Oooh, you are going to love the lyrical canvas painted by Nerukhi. These lyrics cut deep and speak directly to the state of competition in Trinidad and Tobago today. Pay close attention—the message is unmistakable: audiences and artists alike have been steered into a ‘concept of a plan’ that sidelines the true art of calypso—the excellence of double entendre, humor, and storytelling—in favor of competition‑driven formulas.
Nerukhi returns to the calypso arena with “One Fish to Another,” a sharp, witty piece of double‑entendre social commentary that blends his visual‑artist sensibilities with his love for storytelling. Recorded at Nerukhi Studios with guitar work by Eugene Bass and background vocals by Luna, the song uses a conversation among fish to reflect on the pressures of a changing environment—both literal and cultural. Shot across Moruga, Claxton Bay, Balandra, and Manzanilla with videography by Patrice Bros Studios, the project also speaks to Nerukhi’s mission to preserve humor, nuance, and the full breadth of calypso beyond competition‑driven expectations.
It marks his return after a two‑year pause and reinforces his commitment to using music and visual art as tools for awareness, upliftment, and cultural continuity. The production is clean, crisp and excellent in bpm for those who enjoy listening to well-structured and produced Calypsos. We approve of and applaud this production.
Notes from the Artist:
The Calypsonian, popularly known for his fine arts paintings often celebrating his fellow Calypsonians, returns to the stage after a two-year absence.
His song titled ‘One Fish To Another’ is a double-entendre social commentary that tells of a discussion among fish concerning the challenging environment in which they now live. It was recorded at the Nerukhi’s home studio and features guitar by legendary guitarist Eugene Bass and background vocals by Luna.
The video was shot at various locations in Moruga, Claxton Bay, Balandra, and Manzanilla. Drone and general Videography was conducted by Patrice Bros Studios of Moruga with general video input from Nerukhi Studios.
Nerukhi laments the dying art of double entendre as well as humor in Calypso and blames the almost total focus on competition as a means of promoting the art form. Judges, he claims, seem to focus on certain types of songs and ignore the totality of Calypso itself in the process. Artists, in turn, have focused over the years on songs that would impress the judges rather than those that truly serve the purpose of calypso.
The calypsonian is a former PRO of TUCO South Zone, Corinth Teachers College Guild President and Male Teacher of the year 2005. He is also a songwriter and music and video producer.
He was a member of the cast of 'Kaiso Showkase' for the years 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2019 and anticipates his song, "One Fish to Another," to be a part of the Calypso mix in 2026.
He uses Visual Arts and Music as tools for social awareness and upliftment and producing music videos, he says, offers a unique opportunity to do both together.
You can view his song and most of his other music on his YouTube channel, NERUKHI.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: One Fish To Another
Artist/Performed by: Nerukhi
Written, Arranged and Produced by: Nerukhi (Ato Osei).
Guitar by: Eugene Bass
Background vocals – Luna
Recorded, mixed and Mastered @ Nerukhi Studios.
Year of recording: 2025
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
Videography
Drone and General Video - Patrice Bros. Studios
Other - Nerukhi Studios
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