JEL | The Soca Boss

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Representing soca music in the Caribbean. Just the way you like it, lock into your favorite episodes now. @Jelinthemix

Episodes

  • THIS IS SOCA OLD SCHOOL - 90s and 2000s

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss explores soca music from the 90s and 2000s, focusing on power soca from the late 90s to 2008.

  • MUSIC MONDAY CALM VIBES SESSION

    This episode, titled MUSIC MONDAY CALM VIBES SESSION, offers a calming music session to help listeners through their Monday. It is part of the JEL | The Soca Boss podcast.

  • 2026 CARNIVAL COOL DOWN (LAS LAP)

    This episode, "2026 CARNIVAL COOL DOWN (LAS LAP)," reflects on Trinidad Carnival and looks ahead to Jamaica Carnival and Miami Soca Weekend. It also addresses post-carnival feelings.

  • 2026 SOCA TAKE OVER | THE LOST FILES

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss, titled "2026 Soca Take Over | The Lost Files," features music that was popular during Trinidad Carnival 2026. The episode was reconstructed after a corrupted file and system crash. The "Take Over" conti…

  • 2026 RUM AND MUSIC CRUIZIN

    This episode provides information regarding the Rum and Music Cruizin event taking place on Trinidad Carnival Friday, February 13th, 2026.

  • 2026 SOCA SWITCH

    This episode covers the essential soca music tracks for the 2026 Trinidad Carnival season.

  • 2025 SHANDY CARIB HOME AWAY FROM HOME

    JEL | The Soca Boss reviews the new Tamarind flavor from Shandy Carib, presented as part of their Home for the Holidays campaign.

  • SOCA PARANG FIESTA VOL 2

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss explores the classic tradition of soca parang music from Trinidad & Tobago.

  • 2025 RUM ON THE ROCKS MIAMI

    This episode explores the music associated with Rum on the Rocks Miami, a Friday night event held during Miami Carnival, presented by Rum and Music.

  • 2025 MIAMI CARNIVAL CHARGE

    This episode features soca music from across the Caribbean to prepare listeners for Miami Carnival 2025. It includes tracks for listeners to get familiar with, as well as 2026 soca world premieres.

  • 2025 REVEL NATION MIAMI CARNIVAL GYM PROMO

    This episode provides information on Miami Carnival 2025 in partnership with Revel Nation and Dutty Revel Carnival. The host shares their plans to join this mas band for the event.

  • 2025 SUMMER SOCA CATCH UP

    This episode provides an overview of new soca music released across the Caribbean, including tracks from Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, and more. The episode also highlights upcoming events such as Notting Hill Carnival, Labor Day Weekend, a…

  • 2025 SPICE MAS TAKE OVER

    This episode covers key information regarding Grenada's Spice Mas 2025 festival.

  • 2025 CROP OVER CHARGE

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss celebrates 51 years of the Crop Over festival. It features the 2025 Crop Over Charge in anticipation of Foreday Morning and Grand Kadooment events.

  • 2025 LUCIA CARNIVAL COOL DOWN

    This episode explores the musical influences of St. Lucia, featuring Dennery Segment, Power Soca, and Groovy Soca. It also highlights various French Caribbean tracks for the season.

  • 2025 VINCY SOCA TAKE OVER

    This episode provides an overview of Vincy Mas 2025 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, highlighting the event's reputation as a top Caribbean carnival.

  • BOUYON GYM SERIES 1 (RAW)

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss features the high-energy sounds of Bouyon, a music genre originating from Dominica.

  • 2025 STEAMY SESSION - ZESS DANCEHALL

    This episode explores Zess Dancehall artists to watch for in the summer of 2025.

  • 2025 CARNIVAL COOL DOWN (LAS LAP)

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss focuses on transitioning from the Carnival season, offering listeners support as they navigate post-event blues or prepare for upcoming festivities like Jamaica Carnival.

  • 2025 SOCA TAKE OVER

    This episode prepares listeners for Trinidad Carnival 2025 by featuring soca music for the upcoming festivities.

  • 2025 RUM AND MUSIC CRUIZIN

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss highlights the musical sounds associated with the Rum and Music Cruizin event, occurring on Trinidad Carnival Friday.

  • SOCA LOVE VALENTINES EDITION VOL 1

    This Valentine's Day edition of the show explores the romantic side of soca music. The episode highlights the genre's focus on love, challenging the misconception that soca is only defined by high-energy party music.

  • 2025 SOCA SWITCH GET FAMILIAR

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss welcomes the new year by highlighting essential soca tracks for the upcoming Trinidad Carnival.

  • 2024 TODAYS REGGAE

    This episode explores the role of reggae music as an alternative to violent and overly sexualized music genres. It discusses reggae's contribution to consciousness and a higher level of understanding.

