As Trinidad and Tobago gears up for Carnival 2026, soca lovers are already being treated to music that not only moves the waistline but also sparks conversation. Enter D Realest , born Kurtis Jules  from Couva, whose latest soca offering “Prestige Wine”  blends infectious rhythm with a cheeky but meaningful message about how we party in the modern era. Kurtis "D Realest" Jules Written by his close friend and “brother” Ronald Herry  back in 2015, Prestige Wine  was inspired by

By Kyle “Difference Maker” Grant -- WI Lifestyle Magazine Trinidad and Tobago Carnival has always thrived on reinvention. The beautiful ability to take something familiar, reimagine it, and return it to the people with new fire. For Carnival 2026, Mitty Ranks does exactly that with his latest chutney soca offering, “ Firewood.” Rooted in nostalgia yet boldly contemporary, the track sparks a cultural flame that feels both authentic and refreshing. The inspiration for Firewood

Soca artist Leo-Melo (Leon De Murrell) is back with a vibrant new release titled “Coming Again”, a track that celebrates the spirit and resilience of soca music. The song, infused with energy and positivity, carries a deeper message born from an unexpected moment of online criticism. This song wasn’t born from a party. It started with a post: “A guy was bashing bashing soca and soca artists on Facebook. I was wishing it would stop. He really hates soca music,” Leo-Melo explai