soca

noun

so·​ca ˈsō-kə 

-kä

: a blend of soul and calypso music

Examples of soca in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pioneered in the island nation’s Dennery District, the genre is a drum-heavy, chant-forward offshoot of soca that blends elements of kuduro and zouk with Kwéyòl lyrics and a dancehall attitude, distilled through a distinctly Lucian lens. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

Just like his frenemy and lifelong calypso rival, Lord Kitchener, Sparrow embraced the emerging soca sound, adopting the new style’s pulsating beat, use of synths, and strong soul influence. — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

One of the biggest pre-carnival fetes on the island, Caribbean Melting Pot at the Carnival Village, features superstar soca acts like Machel Montano and Skinny Fabulous yet still charges under USD $40 a ticket. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The song was written by Alphonsus Cassell, a Caribbean soca musician who performed under the stage name Arrow. — New York Times, 24 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

so(ul) entry 1 + ca(lypso) entry 2

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above