This isn't just a song; it's a battle cry. Penned by the talented Kitwana Israel and Nailah Blackman herself, "Best Self" is a manifesto for carnival expression. Every beat, every note, pulsates with the undeniable truth: on the stage, on the road, in every shake and shimmy, you bring your absolute best. Indeed, Kitwana Israel and Nailah Blackman write about bringing your absolute best on stage and in the studio; Nailah and Lyrikal put meaning to the lyrics with their vocal talents.
And the music? Oh, the music! Produced by the dream team of Anson Pro, Jake Krumm, and Keshav, "Best Self" inspires other and is pure Power Soca gold. A driving bassline thumps like a thousand hearts in sync, pushing you forward and urging you to unleash your inner rhythm demon. This is music that doesn't sit still; it grabs you by the soul and throws you into the joyous frenzy of the carnival spirit.
Sure, you might not walk away with that one single hook that gets stuck in your head for days (though, who knows? It might hit you later!). But what you will walk away with is an unshakeable confidence, a fire in your belly, and the unstoppable urge to paint the streets with your best, most vibrant self.
I may not have that catchy hook etched in my mind just yet, but I have something far more valuable: the electrifying anticipation for the moment my body surrenders to the pulse of "Best Self" in the heart of the carnival madness. This song is a promise, a guarantee that 2024 will be a carnival etched in legend. Why? Simply because the vibe is fueled by the collective energy of giving our best selves to the rhythm.
So, Trinidad and Tobago, get ready. Raise your flag, put on your brightest smile, and prepare to unleash your best. "Best Self" is here, and it's time to paint the town (and the carnival) red, yellow, green, and every electrifying color in between. Let's go!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Best Self
Artists/Performed by: Nailah Blackman x Lyrikal
Music Produced by: Anson Pro, Jake Krumm, and Keshav
Written by: Kitwana Israel, Nailah Blackman.
Recorded by: Anson Pro
Mixed By: Mixed By Dre
Mastered By: Precision Productions
Backgrounds: Nailah Blackman, Lyrikal, Anson Pro
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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