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Brother Mark steps forward with a calypso rooted in conviction, ancestry, and unapologetic truth‑telling. "No Validation" is his declaration that he answers to no system, no gatekeeper, and no chorus of approval. He sings the truth like Calypsonians of the past with stinging lyrical content that does not need approval from anyone.
He asserts to the listener that he represents the collective voice of the people, resolutely adhering to the truth without any compromise or manipulation. He is the true reporter, bringing the facts for the people to decide the outcome. His story as a calypsonian is about legacy. He emphasized that it stretches far beyond likes, trends, or digital noise. Built on struggle, protest, and ancestral fire, his voice is not one that can be filtered, silenced, or shaped to please Babylon.
Cowering to bullies and bigshots and political power is not the hallmark of a good calypsonian. Allowing the system of class to dictate the message will not sit well with him. He doesn’t perform for validation—he performs for truth. With lines about royalty, dignity, and a spirit too strong for “data to purge,” Brother Mark positions himself as an independent force, grounded in purpose and protected by heritage.
After all is said and done, one can only say that he is a fearless calypsonian, standing firm in his lane.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: No Validation
Artist/Performed by: McMorris "Brother Mark" Edwards
Composed and Arranged by: Mc Morris Edwards
Background Vocals by: Roxann Singh
Guitar by: Mc Morris Edwards
Mixed and Mastered by: Josheph Tompson at Ebony Sound Factory
Recorded at: Caribbean Pulse Recording Studio
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
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