. If you’re passionate about Caribbean music and want to hear real talk about the future of the genre, this episode is for you.
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  DSA Podcast Episode 58 - Trinidad Carnival Recap | Part 2 27.03.2025 2h 56min

  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 18.03.2025 2h 18min

  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 07.02.2025 1h 43min

  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 you need to stay up to date with the culture! 🔥💃🏾🎧 #DSAPodcast #Soca2025 #VibeTribe
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  DSA Podcast Episode 55 - Klassic Frescobar shares experience as an artist, beginnings, and Soca 29.01.2025 2h 27min

  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 the early ‘90s in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica in the Constant Spring Gardens area. After getting a hold of his mother’s cassette player and hearing early tunes from Bounty Killa, Sean Paul and Beanie Man his mind was committed to music. After migrating to the Bronx in New York, Klassik spent most of his time creating rap music but stayed close to his roots by attending local Dancehall parties. Throughout that time he built relationships with local DJs and producers including the Jamaican born Brooklyn native Ricky Blaze. In 2014 Klassik would migrate to Miami where he would work closely with Guyanese rapper Red Cafe who would introduce him to local DJs and party scenes. After hard work and deliberation Klassik made a name in the Miami Soca scene with records “Boom” , “Bee Sting” & “Chair” His current viral record "Looking Good" on the "Code Red Riddim", facilitated the #LookingGoodChallenge which garnered over three million Twitter and TikTok views respectively. The challenge promotes dancers from around the world to record themselves dancing to the song . Since then Klassik has released bigger records such as “Like Dat Remix” featuring GBM Nutron, “Whoopsy” featuring Boidingo and “Too Much” with Marzville.
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  DSA Podcast Episode 54 - Adrian Dutchin talks on Guyana Soca, Soca and Chutney, and music industry 22.07.2024 2h 41min

  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 into music on his own, and was signed to Kross Kolor records by Burchmore Simon. Adrian continued to work on his music and eventually came out on top in several competitions in Guyana - the Road March, twice, and once with Chris Wilson for the song "Buxton Spice." He also made a name for himself in the Soca Monarch competition, winning three titles to-date. After winning the Road March in 2006 Adrian became a member of "X2 (Times Two)". He recorded with Kross Kolor Records and he was subsequently drafted by renown Bajan band Krosfyah as one of their lead singers. Dutchin sees all this as his opportunity to work hard to "keep the flag flying." Adrian has graced the shores of several countries, including the USA, England, Canada, St. Lucia, Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Turks and Caicos, St. Maarten and St. Croix. He has performed with most of the big names in soca such as Rupee, Machel Montano, Alison Hinds, Edwin Yearwood, Peter Ram, Destra, Shurwayne Winchester and Iwer George. He has also worked with people such as Jumo Primo of Byron Lee's Dragonaires, Terry Gadraj and the Hit Man.
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  DSA Podcast Episode 53 - Different Perspectives on Carnival, Soca music and Fete Culture 20.06.2024 2h 11min

  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, and Caribbean culture. 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). Gino is extremely passionate about Caribbean culture, Carnival culture, Soca and more. He aims to utilize technology to modernize the various aspects of the Caribbean Mas and music industry. He is also part of of the Pleasures Mas band team.
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  DSA Podcast Episode 52 - The Soca Industry, "What are we doing and why are we doing it?" 30.04.2024 1h 43min

  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 style sets him apart as he incorporates music that isn’t always in the popular rotation. DJ JEL has shared his love for soca music in various stages across the globe including cities such as Port of Spain, Bridgetown, Sydney, London, Miami, New York, Toronto, Edmonton and Houston to name a few. DJ JEL has opened for acts such as Nadia Batson, Skinny Fabulous, Lyrikal, Voice, Kes, and Adam O. DJ JEL mixes reaches 17 million streaming users via Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts, Tune In & Jelinthemix.com. DJ JEL has one of the most popular mix series that reaches a wide audience across North America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe.
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  DSA Podcast Episode 51 - 2024 Trinidad Carnival Recap 04.03.2024 2h 22min

  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: https://www.tiktok.com/@disocaanalysts
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  DSA Podcast Episode 50 - The 2024 Trinidad Carnival Soca Season is Underway 09.01.2024 1h 20min

  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 16.11.2021 1h 46min

  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 06.07.2021 1h 35min

  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 30.03.2021 1h 1min

  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 Dahlin', 'Abundance' just to name a few.Get to know Farmer Nappy as we talk his first Road March win, Soca Monarch, his journey, his experiences and his thoughts on Soca right now which will give us a whole lot to learn from. THIS IS ONE NOT TO BE MISSED.
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  Limecast Episode 46: Leonce brings Soca Entanglement to the mix 02.03.2021 33min

  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 22.02.2021 35min

  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 Wah Love'. She just released her incredible debut Album' Art Of Flex which we will be getting into.. Her evolution has been amazing with 10+ Years in the music industry. She is an Artist that we believe can take Soca to heights that has never been seen before.  #DSAPodcast on Twitter 
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  Limecast Episode 44: Wildfire talks how the pandemic changed soca music 21.02.2021 1h 13min

  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 30.12.2020 1h 20min

  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
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  Limecast Episode 42: Is Parang dead? Interview with Kiegs 28.12.2020 53min

  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 12.12.2020 1h 12min

  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 into him and his brand.   Follow the conversation #DSAPodcast 
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  Limecast Episode 40: The True West Indian, Alison Hinds 03.12.2020 1h 15min

  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 Days, her latest release "West Indian" and much more. Join the discussion on Twitter: #DSAPodcast