About DJ JEL

DJ JEL is an International Soca DJ. Known for his tagline, “The Soca Boss,” DJ JEL is focused on his mission to take soca music global. DJ JEL is a Trinbagonian with roots in Couva (Central Trinidad).  His performance style sets him apart as he incorporates music that isn’t always in the popular rotation. DJ JEL has shared his love for soca music in various stages across the globe including cities such as Port of Spain, Bridgetown, Sydney, London, Miami, New York, Toronto, Edmonton and Houston to name a few. DJ JEL has opened for acts such as Nadia Batson, Skinny Fabulous, Lyrikal, Voice, Kes, and Adam O.

DJ JEL is an industry thought leader. He’s worked on several campaigns with  digital streaming platforms such as Spotify, Pandora and Audiomack to grow the listenership of soca music from the region.  DJ JEL is currently program director for the Soca Channel & curator for Tuff Soca Satellite radio on Sirius XM (Channel 1142)  DJ JEL is one of the first DJs to launch an 100% soca music channel on Sirius XM in the US & Canada. The channel features soca music from across the Caribbean/ Caribbean Diaspora that is registered and available for digital purchase. 

DJ JEL mixes reaches 17 million streaming users via Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts, Tune In & Jelinthemix.com. DJ JEL has one of the most popular mix series that reaches a wide audience across North America,  the Caribbean, Asia and Europe.