9. King Bubba FM, “Calling in Sick”
In soca, a tune is truly a hit if it survives multiple carnivals — a rule Barbados’ King Bubba FM knows well, as he has a few of those crossover bangers in his arsenal. After taking Crop Over 2016 by storm, “Calling in Sick” is quickly picking up steam for Trinidad Carnival 2017. The irresistible sing-a-long melody and the all-too-relatable concept of faking sickness to fete, a norm for every West Indian, help make this one an instant classic that’s surely here to stay. We can’t wait to see how many carnivals this track is going to concur. — Kamara Williams