Coronavirus and Carnival Cancelations

With the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 or the Coronavirus, Carnival and party organizers are starting to cancel events.  DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about which events are being shut down and what this could mean for the summer Carnival season.  Then we RAVE to "Happy Song" by International Groovy Monarch College Boy Jesse.  This tune and music video can certainly help you chase away those coronavirus blues.

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The Dos and Don'ts of Music Videos

On this episode, we invite master videographer Kordel Fermin of Kordel Fermin Visuals to help us RANT about what artistes should do before investing in a music video.  As a seasoned videographer who has worked with some of New York's major soca influencers like Shorblu Events, Problem Child, and Rant & Rave panelist, Supa Roy, Kordel answers artistes' pressing questions.  When is the right time to put out a music video?  What is a good budget?  What is the most important thing to consider?  Then we RAVE to "Traffic Jam" by Grenada's own Mr. Legz whose music video, shot by Kordel, is a good example of what to do.

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5 Steps to Get Your Non-Caribbean Friend Ready for Carnival

Rapper Nicki Minaj attended Trinidad Carnival 2020. Although this should have been a story of the rapper's return to her homeland, her husband, Kenneth Petty, ended up being the headline.  While trying to get Minaj's attention, soca artiste Iwer George reached over Petty and the American-born former convict shoved his hand away with an annoyed look.  The moment was captured on cellphone video and made it around the blogoshpere so we had to RANT about it.  We decided to give our listeners 5 steps to get non-Caribbean people familiar with the customs of Carnival. Then we RAVE to "Play Harder" by the King of Soca (who was also on the truck at the time of the Petty incident) Machel Montano.

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THE LOST DRUNK RANT

From One Island to Another Island

Enjoy one of our unedited episodes where DysChick & SocaSaySo RANT about the effects of focusing on one sound or one island's music each year. Then we RAVE to the underplayed tune "Run It" by Barbadian band 2 Mile Hill.  The band has shared the stage with Damian Marley, Erykah Badu, and Angie Stone and we have yet to hear them on a soca mix.  Just sayin'.

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DEAR PROMOTER

Machel Monday is coming to an end, but soca artistes are following suit by throwing their own parties (and shade to promoters) this year in Trinidad.  DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about whether or not this will be good for the future of the Carnival scene. Then we RAVE to "Dear Promoter" by Trinidadian soca artistes Voice and Kes.  

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NO THONGS IN GRENADA SPICEMAS

Whew chilay!  The Interwebs are upset about Grenada's costume rules issued to mas bands this year.  The rules include "no C strings" - whatever those are - and "no wire bra above a D-cup."  Well, Caribbean Twitter went off! Memes appeared showing old-fashioned bloomers with "Spicemas 2020" embroidered on the front. DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about whether or not Grenada's rules will work for those accustomed to barely there costumes. Then we RAVE to the only fitting song for the topic, "Bacchanal Party" by Luni Spark and Electrify.  

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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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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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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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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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