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Guest Post by Nikki G, the Voice
We are so proud to feature this special guest post from Nikki G, the Voice. She is the host of the dynamic podcast, "Table Talk Show," featured on various platforms online and on Island Vybe Philly radio. This post translates from interviewer to music commentary. We are delighted to share her work with our community.
Carnival prep has officially begun, and the Steam General is back on duty. Ms. Steamy herself, Lady Lava, returns with a commanding new release: “Push Prep” on the electrifying Dutty Bus Riddim—and trust me, this one is strictly for the waistline warriors and serious Carnival contenders.
As we pace ourselves toward Carnival 2026, Lava issues a melodic but firm order to the masses: Push back and prepare! This isn’t just a music drop; it’s a seasonal lifestyle anthem. From gym routines and meal prep to hydration, health tips, and proper rest—Lady Lava is reminding the culture that stamina is a major part of the mission. After all, when the rhythm hits and the road calls, only the fittest survive.
This isn’t just a song—it’s a Carnival prep lifestyle. Lava reminds us that now is the season for gym work, meal prep, real health tips, and proper rest to keep that waistline ready for the road. As always, she brings signature steamy lyrics that make you think, smile, and bubble at the same time.
“Push Prep” is a fusion of talent representing Trinidad, St. Vincent, and Grenada, bringing regional flavor and authentic energy to the project. The Dutty Bus Riddim is raw, rhythmic, and undeniably infectious—engineered for jukin’, wukkin’, and controlled chaos on the road.
Now, here is why this song Matters...
"Push Prep" is more than a hype tune—it’s a cultural reminder. Every Carnival season, masqueraders discuss the importance of starting fitness plans "early," yet they often experience panic when the first road mix is released. Lady Lava flips the script and turns preparation into a movement, pushing Caribbeans and Carnival lovers worldwide. Here is the recipe:
✔ Strengthen the body
✔ Nourish the system
✔ Protect the mental
✔ And yes… refine the waistline
Because when the music starts, there are no excuses on the road.
Lady Lava, the undisputed 'Steam General,' proves again why she’s respected in the arena—strong vocals, clever writing, and pure Carnival spirit. With each release, she brings intelligence to the bacchanal, flavor to the fitness and a voice that commands attention. If you’re serious about the road, take notes and pay attention: preparation starts now. Push. Prep. Push Back.
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Song Credits:
Push Prep (Dutty Bus Riddim)
Written by: Keisha Harris, Dion Gomez & Problem Child
Produced by: Ky Walcott
Recorded by: Explicit
Executive Producers: Earl Joseph & Shertz James
Mixed & Mastered by: Parry Jack
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
?Listen. Share. Amplify. Our artists embody culture not only during Carnival but also on a daily basis. Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca are thriving!
We present the music here for your listening pleasure and promotional purposes only, adhering to the "Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
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From the Netherlands to the Caribbean Diaspora: Oemar & Squadz Chutney Mix
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November 28, 2025
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I recently stumbled upon a vibrant Chutney mixtape on a YouTube channel called Pandit Cocky, which seems to be based in the Netherlands. Despite the limited details about the channel, the music captivated me, and I believe it could resonate with the broader East Indian diaspora.
I am confident that, like Sokah2Soca, your curiosity is about who’s behind the sound. We know this; the group is called Oemar & Squadz.
Our Google search turned up the following information about this group:
- They are a live music and entertainment outfit based in the Netherlands
- Apparently, the group is well known for performing at weddings, parties, and community events
- They are well connected musically with Hindustani music as well as Caribbean Chutney music
- It looks like they frequently do collaborations with other artists and may soon become a known entity within the Caribbean East Indian community.
We bleed Soca, but there is also Chutney Soca and a thriving East Indian-style music industry that is exploding across Trinidad, Guyana, Surinam and Toronto, Canada. So get ready to listen to artists such as Oemar and Squadz because excellent music has no borders. This cross-cultural blend of Caribbean Chutney vibes and European-based artistry reminds us how music travels, adapts, and thrives across borders.
If anyone reading this post is familiar with this group and their music, kindly leave a comment for others wanting to learn about the group. We do hope you enjoy the group's music.
Let us spread awareness of the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
We do this to promote Caribbean culture, musicians, and music producers. We are able to honor and promote the rich sounds and stories of the Caribbean thanks to your support. Together, we can ensure that this rich cultural legacy reaches a wider audience and fosters creativity and connections. While it is important to always purchase music, you should avoid sharing promotional music because doing so denies essential revenue to songwriters, producers, and artists. You can find all of our posts online on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud. We recommend that you explore your favorite content on FeedSpot/RSS Feed, Threads, Bluesky, and Twitter/X, including email subscriptions. Thank you in advance.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Chutney-Mix Title: Chutney Mix
Artist/Performed by: Oemar & Squadz
Origin: Netherlands
Genre: Chutney ?
?Listen. Share. Amplify. Our artists embody culture not only during Carnival but also on a daily basis. Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca are thriving!
We present the music here for your listening pleasure and promotional purposes only, adhering to the "Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
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This post first appeared on Sokah2Soca, where Caribbean music meets wit, rhythm, and real talk. Island Vybe Radio spins the tunes—we decode the culture.
