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What are you doing, Yung Bredda? Yung Bredda has mesmerized the music scene with his captivating Soca hit, "The Greatest Bend Over." This track, which has become a dance anthem for 2025, showcases his unique style and undeniable talent. Today, we have a surprise for all his fans. Yung Bredda is taking us back to the roots with his entry into the world of Calypso music. "We Rise!" This is the Calypso that will definitely surprise you. Oh, and by the way, when it is good, we heap praise with, "Kaiso, Kaiso!"
His new track goes retro, moving away from Soca to the roots of Calypso, and it is a song that's set to resonate with fans who appreciate Trinidadian culture and music. This is not a sit-down-and-listen Calypso. While it carries a profound message, it's also a song that encourages you to get up, dance, and take unexpected actions. Produced by Ato Williams of @5IVE Line Productions, this song features some of the industry's top musicians, including Kyle Peters on guitars. The legendary Carl "Beaver" Henderson expertly mixed and mastered the production, ensuring every note is perfect. Beaver has seen and experienced it all, and all that knowledge helped make this song one that you will truly appreciate.
The songwriters deserve our praise and credit for a job well done: This is a well-written calypso that empowers the nation to 'rise again!' The lyrics, thoughtfully written by Leeanna Williams, Kester Stoute, and Ato Williams, address the ills of society but with a message of hope for the future. Yes, our people will rise again, and if anyone can reach out to the youth, Yung Bredda can!
With "We Rise," Yung Bredda continues to push the boundaries of Trinidadian music, proving that he's not just a one-hit wonder but a true artist with staying power. So, what is it that Yung Bredda can't do? He is a Zess man, a hype man, an upcoming Soca star, and now he is in the mix with Calypso. Those who underestimate this versatile young rising star understand that his rise is unstoppable!
Yung Bredda's versatility continues to impress, and we have the pleasure to share his music and his talent with our readers. So stay tuned for more from this incredible talent as he continues to make waves in the music world.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Title: We Rise
Artist/Performed by: Akhenaton Lewis a.k.a. Young Bredda
Produced by: Ato Williams @ 5IVE Line Productions
Written by: Leeanna Williams | Kesta Stoute | Ato Williams
Background Vocals: Akeita Pierre Williams
Guitars by: Kyle Peters
Bass by: Rodney Alexander
Live Drums: Sheldon Raymond, “ Timbales Guy”
Saxophonist: Brandon Christopher
Trumpeters: John Wayne Thomas | Kirlon Esdaille
Trombonist: Yohance Dickson
Mixed & Mastered by: Carl "Beaver" Henderson
ISRC TT-A70-25-00002
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Calypso
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