Changy On Leaving Trinidad, Facing Racism In Soca & Taking Over Toronto | Tia Told Me Ep. 07

On Episode 07 of “Tia Told Me,” I sit down with the multifaceted artist Changy (@changymuzik) for an in-depth conversation about his incredible journey. Hailing from San Fernando, Trinidad, Changy shares how he went from freestyling with friends to dedicating his life to music, even taking professional vocal coaching to perfect his craft.

Changy opens up about his move from Trinidad to Calgary, and finally to Toronto, on a mission to pursue his passion. He discusses the challenges he’s faced, including discouraging remarks about being an Indian artist in the Soca scene, and how he uses it as fuel. We dive into his unique sound that blends Soca, Dancehall, and Afrobeats , his upcoming visuals for every song , and his ultimate goal to have his name mentioned among the greats.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Banter
01:34 – Introducing Changy: More Than Just Soca
02:01 – How His Older Brother, A DJ, Got Him Into Music
02:59 – Who is Changy? From San Fernando, Trinidad to Toronto
03:34 – The Love for Rhyming & Writing Poems
04:00 – Moving from Trinidad to Calgary, Canada
05:08 – Why He Left Calgary for Toronto Two Years Ago
06:11 – His Early Music Career in Calgary’s Caribbean Scene
07:03 – The Vibe in Toronto: “Home Away From Home”
08:14 – Image is Everything: Changy’s Innovative Style
08:43 – What Makes Him Different? Taking Vocal Coaching
09:24 – Blending Trinidad’s Old School Vibe with New School Sounds
10:32 – Describing His Sound: “My Music is About Fun”
11:15 – Upcoming Music Videos for Every Single Song
12:37 – Plans for Live Performances
12:53 – How to Contact Changy for Bookings
14:01 – The Challenges of Being an Indian Artist in Soca
15:26 – Toronto Artists He Wants to Collaborate With
16:30 – Trinidad Artists He Admires: Voice & Yung Bredda
18:20 – Often Mistaken for Guyanese or Latino
19:06 – His Favorite Jamaican Artist is Alkaline
21:51 – “Fear Kills Dreams”: Changy’s Powerful Mindset
22:27 – The Mantra: Believe It, Achieve It, Receive It
23:54 – Advice He’d Give His Younger Self: “Nothing”
25:59 – Getting Into His Style and Image
27:07 – Goals: To Be #1 and Compete with the Greats
28:07 – Future Plans: Modeling, Acting & His Own Studio
29:42 – Fun Questions: Curry Chicken or Chicken Curry?
30:14 – The Greatest Dish Out of Trinidad
32:08 – Which Caribbean Country Has the Best Women?
33:05 – Where He Sees Himself in May 2026
35:00 – His Top 5 Artists of All Time
36:11 – The Truth About Soca Music’s Popularity in Trinidad
42:52 – Who Should Watch Out For Him? “Everybody”
43:14 – The Worst Advice He’s Ever Gotten
46:16 – Collaborating with Female Artists
48:34 – Final Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Artists

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