Trinidad & Tobago has a word—"mamaguy"—meaning to fool somebody with a straight face and a sweet mouth. And today, Kyle Phillips of Badjohn Republic delivered a masterclass in the art form. He boldly announced that besides the projects he already has in motion, he’s not taking on any new work… because he is retired.
Now hold on—I have a strong suspicion Kyle might be related to Lord Nelson, and maybe, just maybe, he was born the same day Nello dropped his classic “King Liar.” Because this “I retire” talk sounds like pure folklore, I’m not buying it. You mean to tell me the man who is on the verge of a three-peat road march supremacy suddenly decided he was done? He's not touching a single new riddim for Carnival 2027? If you believe that, I have a prime piece of land in the Nariva Swamp to sell you—cheap, cheap too!
Kyle's parents, Kenny & Dianne, need to wash that boi mouth out with blue soap… or add a lil Sunlight soap for extra cleansing. Kyle likes too much damn drama. Or maybe, just maybe, we should be on the lookout for the forthcoming "Retired Riddim!"
But wait… maybe daddy could finance this "retirement" after all. Daddy knows best, ent! Kyle is bored and needs the attention. Somebody, anybody, give Kyle a hug, please.
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Song Title: King Liar
Album: Ah, Ha
Artist-Performed by: Lord Nelson
Arranged by: Art De Coteau
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
Year: 1977
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