DJ Private Ryan's Podcast

It's been a long time since we had an all dancehall mix. Dancehall YUTE will take care of that need for you. Just some hits I have been hearing and playing across the world for the summer of 2024. Take a listen!!

Just a taste of some the soca from the islands for the summer. Just in time for the last of the carnivals which are Nottinghill and Labour Day. Barbados, Grenads, Dominica, St Lucia, Vincy, Antigua and Trinidad.

Was a pleasure to work on the official mix to get you ready for Cropover. In celebration of Cropover 50th I worked with the NCF to bring you this snippet of what to expect from Cropover this year. Many solid tracks on this one Enjoy!!

You know it wouldn't be summer without this annual mainstream mix. All the mainstream and billboard hits all in one. Enjoy!!

Yet another PRESS PLAY is ready for you to listen to. Featured some memories in this one. PRESS PLAY and enjoy!!

We are prepping for PRESS PLAY NYC and so here is another edition of this mix series featuring varying genres. Lots of recent music on this one as we mix up the vibes. Press Play and enjoy!!!

Another PRESS PLAY is live now. We are gearing up for the next stop which is NYC. As usual press play and enjoy all the genres in the mix!!

It has been quite some time since I added another edition to this Rnb series I started years ago but no better time than the present. Features some chill rnb vibes with the wave of new artistes on the scene at the moment. Definitely one to relax to. Enjoy!

Spring Chicken 2024 is out now!! Some mainstream hits as we prepare for an exciting summer worlwide. Get familiar with some mainstream vibes. Enjoy!!!

As we are prepping for Press Play Fort Lauderdale I decided to just run through some tracks from the top of my head. This one is definitely to Press Play and enjoy!!

It's been a long time since the last Press Play. This is a Frsh drop for you to enjoy with all kinds of music in the mix. Press Play and enjoy!

All the best Soca 2024 hits all in one mix. The cure for Post Carnival Depression. Enjoy!

Your last chance to gert familair with most of the releases in rotation right now for Trinidad carnival 2024. Enjoy the 2024 soca!!

A very short Trinidad Carnival season is ahead so there is a limited time span to learn the music. Soca Starter 2024 is out now featuring 2 hours of the first batch of songs you need to get familiar with.

Enjoy!!

Over the years I have made some production contributions as I also love to make original music. The mission has always been to create a sound that represents my fusion of sounds. This is a full mix of strictly songs I produced under BATTALION Music over the years. A good bit of new music is on the way soon so enjoy this musical journey. This is Volume 1. Enjoy!!

PRESS PLAY "Quarantine" and Back Outside" series have now concluded as we are fully out and about. We resume with our periodic "Fresh Drops" of this press play mix series. As usual it includes music from various genres in one continuous flow. Press Play and enjoy this fresh drop!!

This annual versatile mix returns as it cruises through various genres. Im a lover of music and transitions so you never know what to expect on this one. Been doing this mix for years on my birthday in September but better late then never. Mix is raw. Enjoy!

"Bienvenido A Miami" out in these streets is out now and right on time for the Miami Carnival festivities!! As usual it features music from all over the islands as well as some exclusives for upcoming Trinidad Carnival season. Play and enjoy the soca music especially if you are cruising through Miami this week!!

As usual I present this soca interlude for you to learn some of the summer soca from the other islands. This year has many offerings from Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua, VI and more. Get familiar as some of these songs will also influence the Trinidad Carnival season coming up soon. Enjoy!

Summer time is here and that means it's time for the Summer Bunny mix. This long standing series features mainstream hits currently in rotation across the globe. Features Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Burna Boy, Shaggy, Da baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Byron Messia and so much more. Also look out for the Summer Bunny event happening in Trinidad on Sunday July 30. Enjoy!!

Some dancehall raw dancehall tracks in the mix. This one focuses on the new era of Dancehall with artistes such as Valiant, Skeng, Teejay, Kraff, Skillibeng and others. Enjoy!

