Rant and Rave: Brooklyn's Caribbean Chat

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BLACK LIVES MATTER - GHANA Jun 22, 2020

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Special Limited Series: BLACK LIVES MATTER - GHANA

DysChick and SocaSaySo are back! We had to come back to bring you a special series of interviews where we talk to people around the world about the Black Lives Matter Movement. In our kickoff episode, we RANT with Frank Doe of Frank Doe Travels in Ghana to get his perspective of the protests and what he thinks of Ghana's Minister of Tourism telling Black Americans "you do not have to stay where you are not wanted forever. You have a choice and Africa is waiting for you." Then we RAVE to "I Am African" by Calypso Rose featuring Bunji Garlin.

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Rant and Rave - Quarantine and Protests Jun 01, 2020

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Quarantine and Protests

On May 25, 2020 George Floyd was killed by police during an arrest for alleged forgery. The viral video of his killers pinning him down and kneeling on his neck as he cried out for help sparked protests around the nation and later the world. DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about how quarantine may have contributed to people of various backgrounds taking to the streets. Then we RAVE to "Crucial Decision" from Trinidadian rapso icon Brother Resistance.

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Rant and Rave - Who is SocaSaySo? Apr 27, 2020

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Who is SocaSaySo?

In our final episode of Season 2, we are getting personal. DysChick gets SocaSaySo to RANT about why she started her blog, what she does inna real life, and how any potential suitors can win her heart. You don't want to miss this! Then we RAVE to "Jab Forever" by Grenada's own Skinny Banton.

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Rant and Rave - Who is DysChick? Apr 20, 2020

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Who is DysChick?

In our final two episodes of Season 2, we are getting personal. SocaSaySo gets DysChick to RANT about the her blogger life, her ideal party, and what she listens to when she's not listening to soca. Then we RAVE to "Winey, Winey" by Guyanese soca songstress Timeka Marshall. We also announce the winner of our free custom website giveaway! Tune in to find out who won.

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Rant and Rave - 5 Caribbean Films to Watch during Quarantine Apr 13, 2020

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5 Caribbean Films to Watch during Quarantine

It's week 300 (or something) of the Coronavirus quarantine. Have you watched everything on Netflix? DysChick & SocaSaySo invite Alysia Simone of Third Horizon Media to help us RANT about the Caribbean films you should check out while you stay home. Watch movies that tell authentic Caribbean stories without the "Jafakin" accents. Then we RAVE to 2020 Calypso Monarch Terri Lyons' "We Can't Stop." You can catch the Trinidadian songstress in the film "No Soca, No Life" on StudioAnansi.TV.

Get familiar with Alysia Simone, Caribbean Film Academy and Third Horizon on dyschick.com/spotlights or follow them on Instagram and Twitter @thrdhrzn.

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Rant and Rave - Kindness "Ontrack" despite Coronavirus Apr 06, 2020

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Kindness "Ontrack" despite Coronavirus

The Coronavirus has impacted restaurants and nightlife. Despite the current situation, veteran deejay and restauranteur "Ontrack" is using his businesses to give back. DysChick & SocaSaySo invite him to RANT about how he is using his resources to show healthcare workers, the elderly, and people devastated by the virus a little kindness. Then we RAVE to "Give Thanks" by Grenadian crooner HITZ. The song is a powerful reminder to be grateful for the things we have, or as Caribbean parents say, health and strength.

If you would like to donate time or money to Ontrack, follow him on Instagram @ontrackdisco or email paloozakitchen1222@gmail.com.

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Rant and Rave - Drunk Rant - Corona Can't Stop Caribbean Creativity Mar 30, 2020

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Drunk Rant - Corona Can't Stop Caribbean Creativity

In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, governments have issued a "Stay Home" or shelter-in-place quarantine. This has had a detrimental effect on many industries like travel, hospitality, and nightlife. With no places to perform, artistes and deejays are taking to the web to still provide positive vibes to their fans. DysChick & SocaSaySo have some drinks and RANT about how Caribbean creativity is still flourishing despite COVID quarantines. Then we RAVE to "Hold On" by the always innovative Trinidadian soca artiste Erphaan Alves. Alves created the music video by enlisting his fans' to submit videos of them enjoying the song in their homes.

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Rant and Rave - 5 Tips for A Stress-Free Quarantine Mar 23, 2020

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5 Tips for A Stress-Free Quarantine

COVID-19 is doing more than just making people sick, it's making people nervous. Whether its financial uncertainty or having rambunctious kids around while you're trying to work from home, times are more stressful than ever. DysChick & SocaSaySo invite Dr. Cressada Brillant to help us RANT about staying calm during quarantine. Then we RAVE to the calming sound of Saint Lucian Soca Monarch Teddyson John's "Stress Free."

If you want to reach out to "The Good Doctor" or find out more about her services, including virtual therapy, go to DrCGBrillant.com.

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Rant and Rave - Coronavirus and Carnival Cancellations Mar 16, 2020

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Coronavirus and Carnival Cancellations

With the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 or the Coronavirus, Carnival and party organizers are starting to cancel events. DysChick and SocaSaySo RANT about which events are being shut down and what this could mean for the summer Carnival season. Then we RAVE to "Happy Song" by International Groovy Monarch College Boy Jesse. This tune and music video can certainly help you chase away those coronavirus blues.

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Rant and Rave - The Dos and Don'ts of Music Videos Mar 10, 2020

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The Dos and Don'ts of Music Videos

On this episode, we invite master videographer Kordel Fermin of Kordel Fermin Visuals to help us RANT about what artistes should do before investing in a music video. As a seasoned videographer who has worked with some of New York's major soca influencers like Shorblu Events, Problem Child, and Rant & Rave panelist, Supa Roy, Kordel answers artistes' pressing questions. When is the right time to put out a music video? What is a good budget? What is the most important thing to consider? Then we RAVE to "Traffic Jam" by Grenada's own Mr. Legz whose music video, shot by Kordel, is a good example of what to do.

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