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We haven't posted any Chutney Soca in a while, but that changes with this post. The tune is new music from the artist known as Tony Cuttz; the song was written by Neil J. Maraj and produced, mixed and mastered by Drew @Fabuloussoundz. If you have not listened to Chutney Soca in a while, this song may confuse you a bit. Let's discuss this.
What is this music style?
We haven’t posted Chutney Soca in a while, but this one demanded our attention. The latest release, "I Is Trouble," comes from Tony Cuttz and was written by Neil J. Maraj, with production, mixing, and mastering done by Drew @Fabuloussoundz. It’s not your typical Chutney Soca—and that’s precisely why we’re talking about it.
What’s the vibe here?
Yes, it’s Chutney Soca. But is it just that? Or are we hearing something more nuanced—something: the sound isn’t your typical Chutney Soca”? It’s smoother. Softer. More introspective. We’re calling it "Groove Chutney Soca." The arrangement is mellow, the instrumentation soothing, and the overall feel leans into emotional storytelling rather than bacchanal energy. It’s a mood piece, not a jump-up anthem.
The lyrics feel like lived experience.
This songwriter may have experienced this scenario before because he captured the story as if it were his experience. Perhaps he has truly experienced this, or he is simply very creative. The song is about a difficult relationship. The relationship is challenging because the partner's family holds a negative opinion of the suitor. The song tells of the heartbreak and pain the relationship is causing him. But despite the hardship, he confesses his love for the young lady, who simply appears to be enjoying the adoration. The lyrics spell out the dilemma he is facing: "They said that I am mad" and “They say that I am crazy" speak to the pain he is experiencing and social disapproval leveled by her parents. But through it all he remains determined to make the situation work.
Did the title make sense to you? 'Trouble' as in "I am Trouble?"
Trouble for this song simply holds true for the situation the relationship finds itself in. The singer's partner's family disapproves of them, explicitly saying, "They said that I am mad. They say that I am crazy." Despite this conflict and the trouble the singer brings, they consistently express their love for their partner. In the song, "I am trouble" may mean "I caused this difficult situation."
Why we’re posting this
Chutney Soca has massive audiences in Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, New York, Toronto, and India. And while Sokah2Soca doesn’t often spotlight the genre, "I Is Trouble" offers something fresh. It’s introspective, musically refined, and culturally resonant. If this is where Chutney is heading, we’re here for the ride.
So tell us, is this Groove Chutney Soca something you can vibe with? Does this style speak to you? Now tell us what you think about our take on the song and if you want us to post more Chutney Soca songs.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: I Is Trouble
Artist/Performed by: Tony Cuttz (Remesh Brijnauth)
Written By: Neil J. Maraj
Produced, Mixed And Mastered By: Drew @ Fabuloussoundz
Origin: Suriname/Guyana
Genre: Chutney Soca ?
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