This post first appeared on Sokah2Soca, where Caribbean music meets wit, rhythm, and real talk. Island Vybe Radio spins the tunes—we decode the culture.
Sometimes, the best thing to do is nothing at all—just sit back, watch, listen, and take it all in. The work done is pristine, just to allow you, our dear fans, to experience it all.
That’s precisely how we felt watching this.
Voice, alongside Dwayne Mendes, Mikhail “Mega Mick” Corneal, and International Stephen, breaks down the making of one of the biggest songs for Carnival 2026 in Trinidad.
We’ll let the video do the rest.
From the YouTube video by A Millien Concepts:
We did another song check with Aaron "Voice" St. Louis, who released the infectious crowd favorite "Cyah Behave" as part of his Carnival 2026 soca repertoire. The song made waves during the season despite being one of the later releases thanks to its vibrant yet melodic style. Some have even dubbed this tune the "People's Choice," having been one of the top Roach March contenders this year. Enjoy the behind-the-scenes recount of how it all came together—the journey of the song's evolution from the original composer of the song Dwayne Mendes to the A&R International, Stephen, who got it into Voice's hands, to the entire Production Team that were part of the creative process
00:00 Intro
00:30 The original ultra-pop song "I Cyah Behave Mehself" by Dwayne Mendes
01:00 International Stephen's Role as A&R
02:30 How Voice Got The Song
03:11 What Made Voice Release The Song This Year
04:00 How the Song Went From a Pop Song to a Soca Song
08:00 Woman & Rum Intro Lyrics & Explanation
10:04 Chorus Lyrics & Explanation
11:00 Post Chorus Lyrics & Explanation
11:28 Verse 1 Lyrics & Explanation
11:56 Kerwin Du Bois Helps Write the Verse
13:58 Bridge Chant Explanation
14:50 The Road March Journey
Let us spread awareness of the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
We do this to promote Caribbean culture, musicians, and music producers. We are able to honor and promote the rich sounds and stories of the Caribbean thanks to your support. Together, we can ensure that this rich cultural legacy reaches a wider audience and fosters creativity and connections. While it is important to always purchase music, you should avoid sharing promotional music because doing so denies essential revenue to songwriters, producers, and artists. You can find all of our posts online on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud. We recommend that you explore your favorite content on FeedSpot/RSS Feed, Threads, Bluesky, and Twitter/X, including email subscriptions. Thank you in advance.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Cyah Behave Mehself
The Breakdown: Song Check
Performed by: Voice
Written by: Aaron St Louis, Dwayne Mendes, and Kerwin Du Bois
Produced by: Mikhail ‘Mega Mick’ Corneal, Dwayne Mendes & Lunatix Productions
Guitars & Bass by: Kyle Peters
Background vocals - Zenya Bashford
Bass: Joshua Richardson
Live Percussion: Anthony Small
Mixed and Mastered by: Kasey Phillips, Precision Productions
A&R - International Stephen
Label: 2026 Voice the Artist under exclusive license to Diaspora Sound
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Soca ?
?Listen. Share. Amplify. Our artists embody culture not only during Carnival but also on a daily basis. Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca are thriving!
We present the music here for your listening pleasure and promotional purposes only, adhering to the "Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
♫Please click the small triangle button in the music player below to listen now.
Cyah Behave Mehself
