Soca Gods Soca Devils Paperback: From Contracts to Carnivals—The Blueprint for Soca Artist Management Paperback – October 30, 2025

Soca Gods Soca DevilsThe Untold Truth Behind the Sound That Shaped a Cultureby Ian PantinProduct Description:Behind every anthem, there’s a war. Behind every jump and wave, a deal. Soca Gods Soca Devils is a fearless memoir-meets-manual that rips the curtain back on the Caribbean music industry and dares to name the price of power, loyalty, betrayal and brilliance.Written by legendary soca manager Ian Pantin, this book charts his meteoric rise managing icons like Bunji Garlin, producing arena-sized shows, launching global music tours and building businesses from Trinidad to Berlin, all while navigating the emotional and professional landmines of the entertainment world.Part personal story, part strategic playbook, Soca Gods Soca Devils speaks to:The truth behind major artist fallouts and industry betrayalsThe manager’s toolkit—contracts, riders, tour plans, crisis response and negotiation tipsThe highs and heartbreaks of taking Caribbean culture globalThe real price of loyalty in an industry built on applausePerfect for:Music professionals, artist managers and cultural producersAspiring soca managers and artists and Caribbean creativesFans of memoirs with grit, business with soul and culture with teethDigital nomads who want a real-world blueprint for building something that lastsIncludes:Downloadable templates, real-world contracts, press kits, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories only an insider could tell.You’ve danced to the rhythm and wine to the riddim. Now read the reality.Soca Gods Soca Devils is not just a book. It’s a mirror. A manual. A reckoning. Read more