Bouyon’s Brighter Beat: DJ Sleem’s Mixtape Sets the Bar for Global-Ready Sound
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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June 28, 2025
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Bouyon music has long been a symbol of raw energy and cultural pride—but now, it's evolving. DJ Sleem's bold new mixtape, which showcases 17 tracks, is leading this evolution, proving a powerful truth: Bouyon music can be both infectious and intelligent.
At a time when the genre often faces criticism for its crude content, this carefully curated selection defies expectations. These songs celebrate rhythm and revelry without sacrificing substance—offering lyrics that uplift, connect, and tell stories. This mixtape isn't just entertainment; it's a vision for what Bouyon can become on the world stage.
Across these 17 tracks, listeners are treated to everything from groove-laced anthems to heartfelt reflections. The production remains pure Bouyon—driven by drums and basslines that stir the soul—but the lyrical integrity elevates the music beyond the fete. It’s proof that the genre can still make you move without making you cringe.
Bouyon is ready to follow soca's global attention-grabbing storytelling and musical versatility. And with projects like this, the pathway becomes clearer. The work is being done. The sound is maturing. The potential is undeniable.
DJ Sleem’s mixtape is more than a playlist—it’s a cultural pivot. It demonstrates to the artists, producers, and lyricists of the genre the potential of writing with a clear vision and purpose.
? Are you prepared to immerse yourself in the essence of Bouyon? Please click the link, press play, and experience the future for yourself.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Mixtape Title: 2025 Bouyon Mix | The Best 2025 Bouyon By DJ Sleem
DJ/Selecta: DJ Sleem
Origin: Dominica'
Year: 2025
Genre: Bouyon ?
Tracklist:
- Shelly & Signal Band - Bye To The Old Me
- Quan, Little Boy, Trilla G, Nailah Blackman—Someone Else (D-Jam Mashup)
- Trilla G—Take Me As I Am
- Quan, Little Boy—Your Friend Ft. Freddy
- Unstoppable Shax, Reo, Trilla G, Nice & Quan Dawg—Without You
- Quan, Little Boy—Fell For You
- Reo OkBoom—You Mad (DJ Sleem Dubplate)
- Ridge & Sukie—Alexsis
- Triple Kay—Allu Like That
- Shelly & Signal Band - Calendar Riddim 2024
- Quan, Little Boy & Taffy—Leaving
- Shelly & Signal Band - Yes Baby
- Shelly & Signal Band—Passing
- Khallion—Put That On That (DJ Sleem Dubplate)
- Reo OkBoom—P12345678
- Faithii—His Superstar
- Unstoppable Shax & Trilla G—No Handouts
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Steamy Zess Mix 2025 Soca | Lady Lava: Leh Meh See Yuh Finger
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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June 25, 2025
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Tap in. Vibe out. Avoid lengthy conversations. It's Saturday evening and the heat is on in New York City. People are barbequing and hanging out in the park, and they may also have plans to go out tonight. This post is all about you. You deserve some music to take advantage of the wonderful weather. This mixtape will set the mood for an exciting evening, regardless of your age. It's steamy, spicy, zessy and full of vibes.
The “Steamy Zess Mix 2025【Leh Meh See Yuh Finger】” is here to set the mood and make your evening one to remember! Curated and mixed by DJ Weapon Mixtapes, this mixtape is designed for the scene-setters, the waistline rockers, and the new-gen music enthusiasts who embody Caribbean flavor with intensity.
Featuring artists like Lady Lava, Yung Bredda, Trinidad Killa, and more—this mix is guaranteed to elevate the vibe! Zess Soca blends soca-bashment energy and island rhythms, and we assure you, it's more than just hype—it's a pulse.
Sokah2Soca remains grounded in steelband music, soca, kaiso, and other Caribbean music genres, but we’re listening to the youth. This is tailor-made for block parties, Bluetooth speakers, wild TikTok dances, and late-night limers.
We don't intend to be held back; we are here to listen and as the music river flows, we intend to caress the musical flow in style. We are Sokah2Soca!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Steamy Zess Mix 2025 【Leh Meh See Yuh Finger】 Soca | Lady Lava
Curated, Mixed & Mastered by: DJ Weapon_SeasonedVybz
Origin: Brooklyn, USA
Music Branding: Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Zess Soca ?
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From Crass to Class: Lyrics Matter—Can Bouyon Music Go Global?
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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June 25, 2025
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Our opening statement: Bouyon music is a sonic force—an electrifying fusion of rhythm, chant, and cultural expression that demands movement. Its energy is undeniable, its potential limitless. Despite its infectious grooves and grassroots popularity, Bouyon music has reached a peak—and it's not due to the beat. It’s the lyrics—there are too many songs with explicit content!
Here is what we are dealing with today, what we are hearing all the time: Time and again, we hear Bouyon tracks reduced to vulgar punchlines, fixated on crude references to women’s bodies. It’s become a norm that many accept—even celebrate—in party spaces across the Caribbean. The DJs spin them. The crowds chant them back word for word. But here’s the harsh truth: that same lyrical content that gets a pull-up in the dance won’t get airplay on mainstream radio or international platforms. Playing these sometimes vulgar songs on the radio is clearly impossible and will result in the cancellation of the radio station's licenses!
