Trinidadian singer Nailah Blackman and St. Vincent's soca superstar Skinny Fabulous have released a heartfelt new carnival song and music video titled "Come Home". The poignant song expresses regret for not recognizing the beauty and joy of carnival and makes a promise to fully enjoy the festival's duration.
Nailah and Skinny Fantastic are seen performing and dancing in the carnival-themed music video, which was directed by Keyon Mitchell and Anson Pro with additional guidance from Sir Ian Davis and Tulum. The scene is a magnificent beach. The video was expertly captured by a group of excellent filmmakers, including Ian Davis, Tulum, Keyon Mitchell, BoomTown, Justin Hennessy, and DroneGuy.
It embodies the exuberant spirit of a carnival and the sentiments of the song. The poignant moment of the couple's reunion at the end of the video represents the desire and hope for the carnival season to return.
The song's writers are Mevon Sodeen, Kitwana Israel, Andre Jeffers, Nailah, and Skinny Fabulous. It was produced by Kyle Phillips, Kitwana Israel, and Mevon Soodeen. The song's lyrics are an apology for not appreciating how important carnival is and a promise to never again take the celebration for granted.
Nailah and Skinny Fabulous highlight the importance of carnival in our lives and thank fans for choosing to "Come Home" to carnival in a poignant statement. To show Carnival that they are sorry and that they need them back in their lives, they promise to "jump like we've never leapt and wave like we've never waved before." The song is the ideal ode to the strength of love for carnival and the value of savouring each moment of the celebration.
Overall, "Come Home" is a stunning collaboration between two of the most renowned musicians from the Caribbean that beautifully captures the spirit of carnival and the yearning for its return.
The song is a potent and touching dedication to the cherished festival thanks to its moving lyrics, catchy sounds, and breathtaking music video imagery. Lovers of Nailah and Skinny Fantastic will undoubtedly enjoy the song's message and its poignant homage to the beauty and joy of carnival.