DysChick
&
SocaSaySo discuss the social, political, and cultural concerns of the global Caribbean Community.
Rant and Rave - 5 Caribbean Films to Watch during Quarantine
5 Caribbean Films to Watch during Quarantine
It's week 300 (or something) of the Coronavirus quarantine. Have you watched everything on Netflix? DysChick & SocaSaySo invite Alysia Simone of Third Horizon Media to help us RANT about the Caribbean films you should check out while you stay home. Watch movies that tell authentic Caribbean stories without the "Jafakin" accents. Then we RAVE to 2020 Calypso Monarch Terri Lyons' "We Can't Stop." You can catch the Trinidadian songstress in the film "No Soca, No Life" on StudioAnansi.TV.
Get familiar with Alysia Simone, Caribbean Film Academy and Third Horizon on dyschick.com/spotlights or follow them on Instagram and Twitter @thrdhrzn.
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Rant and Rave - Kindness "Ontrack" despite Coronavirus
Kindness "Ontrack" despite Coronavirus
The Coronavirus has impacted restaurants and nightlife. Despite the current situation, veteran deejay and restauranteur "Ontrack" is using his businesses to give back. DysChick & SocaSaySo invite him to RANT about how he is using his resources to show healthcare workers, the elderly, and people devastated by the virus a little kindness. Then we RAVE to "Give Thanks" by Grenadian crooner HITZ. The song is a powerful reminder to be grateful for the things we have, or as Caribbean parents say, health and strength.
If you would like to donate time or money to Ontrack, follow him on Instagram @ontrackdisco or email paloozakitchen1222@gmail.com.
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Rant and Rave - Drunk Rant - Corona Can't Stop Caribbean Creativity
Corona Can't Stop Caribbean Creativity
In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, governments have issued a "Stay Home" or shelter-in-place quarantine. This has had a detrimental effect on many industries like travel, hospitality, and nightlife. With no places to perform, artistes and deejays are taking to the web to still provide positive vibes to their fans. DysChick & SocaSaySo RANT about how Caribbean creativity is still flourishing despite COVID quarantines. Then we RAVE to "Hold On" by the always innovative Trinidadian soca artiste Erphaan Alves. Alves created the music video by enlisting his fans' to submit videos of them enjoying the song in their homes.
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Rant and Rave - 5 Tips for A Stress-Free Quarantine
5 Tips for A Stress-Free Quarantine
COVID-19 is doing more than just making people sick, it's making people nervous. Whether its financial uncertainty or having rambunctious kids around while you're trying to work from home, times are more stressful than ever. DysChick & SocaSaySo invite Dr. Cressada Brillant to help us RANT about staying calm during quarantine. Then we RAVE to the calming sound of Saint Lucian Soca Monarch Teddyson John's "Stress Free."
If you want to reach out to "The Good Doctor" or find out more about her services, including virtual therapy, go to DrCGBrillant.com.
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Rant and Rave - Coronavirus and Carnival Cancellations
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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Rant and Rave - The Dos and Don'ts of Music Videos
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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Rant and Rave - 5 Steps to Get Your Non-Caribbean Friend Ready for Carnival
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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Rant and Rave - The Lost Drunk Rant
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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Rant and Rave - Dear Promoter
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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Rant and Rave - No Thongs In Grenada Spicemas
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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