Whoop, whoop! The heavy hitters are releasing exciting new music, and today we will showcase the "Dutty Bus Riddim" along with a little Push Prep—the track that is expected to energize, no, mash up Trinidad Carnival 2026. After seeing Lady Lava create mayhem for Tobago's Carnival, we expect that she will take control of Trinidad's carnival. When Lady Lava takes over the streets of Port of Spain, she’ll embody the very “Madness” that David Rudder once sang about.
Lady Lava channels the spirit of carnival preparation with her captivating, down‑to‑earth vocals. The songwriting trio—Keisha Harris (Lady Lava), Dion Gomez, and Problem Child—captures the essence of island readiness, distilling the who, what, why, and where of carnivals across the diaspora. She is the boss, Lava is on fire and her vibrant delivery makes the music shine even brighter. And let’s not forget the final polish: mixing and mastering by another proud Vincy, Parry Jack. Pure niceness!
Push Prep is more than a carnival anthem—it’s a cultural call to action. From the Dutty Bus Riddim to Parry Jack’s crisp engineering, every layer reminds us that Carnival is not just a moment; it’s a movement. Lava and her team have bottled the anticipation, the sweat, and the sweetness of preparation into a song that will echo across Port of Spain and the wider diaspora.
As Carnival 2026 approaches, Push Prep sets the tone: Lava is making sure that we are reminded that preparation means everything. So get ready, stay ready, and celebrate the madness that makes every Carnival unforgettable. If you did your prep work properly, then you will shine on the road for two memorable days of palancing. Sokah2Soca will be watching, listening, and vibing right alongside you.
Let us spread awareness of the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
We do this to promote Caribbean culture, musicians, and music producers. We are able to honor and promote the rich sounds and stories of the Caribbean thanks to your support. Together, we can ensure that this rich cultural legacy reaches a wider audience and fosters creativity and connections. While it is important to always purchase music, you should avoid sharing promotional music because doing so denies essential revenue to songwriters, producers, and artists. You can find all of our posts online on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud. We recommend that you explore your favorite content on FeedSpot/RSS Feed, Threads, Bluesky, and Twitter/X, including email subscriptions. Thank you in advance.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Push Prep
Artist/Performed by: Lady Lava
Written by: Keisha Harris & Dion Gomez & Problem Child
Produced by: Ky Walcott
Recorded by: Explicit
Executive Producers: Earl Joseph & Shertz James
Mixed and Mastered by: Parry Jack
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
?Listen. Share. Amplify. Our artists embody culture not only during Carnival but also on a daily basis. Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca are thriving!
We present the music here for your listening pleasure and promotional purposes only, adhering to the "Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
♫Please click the small triangle button in the music player below to listen now.
Dive deeper into Caribbean music and culture at Sokah2Soca — your go-to source for Soca, Calypso, and Carnival coverage. First published on Sokah2Soca, now streaming live via Island Vybe Radio.
Today we feature new music from the Queen of Bacchanal, Destra Garcia. Her latest release, Happy People, is exactly what the title promises—joy, energy, and unapologetic vibes. And let’s be clear: we don’t care about the negative chatter. Why? Because we love the damn song. This tune is a bacchanal all day, every day.
The track was composed by Jason “Shaft” Bishop and Scott Galt, written by Shaft, and produced by Da Reel Deal Productions out of Barbados. Galt, of course, is part of the legendary De Red Boyz, and the engineering was handled by Andrew Denny. That lineup alone tells you this is Soca royalty. No watered‑down hybrids here—this is Da Real Deal.
The message hits home: don’t bring sourness into the band. Trinis are fun people who love to celebrate life, and the lyrics capture that spirit perfectly. Shaft’s writing encourages positivity and carefree living, reminding us that “happy people” don’t dwell on problems but instead seek a paradise free from struggle. Caribbean people know this, live it, and embody it every day.
And then there are the vocals. To put it in Soca language: Destra killed it. She slayed the track, proving that her year away from the scene didn’t make her stale—it made her sharper. She’s back, full of vibe, delivering fresh energy with the cream of Barbados’ Soca talent behind her.
So to the detractors: listen up. This is a Sokah2Soca-approved anthem, and we stand by it. Our fans know we understand Soca, and this one is a go. Share the post, spread the word, and let everyone know—the Queen of Bacchanal is back, and she’s on fire.
Let us spread awareness of the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
We do this to promote Caribbean culture, musicians, and music producers. We are able to honor and promote the rich sounds and stories of the Caribbean thanks to your support. Together, we can ensure that this rich cultural legacy reaches a wider audience and fosters creativity and connections. While it is important to always purchase music, you should avoid sharing promotional music because doing so denies essential revenue to songwriters, producers, and artists. You can find all of our posts online on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud. We recommend that you explore your favorite content on FeedSpot/RSS Feed, Threads, Bluesky, and Twitter/X, including email subscriptions. Thank you in advance.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Happy People
Artist/Performed by: Destra Garcia
Written by: Jason "Shaft" Bishop and Destra Garcia
Music composed by Jason "Shaft" Bishop and Scott Galt
Produced by: Da Reel Deal Productions
Guitar by: Barry "Barman" Hill
Bass by: Nicholas Brancker
Mixed and mastered by: Andrew Denny
Origin: Barbados/Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
?Listen. Share. Amplify. Our artists embody culture not only during Carnival but also on a daily basis. Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca are thriving!
We present the music here for your listening pleasure and promotional purposes only, adhering to the "Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
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