The role of DJs: Yes, bouyon is the music of the Greater Antilles; we understand that it thrives locally. Yes, the party scene embraces it, and DJs, along with hype men and sound boys, play a crucial role in its success. But success in dance at local fêtes is not the same as cultural sustainability or global resonance. If Bouyon is to transcend beyond Dominica's borders and secure its rightful position alongside Soca on the global stage, it must undergo a lyrical evolution.
Soca serves as an example of what works: Let’s look at Soca’s journey. Calypso’s global appeal waned, and soca rose in its place. But even Soca had to pivot. Despite its popularity, the "jump and wave" era faced significant challenges abroad. What’s selling out shows in Canada, Europe, and North America today? Groove Soca. These artists/songwriters should create songs that tell stories. Clever and engaging lyrical content evokes strong emotions. Producers should create works that explore the shared human experience—not just the celebration, but also the message.
The Role of the Artist/Performer: Artists like Kes the Band didn’t get there by relying on old formulas. They embraced narrative songwriting and emotionally resonant themes while retaining the spirit of the Caribbean. The result? Venues packed like ants in a sugar jar—foreign audiences drawn in by music they can move to and relate to.
Teamwork and the producers: So to Bouyon singers, songwriters, and producers: What do you want your legacy to be? Is it fleeting hype, confined to Carnival and roadside speakers? Or is it something bigger—a cultural movement recognized, respected, and revered around the world?
The answer is clear: the beat is already present. The vibe is unmatched. Now it’s time for the lyrics to match the music’s potential. Clean doesn’t mean boring. Smart doesn’t mean soft. Clever, catchy songwriting will elevate Bouyon into spaces you’ve only dreamed of—radio stations, film soundtracks, and global stages.
A call to action: The question isn’t whether Bouyon can go international. It’s whether its creators are ready to write for that future. Finally, we randomly selected the featured mixtape from YouTube. We chose it because it is a popular mix, and we did not intend to undermine the agents of curation or their ability to select and play music.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Mixtape Title: Bouyon Steam Mix 2024 “Part 3” ?? Selectakai (EXPLICIT)
DJ/Selecta: Selectakai
Mixed by: Selectakai
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
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This Is What Home Feels Like—Mical Teja’s Soca Ballad Hits Every Trini Abroad in the Heart
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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June 21, 2025
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Warning: You will get a Trini-Tabanca after listening to this song! I consider myself a sucker for songs and music that tug at your heart and make you think of home—and Mical Teja’s latest release, “HOME (Trini 2 De Bone),” is exactly that: it’s a heartbeat, a memory, a flag waving high in the Caribbean breeze, a love letter to the homeland for those living in the diaspora.
Just when you thought the Soca stream out of Trinidad had quieted down, and as we count the days to Carnival 2026, Mical Teja dropped a gem that stopped us mid-scroll while checking for new music releases on YouTube—“Home (Trini 2 De Bone),” a bold, joyful reawakening of one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most revered anthems. In typical Teja style, "Home (Trini 2 De Bone)" is not just a cover but a heartfelt, forward-thinking tribute with a rhythm and message that feels renewed and refreshing. David Rudder’s original feels like a timeless declaration; Teja’s version feels like a rallying cry for a new era—one that honors the past while dancing boldly into the future.
Teja, Tano, and Ian Wiltshire penned this renewal and masterpiece. The track taps into the pulse of homegrown pride while weaving in the legendary spirit of David Rudder’s original “Trini 2 De Bone.” I can hear Rudder and Carl Jacob as I tap the keys for this post! Teja has built a reputation for skillfully repurposing cultural classics, and this release is no exception. Teja's ability to delve into the emotional core of these anthems and revitalize them in today's music landscape is truly remarkable. Our music is in a good place with the exceptional talent and sweet vocals of Mical Teja.
Teja's "Home (Trini 2 De Bone)" is a production that evokes nostalgia while also being bold, as it reinterprets history with a profound respect for the past and an ambition for the future. Sokah2Soca caught this treasure early, spotting it on YouTube a few days after its debut, just as listeners were beginning to wonder what was next from the Trinidad Soca scene. And what a payoff it is.
This song serves as a reminder for all Trinidadians, regardless of their location in the world, to cherish their heritage and, above all, to continue this pride. Trini to de bone, now reimagined as a beautiful, booming echo of “welcome home.”
If you haven’t heard it yet, you know what to do: turn it up, wave your flag, and let the vibes remind you of everything sweet and sacred about T&T.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Home (Trini 2 De Bone)
Artist/Performed by: Mical Teja
Written by Mical Teja, Tano & Ian Wiltshire
Produced by Tano, Mical Teja
Original Sample by David Rudder—Trini 2 De Bone
Mixed and Mastered by Kevin ‘Vexmony’ Beharry
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
Music Video Credits
Producer/Director: Shayad ‘Captain Plexx’ Andrews
Assistant Producer: Ternille Herbert
Editor/Colorist: Captain Plexx
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