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Wow, these songwriters are digging deep into their bag of tricks to deliver lasting lyrics. We hear all the time that it takes a village to raise a child, but for this song it took a team of clever songwriters to deliver a heartfelt anthem for Soca 2026 with “Mudda Dey”—a tribute to love, gratitude, and the woman who raised him.
I understand that this song might surprise you and you might not immediately connect with it. However, you will quickly understand that Patrice is creating a song that you will continue to listen to long after the carnival concludes. That is the magic of this music release. And yes, she is back with a tender twist for Soca 2026, teaming up with IzyBeats to deliver “Mudda Dey”—a smooth, melodic ode to love and the woman behind the man. This music release isn’t just a love song; it’s a celebration of gratitude, lineage, and the quiet power of a mother’s influence.
Produced by the ever-versatile IzyBeats, with executive production by Mark Cyrus (Masterroom Music) and Dwight Yearwood (Riddimstream), “Mudda Dey” glides on a groove that’s as warm as it is catchy. The songwriting team—Andron Cross, Krystian Mark, Jasper Alexander, Kirk Douglas, and Joshua Lewis—crafts a narrative that’s both playful and profound.
At its heart, “Mudda Dey” is Patrice’s way of saying, “Thank you, Mama.” It's not her own but rather his. The man who captivated her completely did so with such elegance and charisma that she is repeatedly prompted to ask, “Whey Yuh Mudda Dey?” Because only a queen could raise a man like this.
With lyrics like “Boy, you are a blessing,” Patrice leans into vulnerability, awe, and full-bodied affection. She’s not just smitten—she’s ready to offer him everything. And in doing so, she elevates the often-overlooked role of the mother-in-law-to-be, turning her into a heroine of the love story.
The result is a song for the lovers, the mamas, and anyone who’s ever looked at their partner and thought, “Your mother really did something right.” It’s classy, catchy, and full of Caribbean heart.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Mudda Dey
Artist/Performed by: Patrice Roberts x IzzyBeats
Produced by: IzyBeats
Executive Producer: Mark Cyrus/Masterroom Music & Dwight Yearwood (Riddimstream)
Publishers: Masterroom Music, UMPG
Written by Andron Cross, Krystian Mark, Jasper Alexander, Kirk Douglas, Joshua Lewis
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca
Music Video Credits
Directed by Shania Perez
Camera Operator: Antonio Achee
Executive Producer—Patrice Roberts
Produced by—Riddimstream & Risanne Martin
Creative Direction—Leah de Gannes & Risanne Martin
Makeup—GlamourArt by Toya
Hairstyling—Tesser
Stylist & Production Support—Stefan Evans
BTS—Leah de Gannes
Set Design Team—Basil Dixon & crew
Animation—Zidane Stewart
Editors—Antonio Achee & Kern Rose
Model Feature—David Lyn
Special Thanks—The Lost Tribe Talent Bank
Nisha Felice Griffith
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