Yet another PRESS PLAY is out as we are approaching a hectic summer. As usual this mix takes you on a journey through various musical styles. A few throwbacks on this but focuses more heavily on the new era of music out now. Press Play and enjoy.

Spring Chicken 2023 is out now as we get accustomed to some mainstream hits in rotation at the moment. This mix is always the first look into what is going to run into the summer as we prep for the Summer Bunny mix. Listen and enjoy!!

As we gear up for another exciting year outside the press Play series continues to deliver a diverse musical experience. This mix was made as I geared up for the Press Play event recently held in FLL. Look out for Press Play coming to a venue near you in the future. Pess Play and enjoy!!

Trinidad carnival 2023 has now come to a conclusion and what a season it was. As usual this mix features the best that soca had to offer from Trinidad. All the hits that should spark some memories of the road as we gear up for the year of carnivals. You should hear many of these songs through the year. Enjoy!!

Soca Brainwash 2023 "Welcome Home" is out now. This mix features 3 hours of non-stop 2023 soca as we prepare for the return to Trinidad & Tobago for Carnival. Most of the songs that are in the parties, radio, requests and the ones to look out for all in one mix. Turn up the volume and enjoy!!

VISIT Trinidad is a mix that features strictly music from Trinidad for the Carnival 2023 season. One hour of the bangers mixed by Dj Private Ryan

The return to Trinidad and Tobago for carnival is upon us and there is a lot of music that has been released so far. It was very challenging making this edition of Soca Starter as there is so much music released at this point. As a result Soca Starter is a bit longer this time but this is a GREAT guide on what to expect. This is not all the great music that is out but learn and enjoy these first and then Soca Brainwash will take care of the rest. Enjoy!!!

Was cruising through some music the other night and decided to make a new series. Just an eclectic blend of music, no talking, less drops and sound effects. Great for a lounge vibe and is mid paced as oppsoed to the Press Play series. Take a listen and enjoy!!

This mix was actually done in October right after Miami Carnival even though I never made an official mix this year but was never uploaded to the site. Better late than never though! Learn some of these songs as we gear up for Soca Starter, Soca Brainwash and Trinidad Carnival. As usual this mix focused on the islands and some of the new releases at the time.

Private Ryan VS The Music series returns. Usually out in September for the birthday celebrations but definitely not forgotten. As usual this mix takes you on a journey seamlessly through genres using wordplay and unique transitions. Enjoy!

The continuation of the SOCA BABY series as we gear up for the first ever SOCA BABY cruise in Trinidad carnival as well as Stage 2 at Soca Brainwash. These mixes are a reminder of all the great soca we have had over the years. This mix covers the years 2014 to 2016 in one almost 3 hour megamix of hits. Enjoy!!!

The PRESS PLAY series continues with yet another edition. You know how we mix up the genres in one smooth flow. Press Play and enjoy!!

Summer 2022 couldn't pass by without the iconic soundtrack for the Summer. The follow up to Spring Chicken is here featuring some of the best Mainstream tracks for the second half of the season. Listen to them both and enjoy!

Just a preview of some of the Soca hits from around the islands to get accustomed to before October. Songs from Vincy, Grenada, Antigua, St Lucia, Trinidad and more. Enjoy!!

A preview of the SUGAR Riddim to be released on June 10th, 2022 on all platforms. Take a listen to this sweet soca groove for the summer produced by Dj Private Ryan of BATTALION Music.

Press Play Back Outside (Episode 5) Summer Steam is live now. This one is RAW and uncut. Features some sneak previews as well. As usual press play and enjoy!!

The ever popular Spring Chicken mix returns with a taste of the mainstream in rotation right now. Gives you a snippet of Spring with all the hot radio play songs at the moment. Enjoy!!!

We had no road festival this year but we are almost there. Some Soca 2022 hits to anticipate what will be a full season in the near future. Enjoy the energy

Some more music to fuel our "outside" vibes. This is a nice mix of dancehall, afrobeat, soca, pop and hip hop. As usual Press Play and enjoy!!

