Soca

Soca is a vibrant and infectious music genre that originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1970s, blending traditional calypso, African, and Indian influences with modern styles like funk, soul, and disco. Characterized by its fast-paced, energetic rhythm, soca typically features a combination of steel drums, horns, and percussion, often accompanied by catchy, call-and-response vocal melodies. As a cultural expression of Caribbean identity, soca has played a significant role in the region's musical heritage, with its popularity peaking during the 1980s and 1990s. Soca's unique fusion of African and Indian rhythms with Western musical elements sets it apart from similar genres like reggae and dancehall, while its emphasis on lyrical storytelling and social commentary has made it a powerful tool for social critique and celebration. Through its high-energy beats and eclectic instrumentation, soca has captivated audiences worldwide, influencing a new generation of artists and cementing its place in the rich tapestry of Caribbean music.

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Like Woii
Single - Released June 27, 2025

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10Tik
AG BLAXX
Ace
Aidonia
Aldo Ranks
Alison Hinds
Alkaline
Beenie Man
Buju Banton
Bunji Garlin
Busy Signal
Byron Messia
Chambah
Chillmaster Music
Countree Hype
DING DONG
DJ CHEEM
DJ MAC
DJ Spider
Dexta Daps
Di Genius
Doktor
Dynamite
Edwin Yearwood
Equiknoxx
Fadda Fox
Father Philis
Fiyah Mc
Flavour
Freezy
Fryktion
Gold Up
Govana
Grupo Zúmbale Primo
Hypasounds
I-Octane
Island Drizzle
J Perry
Jada Kingdom
Jah Bami
Jamesy P
Jugglerz
Jus Jay King
Kaka Highflames
Kalibwoy
Kes
Ketchup
King Bubba Fm
King James
King James
Kman 6ixx
Kraff Gad
Krome
Lil Rick
Los Patanes
MADRiiNA
Machel Montano
Magikal
Marzville
Mical Teja
Michaël Brun
Motto
Mr. Vegas
Mx Prime
Nadine Sutherland
Nailah Blackman
Nat and Ish
Olatunji
Omaiah Hall
Oscar B
Peter Ram
Popcaan
Problem Child
Ransum
Ravi B
Runtown
Shenseea
Silva Bumpa
Skeng
Skinny Fabulous
Speedy
Stamina Smurf
Stylo G
T.Howell
Tafari
Tarrus Riley
Teejay
Terror Fabulous
Timaya
Tommy Lee Sparta
Tonga Conga
Tony Matterhorn
Track Starr
Ugly Andz.
V'ghn
Valiant
Viking Ding Dong
Voice
Walshy Fire
Yung Bredda
Shenseea
Konshens
Popcaan
Grupo Zúmbale Primo
Ugly Andz.
Nyla
Byron Messia
Busy Signal
Beenie Man
Buju Banton
Runtown
Kranium
Flavour
Mr. Vegas
Alkaline
Tarrus Riley
Sean Paul
Kevin Lyttle
Timaya
Jugglerz
Dexta Daps
Kalibwoy
Machel Montano
Aldo Ranks
DJ MAC
Skeng
Michaël Brun
Di Genius
Tommy Lee Sparta
Kes
Jada Kingdom
Rupee
Teejay
Kraff Gad
Aidonia
Stylo G
Kafu Banton
Calypso Rose
DING DONG
The Mad Stuntman
Doktor
Walshy Fire
Bunji Garlin
Yung Bredda
Patrice Roberts
Island Drizzle
Speedy
Countree Hype
Nadine Sutherland
Govana
Terror Fabulous
Travis World
Tony Matterhorn
CrashDummy
Baby Ranks
Zamba
J Perry
Cham
Voice
Nailah Blackman
I-Octane
Kman 6ixx
Skinny Fabulous
Chillmaster Music
Lyrikal
Precision Productions
Kerwin Du Bois
Destra
Jacob Desvarieux
Crawba Genius
10Tik
Lil Rick
Alison Hinds
Baron.
Jus Jay King
Scrunter
Marzville
Jonny Blaze
Nessa Preppy
Problem Child
Denise Belfon
Olatunji
DJ Spider
Mical Teja
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
Nadia Batson
Hypasounds
Father Philis
Dev
DJ CHEEM
Silva Bumpa
Ravi B
Freezy
Motto
Track Starr
Gold Up
Preedy
Mr Easy
Kompa
AG BLAXX