Calypso

Calypso is a vibrant and rhythmic genre of music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 20th century. It is characterized by its infectious melodies, upbeat tempos, and a unique blend of African and Caribbean musical elements. Calypso lyrics often address social and political issues, using wit and satire to comment on the trials and tribulations of everyday life, as well as storytelling to pass on cultural traditions and folklore. The instrumentation typically includes drums, brass, and various percussion instruments, creating a lively sound that encourages dance and celebration. Artists like Calypso Rose and Harry Belafonte have popularized the genre globally, making it synonymous with Caribbean culture and the sound of carnival. Calypso continues to evolve, embracing new influences while maintaining its essential spirit and charm.

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Jab on the Road
Single - Released December 22, 2025

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3 Canal
AG BLAXX
Benjai
Bomani
Brooklyn Decent
Buni
Bunji Garlin
CaSSETTE CON-LOS
Calcinha Preta
Calypso Rose
Charlie Halloran
College Boy Jesse
Coutain
DJ Spider
Dave Revels
Derrick Morgan
Destra
Dev
Dwala
Dynamite
EXÜMA
Edric Connor
ElectricBird
Eoin Dolan
Ezra Collective
Fruto Sensual
Fryktion
Full Blown
General Grant
Grupo Zúmbale Primo
Hypa 4000
Iwer George
Jamesy P
Joelma
Jonny Blaze
Jono Jones
Jus Jay King
Kes
King Bubba Fm
King Schascha
Kman 6ixx
Kyle Peters
Laurel Aitken
Leston Paul
Lil Rick
Lord Nelson
Lyrikal
Machel Montano
Marge Blackman
Marzville
Midnight Groovers
Motto
Muddy
Mx Prime
Mylla Karvalho
Nadia Batson
Nailah Blackman
Naks Kaseko Loko
Nat and Ish
Nina & Frederik
Nira Duarte
Olatunji
Orlando Octave
Oscar B
Panazz Players
Patrice Roberts
Pool Party
Poorsah
Precision Productions
Preedy
Problem Child
Rebeca Lindsay
Rupee
Sekon Sta
Serenata Guayanesa
Shakerhd Productions
Sheeno
Shireen B
Skarpyon
Skinny Fabulous
Skorch Bun It
Slatta
Speedy
Spikey Vybz
Spoiler
Surfaces
Swappi
Tian Winter
Tiger
Timothy
Tonga Conga
Travis World
Trini Viv
Un Solo Pueblo
Valiant
Viviane Batidão
Voice
Wapa Sakitanou
Wetty Beatz
Yung Bredda
Surfaces
Calcinha Preta
Grupo Zúmbale Primo
Ezra Collective
Harry Belafonte
Buni
Banda Calypso
Kes
Machel Montano
Joelma
Rupee
Full Blown
Calypso Rose
Bunji Garlin
Yung Bredda
Speedy
Viviane Batidão
Patrice Roberts
Travis World
Voice
Skinny Fabulous
Lyrikal
Nailah Blackman
Kman 6ixx
Precision Productions
Fruto Sensual
Jacob Desvarieux
Destra
Rebeca Lindsay
Baron.
Jus Jay King
Scrunter
Marzville
Problem Child
Steel Drum Island
Derrick Morgan
DJ Spider
Lil Rick
Nadia Batson
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
Laurel Aitken
Motto
Olatunji
Dev
The Island Caribbean Steel Drum Band
Jonny Blaze
Lord Creator
AG BLAXX
Coutain
Preedy
King Bubba Fm
Andre Toussaint
Jamaican Steel Band
Un Solo Pueblo
Nelieux
The Gaylads
Lord Tanamo
Roland Alphonso
Krosfyah
Serenata Guayanesa
Dwala
Kenny J
Nina & Frederik
Mx Prime
Owen Gray
The Carnival Steel Drum Band
Mylla Karvalho
Arrow
Sekon Sta
David Rudder
Benjai
Tiger
Timothy
Eddy Ranks
Tonga Conga
Black Teacher
Kobo Town
Wetty Beatz
Lovindeer
Byron Lee
Doug Walker, Steel Drum Artist
H2O Phlo
Lester Sterling
EXÜMA
Iwer George
The Baba Brooks Band
The Jolly Boys
Swappi
Denis Azor
Isaac Blackman
Lynn Taitt
Orlando Octave
Andy Narell
The Blues Busters
Steel Drums Caribbean Beach Party
Nira Duarte
The Sunshine Sound Of The Steel Band
Sugar Aloes
Convenezuela
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