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Nadia Batson on Writing Timeless Soca, Owning Her Artform & Building Her Own Table
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In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most respected and intentional soca artists — Nadia Batson.
Nadia opens up about her creative philosophy, explaining why she refuses to compete with her past hits and how trusting her instincts has led to songs like “Pieces” taking over TikTok and Carnival stages across the Caribbean. We dive deep into her songwriting process, the importance of knowing your audience, and how confidence — not pressure — fuels longevity.
The conversation also explores:
How “Pieces” became a regional anthem…
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