DysChick
&
SocaSaySo discuss the social, political, and cultural concerns of the global Caribbean Community.
Rant and Rave - If Sex Sells, Sell Sex
IF SEX SELLS, SELL SEX
The women of soca have been criticized for showing too much skin. It's become a hot topic on social media, in chat groups, and on the street. DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about the pros and cons of using sex to sell music. Then we RAVE to "Real Woman" by Trinidadian Soca Songstress Patrice Roberts.
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Rant and Rave - The Return
WHAT CARIBBEAN CARNIVALS CAN LEARN FROM GHANA'S "YEAR OF RETURN"
DysChick and SocaSaySo are back! During the break, we went to Accra to participate in Ghana's #YearofReturn. As Caribbean bloggers we had to share some takeaways that would work for Carnival promotions as well. In our first episode of 2020, we RANT about what Caribbean Tourism Boards could learn from Ghana. Then we celebrate cultural pride as we RAVE to "West Indian" by Barbadian Soca Queen Alison Hinds.
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Rant and Rave - End of Season 1
DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about the first year of #BKRantandRave. We did live panel discussions, artiste spotlights, written and video recaps, and a podcast. Whew! That was a lot for year one, but what we fill you in on what else we have coming in 2020. We also get you ready for the holiday season with a RAVE to "Parang Comin'" by Trinidadian parang and calypso legend Crazy.
Make sure you stay tuned to our platforms for our individual year-end recaps and see what's on the horizon for DysChick and SocaSaySo!
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Rant and Rave - Social Soca
Dyschick and SocaSaySo RANT about the effect of social media on the party scene. We all know that social media is a useful tool for promoting brands and giving people severe #FOMO. However, are artistes and deejays hurting the party vibe by trying to force Instagrammable moments? Are patrons more concerned with "Going Live" and making sure they have Snaps than they are with enjoying themselves inna real life? If you are a real partier who cannot understand how folks stay on their phones whole night, then you'll want to RAVE to "Fete Boss" from Shurwayne Winchester.
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Rant and Rave - Drunk Rant - Virtual Insanity
DRUNKRANT EPISODE NOTES
It’s a drunk rant! DysChick and SocaSaySo pour some drinks and RANT about the things going viral and claiming to represent Carnival culture. Are we hurting ourselves by circulating these images and videos? Then we RAVE to “Rukskun” by Brooklyn’s Soca King, Lyrikal
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Rant and Rave - The Artiste Struggle Is Real
The Artiste Struggle Is Real
Soca artistes not only have to create great music that accurately showcases their talent, but they also have to put in work to ensure that their tunes actually get played. As bloggers, we see the good and the bad of soca promotion. DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about what artistes can do to promote themselves and their music. Then we RAVE to a fitting tune from Trinidadian soca titan Bunji Garlin that warns upcoming artistes about going into the music industry with a weak heart and no understanding of the struggle ahead.
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Rant and Rave - Modern Caribbean Parenting
Modern Caribbean Parenting
Social media is being flooded with videos of parents spanking, beating, or otherwise shaming their children online. What's surprising is the comments by Caribbean adults who say that they grew up with corporal punishment and they turned out fine. Well, we challenge that mindset in this episode. DysChick and SocaSaySo invite the doyenne of Caribbean parenting, SocaMom, to RANT about why the old methods of discipline need to change in these modern times. Then we RAVE to "Caught Up," a new tune by teenage soca artiste Aaron Duncan, which implores young people to remember their musical history and pays homage to the forefathers of calypso.
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Rant and Rave - Stush vs. Fete
Stush vs. Fete
Some parties provide upscale venues and focus on the atmosphere of the event while others are all about high energy vibes. While both are good, DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about which ones we prefer and why. Do you have a preference? Then we RAVE to "Bottle over Head" from Wetty Beatz and Triniboi Joocie. Drop a comment and let us know if you are Stush or a Feter.
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Rant and Rave - Soca Segmentation
SOCA SEGMENTATION
DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about how we package soca. We rely on deejays to create mixes to get us excited about a Carnival or event. However, does creating a country-specific or sub-genre specific mix help or hurt soca? Then we RAVE to new music from Dominican bouyon king Asa Banton.
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Rant and Rave - Drunk Rant - Lewd And Explicit Lyrics In Soca
DRUNKRANT EPISODE NOTES
In this episode DysChick and SocaSaySo get unfiltered and RANT about the rise of lewd and explicit lyrics in soca. What is influencing the trend? How will this impact the future of soca? Then we RAVE to the risqué lyrics of "Breathe" by Barbadian artiste MOLE.
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