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Soca season never really ends—it just shifts tempo. Whether you're still riding the high from Spicemas or already plotting your Carnival 2026 playlist, one question keeps bubbling up: Which artist are you most excited to hear new music from?
We’ve pulled together a list of heavy-hitters and rising stars from across the region. Some are known for lyrical fire, others for pure bacchanal energy. All of them represent the heartbeat of Caribbean creativity.
🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago Titans
These artists have shaped the sound of Soca and Calypso—and they’re not done yet:
- Machel Montano—King of Soca, master of reinvention and high-energy performer
- Bunji Garlin—Viking of Soca, lyrical powerhouse with a dancehall edge
- Fay-Ann Lyons—Queen of Power Soca, fierce and unapologetically bold
- Patrice Roberts—Soca sweetheart with unmatched vocal range and carnival anthems
- Voice—The young legend, known for soulful melodies and conscious lyrics
- Kes the Band—Island pop fusion kings, blending Soca with global grooves
- Destra Garcia—Queen of Bacchanal, commanding stages with charisma and fire
- Olatunji—AfroSoca pioneer, bringing global rhythms to the Caribbean sound
- Erphaan Alves—Mr. Consistent, always delivering feel-good, radio-ready hits
- Preedy—Smooth operator with a knack for romantic and reflective Soca
- Sekon Sta – Soca rebel, blending tradition with edgy, modern vibes
- College Boy Jesse—The storyteller, known for witty lyrics and clever hooks
- Lyrikal—Carnival crooner, bringing emotion and energy to every track
- Anika Berry—a bold new voice with a fusion of Soca, soul, and unapologetic flair
- Yung Bredda -Viral sensation blending humor, street culture, and Soca swagger
- Melly Rose – Rising star with a sultry voice and bold visual style
- Jadel—Soca pop diva, blending sass, vocals, and dancefloor appeal
- Farmer Nappy—Veteran vibesman, champion of groovy Soca and feel-good tunes
- Tempa – Underground favorite with raw energy and streetwise lyrics
- Nailah Blackman – Genre-bending innovator, merging Soca, R&B, and Afrobeat
- Mical Teja—Soca’s new wave architect, known for infectious hooks and cultural pride
🌶️ Grenada – Jab Jab Royalty
- Mr. Killa—Jab King, global ambassador of Grenadian energy
- Lavaman—Crowd commander, known for wild stage antics and raw power
- Dash—Smooth Jab Soca artist with a melodic twist
- V’ghn—Groovy Soca gem, blending emotion, melody, and lyrical finesse
- Talpree—the Jab Jab icon, the voice behind timeless carnival chants
🌊 Saint Vincent—Vincy Vibes
- Skinny Fabulous—Soca gladiator, known for anthems and lyrical dexterity
- Problem Child—The hitmaker, crafting infectious hooks and party starters
- Hance John—Soulful crooner with a groovy, heartfelt sound
🌺 Saint Lucia—Sweet Soca Sounds
- Teddyson John—Soca balladeer, blending gospel roots with carnival soul
- Ricky T—High-energy performer with a flair for crowd control
- Umpa—Lucian lyricist pushing boundaries with bold, modern Soca
- Motto—Mr. Drilly, the genre-bending hitmaker behind the Dennery Segment wave
- Kisha Kay—Lucian songstress with a bold voice and rising star power
🏝️ Antigua – Island Anthem Makers
- Claudette “CP” Peters—Antigua’s vocal queen, known for soaring ballads and Soca power
- Tian Winter—Smooth Soca stylist with crossover appeal
- Menace XL—Bashment Soca innovator with a gritty, infectious sound
🐚 Barbados—Bashment Bosses
- Lil Rick—Bashment Soca legend, master of the dancefloor command
- Leadpipe & Saddis—Dynamic duo with catchy hooks and streetwise swagger
- Hypasounds—Groovy Soca specialist with a laid-back, hypnotic vibe
- Rupee—Bajan hitmaker, blends R&B smoothness with soca fire and achieved global breakout success with the song "Tempted to Touch."
Jamaica—Teasing Soca Songs
- Klassic Frescobar—Genre-blending innovator, Bronx-raised and Kingston-rooted, bringing Zess, Bouyon, and Soca into one high-energy package
So tell us: Who’s on your radar? Drop a comment, tag us, or send a voice note if you’re feeling extra. Sokah2Soca wants to know who’s got your ears tingling and your waistline ready.
Let’s celebrate the artists who keep the culture alive—one riddim at a time. 💃🏽🕺🏾
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Mixtape Title: DJ Ana Sunglasses and Soca Pt. 1 (Groovy) NAPA
Curated and Mixed by: DJ Ana
Why this mix? DJ Anna's mix has over 2 million views on YouTube
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca 🎶
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