Dr. Jay de Soca Prince

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Jason Rosteing, known professionally as Dr. Jay de Soca Prince, is a Canadian DJ, radio show host, record producer, and promoter. He gained notoriety as the host of Soca Therapy,[1] a weekly Toronto radio show broadcast on CFXJ-FM Flow 93.5 FM,[2] and subsequently, CKFG-FM G98.7 FM.[3] He is considered an icon in the Canadian Caribbean diaspora for playing soca music on mainstream radio, hosting large soca events in and around Toronto, and cultivating a thriving "soca scene" within the Greater Toronto Area.[4]

Early life[edit]

Jason Rosteing grew up in the Greater Toronto Area, and hailed from a family of mixed Caribbean heritage. His mother, Dianna Rosteing (1950-2022),[5] was born in Georgetown, Guyana. His father, Michael Rosteing, was born in Trinidad.[6] His uncle, Clive Rosteing, was a member of the Trinidadian calypso band, The Tradewinds.[7] He has a younger sister, Myana.[5]

Rosteing developed his interest in music due to the musical influence of his parents. His earliest memories include his father, who was a former musician, singing and dancing around him. His parents also showed him how to use record players as a young child.[8]

Before becoming a radio personality, Rosteing wanted to become a social worker in order to make a difference in his community.[8]

Career[edit]

Radio[edit]

“Corn Soup Man,” one of the many Caribbean food vendors that parked their food stalls outside of Dr. Jay's Soca or Die in July 2023.

In 2001, Dr. Jay de Soca Prince began his career as a radio show host and DJ on Flow 93.5FM.[8] Every Sunday evening from 6-8pm EST, Dr. Jay de Soca Prince played a combination of soca, calypso, and kaiso - alongside other genres of Caribbean music - on his show, Soca Therapy.[2] On February 2, 2011, Soca Therapy was taken off the airwaves alongside other popular radio shows due to CTV's purchase of Flow 93.5FM.[9]

Soca Therapy shortly found its new home on Fitzroy Gordon's new radio station, G 98.7 FM, four months later.[10] However, on January 24, 2014, Dr. Jay de Soca Prince announced his resignation.[11] On March 23, 2014, Soca Therapy was back on the Toronto airwaves via CHRY 105.5 FM.[12]

On October 28, 2020, Dr. Jay de Soca Prince returned to Flow 93.5. FM.[13] He continued on as a radio show host and DJ for Soca Therapy until Flow 93.5 FM was sold to G 98.7 FM on February 14, 2022.[14]

Podcasts[edit]

On February 6, 2022, Dr. Jay de Soca Prince launched Soca Therapy as an online podcast available on Apple Podcast.[15][16] On August 2, 2023, he partnered with Spotify to curate a "Carnival Sounds" playlist for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival.[6]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Result
1998 Toronto DJ of the Year Won[17]

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1999 Toronto DJ of the Year Won[17][18]
2001 Canadian Urban Music Awards Best Radio/Media Personality Nominated[18]
2002 Canadian Urban Music Awards Best Radio/Media Personality Won[18][19]
2003 Canadian Urban Music Awards Best Radio/Media Personality Nominated
2004 Canadian Urban Music Awards Best Radio/Media Personality Nominated
2005 Soca Awards Organization International Soca DJ of the Year Won[17][18]
2006 Soca Awards Organization International Soca DJ of the Year Won[19][17][18]
DJ Stylus Awards Soca DJ of the Year Won[17][18]
2007 DJ Stylus Awards Soca DJ of the Year Won[17][18]
2008 DJ Stylus Awards Soca DJ of the Year Won[17][18]
2009 DJ Stylus Awards Soca DJ of the Year Won[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Weekes, Jabbari (2015-10-27). "Exploring the History of 'O.T.A. Live': Toronto's Most Beloved Radio Show". Vice. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  2. ^ a b Higgins, Dalton (2001-08-02). "Six months of FLOW 93.5 - NOW Magazine". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  3. ^ "T.O. pioneer, Dr. Jay brings "Soca Therapy" to new radio station". Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  4. ^ "'It's not just for Trinidadians': Dr. Jay de Soca Prince on the evolution of soca music". CBC Radio. 2018-08-03. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  5. ^ a b Camera Inc, The Caribbean (2022-02-03). "Caribbean cultural stalwart Dianna Rosteing dies at 71". The Caribbean Camera. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  6. ^ a b LeBlanc, Robin (2023-08-02). "Spotify Celebrates Toronto's Caribbean Carnival With Specially Curated Carnival Sounds Playlists". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  7. ^ The Tradewinds - Sounds Caribbean, 2022-03-29, retrieved 2023-10-23
  8. ^ a b c "LargeUp Interview: Dr. Jay De Soca Prince is Toronto's Carnival King". LargeUp. 2014-07-31. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  9. ^ Reporter, Ashante Infantry Entertainment (2011-02-02). "CTV takes over Flow 93.5 FM". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  10. ^ "Fitzroy Gordon beats all odds to launch G98.7". Canadian Immigrant. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  11. ^ "An Announcement For Soca Therapy Listeners". www.icontact-archive.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  12. ^ "Dr Jay de Soca Prince - SOCA THERAPY HAS A NEW HOME - CHRY 105.5. TUNE IN, TONIGHT! (Now also available on Rogers Cable, Bell Fibe, as well as online and via the Tune In Mobile App.) | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  13. ^ SocaPrince, Dr. Jay de. "Dr. Jay de Soca Prince Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  14. ^ "Flow 93.5 changes its tune after more than 20 years on Toronto airwaves - Toronto | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  15. ^ SocaPrince, Dr. Jay de (2022-03-09). "Dr. Jay de Soca Prince Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  16. ^ "Dr. Jay de Soca Prince's De Prescription Podcast on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g "Ilovecarnivall interviews Dr. Jay of Toronto; De Soca Prince!!!". I Love Carnival. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Trini Jungle Juice: Dr. Jay de Soca Prince Profile". www.trinijunglejuice.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  19. ^ a b "FLOW 93.5 axes Dr Jay's Soca Therapy". Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  20. ^ "SOCAPRINCE". APK Tools. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
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