Soca Sweat

The beat. The beat is hypnotic; it dances on its own. A special groove to sing to, move to, as you stand in place, preparing for the sweat.

Coating you in the sweetness of tropical rhythms.

Releasing with each exhale.

You came for the healing. The rhythm is the facilitator, the minister, the shaman of pace. Whether its hip grinding or drums thumping, cowbells ringing. Soca music and dancehall riddims fuel me to a safe pace for healing.

Shoulders melt to the accent of rolling tongues. Hips circle and stretch to the pulse of sweet steel pan. Adding joyful friction to amplified muscles.

Layering memories of carnivals past on top of sunrise fetes. Re-living the vibes of ‘Weddy Wednesdays’ and ‘Crotches Morning’.

Lunging into the sound I find myself there.

Inhaling culture.

The infusion of sounds soothes the muscles and invigorates the heart.

Maintain the pace, I tell myself.

I stay in the pocket and let the music lead.

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Whether you are going for a run or you're trying out your newest HIIT routine, this playlist is here to support you with the ultimate vibes. Pushing you through those epic highs and motivate you through those lazy lows. Inspiring you to carry on.

These sounds of the Caribbean are guaranteed to keep you moving.

THE WARM UP

I always need a sweet pace to dive into the groove of my workout.

Toast - Koffee

Toast, allows me stretch into my stride opening the hips with a slight circle and shake of my bumpa.

Stink Face - Kerwin Du Bois

Sinks me into an easy pace. The tempo easily captures my attention and tells my body it is “safe to express yourself” without apology.

Then I Let it flow…

For me workouts are a means to cuteness, why else would I put my body through the stress. Lets be for real here. So the tunes must be sexy.

Soca Demon, by Kerwin Du Bois

FTW! The vibes in this song will make you stick your tongue out like a sexy ting! And run hard like you're reaching for that goal. That inner voice telling you to push through.

All is Rum - Lil Rick

Helllooooo work for your drinks. All of them! Everyone knows about those happy hour calories. Now you can happily burn them off.

Bumper Murderer - Kerwin Du Bois

Noticing a trend here? Kerwin makes party music and workout music. This song is made for squats, lunges, and burpees!

Stink Behavior - Teddy Rhymez and Machel

Here is where the pace picks ALL the way UP! Beads of sweat should be rolling in crevices too private to mention.

After the sweat comes the cool down. Get into these vibes honey.

I always need something to sing to, hum to.

That allows me to deeply release the creases of my joints

Twist & Turn - Popcaan (feat. Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR)

Does just that. Allowing me to create length and cool down while balancing my heart rate. I love walking away from my working singing.

My personal rule is that workouts must end with something sexy.

I hope this caribbean playlist eased you in, worked out, and supported you through the sweat fest you so love.

Definitely support your local Soca and Dancehall artists!