The Up From Here Podcast

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DEEJBLAZE on DJ Culture: Replays, Late Crowds, Undercutting, Mixtape Blueprint & Staying Elite

2026-01-2601:10:05

In this episode, DJ BuzzB sits down with internationally respected DEEJBLAZE to break down his journey from barbering in Saint Martin to becoming a touring DJ known for precision, energy, and elite-level crowd control. Blaze shares how mixtapes were the real foundation of his brand—literally selling and giving away CDs street-by-street to build a loyal fanbase long before social media made promotion easier. He explains how his “Top of the Top” tagline was born from early dancehall influences,...

GREASE IT DOWN - Dred Lion On Grenada’s MAJOR Soca Hit! FULL EXCLUSIVE STORY!

2026-01-1201:05:39

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dred Lion, the Grenadian artist behind the breakout Soca anthem “Grease It”, to unpack how a song that started quietly became a global carnival movement. Dred Lion opens up about his long creative journey, the years of groundwork before the hit, and why overnight success is almost never really overnight. He breaks down the real meaning behind the lyrics, including the now-iconic “Callaloo Leaf” line that sparked deep interpretations across cultures a...

CAPTAIN JASON BENN On His Boat Ride Anthem Hit, Creating 10 Businesses, Writing "I Dare You" & More

2025-12-1501:06:25

SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE FOR MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS! Captain Jason Benn pulls up to Only Up From Here for a real blueprint conversation on longevity, reinvention, and ownership in Soca. He takes us from his Trinidad roots and early Calypso competition wins to the moment he switched lanes into Soca and never looked back. Jason breaks down how “Boat Ride Anthem” was born in 2003, why it became a permanent pillar in Caribbean party culture, and what it taught him about the industry ...

Caribbean Creators Wake Up: AI, Content & The Future of Soca With Kai Owner Of Fete Kings Studio

2025-12-0836:13

SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE FOR MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS! In this episode of The Up From Here Podcast, Buzz links up with Kai in Trinidad fresh off Carnival to talk about his career in the Soca industry, but the future of the Caribbean music business. Kai breaks down his journey as a road manager, what artists actually need to grow, and why branding + digital strategy are the missing pieces. We get into the future of Soca, building creative infrastructure at home, and why the Caribbea...

LURBZ On Overcoming 2 Near Death Experiences, Becoming a Tour MC & Being Hired For Tomorrowland

2025-11-2401:38:33

Soca In Japan Interview - How It Started, What It Takes And Where Its Going

2025-09-2933:16

The Private Ryan Interview - World-renowned DJ, CEO of Soca Brainwash & Founder of Battalion Music.

2025-08-1502:37:56

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Hookie Weekend Founders On Creating Their Own Carnival In DC, The Challenges & Issues With Artists

2025-03-3101:10:15

Trinidad Carnival 2025 - SHOCKING Behind The Scenes Stories!

2025-03-2401:04:57

Brown Gyal Diary Podcast On Breaking Caribbean Generational Curses, Mental Health, Fetes & More

2025-01-2701:05:29

Bacchanal Boys On Success In The Social Influencer Space, Backlash In Comments & Business Ventures.

2025-01-2051:31

SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS! Today we are joined by Bacchanal Boys' very own Prezzi! He discusses his journey navigating through the new space of being a social media influencer. Aside from the slackness on social media that you may know him for, he is a business minded entrepreneur who has many other ventures and goals that will benefit the culture. Please don't forget to Like, Comment & Share this podcast as it helps our platform to grow and reach more people! Make sure to f...

TONY X On Touring Internationally As An MC, The Business Behind The Mic & Journey In New York

2025-01-1332:26

BLACKIE The Soca Influencer On Love For Soca, Dealing With Haters Online & Content Creation (Part 1)

2024-09-3001:00:01

SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS! Today we are joined by Blackie - The Soca Influencer! We discuss his journey becoming a huge advocate for Soca Music while turning his passion info an Influencer and Content creator enterprise! Enjoy the episode and send it to someone you know will enjoy it too. Please don't forget to Like, Comment & Share this podcast as it helps our platform to grow and reach more people! Make sure to follow us your favourite major streaming platforms: YouTube, A...

IWER GEORGE On Over 3 Decades In SOCA, Being The Water Lord, Rivalry w/ Machel & Bunji & Tsunami!

2024-09-1453:14

Cheem & Klassik Frescobar On Blowing Up Soca On Tik Tok, The Soca Mafia, Economics of Soca & more (Part 1)

2024-09-0956:32

How To Make A Vision Board & Manifest Your Dreams

2024-06-2731:57

Pt 2 - Barrie Hype On The Business Of Soca, Being Married And The Science Behind Our Entertainers

2024-06-0355:43

Legend BARRIE HYPE On The Art Of MCing, Journey In Soca, Working With Major Artists & More (Part 1)

2024-05-2745:57

JR CRUIZA On Viral Worldstar Post, BYFAR Events, International DJ Journey And Advice To Young DJs

2024-05-1301:11:05

The Short Boss JR Cruiza joins us to share some historic never before heard stories on his journey. We venture down his exciting historic career and share advice to up & coming DJs. We even have an exclusive discussion on his viral post which was one of the biggest viral social media moments in Soca music. Enjoy this podcast full of laughs & lessons!

Tips On Building Confidence With Melstheory Discussing Band Launch Season, TSUNAMI and The Strut Lab

2024-05-0648:43

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