But one post hit different.

 

KG Muzik was venting. Again. He sounds like an angry puppy, yes—but does he have a point worth contemplating? Honestly, yes. His gripe this time? The OGs of Soca.

 

His point: the youth are ready. The talent is there. But the old heads—beloved as they are—still run the show. OG Artists, producers, and radio stations. They serve as the guardians of Carnival culture. And the gates? Still closed.

 

Meanwhile:

• Dancehall linked up—Bounty, Kartel, Popcaan, and Skillibeng.
• Afrobeats linked up—Burna, Wizkid, Tems, and the world.
• Soca? The music industry is still grappling with its identity.

We’re not short on vibes. We’re short on unity.

 

Let’s be clear: we love our legends. They built the foundation. But if the same five names headline every Carnival, every cruise, every syndicated playlist—where’s the space for the next wave?

 

Respect shouldn’t mean monopoly. Legacy shouldn’t mean lockout. Not every upcoming artist will have the same opportunity to achieve success as Yung Bredda. Many younger artists possess talent, but in this industry, being talented is not sufficient; without a "helping hand," genuine, raw, and hidden talent may remain undiscovered. However, with appropriate promotion and assistance, a star emerges!

 

Some of the most exciting Soca right now is coming from:

• Diaspora creatives with digital-first strategies
• Female artists pushing sonic boundaries
• Producers blending Soca with Amapiano, EDM, and styles unfamiliar to many in the diaspora

However, without mentorship, collaboration, or even basic access, nostalgia and pettiness will drown out these voices.

 

Soca doesn’t need a revolution. It needs a relay. I get it; the older heads worked so hard to get where they are today and it is difficult to let go. However, by 'letting go,' they will create a future that honors their hard work and diligence, ensuring a bright future for this industry. The next generation will honor them with glowing tributes, just as they have honored Sparrow, Kitchener, Stalin, Shadow, and other Calypso greats. How about that, Soca OGs?

• Pass the mic. Let the youth run the road.
• Build bridges. Cross-island, cross-genre, cross-generational.
• Open the gates. More stages, more airplay, more risk-taking.

Let the OGs become griots, not gatekeepers. Let the culture breathe.

Because Soca isn’t just a sound—it’s a movement. And movements thrive when everyone’s marching.

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