Calypso is a style of Afro-Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago during the early to the mid-19th century and spread to the rest of the Caribbean Antilles and Venezuela by the mid-20th century. It developed out of West African tribal songs that came to the isalnds of Trinidad and Tobago when French settlers brought African slaves to Trinidad. The subject of a calypso text, usually witty and satiric, is a local and topical event of political and social import, and the tone is one of allusion, mockery, and double entendre. The calypso tradition, popularized abroad in the late 1950s, dates to the early 19th century and was originally called caïso or cariso.

Calypso Rose is a Trinidadian calypsonian. Considered the "mother of calypso", Rose was the first female calypso star and her lyrics frequently address social issues like racism and sexism. Back in 1978, Calypso Rose, as she is widely known, shattered the glass ceiling in Trinidad & Tobago when paradoxically becoming the first of her gender to win the coveted ‘Calypso King’ crown.

Singing Sandra (1957 – 28 January 2021), a calypso legend, she was fondly known as Mother by those who knew her and stood as a force off and on the stage. In 1999, Singing Sandra became the second woman to ever win the Calypso Monarch competition after Calypso Rose's win in 1978. She’s unexpected passing has sent shockwaves through the calypso and soca fraternity.

Singing Francine has been singing calypsos since she was a child. She says, in reply to a question about how she became involved in the calypso art form, she asserted, “I never became involved in the calypso art form. I was born in the calypso art form.” As such, Francine is one of the classic calypsonians who fulfills the art form’s original mandate by producing calypso on every possible theme including social, political, economic, and cultural issues.Together with Calypso Rose, Francine has been carrying the women’s banner in calypso for many decades. That is why for her wonderful musical work over many decades, Singing Francine was named Calypso Queen of the World five times.

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Red Rose Tapes a compilation of Dancehall love songs both new and old featuring a few selected genres! 

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SCRUNTER - NIKITA

Verse 1
Enemies rise, but I stand still
They scheme in secret, but Jah is will
They hunt I soul with trap and lie
But I walk truth beneath the sky

They hate I love, return with spite
But I stay humble in the night
Jah sees the heart, not just the face
He holds I steps with mighty grace

They laugh, but I bow and pray
For mercy guides I every day
The wicked fall in pits they make
While I rise up for Zion’s sake

Pre-Chorus
No sword shall touch I light
No shadow dim I sight

Chorus
Jah be I shield, I guide, I flame
Through battle cries, I praise His name
In storm or fire, I not be moved
With every breath, His love is proved


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Verse 2
False witnesses stand, their words are sharp
They twist I peace to pierce I heart
But I wore sackcloth for their pain
Now they dance while I remain

They gather ‘round with mocking eyes
They gnash their teeth and plot demise
But Jah shall see and not stay still
He rise with power, He bend no will

Let them be like dust in wind
Their paths made dark for every sin
Let angel blaze before their way
As justice comes without delay

Pre-Chorus
No curse shall bind I fate
I chant, I praise, I wait

Chorus
Jah be I shield, I guide, I flame
Through battle cries, I praise His name
In storm or fire, I not be moved
With every breath, His love is proved


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Verse 3
They dig a pit for I to fall
But Jah lift I above them all
He plant I feet on higher ground
Where songs of freedom still resound

Let ruin catch them unaware
The net they set, they shall wear
Let them fall while I rejoice
With cymbals loud and lifted voice

I shall dance in Jah’s delight
My soul made strong in darkest night
He rescue I, He set I free
From every chain, from every plea

Pre-Chorus
Jah sees what man can't hide
He walks forever by I side

Chorus
Jah be I shield, I guide, I flame
Through battle cries, I praise His name
In storm or fire, I not be moved
With every breath, His love is proved

Psalm 35

A Decade Of Scrunter: De Parang Now Start

De Parang Now Start, By Scrunter

Massiv Flo's beat maestro Jay continues his streak of fire remixes, this time reworking Flipo and the ultimate reject's addiction track ! Follow Jay Impact on all social media @JayMassivFlo

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Flipo x Jay Impact x The Ultimate Rejects - Addiction #MassivFlo Remix Soca 2017

De Parang Now Start

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A Wild Hard Christmas

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Fab's MERRY REGGAE CHRISTMAS - Extended Compilation!

This one is 4 hours long put together for those who were born with reggae and soca in their hearts! Expect to hear more classics and authentic tracks.


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We Jammin For Christmas - Crazy

Was in the Xmas mood and I arranged this Scrunter song on musecore.. Enjoy ❤️

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