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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Driving It Deep
Single - Released October 16, 2025

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