Rant and Rave: Brooklyn's Caribbean Chat

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THE RETURN: Climate Consciousness Mar 21, 2022

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Trinidadian soca legend Machel Montano has teamed up with Indian super yogi Sadhguru to “Save the Soil.” The campaign has already resulted in six Caribbean nations (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Guyana, and Barbados) pledging to adopt long-term policy to safeguard soil and promote ecologically-friendly initiatives. We RANT about what this means for Caribbean tourism, the economy, and what we can do to reverse the climate crisis.

Then we RAVE to “Soil Song” featuring Machel Montano, Arjuna Harjai, Marge Blackman & Sandeep Narayan.

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THE RETURN: Carnivals and Racism Mar 14, 2022

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We are back! In this kickoff episode of Season 6 DysChick and SocaSayso RANT about the return of great things like Carnivals and fetes, and not so great things like war and racism. While it’s great to see mandates being relaxed and islands ready to bring back Carnivals, we also look at the struggle of those facing racism while living through the nightmare of war in the Ukraine.

Then we RAVE to “Free Again” by DJ Private Ryan and Preedy.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Season Recap May 03, 2021

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Season Recap

In this episode DysChick and SocaSayso RANT about the end of the season and our own new moves. Look out for “Can I Rant?” – a debate series coming in June 2021!

Then we RAVE to “Get Up and Move” by Barbadian soca singer Hypasounds.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Politics and Soca Apr 26, 2021

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Politics and Soca

In this episode DysChick and SocaSayso RANT about the latest hot topics from the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin, Marcus Braveboy’s music added to the “Fast & Furious” franchise, and why Tuff Gong’s new moves might not be that good for soca.

Add your voice to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act by calling (202) 499-6085.

Then we RAVE to “Toxic Love” by Patrice Roberts and Ricardo Drue.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: The Caribbean Steps in to Help Saint Vincent Apr 19, 2021

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: The Caribbean Steps in to Help Saint Vincent

In this episode SocaSayso RANTS with Consulate General of Barbados in New York, Mackie Holder (@mackieholdercg) about Barbados’ continued efforts to aid Vincentians affected by the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano. She also speaks to lawyer/activist Marlon Hill (@marlonhill) about how he and other soca influencers like Kubyashi and Barrie Hype are working together through their foundation www.SFLCaribbeanStrong.org.

Then we RAVE to “This Island Is Mine” by Skinny Fabulous featuring Rodney Small.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Stefon Bristol’s New Moves Apr 12, 2021

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Stefon Bristol’s New Moves

In this episode DysChick RANTS with movie director Stefon Bristol about the success of his Netflix feature “See You Yesterday” and his upcoming projects “Breathe,” a dystopian film that will showcase his Guyanese and Brooklyn roots, and a quest film set in 1920s Ethiopia entitled “Gordon Hemingway and the Realm of Cthulhu.” Follow @StefonBristol on Instagram and Twitter to watch what he does next!

Then we RAVE to “Vibez Again” by Nekeita who placed third in this year’s Soca Monarch. This RAVE is dedicated to the memory of DJ Double 12.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Drunk Rant – Easter Edition Apr 05, 2021

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Drunk Rant – Easter Edition

In this episode DysChick and SocaSaySo get unfiltered and talk about the latest soca news and hot topics. Keep an ear out for promos throughout the episode.

Then we RAVE to “We Ready” by St. Vincent’s own Fya Empress.

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Melissa Noel’s New Moves Mar 29, 2021

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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: Full RAVE Episode Mar 22, 2021

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: Full RAVE Episode

In this episode DysChick and SocaSaySo feature our favorite tunes by women in Caribbean music. We let you hear what songs we are jumping up, freeingup, and leveling up to in 2021. Here’s what’s on our playlist:

o “Pan Woman”

o “Love Note to Carnival”

o “Games”

o “Deserve It All”

o “My Behavior”

o “I Don’t Give A”

o “Back View”

o “Poowah Remix”

o “Lucy”

o “Lockdown”

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NEW YEAR, NEW MOVES: L’Union Suite’s New Moves Mar 15, 2021

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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.

Follow L’Union Suite @lunionsuite on Twitter and Instagram, follow The Haitian-American on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheHaitianAmerican).

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