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Who can deny the brilliance of  De Red Boyz? Their unique style is unmistakable and sweet like Caribbean sugar cane.  The rhythm hits that sweet spot between groove and energy—the kind of tempo that makes you move without even realizing it.

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But let’s be honest—how a chart is compiled determines its credibility, and that’s where some real concerns arise. Since Carnival went to sleep, it appears that the same songs are changing places on the chart, with a few exceptions. Every Soca music fan should be concerned about this chart, as it does not chart any of the hundreds of songs released for upcoming Caribbean carnivals.  

 

 

COTT’s current chart is based solely on “TV & Radio Play.” While it’s understandable that play in fetes, bars, ads, concerts, and competitions is excluded, what’s troubling is that streaming platforms and digital play are also ignored. In today’s music ecosystem, that’s a major omission. Streaming is how most people discover and engage with music—especially globally. Ignoring this means failing to understand the audience's pulse.

 

Please clarify how those “play counts” are tracked. Does the tracking process include all radio stations? Who decides which songs get spins and how often? Is it the program director? Radio hosts? Or worse—industry politics or favors influencing airtime?

 

If listener call-ins drive the chart, it serves as a gauge of public interest. But transparency is key. We need to know:

• Are stations self-reporting or is there independent monitoring?
• Is there a standard protocol across all participating stations?
• How are discrepancies handled?

The Soca community deserves greater clarity from COTT regarding the compilation of this chart. Numerous uncertainties currently depend on the legitimacy of this chart, and the Soca community deserves greater clarity.

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Did we say that relationships can be tricky? We didn't? Well, relationships can be tricky, and usually because passion blinds reason. Konsequences lays it all out—the intensity of connection, the thrill of desire, and the aftermath when one person wants more than just the physical. In "Konsequences," Coutain is the storyteller and Lady Lava the antagonist, with Brooklyn Decent laying down the tracks for this lyrical masterpiece.  Coutain, with his silky, soothing vocals, sings about the struggle with such ease, portraying a man caught up in a dilemma so much so that he can't focus or think right. Something much deeper ensnares him, complicating the relationship. Conversely, Lady Lava exudes confidence and assertiveness. It’s powerful—she’s clear about what she wants, no complications, no commitments. But for him, escaping is impossible. The "good job" he got has him hooked, and now, he’s struggling with the weight of wanting more.

While most adults in similar situations tend to act based on their lust rather than their common sense, young individuals tend to act impulsively, allowing their hormones to take over and cause chaos. When you listen to "Konsequence," rather than focus on the emotions expressed by Coutain, step back and consider this song as  a lesson about knowing your limits and understanding what you truly want!

 

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