  • SOCA PARANG FIESTA VOLUME 1

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss explores the classics of soca parang music for the holiday season.

  • SOCA GYM SERIES 13

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss focuses on exercise routines set to 160 beats per minute, helping listeners get in shape for the upcoming Trinidad Carnival 2025.

  • LIVE SET: ANGOSTURA 200 YEAR CELEBRATION NYC

    This episode features a live set by JEL | The Soca Boss recorded during the Angostura 200-year celebration in New York City. The performance was part of a cocktail event highlighting Angostura products and introducing soca music to an audi…

  • 2024 MIAMI CARNIVAL CHARGE

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss features a mix of soca music from across the Caribbean to prepare listeners for Miami Carnival 2024. The selection includes familiar tracks and world premieres of 2025 soca music.

  • 2024 PLEASURES MAS and DUTTY PLEASURES MIAMI CARNIVAL PROMO MIX

    This promo mix for the 2024 Miami Carnival features music for Pleasures Mas and Dutty Pleasures Mas. The episode serves as a guide for listeners to prepare for the upcoming celebrations.

  • 2024 SUMMER SOCA AND BOUYON CATCH UP

    This episode provides a catch-up on essential soca and bouyon music for listeners preparing for Notting Hill Carnival in London and Labor Day weekend in New York City.

  • 2024 SPICE MAS COOL DOWN

    This episode covers essential information regarding Grenada's Spice Mas festival.

  • 2024 CROP OVER CHARGE

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss celebrates 50 years of the Crop Over festival. It highlights the 2024 Crop Over Charge, focusing on Foreday Morning, Grand Kadooment, and Barbadian pride.

  • 2024 LUCIA CARNIVAL COOL DOWN

    This episode features a selection of soca and dennery music to help listeners prepare for the 2024 St. Lucia Carnival.

  • 2024 VINCY SOCA TAKE OVER

    An overview and update on the music and preparations for Vincy Mas 2024.

  • 2024 AFRO CHARGE

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss explores the current popular music trends across Nigeria, Ghana, and the African music scene.

  • SOCA GYM SERIES 12

    This episode provides tips on getting in shape for the summer season using soca and bouyon music from Dominica.

  • 2024 CARNIVAL COOL DOWN (LAS LAP)

    This episode reflects on the 2024 carnival season, revisiting experiences from the streets of Port of Spain and San Fernando. The discussion also looks ahead to upcoming events, including Miami Soca Weekend and Jamaica Carnival 2024.

  • 2024 SOCA TAKE OVER

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss features a mix of music to prepare listeners for the 2024 Trinidad Carnival.

  • 2024 SOCA SWITCH ROUND ONE

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss features a Soca Switch round, providing listeners with music to prepare for Trinidad Carnival 2024.

  • 2023 PARANG LIME

    This episode celebrates the 2023 Parang Lime, highlighting the traditions of Trini Christmas and those who maintain them in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.

  • 2023 TODAYS REGGAE

    This episode focuses on the values of peace, love, and consciousness. The host discusses shifting the narrative away from violent and sexualized music through the promotion of reggae.

  • SOCA GYM SERIES 11 THE CALORIE BURNER

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss focuses on fitness preparation for Trinidad Carnival 2024. The session features a calorie-burning workout set to soca music at a pace of 135 beats per minute.

  • 2023 MIAMI CARNIVAL CHARGE

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss features a mix of soca music from across the Caribbean to prepare for Miami Carnival 2023. The selection includes familiar tracks and world premieres of 2024 soca releases.

  • 2023 SUMMER SOCA CATCH UP

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss features a collection of trending soca music from across the Caribbean based on carnivals held between June and August 2023.

  • 2023 SPICE MAS JAB JAB COOL DOWN

    Happy Emancipation Day. This episode celebrates Jab Jab culture with nearly two hours of music and vibes from 473.

  • 2023 CROP OVER CHARGE

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss features a mix of music curated for the 2023 Barbados Crop Over festival, including Foreday Morning and Grand Kadooment events. The selection aims to reflect the musical evolution currently taking place…

  • 2023 VINCY SOCA TAKEOVER

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss covers music and essential information for Vincy Mas 2023.

  • 2007-09 SOCA SCHOOLING

    This episode of JEL | The Soca Boss looks back at soca music from 2007-2009, highlighting tracks that may have been forgotten over time.

  • 2023 ALL KINDA TING (RAW)

    In this RAW episode of JEL | The Soca Boss, the host discusses recurrent and new topics to prepare listeners for Summer 2023. Please note that this episode contains mature language.

  • SOCA GYM SERIES 10

    In this episode of JEL | The Soca Boss, the host celebrates a birthday by presenting a mix featuring music from across the Caribbean.