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 sat down with Island Mas, one of the UK’s largest carnival bands, as they gear up to celebrate 10 years on the road at Notting Hill Carnival 2025!
We got into:
The journey of building Island Mas for a decade
What to expect from their big anniversary celebration this year
The realities of balancing love and business behind the scenes
Lessons learned, memories made, and what’s next for this powerhous...
In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we sat down with the powerhouse team behind the Ibiza Soca Festival to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest international soca festivals in the world!
We talked about:What it really takes to start and successfully grow a global soca event
The challenges, lessons, and wins along the journey
How the festival has helped spread Caribbean culture across Europe
Building community and connection th...
In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we were joined in studio by none other than Shortpree, the Grenadian soca artist behind some of the biggest jab jab anthems!
We talked about:
His break from music and what it took to make a comeback
How the soca scene has evolved over the years
His love for Carriacou and what sets its vibe apart
Being back in London and reconnecting with fans in the diaspora
This one is full of reflections, real talk, a...
In this powerful episode of A Shot of Soca, we were honoured to be joined in studio by the team behind Montserrat Festival UK. They shared emotional first-hand stories of:
The 1995 Soufrière Hills volcanic eruption
What it was like to live through the disaster and the impact of displacement
How Montserratians rebuilt their lives across the diaspora
Why 2025 marks 30 years of resilience and the importance of honouring that legacy
The lau...
In this powerful episode of A Shot of Soca, we honour Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month by sitting down with Brian a passionate mental health advocate and prostate cancer survivor.
We dive into the real and often unspoken challenges Caribbean men face when it comes to mental health, vulnerability, and healing. From toxic masculinity to cultural expectations, Brian opens up about his journey, the importance of therapy, and why ...
In this episode of A Shot of Soca, we’re in beautiful Barbados and joined by Kev Jones a Trinidadian artist making bold moves in the music scene! We sat down with Kev to talk about: His transition from soca to dancehall What inspired the switch and how the journey’s been so far The challenges of crossing genres in the Caribbean music industryHis latest releases, sound, and what’s next for himIt’s a real, unfiltered convo about arti...
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
Hea...
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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Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/
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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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