Some of the best tracks in dancehall, soca, hip hop, pop, top 40, latin and more for the year 2021. Let it play and enjoy!!!

The "Carnival" season in 2022 is here and there is still no festival in Trinidad. That doesn't mean that there isn't a slew of soca music releases to keep the culture and spirit alive. Soca Starter is just a snippet of alot of the great music being presented by the hard working artistes and producers. Enjoy this first wave!

Yet another installation of the Press Play series. I gave you episode 1 of the "Back Outside" series and by popular demand here is episode 2 as we head into a long weekend in the US. As usual it is a multi genre experience so Press Play and enjoy!!

Another riddim produced by Dj Private Ryan of BATTALION Music. Beauty and The Beast project features two different layers of the same riddim. Artistes on this include Sekon Sta, Salty, GBM Nutron and Lyrikal.

Which one are you feeling.

Will be out on ALL platforms this week!!!

We are slowly but surely getting back to life outside. Here is some new music for you to vibe to. As we end the Press Play Quarantine series and Introduce the new vibes for outside. Press Play and enjoy the musical variety!!

A Brazilan Afro Funk remix to the Sunkissed Shores Riddim produced by Dj Private Ryan &  Marc Marfan. Take in this funky  soca fusion and enjoy!!

Another BATTALION Music project

Bienvenido A Miami skipped one year last year due to the pandemic but we are back!

Some new soca for you to vibe to if you are heading to Miami, the first major carnival in a while. Time to get accustomed to this new wave of soca as there is a hope on the horizon to a return to normal.

Lots of exclusives and new music on this one.

Enjoy!!

Yet another soca fusion riddim produced by Dj Private Ryan. This one entitled "Turmeric Water' is a soca/afro/East Indian fusion with five unique tracks guaranteed to get those waistlines moving. Play and enjoy!!

Just a taste of the soca to look out for in rotation later this year. Also has a snippet of some new BATTALION Music releases produced by yours truly loading up for release. Enjoy!!

Some raw dancehall thats bubbling in the dancehall right now for this summer. Features Skillibeng, Teejay, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom, Spice, Ding Dong, Squash, Popcaan, Prince Swanny, Vybz kartel and more. Also features some Trinibad and reggae as well. Enjoy!!

By special request Private Ryan RADIO returns for part 2. Just talking, vibing and having fun with the music. Enjoy!!

Summer 2021 couldn't pass without Summy Bunny. Pandemic or not we can still dance to some hits for the season. Features Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Calvin Harris, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Wizkid, Dj Khaled and more. Enjoy!!

Just a freestyle vibe on the 4th of July weekend Press Play style. Enjoy!!!

Riddim teaser for the Finesse The Zess Riddim produced by Dj Private Ryan on his BATTALION Music music outfit

Segment from the Love in the Space segment on twitter last weekend. By popular demand this is the session posted.

Segment from the Brunch in the Space segment on twitter last weekend. By popular demand this is the session posted.

Just a RAW juggling vibe with this one. Dancehall, hip hop, afrobeat a little soca. Press Play and enjoy. Also features a sample of a new BATTALION Music riddim thats coming.

Another edition of the long standing SPRING CHICKEN mix is available now featuring some songs in rotation right now. Just a Prelude to SUMMER BUNNY up next!. Mainstream vibes in the mix. Tracklisting is available via www.djprivateryanmusic.com in the live player. Enjoy!!!

AFRICA Volume 7 is out now featuring just some of the Afro music I been jamming to. Features Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Teni, Kabza De Small, Tiwa Savage, Fire Boi, Sauti Sol, Dj Tunez and more!!!

Spent some time in the old school crates and put together a quick Nostalgia mix. Also featured a little DMX tribute at the beginning for all fans of his music. Features hip hop, dancehall, rock, pop, soul, 80s and soca. Enjoy the Nostalgia!!

