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We go back to move forward. What is old is new again. This remix of “Bye to the Old Me” by Shelly x Nice x Pudaz is about to make waves. It’s about to make waves all the way to the bottom of the Caribbean. If you are a fan of "Signal Band" music, then this track is going to make your day.
The track isn’t a new song—but it will be for Trinidad. Why? Because most Trinis haven’t heard it yet. It never got radio play. But then again, Bouyon rarely gets love on Trini radio. That’s about to change.
This is because music transcends charts. It’s about feeling, vibe, and message. And this song has all three and then some... it is timeless, timely, and transformative. Not all change is good, but good music is so infectious and good for the soul. This is Sokah2Soca approved!
The Hook That Hits Home - This song features a hook that everyone will love and sing along to: “Bye, bye, bye to the old me.” It is simple. It is wicked. And yes, it is very contagious. It’s the kind of line that sticks in your head and your heart. Everyone is searching for change—whether it’s leaving an uncomfortable relationship, cutting off dead weight, or stepping into a new version of themselves. This song taps into that energy and gives it rhythm.
Bouyon Built for Motion—If you are not a fan, you will soon become one and understand the energy that this music brings. Bouyon is movement music. It’s waistline music. It’s forward motion—and that’s precisely what this song is about. It’s emotional, it’s energetic, and it’s ready for the road.
This song resonates deeply with me, bringing to mind the events of Carnival 2025 in Trinidad. Just like “Blessings” by Blaka Dan crept into Carnival 2025 and took over, “Bye to the Old Me” is poised to do the same for 2026. It’s not hype—it’s prophecy!
Carnival 2026 Needs This Song
- For the sunrise fetes and the late-night limes
- For the gym playlists and the “new year, new me” captions
- For the people who’ve been through it and are ready to rise
This is more than a remix. It’s a reset.
If you’re a DJ, a promoter, or a content creator, please take note. This is the one to watch. Don't overlook this opportunity. Don’t wait for radio. Let the streets decide. Bye to the old me. Hello to the new wave.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Bye to the Old Me
Artists/Performed by: Shelly, Nice, Pudaz
Written by: Sheldon Alfred, Miguel Hussey, Udi Prince
Composed & Engineering by: Dernel “Dernz” Green
Additional Riddim Programming by: Fr3EzE
Live Bass Guitar: Giovannie “Gio” Green
Background Vocals by: Darren Green, Dernel Green, Giovannie Green, Liam Sebastien
Genre: Bouyon ?
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