Island Breeze with DJ BASS

About Island Breeze with DJ BASS

DJ Bass For nearly a decade, DJ Bass has been dropping sets as diverse as the crowds on his dancefloors. With a steady gig schedule in Toronto, around Canada and, most recently, in Trinidad, his repertoire spans hip-hop, dancehall, reggae, soca, EDM, house and beyond. DJ Bass balances his time between his weekly radio show Island Breeze on 89.5FM, his own production work and collaborations, as well as regular DJ mix releases. Island Breeze has played host to countless local and international guests over the years and is one of Toronto's best, long running Caribbean broadcasts. facebook.com/deejaybass Island Breeze is a weekly Soca and Caribbean music radio show and Soca podcast hosted by DJ Bass and DJ Revz, airing Saturdays from 8–9 PM on CIUT 89.5 FM in Toronto. Focused exclusively on Soca, Carnival anthems, and the evolving sound of Caribbean culture, the show highlights new releases, road-ready hits, and timeless classics from across the islands. Stream live or catch the replay on the Island Breeze Soca Podcast — because Saturdays belong to Soca. Soca podcast Power Soca (high energy, road march tempo) Groovy Soca (mid-tempo, vibe-driven) Ragga Soca (dancehall-influenced delivery over Soca rhythms) Chutney Soca (Indian-Caribbean fusion) Jab Soca (Grenada’s Jab/J’ouvert style) Dennery Segment Bouyon Soca Parang Soca / Soca Parang Afro Soca (Afrobeats-influenced Soca) Groovy Jab (slower Jab tempo for fetes) Road March Dennery Segment Zess Soca (Trinidad urban Soca subculture sound) Bashment Soca Cadence-lypso Calypso

Publisher

DJ BASS - Island Breeze on 89.5 FM

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Sept 2019

Latest episode

1 May 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 34 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 22: Fete City 2026 Promo Mix - Dancehall Set (Raw) Live

   DJ BASS presents a raw dancehall mix for Fete City 2026, showcasing top tracks and setting the stage for a vibrant event.

2. 

   28 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 21: Island Breeze on 89.5 fm. - March 28th 2026

   Bouyon annndddd a Sweet & Reckless BalanceThis week’s Island Breeze starts exactly where the energy is right now — bouyon first.No easing in. No warm-up. Just straight into that fast, raw Dominica sound that’s been pushing its way into soca sets across the Caribbean and diaspora. It’s aggressive, it’s infectious, and if you’re not ready, it will catch you.TracklistWTHelly Bouyon – Gwana GUp To – Gwada G, Niice Savage, FreddyCalendar Riddim 2024 – Shelly & Signal BandIn D Morning – TroxzmigosBack Hurt – DJ Kalli, Klassik Frescobar, Nessa PreppyAnother Man – Jadel LegereDo Baby – Ridge & 1T1Bruk It – Skinny FabulousRun – Iwer GeorgeCurry – Angie MayaNot From Here – LavamanAddicted – Jab KingExplore (Remix) – V’ghn & Nailah BlackmanBack It Up – Jordan English & Klassik FrescobarOuba – 1T1 & TheomaaStrut (WYFL Riddim Refix) – Adam OCome For Yuh – Rocky868Touche – This Is KashLook Back – LyrikalShake Up – JadelGal Roll It – DevLiving Fast – Jus Jay King & Grateful Co.Doux Doux Darlin – ChristoKaya – Freetown CollectiveWhen Last – GBMRum and Coca-Cola – Kes & TanoLost in Trinbago – Sherman De VriesChampagne – Major Lazer & Machel MontanoCyah Behave (R&B Remix) – Voice x DJ BASSRum Ah Come – Angie MayaHurt Me Soul – Geo x Suh RawPum Pum Shorts – Problem ChildAction Start – Skinny FabulousChing Ching – Jagwa De ChampRespectfully Yours – Full BlownIsland Breeze March 2026DJ BASS Soca Mix 2026Bouyon Mix 2026Caribbean DJ PodcastSoca Mix TorontoPost Carnival Soca 2026Jab Soca MixDominica Bouyon MusicCaribbean Party MixFete Music 2026Soca Bouyon BlendTrinidad Soca Mix 2026Toronto Caribbean DJIsland Breeze Radio ShowSoca Podcast 2026

3. 

   22 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 20: Island Breeze 89.5 FM Live Show Feb 21th 2026

   Broadcast live from Toronto on 89.5 FM CIUT, this show blends new Soca music, familiar Carnival anthems, and cultural conversation for listeners at home, on the road, or preparing to travel for Carnival. Whether you’re learning the songs early, building a fete playlist, or just looking for a high-energy Caribbean music mix, this episode keeps you locked in.Pump Up - Superblue Carnival Come Back Again - Iwer GeorgeStranger - ShadowTrinidad - Naya GeorgeDisplay - Fay Anne Lyons De Band Comin - Shurwayne WinchesterDead or Alive - Shurwayne Winchester Band of D Year - Machel x Patrice JUMBIE - Machel Get On - Fay Anne Lyons Meet SuperBlue - Fay Anne LyonsPalance - Blaze x Jay WAdvantage - Machel Pump Yuh Flag - MachelFantastic Friday - SuperblueMinistry of Road - MachelLike Ah Boss - MachelWaiting on the Stage - MachelFull Extreme - Ultimate RejectsSoca Kingdom - Machel x Superblue Famalay - Machel x Skinny FabStage Gone Bad - Kes x Iwer GeorgeBackyard Jam - Farmer NappyHard Fete - Bunji GarlinDNA - Mical Teja Pardy - MachelMachel Montano — EncoreVoice — Cyah BehaveBunji Garlin — RoadmanKerwin Du Bois x Machel Montano — Ramp Up — CanConKerwin Du Bois — Saved — CanConKes x DJ BASS — Rum & Coca-Cola — Lyrikal — Same Time — Ding Dong — Wanna PartyJaxx — Whole Day — CanConKi & The Band — The Best — CanConNadia Batson — Pieces — Adam O — Body Tea — Viking Ding Dong — Higher MasYung Bredda — Inch by InchJus Jay x Grateful Co — Living Fast

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

47 ratings

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