Here we are almost a year later and we are still being cautious indoors. That doesn't mean we can't jam to some music though!! Enjoy more of the Press Play Quarantine series  as we present volume 14 featuring some soca,dancehall, pop and more.

Soca Baby "The Veterans Part 2 takes you on a journey through memory lane. Many long time icons of soca & calypso are featured on this mix including Calypso Rose, Baron, Sugar Aloes, Kitchener, Sparrow, David Rudder, Tambu, Blueboy/Superblue, Merchant, Black Stalin and so many more. It is important to know how the artform evolved. Enjoy the classics!!

The light is at the end of the tunnel.

Some quick juggling through some genres. Press Play and enjoy!!

Press Play Quarantine 12 continues the tradition of the others by mixing up various blends of music. This time we do it old school style by staying in the late 90s and 2000s solely. Press Play and enjoy!!

Mix is clean

There was no carnival this year but that is no reason not to celebrate the spirit of the festival. A mix filled with soca music that would have powered the streets of Trinidad & Tobago. Enjoy!!

A short bonus Soca Brainwash "The Nexus" mix to take you through the years 2014 till present. This is in celebration of Soca Brainwash "The Nexus" which took place virtually on Carnival Saturday in Trinidad.

There is no carnival this year but we continue the Soca Brainwash tradition for the love of carnival. We look forward to a bright future for soca music and carnival. Enjoy most of the 2021 offerings on this mix.

Soca Starter 2021 is here. A snippet of some of the soca that has been released despite there being no festival this year in Trinidad and Tobago. Lots of great music still has been released. Take a listen!!

Featured some exclusives on this as well!

Some New Years live vibes featuring Major Penny from Trinidad on the mic. Did this one for Digicel

What an end to an interesting 2020. Staying with tradition I threw together some of the best dancehall, hip hop, afrobeat, soca, reggae, pop and more into one long play mix.

URemember 2020, the musical vaccine is here.

Note that this mix is RAW

Enjoy and Happy New Year!!!

Was playing around with some music this week when I got a little free time. I pressed record and this is the result.

Just a free flow of music old and new. Enjoy!!

The Press Play Quarantine chronicles continue with this mix here. Features an eclectic mix of music from new dancehall,afrobeat,soca and more. It keeps the energy flowing through all genres. Artistes such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Master KG, Kerwin Dubois, Erphaan Alves, Patrice Roberts, Shenseea, Vybz Kartel, Jada Kingdom, Bad Bunny, J Balvin and more are on this.

Just press play and enjoy!!

Today I present to you a mixtape collaboration I did alongside soca artiste Erphaan Alves. As he celebrates his birthday here is a mixtape of many of his soca hits you may have forgotten. Includes a new track I produced for him today as well!!.

Enjoy!!

Another mix by popular demand has returned. One hour of strictly 2020 popular dancehall. Includes hits from Jamaica as well as the Trinidad movement that is making waves across the Caribbean right now. Note that this mix is 100% RAW

By popular demand I bring part 2 to the SUNDAZE mix series. Some mellow vibes on a Sunday with a mixture of various genres. Mellow out and enjoy your Sundaze!!!

We are still inside for the most part so lets continue the fun with the Press Play Quarantine series. Lots of music in the mix on this volume 10 including new soca, old dancehall, hip hop, afrobeat and more.

Press Play and enjoy!!

Lots more to come soon. Mix is clean

12 Years straight of doing this mix as I celebrate my birthday with music every year. Several genres in the mix as I flow through music I felt like playing at the time. Mix features variety such as Burna Boy, Bruno Mars, Machel Montano, Master KG, Drake, Kranium, Shenseea, Tarrus Riley, Teejay, Lila Ike, Protoje, Lil Rick, Supercat and so many more.

Diversity is key in this mix!! Enjoy!!

Songs are RAW

A little recap of some of the mainstream tracks in rotation from Summer 2020, was a very different summer indeed but nonetheless here is the music!! Features, Drake, Da Baby, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, BTS, Koffee, Pop Smoke, Megan the Stallion and more.

