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THE RETURN: Meh-morial Weekend

THE RETURN: Meh-morial Weekend

In our last episode, SocaSaySo made some predictions of what could go wrong over the biggest party weekend in the States. Well, she couldn’t have predicted this. After being cancelled for the past two years, masqueraders were excited to get back to outside! Unfortunately, outside was not ready for them. DysChick rants with guest host Ms. Jouvert (@MsJouvert) about the catastrophe that was Atlanta Carnival and why she says the city will have to work hard to earn back the public’s trust after what happened.

Then we RAVE to “Can’t Stay Away” by Grenadian soca artiste Jab King. I guess Ms. Jouvert is right. Even when things go wrong, soca is a lifestyle and we can’t stay away!

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Melissa Noel’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Melissa Noel’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Melissa Noel’s New Moves

In this episode DysChick RANTS with Guyanese award-winning journalist Melissa Noel about her latest project Destination Diaspora. Her new video series explores the contributions to art, history, and culture by people of the African Diaspora. Virtually travel to museums, festivals, and exotic destinations as she interviews tastemakers in those regions.

Follow @destinationdiaspora_ on social media, follow Melissa Noel at @livefrommelissa, or visit MelissaNoel.com

Then we RAVE to “Road Trip” by soca titan Machel Montano.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: L’Union Suite’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: L’Union Suite’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: L’Union Suite’s New Moves

We are talking to cultural influencers who are using 2021 to take their brands to a whole new level. In this episode DysChick RANTs with CEO and founder of L’Union Suite, Whenda “Wanda” Tima. This media phenom started the Haitian cultural outlet to explore her heritage and now runs the largest website for Haitian culture, music, and community - boasting an average of 20 million site visits per week! In 2021, Whenda is still making new moves. Her docuseries FAVZ showcases influencers in the diaspora and her next step is to build a creative co-working space.

Then we RAVE to “Vacation” by Haitian-American seester Jessie Woo.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Precision Productions’ New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Precision Productions’ New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Precision Productions’ New Moves

We are talking to cultural influencers who are using 2021 to take their brands to a whole new level. In this episode DysChick RANTs with Kasey Phillips who is the CEO and Head Engineer of Precision Productions. The Trinidad-based company is known for working with top soca artistes throughout the Caribbean, but Kasey shares how they intend to penetrate the US market with their Los Angeles studio and why he is sharing his expert tips with his weekly online class Friday Beats Lime.

Then we RAVE to “Bacchanalist” by the Trinidadian soca artiste who has been creating his own bacchanal recently, Kerwin DuBois.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: LL Cool Blaze’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: LL Cool Blaze’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: LL Cool Blaze’s New Moves

We are talking to cultural influencers who are using 2021 to take their brands to a whole new level. In this episode DysChick RANTs with Miami’s own deejay, producer, event organizer, etc. LL Cool Blaze about his new upcoming Artiste Checklist. As someone who has been in the music industry for years, he knows that artistes need to get music copyrighted, registered with streaming services, properly mastered, and ensure that they have performing rights.

Then we RAVE to “Bumper Murder” by Kerwin Dubois, Mical Teja, and CoolBlaze.

Stay up to date by following LL Cool Blaze on Instagram @llcoolblaze or visit his website www.LLCoolBlaze.com.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Kiara Paige’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Kiara Paige’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Kiara Paige’s New Moves

We are talking to cultural influencers who are using 2021 to take their brands to a whole new level. In this episode DysChick RANTs with dancer and businesswoman Kiara Page (@born2performki) about her new venture, Kulture Kave. Her video series showcases Black dancers, choreographers, and fitness instructors. See why she says that those pushing Caribbean culture through movement deserve to be paid and respected like any other artist.

Then we RAVE to the song she broke it down to in one of her viral videos, “Dis Is Mas” by Voice, Tallpree, and Travis World.

Learn more about Kulture Kave by following them here https://www.instagram.com/kulturekave.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Stabby’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Stabby’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Stabby’s New Moves

We are talking to cultural influencers who are using 2021 to take their brands to a whole new level. In this episode SocaSaySo RANTs with Barbadian soca artiste Stabby about his new venture, Isle Be Vegan. As West Indians, we are eating foods that don’t fit our modern lives. Find out how his detoxes and personal consultations can help you transition to a healthier lifestyle.

Then we RAVE to one of his biggest tunes, “Oops.”

Learn more about Isle by going to https://www.islebevegan.com

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Blacka Di Danca’s New Moves

NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Blacka Di Danca’s New Moves

New Year, New Moves:

Blacka Di Danca’s New Moves

Welcome back to the podcast! This season we are talking to cultural influencers who are using 2021 to take their brands to a whole new level. In our kickoff episode DysChick RANTs with choreographer and businessman Blacka Di Danca about how his team continued to engage fans during the pandemic, the creation of the Danca Agency and Danca Mafia, and what platform he says should look out for legal action if they continue to ban Caribbean artforms. (RANT sponsored by the Style and Vibes podcast. Go to https://link.chtbl.com/Rant to learn more).

Then we RAVE to the song that turned into a viral dance challenge, “Buss Down” by Blacka Di Danca, Krossfayah, and Clayton William.

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PIVOTING IN THE NEW NORMAL: How Kevin Crown Pivoted

PIVOTING IN THE NEW NORMAL: How Kevin Crown Pivoted

PIVOTING IN THE NEW NORMAL: How Kevin Crown Pivoted

DysChick and SocaSaySo talk to New York’s most versatile deejay Kevin Crown about how he is adapting to quarantine life. Find out why he decided to do a daily morning show, his advice to other deejays and entrepreneurs, and why he says that we should not underestimate the power of “Palance.”

Then we RAVE to “Turn It Up” by Square One.

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PIVOTING IN THE NEW NORMAL: You Should Be Afraid of COVID

PIVOTING IN THE NEW NORMAL: You Should Be Afraid of COVID

PIVOTING IN THE NEW NORMAL: You Should Be Afraid of COVID

On October 5th, Donald Trump tweeted “Don’t be afraid of Covid. Don’t let it dominate your life.”

DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT with medical professional Dr. Renee about why this statement is not only incorrect, but dangerous, especially for people of color. Find out what to tell your school-age children, the one device that she recommends for virus prevention, and why she says Black people should absolutely be part of clinical trials.

Then we RAVE to “Dr. Cassandra” by Mighty Gabby.

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