A Shot Of Soca Podcast
A Shot of Soca is a London based Caribbean podcast hosted by Caribbean people for Caribbean people and those who are Soca enthusiasts. Your hosts are Supertrini Vibes, a Trinidadian residing in London and Annie a British born St. Lucian. Together they wanted to create a platform to unite all parts of the Caribbean community, domestically and internationally, and to provide a safe space to discuss their very beautiful and vibrant culture but through a different lens.
Episodes
In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we’re celebrating a major milestone with the incredible creatives behind Envy Designs -10 years on the road at Notting Hill Carnival!
Known for letting their work speak louder than words, Envy Designs rarely do interviews, but they joined us for a special conversation where we got to:
Learn who they are and how it all started
Talk through their 2025 costume design and the inspiration behind it
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In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we’re touching on all the major carnivals from the first three months of 2025, including the Mecca, Trinidad Carnival – the biggest of them all!
We also break down some of the biggest discussions shaking up the soca world:
Blaka Dan’s Ultimate Soca Champion win - Why is he facing criticism?
Colourism in Carnival - A long-standing issue that needs to be addressed.
Where was Destra? - The Queen of ...
Carnival 2025 was in full swing—music pumping, flags waving, and the streets alive with energy! In the midst of all the bacchanal, we took a moment for storytelling, reflection, and good old-fashioned liming.In this episode, we sat down with Soka Tribe’s Sokanista at members family home in San Juan, Trinidad, for a conversation over buss-up shot.
We dive into:
The roots of Soka Tribe Carnival traditions worldwide
How community & ...
In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we’re celebrating St. Lucia’s Independence (February 22nd) with none other than DJ Colayshan, straight out of 758!
We dive into:
How St. Lucians celebrate Independence Day – traditions, vibes & patriotism.
The unique sounds of St. Lucia – from Dennery Segment to Zouk.
Lucian food – what’s on the menu for an authentic St. Lucian experience?
Julian Alfred – St. Lucia’s olympic medalist making waves...
In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we sat down with the incredibly talented Ms So Sweet, Anika Berry, to talk about her journey as a soca artist and the progress she’s made since we last connected at Ibiza Soca 2023!
We dive into:
🌟 Her growth as an artist – How far she’s come since Ibiza Soca 2023.
🏆 Becoming a semi-finalist in Ultimate Soca Champion – Her first-ever soca competition experience.
💪 Staying motivated – The mindset a...
In this special episode of A Shot of Soca, we sat down with the Soca Boss himself, DJ Jel, at Paparazzi Carnival Mas Camp in Port of Spain, Trinidad!
We covered it all:
🏆 Road March Contenders – Who’s taking the crown in 2025?
🎶 Soca 2025 – Are female soca artists bringing the same heat as the men this year?
💃 Jus’ So Fete & Trending Hits – What’s running the fetes, radio and the songs that will be running the road🔥 Trinidad K...
We are back! Happy 2025!
In this episode we discuss:
New Logo
Ultimate Soca Champions
Trinidad Killa
Machel Montano Chutney Soca Monarch & Tiny Desk 2025 soca - Ones to watch What’s coming up in 2025 Soca Matrix
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Supertrini Vibes - / supertrinivibes
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In this episode, we had Mike Forbes, band leader of Chocolate Nation Mas and JP, band leader of Abir Mas join us in studio. They give us a true breakdown of what it takes to start a carnival mas band and what is required to have that mas band on the road for carnival. ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Stay ...
We had Playmas, Goodmuse and Dj Natural Mystics in studio with us to talk about their respective brands and how they’re using to influence soca music and carnival. We also touched on their thoughts of Notting Hill carnival ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG - https://www.i...
We had Melstheory, president and CEO of The Strutlab join us in studio. The Strutlab is an inclusive model and media agency that supports, mentors and highlights black talent and creatives. We discussed why she started The Strutlab, what made her fall in love with soca, the Canadian soca scene and her expectations for NHC ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https...
We had Triple M, Digga D, Carnival Slayers, Gavin DC, Big Bad Tubbs and Lisa join us in studio to give their honest opinions of Notting Hill Carnival 2024
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We caught up with Simbaarley, a UK born soca artist who recently moved to Canada to further his career. We discussed the transition into Canadian life, his project with Dj Puffy, what made him fall in love with soca and of course where to catch him for Notting Hill carnival (and much more). ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertriniv...
We’re back! After a few weeks away we sat down to discuss St Lucia carnival, hurricane Beryl, UK race riots and more
Clip referenced in episode: Travel with Zoe X Umpa
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Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/
Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/
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In our latest episode we got Supertrini back and we were joined in studio by Guyanese artist, Pahjo. We discussed his events that he holds here in the UK, his musical journey since coming over to the UK and of course new music. ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - / anniiemai_ Supertrinivibes - / supertrinivibes ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG - / ashotofsoca Twitter - / ashotofsoca Tik...
In our latest episode we had Sir influential join Annie as I guess cohost while Supertrini was away. They had the pleasure of being joined by Dj Levels and Bouyon Baby. They discussed everything from commercial soca events vs soca events, when is the right time for dj’s to educate on new soca, DJ Levels started DJ and much much more
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In our latest episode we sat down with Ken Youngblood and his daughter Danika, co owners of Fisherman’s Birthday - Family Fun Day celebration in the UK. An event and organisation bringing the cultural celebrations from the Island of Spice, Grenada to the UK. We discussed Grenadian soca, Ken’s history in the Soca Music industry, what to expect at this years event and much more!
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In our latest episode we sat down with Wendy owner of Radiate festival, a grassroots organisation which is self-funded and led by the community. We discussed the challenges of creating and growing a space for the Caribbean Diaspora within London, her journey in Soca and Ibiza Soca Featival. And of course Culture Weekend! ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - / anniiemai_ Supertrinivibes - / supertrinivibes ———...
In our latest episode we sat down with the Credable from Release di Riddim and band owner of D Riddim Tribe. We discussed being a band owner at Notting Hill Carnival, his favourite Caribbean carnival and a carnival in Sierra Leone! (amongst other things).
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Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/
Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/
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We sat down with the K Lee to get to know him a little better; to understand what inspires his music, how he formed his partnership with producer/DJ Shaker HD and Pahjo and a full run down on Trinidad
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Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/
Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/
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