What if you were in Bardjohn of Calypso's shoes, tasked with writing a calypso that celebrates the virtues of plus-size women while also challenging industry standards and the TikTok and Barbie Doll images that social media adore? What if... ah ha, Caribbean men love their ladies just the way they are! Size does not matter, and with that, Kurt Allen, the Bardjohn of lyrical niceness, penned this calypso for Jay "Pinky" Edwards, titled "Plus Size Women."
In Plus Size Woman, Jay “Pinky” Edwards steps boldly into a conversation calypso has championed for generations: real beauty, real bodies, and real womanhood. This is a song that pushes back against the fashion world’s narrow ideals and lifts up the women who shape Caribbean life—in the kitchen, in the dance, in love, and in spirit.
Edwards calls out the false images sold by magazines and media, contrasting them with the comfort, strength, sweetness, and sensuality of fuller-bodied women. Through humor, honesty, and classic calypso storytelling, he reminds listeners that:
- Confidence is the foundation of beauty.
- Curvy women bring comfort, joy, and real companionship.
- Society’s judgments crumble when faced with genuine affection.
- Beauty never lived in a magazine—it lives in real life, real bodies, and real love.
The song celebrates the woman who refuses shame, who knows her worth, and who understands that her body is not a flaw but a fortress—a source of pleasure, nourishment, and emotional grounding and a champion on the music circuit. Plus-sized women are teaming up with other Soca stars and winning over music lovers, zessing all the way to the bank.
If you are a fan of Calypso, you are aware that his use of double entendre and comedic exaggeration effectively conveys his message. The song uses double entendre to highlight how curvy women are adored, desired, and deeply appreciated by the men who truly understand their value. It’s a reminder that Caribbean culture has always embraced flesh, flavor, and fullness. Plus Size Woman is more than a praise song—it’s a cultural corrective. It is a reminder that beauty is not one-size-fits-all.
This song, penned by the master griot, is a celebration of women who move with confidence, sweetness, and power. It is a declaration that realness will always outshine plastic perfection. Simply inquire with any Caribbean male, and he will inform you that we appreciate women of all backgrounds and appearances... We just like them! This song captures the essence of Calypso; it unapologetically explores womanhood, while the griot and his penmanship, along with the fiery performance by Kenny Phillips, convey the truth through rhythm.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Plus Size Woman
Artist/Performed by: Jay "Pinky" Edwards
Composed by: Kurt "Bardjohn" Allen
Arranged by: Kenny Phillips,
Bass: Rodney Alexander,
Background vocals: Tricia Hamilton
Brass: Roger Jaggassar, Oral Rodriguez, David Jacob
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
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