Mical Teja – “Energy” Celebrates Love, Unity and the Spirit of Carnival

Mical Teja’s “Energy” is more than a Carnival-ready soca track. Released in October 2024, the song carries a message of love, unity and togetherness while bringing the infectious spirit of Trinidad & Tobago Carnival to listeners at home and around the world.

Released on October 16, 2024, “Energy” was written by Mical Teja and Michael “Tano” Montano and produced by the pair. Kyle Peters contributed guitar and bass, while Nikholai Greene of NMG Music handled mixing and mastering.

The song became part of Mical Teja’s growing body of work that combines soca, live instrumentation and messages connected to Caribbean culture.

The Message Behind “Energy”

At the heart of “Energy” is a simple idea: love can bring people together.

According to Mical Teja’s official biography, the song speaks to people of every creed and race living harmoniously together and encourages listeners to appreciate, care for and support the people around them. His message is summed up by the idea that love is the real source of energy.

That message gives the song more depth than a typical party release.

While “Energy” is built for movement and celebration, its central theme is about the feeling that comes from being connected to other people and sharing a positive experience.

That connection fits naturally with Carnival.

A Song Built for Carnival

Trinidad & Tobago Carnival has always been closely connected to music that creates a shared atmosphere.

A successful soca song can become part of the soundtrack for fetes, road marches, family gatherings and Carnival events, with audiences responding to the rhythm as much as the message.

“Energy” was released ahead of the 2025 Carnival season and quickly became part of the conversation surrounding new soca music.

The song combines contemporary production with the uplifting approach that has become an important part of Mical Teja’s musical identity.

The Production Behind the Song

“Energy” was created through a collaboration between Mical Teja and Tano.

The official music-video credits identify Mical Teja and Tano as the writers and producers, with Kyle Peters providing both guitar and bass. Nikholai Greene of NMG Music handled the mixing and mastering.

The use of live guitar and bass adds another layer to the production, helping the song maintain an organic musical feel while still fitting comfortably within modern soca.

That balance between musicianship and contemporary production is part of what makes Mical Teja’s music distinctive.

Mical Teja’s Evolution as an Artist

Mical Teja has spent years working behind the scenes as a songwriter and producer before establishing himself as a performing artist.

His official biography notes that he began making music at a young age and later worked with established Caribbean artists including Destra Garcia, Machel Montano and Patrice Roberts.

His background as both a songwriter and producer gives him a different perspective when creating his own records.

That experience is particularly noticeable in songs such as “Energy,” where the production and message work together rather than existing separately.

From “DNA” to “Energy”

“Energy” followed Mical Teja’s highly successful “DNA,” which became the 2024 Trinidad & Tobago Road March winner.

Newsday reported that “DNA” was written by Mical Teja and Tano and highlighted Teja’s long-standing work as a songwriter and producer.

The success of “DNA” created significant momentum going into the next Carnival season.

“Energy” allowed Teja to continue that momentum while shifting the message toward love, unity and positive energy.

Rather than simply attempting to recreate the formula of “DNA,” the song gave listeners another side of his artistic identity.

“Energy” Gets a West Indies Cricket Connection

The song eventually found another important cultural connection.

In 2025, Cricket West Indies adapted “Energy” into “Full Ah Energy,” making it the official West Indies team anthem for the upcoming home series.

The adaptation was created specifically to connect music, cricket and Caribbean pride, with the campaign including promotional videos, stadium entertainment, social media activations and fan experiences.

Mical Teja described the collaboration as a way to unite the region through two major parts of Caribbean culture: music and cricket.

That development gave “Energy” a life beyond Carnival.

The song’s message of togetherness translated naturally into a regional sporting environment where fans from different Caribbean countries come together to support the West Indies.

Why the Song Connects

One reason “Energy” works is that its message is easy to understand.

You don’t need to know the background of Trinidad & Tobago Carnival to understand the feeling the song is trying to create.

It is about positivity, connection and enjoying the people around you.

That makes it particularly useful for Carnival, where music is often experienced collectively rather than individually.

A song can become powerful when thousands of people are singing, dancing and celebrating together.

“Energy” was built around that kind of shared experience.

Mical Teja’s Caribbean Reach

Mical Teja’s music has also travelled beyond Trinidad & Tobago.

His official biography highlights his performances outside the Caribbean, including a 2023 appearance at the Soca In Japan Carnival Festival, where he represented Trinidad & Tobago through his music and performances.

That international reach is important for artists working in soca.

The genre continues to have a strong Caribbean identity, but its audience now extends far beyond the region through streaming, Carnival events, diaspora communities and international festivals.

Songs such as “Energy” help carry that identity to new audiences.

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“Energy” shows why soca can be much more than party music.

Mical Teja takes a familiar Carnival environment and uses it to communicate a message about love, unity and positive energy.

The song’s later transformation into “Full Ah Energy” for West Indies cricket also demonstrates how music can move between different parts of Caribbean culture.

Carnival, cricket and music all have something in common: they bring people together.

That makes “Energy” a fitting title for a song whose central message is ultimately about connection.

For Mical Teja, the release also continues the development of an artist who has successfully combined songwriting, production and performance while keeping Trinidad & Tobago’s culture at the centre of his work.

Listen to “Energy”

The official “Energy” music video was released through Mical Teja’s official YouTube channel on October 16, 2024.

Support Caribbean music and culture by following the artists, producers, DJs and creative teams continuing to push the region’s music forward.

Sources

Mical Teja — Official Biography
Cricket West Indies — “Full Ah Energy” announcement
Apple Music — “Energy” by Mical Teja
Mical Teja — Official “Energy” music video
Trinidad & Tobago Newsday — Mical Teja background and career reporting

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