What Are the Negative Impact of the Song "Single Forever" on the Caribbean

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Music has always been a part of our Caribbean culture. It is a way of expressing ourselves. It is often viewed as a means of informing the masses. Music influences everything that we do, from our sense of fashion to our political affiliation. It has the ability to evoke deep emotions, most of which are usually pleasant. Unfortunately, with this type of influence and notoriety, there are some music that communicate harmful messages or are negative reflections on a particular society. Many entertainers know that their music are listened to by young, impressionable minds, but they believe that it is the parent’s responsibility to teach their children right from wrong; and their only job as entertainers is to entertain. But is this the correct mentality? No it is not. With fame and popularity also comes social responsibility. Celebrities have the responsibility of portraying themselves in a more positive light, knowing that their lifestyles are now being scrutinized and emulated by young people. A perfect example of a Caribbean celebrity that needs to be more cognizant of his song choices is KI and his hit single “Single Forever.” With this song, KI became the youngest Chutney Soca Monarch and was awarded Chutney Soca Artiste of the year, Song of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the Chutney Soca Awards, a national award for chutney soca presented by NJAC and endorsed by outgoing President George Maxwell Richards in 2012. He has performed in the major carnivals around the world and continues to tour throughout the Caribbean, North and South America and Europe, promoting the music and culture of T&T with his band. This song undoubtedly has a very rhythmic beat and a catchy chorus. I oftentimes find myself humming the melodies. However, the lyrical content of the song is one of the culprits for driving rifts in the nuclear family of the Caribbean, as

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