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Jimmy October Captures the Spirit of Summer on New EP SOUNDS OF JAVA
The Caribbean Fusion Artist of the Year nominee blends island identity and global influences into a soundtrack made to outlive the season

Kaboom Editors
8 hours ago1 min read


Spotify Celebrates 60 Years of Notting Hill Carnival With Koffee, Shenseea and V’ghn
The inaugural Carnival Sounds Live series sees Caribbean stars revisit classics while celebrating the music and culture behind the iconic London festival

Kaboom Editors
5 days ago1 min read


Buju Banton and Kes Named Honorary Grand Marshals for New York Caribbean Carnival
The Jamaican reggae legend and Trinidadian soca star will represent the “One Caribbean” theme at WIADCA’s 59th annual Labor Day celebration in Brooklyn

Kaboom Editors
Aug 232 min read


Lil Kerry Reaps Spicemas Success: “There’s No Greater Feeling”
The Grenadian Jab soca artiste celebrates back-to-back Road March wins and an impressive 2026 Soca Monarch run. “It has motivated me to keep pushing Grenadian soca even further,” he says
Jamar Cleary
Aug 222 min read


Machel Montano’s ‘Journey of a Soca King’ Exhibition Heads to Brooklyn
The Trinidadian Soca superstar returns to the place he says “helped raise” him, celebrating 40+ years in music as costumes, trophies, records and personal artefacts trace his journey from the Caribbean to the global stage
Nigel Telesford
Aug 123 min read


Lil Kerry Turns Soca Monarch Third Place Into No. 1 on Grenada iTunes With “Mayhem”
The Grenadian Jab soca artiste continues to build momentum as “Mayhem” tops iTunes Grenada following his energetic Spicemas performance

Kaboom Editors
Aug 82 min read


Caribbean Music Awards Expands to the Islands with Fourth Edition in Trinidad
The 2026 ceremony marks the first edition outside New York, with organisers saying, "We want to bring it to the islands," while reaffirming their commitment to the city where the awards began

Kaboom Editors
Jul 293 min read


Caribbean Music Awards Unveils 2026 Nominees Ahead of Biggest Staging Yet
The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards expands its categories to include Dennery, Zess, Konpa, Chutney Soca, Jab and French Caribbean music, while Ayetian, Shenseea, Skillibeng and Vybz Kartel rank among this year’s top nominees behind Lady Lava’s nine nominations.

Kaboom Editors
Jun 112 min read


Full Blown Reimagine Shabba Ranks Classic on Feel-Good Single “No Stress”
Trinidadian soca duo merge dancehall nostalgia with modern Caribbean energy while continuing their global rise. “This record really reflects who we are creatively,” the duo shared.

Romaine Brown
May 222 min read


WYFL Riddim Expands Into Soca Version As Multi-Genre Footprint Grows
Soca stars Nailah Blackman, Patrice Roberts, and Lyrikal jump on the viral beat after producer Aicon was tapped to help drive the expansion
Akeeile Harris
May 12 min read


Machel Montano Announces ‘Live at Central Park’ After 12th Road March Win
After winning his historic 12th Road March crown at Trinidad Carnival, soca icon Machel Montano, backed by his current viral hit “Encore.” is set to return to Central Park on August

Kaboom Editors
Feb 212 min read


Kes The Band Announces 3-City European Tour as Genre Continues Growing
Soca superstar Kes the Band to embark on 3-city European tour including Paris, Amsterdam and London’s O2 Academy Brixton, expected to draw over 4,000 people in the UK

Kaboom Editors
Feb 111 min read


Trinibad Global Ambassador DJ Punz Gears Up For ‘Lock OFF’ Return
After a landmark year of international touring and crossover success, the selector returns to Port of Spain for his homecoming birthday celebration.

Shaquille Richards
Jan 52 min read


Nailah Blackman Brings ‘T.G.I.C.’ to Port of Spain for a Joy-Filled Reset
The soca princess shifts Sokah Origins to the capital, promising a Rhythm of Resilience with GBM Nutron, Lyrikal, Blaka Dan, and Skinny Fabulous for a night of pure cultural elevation and electrifying joy

Shaquille Richards
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Major Lazer Announces ‘GYALGEBRA,’ Their First Project in Five Years
The electronic group ushers in a new era as they officially introduce new member America Foster, who plays a key role on the 9-track mixtape. Busy Signal, Bunji Garlin, and Lady Lava also feature on the project.

Kaboom Editors
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Xodus Wet Music Festival Makes Splashing Debut in Kingston
From sunrise paint and powder to electrifying performances by Bunji Garlin and GBM Nutron, the debut staging sets a new bar for Jamaica’s carnival scene

Kaboom Editors
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Yung Bredda Celebrates His ‘Greatest Birthday’ with Free Concert in His Community
Love and unity took center stage at Yung Bredda’s ‘King of Kings’ birthday celebration, as the rising soca star brought his community together for a free concert in Sea Lots last Friday night
Nigel Telesford
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Jimmy October Follows Billboard Spotlight with New Single “Time”
Trinidadian talent Jimmy October continues his genre-fusing journey after the success of “Bam Bam,” teaming up with producers Brooklyn Decent and Jelani “Pops” Shaw

Shaquille Richards
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Bunji Garlin to Headline the Inaugural Xodus Wet Music Festival This October
Soca powerhouse Bunji Garlin and GBM Nutron to headline the first-ever Xodus Wet Festival, set for the Kingston Waterfront on October 4. “We’re giving our patrons more than just a show, we’re delivering a movement, a moment, and a memory,” said Carlos Phillpotts, Festival Director.

Kaboom Editors
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Socavivor Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Nonstop Vibes in Miami
Socavivor, the ultimate destination carnival series, will take over Miami Carnival for its 25th anniversary, spanning October 8–13 with six events across five days

Kaboom Editors
Sep 5, 20251 min read
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