Yung Bredda will mash up Calypso Fiesta at Skinner Park, San Fernando, on February 7, 2026. His song, "The Messenger," conveys a message of self-belief, resilience, and the importance of learning from the past and ancestors. The music is uplifting, the lyrics are positive, and this song is the kind of Calypso that will have the crowd going wild; it features music to dance to, conscious lyrics, and a vibe that demonstrates how good calypso can be.
The recurring themes emphasize that success is tied to one's outlook and that personal experiences serve as a guide. The lyrics inspire listeners to pursue their dreams, highlighting their potential to become anything they envision. With positive lyrics, this song will emerge as one of the best for Carnival 2026
Lyrics like
'Cause we young and we free
What we dream we can be
So come on and dream it
Come along and do it
Push yuhself and build it
Listen to me
They call me the Messenger...
The production team deserves credit for this production. We applaud the reemergence of a well-written 'dance calypso,' which was written by Leeanna Williams, Kellon “Melmin” Daniel, and Ato Williams, and produced by Ato Williams at 5IVE Line Productions.
This song has a pan vibe to it, and one wonders if they leaked it to the steel bands before release. It may have been too late for a big band to play this song, but it would have been great to hear it at Panorama 2026.
The song highlights the role of the messenger, who tells a true story with the aim of transforming and defending the community. It also stresses the importance of community, draws strength from ancestors, and urges listeners to be solid and resilient and to leave behind negative influences.
We conclude by highlighting this song as a refreshing addition to the Calypso genre. We really like this song; the music is exceptional, we love the brass/live instruments (one of the hallmarks of a quality Calypso production), the songwriting is exceptionally skillful, and Yung Bredda demonstrates his adeptness in navigating both local and Caribbean music genres. Watch for this song to mash up Calypso Fiesta in Sando this year. This song is poised to gain momentum, demonstrating Calypso's triumphant return to Trinidad in 2026.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: The Messenger
Artist/Performed by: Yung Bredda
Produced by: Ato Williams @ 5IVE Line Productions.
Written by: Leeanna Williams, Kellon “Melmin” Daniel and Ato Williams.
Background Vocals: Akeita Pierre Williams
Guitars by: Kyle Peters
Bass by: Rodney Alexander
Live Drums: Sheldon Raymond “ Timbales Guy”
Saxophonist: Brandon Christopher
Trumpeter: John Wayne Thomas
Trombonist: Yohance Dickson
Mixed and Mastered by: Carl “Beaver” Henderson
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
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