What is the Top 40 Soca Chart?

The Top 40 is our official weekly ranking of the most impactful Soca songs—worldwide and across key Caribbean markets.  It’s not just a playlist; it’s a data-backed snapshot of what’s truly resonating, reflecting real listener behavior—driven by numbers, not opinion.

Why We Do It.

To shine a light on what’s truly resonating.  Our goal is to measure, elevate, and showcase the tracks shaping Soca and other connected underrepresented genres including Calypso, Bouyon, Zess and more.

How Often is it Updated?

The Top 40 charts are updated weekly.  Tracking begins each Friday and ends on Thursday.  New charts are released to the public every Tuesday.

What Data Drives the Rankings?

We use a weighted formula based on:  iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, Deezer, Tidal, Shazam, Radio Airplay, chart longevitiy and more.  Each song receives a calculated point value—this determines its weekly chart position. 

🛠️ YouTube Music, Pandora, and other integrations are in process. 

Why Are the Charts Available on Spotify?

Each chart is mirrored as a Spotify playlist, ranked in the same order, so you can: Listen easily, Save favorites, Share what’s trending.

This adds accessibility without compromising the data-driven nature of the charts

How Accurate & Fair is it?

We align with industry-standard practices used by Billboard and other major music charts, ensuring fairness, clarity, and consistency in how songs are ranked.

This is the first and only charting system of its kind dedicated to tracking Soca and its connected genres—a region often left out of global music measurement frameworks. Our goal is to bring visibility and structure to a sound that has thrived without formal recognition.

We’re constantly refining our system.  The methodology is objective, built for transparency, and reviewed regularly to reflect shifts in streaming patterns, platform popularity, and regional nuances—because the sound evolves, and so should the data.