A Calypso Anthem for Justice and Accountability!
We truly live in troubled times! Look around and watch the news; conflict and tribulation are now on the doorsteps of the Caribbean. Every day, new revelations compound the inhumanity of man. As small nations, we lack the power to effect world change and are likely unable to solve global problems from our Caribbean context; however, we do have the voice of the people. In true griot style, our Calypsonians address these issues, and today we feature a song that calls for justice and accountability: "Call for Justice," sung by Kassy.
Calypso, as the voice of the people and the news source they trust, has always served as the conscience of our Caribbean community. Speaking truth to power, this genre and the voices that fuel the admiration of the people challenge the contradiction of this new world order.
Songwriter Rowan Lewis (Tempo) penned a song that makes the listener stop and listen, drawing inspiration from a speech given to the UN by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley. It's a call for justice, integrity and accountability. However, it feels like those in power relish the fact that the little man is being hounded and punished simply because of their status... going back to a time when the ruling class had their knees on the neck of those less fortunate.
The music is solid, produced by Kenny Phillips of K.M.P. Music Lab out of San Fernando, Trinidad. The result is music one can consider classic calypso style.
Brilliant songwriting by Tempo with lyrical licks like "mankind faces the crisis of truth." Statements like that capture the urgency of this time capsule. It is a call for humanity to confront lies (obvious fake news and gaslighting the populace), prejudice, and injustice before trust and hope collapse entirely.
Kassy has a powerful song to wield for the Carnival 2026 calypso competition. Notoriety may hold her back, but the powerful lyrics channeling Mia Mottley's speech into rhythm and rhyme may be the key to her success and a place at Calypso Fiest, Skinner Park, and San Fernando.
With Kassy’s commanding delivery, Tempo’s sharp pen, and KMP’s masterful production, “Crisis of Truth” stands out in this era of wannabe authoritarian leaders. It reminds us that calypso is not just entertainment—it is resistance, reflection, and the rhythm of truth.
YouTube Notes:
“Crisis of Truth,” written by Rowan Lewis (Tempo) and produced by Kenny Phillips (KMP), is inspired by the powerful speech of Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. The song exposes global contradictions and echoes her call for justice, integrity, and accountability. True to calypso’s role as the people’s watchdog, it seeks to awaken conscience, spark dialogue, and bring her message to life where truth meets rhythm.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Crisis of Truth
Artist/Performed by: Kassy
Written by: Rowan Lewis aka Tempo
Produced by: Kenny Phillips
Recording Studio: K.M.P. Music Lab
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Calypso 🎶
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