Press Play and enjoy.

Made this clean as many of you are still home with your children!!

A little Sunday Freestyle for you today. Kept it mellow and flowing through various genres. Enjoy!!

Press Play Quarantine Volume 9 (Tune Entanglement) is out now!! Lots of music featured on this mix. Soca, reggaeton, Trini dancehall, RNB, Hip Hop and more all in one mix. We are still inside staying safe so just press play and enjoy!!

Summer Bunny 2020 is out now. Features some billboard and mainstream hits in the mix. Artistes such as Da Baby, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Buju, Burna Boy, Megan Stallion, Pop Smoke, Lady Gaga and more. Just in time for the summer enjoy!!

Press Play Quarantine Volume 8 is an all soca edition. Some soca songs to make the ladies bubble a bit. Press play and enjoy!!

Press Play Quarantine series continues. Some house, afro remixes and pop mixed with some other musical treats on this one!! Great for a different type of home workout. Press play and enjoy

The Press Play Quarantine series continues with volume 6. Another blend up of music from around the world to vibe to, this time was start it off with some spanish vibes and continue from there. Press play and joy!!

Press Play Quarantine Volume 5 is out now. Yet another mix up of hits in various genres. Press Play and enjoy!!!!

Some 4/20 reggae vibes for your Monday! Enjoy some of the older and newer generation of herbalist music reggae style. Enjoy!

This edition of the Press Play Play Quarantine mixes features some mellow vibes. From reggae to RNB to Soca I take you through some easy going vibes to take you through your time at home. Press Play and enjoy!!!

While we wait indoors here's another edition of the Press Play Quarantine series. This one features on some 70's, 80's, Reggae, RNB, Soca and more. Press play and enjoy!!

We are still all inside so lets groove to another Press Play Quarantine mix!!!

Volume 2 of Press Play the Quarantine edition!!!

All kind of genres in the mix. Press play and enjoy!!

Press Play Quarantine Volume 1 is out now!. One hour of various genres to keep you company at home. Features dancehall, afrobeat,soca, reggae tone, remixes, old rob and more. Press Play and enjoy!!

BODYHEAT returns after being on a mix hiatus for a while. I decided to bring it back as it has been highly requested for those gym workouts with a different type of flavour. Features Dance, EDM, Remixes, Soca, Reggaeton and other genres in a 58 minute non stop mix. Press Play and enjoy!!

Strictly the best of Trinidad Carnival 2020. Only the hits you were guaranteed to hear at all the parties, radio and on the road. Cure that post carnival depression and relive the memories.

1.Conch Shell Road Mix - Machel Montano, Iwer & Skinny Fabulous 

Soca Brainwash Vision 2020 is out now. 3 hours of 2020 soca to learn in time for Trinidad Carnival. Features the songs that are in rotation on the radio, parties and podcast.

Enjoy!!!

1. No Standing Up - Preedy x Private Ryan

Soca Starter 2020 has arrived. The first wave of Soca 2020 soca hits to get used to!!! The Carnival season in Trinidad started off with many groovy offerings and these are the first set of songs to learn before we get more releases coming soon!!!

Press play and enjoy the first wave of Soca 2020!!!

URemember 2019 is here! The 2 and a half hour mega mix of some  of the best hits of 2019 in various genres. Features dancehall, soca, hip hop, rnb, afrobeat, latin, pop and more. Press play and relive 2019 in various ways. Enjoy!!!

Short Promo Teaser for an event in New York this Saturday for Thanksgiving called "I Am Soca" Flashback style!!!

I will be one of the featured Djs on this one.

Nothing past 2010 is featured in this mix.

Enjoy the quick journey to the past!!

Usually we don't encourage the ladies to get to active in the office chair but this mix is intended to have those waistlines very active.  Just be careful because this mix is 100 percent RAW rude dancehall. Press play and enjoy this freestyle!!